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A Little Advice

2022-10-06T20:42:59+00:00

A Little Advice When I was working at the firehouse, my friend, Paul, was called into work. Knowing I had done some communication and relationship work, Paul took me aside and said, “Bob, my marriage is in big trouble.” As I have mentioned before, the divorce rate of firefighters is extremely high. I asked Paul to tell me more. He told me that six months earlier he and his wife had what I call “the talk.” The talk can come whenever situations build up and aren’t resolved. It usually blindsides one of the partners. I listened as Paul told me [...]

A Little Advice2022-10-06T20:42:59+00:00

Mechanical Principles: The Ins & Outs

2021-09-01T19:03:26+00:00

Mechanical Principles: The Ins & Outs If you are interested in being a firefighter or maybe your hiring process has already started, congrats! Let the games begin. This journey will be unlike any other interview you have ever experienced. Let’s talk MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES. Here is an introduction to help you with what many find difficult in the exam process: PULLEYS: 1. The more pulleys, the easier it is to pull or lift an object. 2. The more pulleys involved, the greater distance you must pull. Even still, the more pulleys it is still easier to lift an object. 3. The [...]

Mechanical Principles: The Ins & Outs2021-09-01T19:03:26+00:00

Physical Agility: Technique, Momentum, and Grip

2021-05-25T17:41:23+00:00

Physical Agility: Technique, Momentum, and Grip Firefighter candidates don't realize that it's not just strength that is required in physical agility. If you are having problems in the physical, there are steps you can take to prepare. Before I go any further, I want to be clear that the NUGGETS here are technique, momentum, and grip. You do not want any surprises during the Physical Agility. I encourage firefighter candidates to take advantage of any college or academy program teaching the techniques used for pulling hoses, throwing a ladder, dragging a dummy (not you), etc. Many fire departments offer practice [...]

Physical Agility: Technique, Momentum, and Grip2021-05-25T17:41:23+00:00

NO! You Are Not Ready!

2021-05-27T17:27:21+00:00

NO! You Are Not Ready! Read my lips – or these words. No matter what you think or no matter how much you have been down this road before, you must accept one cold fact. You are not ready for the firefighter testing process that is required of all firefighter candidates. How do I know? Trust me. After 40 plus years in Fire Service and working with firefighter candidates to help them get the badge, I know a thing or two. Yes, I know your story. I have heard it before. I understand that you have been traveling all over [...]

NO! You Are Not Ready!2021-05-27T17:27:21+00:00

Are You Fire Academy Ready?

2020-10-27T16:54:21+00:00

Are You Fire Academy Ready? Just because you passed the physical agility does not mean you are ready for the fire academy. Whether you agree or not, the physical agility has been watered down to be politically correct. Departments know this. So, the training division will have you jumping through hoops to make sure you can do the job before you go “on line”. And, this is exactly how it should be. Start getting physically ready before you show up at the academy. Be in shape and hit the ground running. It’s tough enough getting a job. Keeping it can [...]

Are You Fire Academy Ready?2020-10-27T16:54:21+00:00

Persistence Is Key!

2020-08-21T14:05:48+00:00

Persistence Is Key! At eatstress.com, we work with candidates from all over the country. And, we hear from them regularly before, during and after we engage to help them earn the badge. Here is an email we received: Captain Bob, I have been testing for 10 years and have taken approximately 73 tests. I want to figure out what the heck I'm doing wrong, so I can get the badge! Firefighting is my passion and my dream career. I've come too far to let this go.  I've read your website and I believe your program can work for me. I have [...]

Persistence Is Key!2020-08-21T14:05:48+00:00

Dreams Do Come True – When Prepared

2020-05-29T16:56:53+00:00

Dreams Do Come True – When Prepared Having over 40 plus years in fire service, I can brag and tell you that I know a thing or two. I hear from candidates every day about their struggles and difficulties scoring high enough to get the job done. With our program, we work to help them discover what is holding them back and what needs to be overcome in order to get them the badge. One candidate emailed me the following: I didn't realize how incredibly dead in the water I was. You see, I thought my answers to the oral [...]

Dreams Do Come True – When Prepared2020-05-29T16:56:53+00:00

Do I Need a College Degree?

2020-03-07T00:34:37+00:00

Do I Need a College Degree? Let’s get something clear – very clear - Leave no doubt that I fully believe in education. If you want to get a doctor, lawyer, public Administrator, Engineer or any other career that requires a college degree and beyond. But….don’t think for a second that a college degree is the key to earning your badge and becoming a firefighter. Here’s a timeline to consider. If you’re just starting college, it could take 4 or 5 years to earn you BA depending on when you can complete all your classes and requirements. If you want [...]

Do I Need a College Degree?2020-03-07T00:34:37+00:00

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Using Capt Bob’s program I was called back for the chiefs oral. I ended up #2 on the list and...
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2018-04-22T16:44:54+00:00
Using Capt Bob’s program I was called back for the chiefs oral. I ended up #2 on the list and now proudly wear the badge for Denver. I would not have been in this position if it wasn’t for “Captain Bob’s” program.  
“I tested for 10 years taking 73 tests. My next oral was in two weeks. I wanted to figure out...
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2018-04-22T16:47:33+00:00
“I tested for 10 years taking 73 tests. My next oral was in two weeks. I wanted to figure out what the heck I was doing wrong… with Captain Bob’s program and coaching, I was shocked to see I had ranked number one and got my badge.”  
“The only hinder that I found myself with was not passing the oral… For all of the candidates out there...
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2018-04-22T16:51:46+00:00
“The only hinder that I found myself with was not passing the oral… For all of the candidates out there that don’t believe this, try passing and ranking #1 on orals with a stuttering problem…I did.” – Dave, FF/PM  
Using Capt Bob’s program I was called back for the chiefs oral. I ended up #2 on the list and...
Becoming a Firefighter
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2018-04-22T17:01:21+00:00
Using Capt Bob’s program I was called back for the chiefs oral. I ended up #2 on the list and now proudly wear the badge for Denver. I would not have been in this position if it wasn’t for “Captain Bob’s” program.
“Well, I never thought I would be writing this to you, Captain Bob, but it happened to me also… Out...
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2018-04-22T17:02:45+00:00
“Well, I never thought I would be writing this to you, Captain Bob, but it happened to me also… Out of a possible 120 pts, I scored 119.87 pts! I couldn’t believe it! … Just wanted to say THANK YOU!” – Armando  
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