It's All About the Interview Workshop

1300 1st Street,Gilroy CA 95020

15 January, 2023

Description

Are you looking to start your career in the fire service? There are several excellent sources to help a prospective candidate prepare for a fire service interview. In this 3 hour workshop, hosted by Blaze of Glory Fitness and presented by Fire Chief (retired) Tony Bowden, attendees will walk away with practical information to help structure and focus their fire department interview questions. What separates Chief Bowden’s approach is his focus on the individual candidate in preparation for a career in the fire service, not just preparation to pass a test! Chief Bowden has years of hiring experience and provides a unique perspective for prospective candidates from his years of experience as a firefighter, fire officer and chief officer. Chief Bowden takes a holistic approach to candidate preparation for a career in the fire service and during his interactive lecture, will address several critical dimensions of the oral board and assessment process including: The self-assessment processResume structureOral board structure and strategyPre-interview preparation and post-interview follow-upThe Fire Chief’s InterviewAnd more!Host: Blaze of Glory Fitness (www.blazeofgloryfitness.com) Presenter: Tony Bowden, Fire Chief (Retired) Fire Chief Tony Bowden grew up in Santa Clara County where he attended Leigh High School, West Valley College, and Waldorf University. Chief Bowden has served as a Paramedic Preceptor and Field Training Officer, is a State Fire Marshal’s Office Certified Instructor, Fire Officer and Chief Officer. Chief Bowden served as Vice-Chair for the FIRESCOPE Board of Directors, President and Treasurer for the Santa Clara County Fire Chief’s Association, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal for the County of Santa Clara,Operational Area Coordinator, and Interim Director for the Santa Clara County Communications Center.