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In addition to the questions and answers, Lepore has explained the rationale for why he answers the question the way he does. He includes many follow-up questions as well as explaining the pit falls for many of the questions.

If a candidate intends on memorizing the questions and answers he or she will not benefit from the nearly 350 pages of information. The true value in this book comes from the reasons why Lepore chooses to answer each question the way he does. If a candidate understands the rationale behind the question, he or she will master the particular dimension of situational question. Since there are only a handful of different variations of the common situational questions, the candidate who masters the concepts will score on the top of the list.

To give each candidate a better feel of what is expected of a rookie firefighter, Lepore has included his fire department’s actual rookie evaluation. If a candidate understands the dimensions on which he or she will be evaluated it stands to reason that they will be able to sell the oral board that they are ready for the position. In addition, the reader will find information on what is expected of a rookie firefighter as well as numerous inspirational quotes.

About the Author
Paul Lepore is a Fire Captain with the City of Long Beach, California Fire Department. He entered the fire service as a civilian Paramedic for the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. After completing his education at the Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute, Lepore worked in the high impact area of South Central, Los Angeles.

Lepore was hired by the Long Beach Fire Department in 1986 and completed their 12 week academy. He spent the next two years working as a firefighter until he was promoted to firefighter/ paramedic. Five years ago Lepore promoted to the position of fire captain and is currently on the promotional list for Battalion Chief.

He has conducted hundreds of entry-level interviews as well as served as a rater for several Captain’s promotional exams.

He holds instructor credentials for EMT, Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

He has conducted numerous seminars to coach and mentor both promotional and entry-level candidates alike.

He founded EMS Safety Services, Inc., a first aid and CPR training corporation that certifies over 100,000 students each year.

Endorsements
Finally a worthwhile book to help entry-level candidates compete in the interview process. Captain Lepore's advice will help improve candidate's scores across the country.

Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn
FDNY (ret) author of numerous fire department books and world renowned authority.
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The oral interview is the most important aspect of the hiring process. All of the other phases of the exam have been stepping stones to the interview, where the decision to hire you or pass you up for a more qualified candidate is made. Paul’s book can help you become successful in your quest for a career as a firefighter. Not only does Paul offer guidelines for answers to tough interview questions, but he describes in detail the rationale behind a strong answer. Well worth the time it takes to read. If you are serious about becoming a firefighter then this book is for you.

Deputy Chief Alan Patalano
Long Beach, California. Fire Department
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After reading Captain Lepore's book I feel it is a must for anyone preparing for the entry level oral interview process. As a Training Chief I have conducted and prepared numerous candidates for the process. I feel this book will aid those taking the exam and plan on introducing it in my seminars."

Division Chief Randy Scheerer,
Newport Beach, California Fire Department
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This book has everything you would ever want to know about oral board questions . . . and more.

Fire "Captain Bob" Smith
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Smoke Your Firefighter Interview is an excellent resource that should help the future firefighter candidate better prepare themselves and improve their scores for the most important phase of the hiring process, the oral interview. I recommend this book to anyone that is pursuing a career as a firefighter; it is something I wish I had available to me when I was testing for the position of firefighter."

Captain Steve Prziborowski
Santa Clara County, California Fire Department (Los Gatos,) and Fire Technology Coordinator, Chabot College (Hayward, CA)
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This book is a must for the firefighter candidate. It will help prepare them for the crucial phase of the interview process, the oral board. Captain Lepore's experience and insight gives anyone that studies the book a definite advantage when they sit down before the people that ask the questions.

Lieutenant Matthew S. Zaleznik
Golden Gate Fire Rescue, Naples, Florida
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Firefighters will tell you the key to getting hired today is a strong oral interview. Paul Lepore not only tells how to answer, but also gives the reason for that answer. If you are serious about the fire service and want to move to the top of the list, I suggest reading this book prior to that all important interview.

Paramedic / Firefighter Roy Spielmann
North Shore Fire Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11 years service
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I tested for a firefighters position for 4 1/2 years, Paul Lepore's advice during my last year was unquestionably the boost I needed to push me over the top and finally land my job. The advice he gave me was invaluable in learning how to perform my best in the oral board process. Paul has great insight and ability to make you not only answer the questions, but think them through and know your replies are "right." You can't help but improve your interviewing skills if you follow his advice. I would highly recommend Paul's book to anyone that is serious about a career in the fire service.

Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Ward
City of Tucson, Arizona Fire Department
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Paul’s book is a must read for future firefighters. It is among the best preparation guides for the career of firefighter that I have ever read.

Firefighter Simmer Harry
City of Houston, Texas. Fire Department