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FREE - Over 80 Reach for the Firefighter Badge Video Blogs / Webinars to help you prepare for the career of your dreams!
FREE On-Demand Webinars: Reach for the Firefighter Badge!
The following webinars focus on FIRE FIGHTER CAREER PREPARATION! (Before Getting the Badge):
- Episode #1 - Why do you want to be a firefighter?
- Episode #3 - 4 Reasons NOT To Become a Firefighter!
- Episode #2 - Becoming a Firefighter, 10 Must-Do Things!
- Episode #6 - What is Required To Be a Firefighter?
- Episode #13 - Where Can You Get a Job As a Firefighter?
- Episode #21 - So, You Want to Become a Firefighter? 6 Key Points to Assist You!
- Episode #15 - Basic Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting the Process To Become a Firefighter!
- Episode #16 - 8 Reasons People Never Get Hired As Firefighters!
- Episode #17 - Basic Necessities For the Firefighter Candidate!
- Episode #12 - How Old is Too Old to Become a Firefighter?
- Episode #81 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 5!
- Episode #80 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 4!
- Episode #79 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 3!
- Episode #78 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 2!
- Episode #77 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare,
Part 1!
- Episode #76 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 5
- Episode #75 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 4
- Episode #74 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 3
- Episode #73 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 2
- Episode #4 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 1
- Episode #5 - Becoming a Firefighter, Do You Really Know What You're Getting
Into?
- Episode #56 - Social Media: Things to Avoid While Serving (or Wanting to Serve) As a Firefighter!
- Episode #55 - 5 Reasons Social Media May Keep You From Getting Hired As a
Firefighter!
- Episode #34 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 4!
- Episode #33 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 3!
- Episode #32 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 2!
- Episode #31 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 1!
- Episode #30 - Understanding Firefighter Wages & Benefits!
- Episode #29 - What Are Your Personal Core Values?
- Episode #23 - What Is Your Why?
- Episode #20 - What Is Your Personal Mission Statement?
- Episode #28 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 5 (Traits 41-50)!
- Episode #27 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 4 (Traits 31-40)!
- Episode #26 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 3 (Traits 21-30)!
- Episode #25 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 2 (Traits 11-20)!
- Episode #24 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 1 (Traits
1-10)!
- Episode #22 - Items That May Disqualify a Firefighter Candidate
- Episode #19 - How To Properly Present Yourself During a Firehouse Ride Along!
- Episode #18 - How To Properly Present Yourself During a Firehouse Visit!
- Episode #14 - Volunteer Opportunities For the Firefighter Candidate!
- Episode #11 - You Want To Become a Firefighter, Do You Need a College Degree?
- Episode #10 - You Want To Become a Firefighter, Should You Become a
Paramedic?
- Episode #9 - Don't Just Prepare For The Test, Prepare For The Position!
More FREE On-Demand Webinars: Reach for the Firefighter Badge!
The following focus on the FIRE DEPARTMENT HIRING PROCESS:
- Episode #7 - What Will a Fire Department Require Me to Do to Get the Badge?
- Episode #8 - How To Locate Fire Department Jobs!
- Episode #36 - The Fire Department Job Application - What to Expect!
- Episode #35 - Fire Service Resume Preparation
- Episode #83 - The Fire Department Written Examination - Tips for Success on Test Day! (Part 3)
- Episode #82 - The Fire Department Written Examination - Tips for Success on Test Day! (Part 2)
- Episode #72 - The Fire Department Written Examination - Tips for Success on Test Day! (Part 1)
- Episode #37 - The Fire Department Written Examination!
- Episode #38 - The Fire Department Physical Ability Test
- Episode #63 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Increase Your Scores with the "Intro-Body-Conclusion" Method to Answer Questions!
- Episode #62 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Don't Just Answer the Question, ANSWER THE QUESTION!
- Episode #61 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Perception is Reality, Part 2!
- Episode #60 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Perception is Reality, Part 1!
- Episode #59 - Fire Department Oral Interviews - What is the Oral Board Looking for in Candidates?
- Episode #49 - Fire Department Oral Interview - The Chief's Interview!
- Episode #48 - Fire Department Oral Interview - The Closing Statement!
- Episode #47 - Fire Department Oral Interview - The Opening Statement!
- Episode #46 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 5!
- Episode #45 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 4!
- Episode #44 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 3!
- Episode #43 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 2!
- Episode #42 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 1!
- Episode #41 - The Fire Department Oral Interview - Commonly Asked Questions, Part 2!
- Episode #40 - The Fire Department Oral Interview - Commonly Asked Questions, Part 1!
- Episode #39 - Fire Department Oral Interviews - The Basics!
- Episode #53 - The Background Investigation: Questions They May Ask of Your Family, Friends & References!
- Episode #52 - The Background Investigation: How to Prepare!
- Episode #51 - The Background Investigation: What to Expect!
- Episode #50 - The Medical Examination!
And even More FREE On-Demand Webinars: Reach for the Firefighter Badge!
The following focus on FIRE FIGHTER CAREER PREPARATION! (After Getting the Badge):
- Episode #71 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part 4!
