I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Houston Fire Department - Texas (Houston, TX)
Interview
The process was pretty lengthy. The civil service exam has to be taken first. The highest-ranked scores were called in for an in-person interview. After the interview, you were scheduled for a drug and polygraph test. Upon passing those you were offered employment which meant the fire academy. You are considered probationary for 12 months.
The interview and selection process is long. Since there are only a few classes held in a given year, you may wait 6 months or more depending how much the city is hiring
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They ask a lot of your past experience, any disqualifiers you might have, and put you through a polygraph.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Houston Fire Department - Texas (Houston, TX)
Interview
-Begins with applying online at www.hfdcareers.org
-Requires proof of at least 24 College Credits, or at least 2 years of active, US military service.
-Take the Physical Abilities Test: 1.5 miles in 13:07, and other basic strength/endurance portions.
-Take the Civil Service Exam: A written test based on personality/basic math/spatial awareness
A one on one "interview" with a recruiter: Nothing hard at all. Just to get a feel for why you want to join the Houston Fire Department and to answer any questions you may have.
-Polygraph Examination
-Background check, Drug Testing, Uniform Fitting, Fingerprints, Necessary Immunizations, Medical Exam
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to join the Houston Fire Department?