Firefighter/Paramedic applicants have rated the interview process at Odessa Fire Department - Texas with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 50% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Firefighter/Paramedic roles take an average of 32 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Odessa Fire Department - Texas overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Odessa Fire Department - Texas as a Firefighter/Paramedic according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 18%
Group panel interview: 18%
Drug test: 18%
Skills test: 18%
Personality test: 9%
Other: 9%
Phone interview: 9%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Odessa Fire Department - Texas (Odessa, TX) in Jul 2011
Interview
Written test on basic mechanical aptitude. Physical test involving climbing approx 8 stories, dragging dummies, and lifting hose. Then a multi-panel interview board. Just dress appropriately and answer the questions confidently.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All the standard interview questions you can find on any HR website to get you prepared.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Odessa Fire Department - Texas (Odessa, TX) in Aug 2014
Interview
written test a physical and interview then a chiefs interview. The whole process is very easy as long as your in half decent shape and not older than 34 years old you will get an interview, if your already a paramedic you will for sure get the job.