- Episode #70 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part 3!
- Episode #69 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part 2!
- Episode #68 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part
1!
- Episode #67 - Reasons Why Firefighters Get Released During the Recruit Academy or Probationary Process, Part 2!
- Episode #66 - Reasons Why Firefighters Get Released During
the Recruit Academy or Probationary Process, Part 1!
- Episode #65 - Life As a Probationary Firefighter - 1st to Wake Up - Last to Go to Sleep, Part 2!
- Episode #64 - Life As a Probationary Firefighter - 1st to Wake Up - Last to Go to Sleep, Part
1!
- Episode #58 - Tips for the Newly Hired Firefighter to Ensure Success, Part 2!
- Episode #57 - Tips for the Newly Hired Firefighter to Ensure Success, Part 1!
- Episode #54 - Financial Tips for the New (or Experienced Firefighter)!
On-Demand Webinar: Reach for the Firefighter Badge - Episode #1 - Why do you want to be a Firefighter?
2020 Shelter-In-Place Webinar Series!
Steve Prziborowski is hosting a number of FREE upcoming webinars to assist current & future fire service personnel with achieving their dreams & goals! To register, follow the links below:
To View For Any Or ALL Of The Above/Below Webinars:
- 25 Reasons to Hire YOU as a Firefighter! - To view the webinar on demand go to YouTube.
- How to Master the Fire Department Testing Process! - To view the webinar on demand, go to YouTube.
- Reach for the Firefighter Badge - Do you have what it takes to be a Firefighter? - To view the webinar on demand, go to YouTube.
- 21 Key points to assist you becoming a Firefighter! - To view the webinar on demand, go to YouTube.
Thinking of a Fire Service Career?
Chabot College Fire Technology Program Updated, Informational Brochures!!
For anyone starting the process or fairly new to the process of becoming a Firefighter, this document will provide a great road map to set anyone up for success! Updated July 2019.
Firefighter preparation for Chabot July [...]
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This brochure helps you best prepare for a fire service career!
Chabot Fire Pathway-2018.pdf
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Thinking of a career in the fire service? Start here by reviewing this important information!
Fire Service Career Information.pdf
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This document will provide a flow chart to decide which classes to take and in what order.
Fire Technology Decision Matrix Prioriti[...]
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Wildland Urban Interface Specialist - Central County (San Mateo County, CA):
Central County Fire Department (CCFD) is recruiting for part-time Wildland Urban Interface Fuel Reduction Specialists (WUI Specialist).
CCFD is charged with a program to decrease the potential fire fuel in the Town of Hillsborough. The WUI Specialist will be trained to evaluate fuel sources on Hillsborough properties, perform enforcement inspections for compliance with municipal code requirements, and educate residents on ways to mitigate and reduce those sources. We are recruiting for the WUI Specialist position, which we anticipate starting in February 2021, and continuing until approximately October, 2021. This is a part time position, limited to 20 hours per week, and is not benefitted.
WUI Specialist hiring flyer 9-30-20.pdf
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FREE Oral Interview Preparation Webinar!
CLICK HERE to access a free, one-hour webinar recently presented by Steve Prziborowski, for Kaplan University, titled "How to Excel at your next Oral Interview." Whether you are preparing for entry-level or a promotional position, this webinar has some key points and nuggets you can benefit from!
Awesome Deals On Career Preparation Books!!!
- The Future Firefighters Preparation Guide!
For a limited time, the eBook version is reduced to just $4.99 - CLICK HERE
- Reach For The Firefighter Badge!
For a limited time, the eBook version is reduced to just $4.99 - CLICK HERE.
WHY THIS WEBSITE?
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Are you interested in a career in the fire service?
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Are you looking for guidance and resources to get you pointed in the right direction?
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Are you looking at a road map for success, to increase your chances of obtaining the badge of your dreams?
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If so, then we are here to assist you!
If you want to know where to begin, click on the link above titled "So, You Want To Become A Firefighter," and let the journey begin!
Regardless of where you live or where you hope to serve, we have lots of valuable information to share if you take the time to click on the links above. Good
luck!
ABOUT:
The Chabot College Fire Technology Program is one of the longest running programs in the San Francisco Bay Area and the State of California, and is located at:
- 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, California. See below for an interactive map.
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Students are offered coursework that can lead to:
- EMT certification
- Firefighter 1 Academy completion certification
- Firefighter 1 State certification
- Student Firefighter work experience assigned to a local fire department
- Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology
- Two Year Degree in Fire Technology
For more information on each of the above programs, click on each link above.
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CONTACT:
Bob Buell
Fire Technology Coordinator & Firefighter 1 Academy Coordinator
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Building 1500
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-6851 - Office
(510) 786-7565 - Cell
Steve Prziborowski
Fire Technology Instructor & Webmaster
(408) 205-9006 - Cell
CAREER PREPARATION BOOKS:
The Future Firefighter's Preparation Guide by Steve Prziborowski
For the paperback, CLICK HERE.
For the eBook, CLICK HERE.
Reach for the Firefighter Badge by Steve Prziborowski
For the paperback, CLICK HERE.
For the eBook, CLICK HERE.
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