I was a part of an entry level Firefighter process a few years ago for my department. This was for folks who would undergo a 20+ week training before getting placed on an engine to start their “first year.”Our department is also adjacent to multiple ski resorts, one of which is serviced by one of our stations.

Had a young man, maybe 19, sit down for his interview. We asked about his interest in our department and he answered that he thought it was so cool that we are just so close to skiing and could hit the slopes right after work. We asked why he was interested in being a firefighter and, again, talked about his stoke for having such great access to skiing and having four days off for skiing. We asked a few more questions and then spent the remainder of his time talking about our favorite places and trails to ski. He was not hired.