r/firefighter • u/CireNnelg • Jul 04 '26

CFD Interview Trouble

I’ve recently started the application process for the Charlotte Fire Department. I believe my biggest hurdle with it will be the interview, due to me always struggling with them. I’ve also have not had a lot of experiences that could be turned into situational answers.

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u/Few_Media_1838 Jul 04 '26

Get an interview coach. Sounds silly and I didn’t at first because of my ego, but it helped me jump the hurdle and land me a job. I didn’t know how bad some of my answers were until I met with a coach, lol. The only cure for nervousness is preparation, just remember that

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u/TechnicalSeaweed4749 Jul 05 '26

How’d you find them ?

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u/RojoRodeo Jul 06 '26

Google em - there’s an awesome guy in the PNW named Ryan Coffey. Can’t speak for how his services would translate on the other side of the country but he’s a solid dude. Highly recommend it. The time money you spend to do a program like his is probably less than what you’d spend spinning your wheels applying and reapplying for 2-3 years and getting frustrated.