Membership
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Mentorship
The United Phoenix Firefighters Mentorship Program was
established in January of 2004 by Steve Simon and John McMorrow.
This organization is comprised of Fire Fighters that donate
their time to help potential Fire Fighter Recruits apply the
necessary skills for all aspects of the recruitment process.
This includes mentoring for the Written Test, CPAT and Oral
Interviews. Members are given the opportunity to practive
hands-on for all aspects of this process in order to help them
be successful.
The Members are also involved with United Phoenix Fire Fighters
Local 493 events and help out with these activities as needed.
This is a great opportunity to interact with Local Fire fighters
and help out the communities served and general public.
DNA of a Phoenix Firefighter
| Accepting | Family Oriented | Physically Fit | |
| Accountable | Fun Positive | Attitude | |
| Adaptable | Goal Oriented | Professional | |
| Balanced Lifestyle | Good Communicator | Reliable | |
| Coachable | Hard Worker | Respectful | |
| Common Sense | Honest | Responsible | |
| Compassionate | Humble | Resourceful | |
| Courageous | Motivated Safety | Oriented | |
| Critical Thinker | Nice | Self-Discipline | |
| Dedicated | Open Minded | Team Player |
PROFESSIONAL – Look It, Act It, Be It, Own It
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FAMILY ORIENTED – |
Part of a balanced lifestyle and also part of the P.F.D. WAY (C.U.D.A. – Compassion, Unity, Discretion, Acceptance) Prevent Harm, Survive, Be Nice – How can you relate the mission Statement to the fire house? It is your second family! |
*YOUR REPUTATION IS THE ONLY THING YOU OWN ON THE
PHOENIX
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL 493*
When answering an interview question remember the views that
each board member will have:
Task - Firefighter
Tactical- Captain
Strategic- Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant
Chief, Fire Chief
PAST – What have you done in this process to better yourself
(Pre-Active)
PRESENT – What are you doing in this process to better yourself
(Active)
FUTURE – What will you do in this process to better yourself
(Post Active)
COMMON SENSE TEST ON DECISION MAKING:
Boss Test – What would your boss say about what you did?
Mirror Test – Can you look in the mirror without being guilty?
Mother Test – What would your Mom say?
Headline Test – What would the news headlines read about your
decision?
(If any test fails, it is a bad decision)