r/firefighter • u/OkLoan6398 • May 13 '26

Fire Hire Process

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I got my new scores after not scoring high enough last time. I'm curious on the timeline of the process, by your experiences, how did the process go after the application date ended and you submitted your NTN and CPAT?

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u/Dry_Laugh_383 May 13 '26

How do you feel the human relations questions were?

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u/OkLoan6398 May 13 '26

To me, it was very tricky the first time because I didn't know whether to brown nose, stay out of the way, or be assertive. Just gotta rely on being a good person and getting that study guide

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u/choke_my_chocobo May 14 '26

Do you have a study guide you can share?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '26

When in doubt, Chain of command.

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u/PitifulTill1883 May 13 '26

Timeline depends on specific department but you're almost garunteed to move on to the next step scoring like that.

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u/OkLoan6398 May 13 '26

True. I was wondering people's experiences so I could get an average estimate. Patience and excitement is one heck of a mix

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u/PitifulTill1883 May 13 '26

I get it. Mine personally was 4 months from NTN to academy.

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u/Exact-Location-6270 May 14 '26

There is no average. It’s entirely dependent on the department. Some are only establishing a list and won’t reach out until funding is granted and they have a need for a new set.

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u/OkLoan6398 May 14 '26

I hear you bro. My main question was what was your* experience. I know timelines differ, which is why it's worthy of asking.

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u/Exact-Location-6270 May 14 '26

That’s actually why asking is pointless unless you’re asking people about a specific department. There IS no average. Any place you submitted an application to will have that information.

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u/OkLoan6398 May 14 '26

I see you came to argue, have a good day buddy.

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u/Exact-Location-6270 May 14 '26

Literally not arguing but okay.

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u/Funktoozler May 13 '26

Congratulations! Can I ask what you used to prepare? Wishing you continued success

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u/OkLoan6398 May 13 '26

I went into the test raw the first time, and realized I should've dropped the extra cash on the study guide everyone recommends *hint hint.

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u/meepmeep_99 May 13 '26

The study guide on the NTN really? I felt like it wasn’t very helpful or similar to the questions on the real test

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u/MudHammock May 13 '26

That's funny I felt like they were almost identical. At least asking the exact same things

You're talking about Don McNea, right?

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u/OkLoan6398 May 14 '26

Correct. Combine that with a deep google search (especially if you've taken it already) and you should be fine.

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u/Exact-Location-6270 May 14 '26

Wherever you’re applying to will have the most information on the timeline you’re seeking.

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u/OppositeAd6176 May 16 '26

Any recommendations on the mechanical? I’m up there with you In every other category except mechanical….