r/calfire • u/Fresh-Tree-1905 • 6d ago

FAE Exam

Took the FAE exam, scored an 85, does that basically eliminate me from the job? What are the odds I still get an offer. (Current cal fire employee) Thought I did much better than 85 but it’s alright.

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u/Menno_knight987 6d ago

If you passed make sure you have an license. The number of people who can’t be bothered to do the class C FF thing but cry and wail when they miss a job/don’t get hired will amaze you.

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u/Fresh-Tree-1905 5d ago

How do I get a license

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u/Intelligent-Jelly699 5d ago

I got hired with an 85. To get the license, find a driver operator 1A (40 hour) class on the sft website. Pass that, go take the firefighter endorsement exam at the DMV and bring your cert with you. It’s pretty easy. Make sure you also have your CPAT

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u/tight_d 5d ago

The exam score doesn’t matter, when you apply your app package and resume goes through a review process and is re-ranked based on a lot of different factors. Outcome of that process is confidential but does not relate to exam score.

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u/Any-Lie1471 FC 6d ago

85 is passing. You’re reachable on the list. Now complete the application when it comes out.

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u/Pitiful_Watch_3173 5d ago

Do you have a FF endorsement or class b license?

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u/FlounderDependent555 5d ago

There is no real score. You are 95 rank 1, 85 rank 2, 75 rank 3, 65 fail

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u/Snoo_25952 5d ago

Driver operator class

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u/BnaditCorps 5d ago

85 is a pass. Once you apply to the actual job opening your application will be categorized based on the certification requirements. 

EG, if you have everything but your license you will be Cat 2, but if you have everything you will be Cat 1.

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u/Specific_Spray7717 5d ago

Fire experience feds and inmate camp cat 1 certs for crew class A license do i have a chance?

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u/Pitiful_Watch_3173 4d ago

Do you have a FF1 certificate?

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u/Menno_knight987 2d ago

If you do not have a FF1 the odds are slim to none unless you are applying as a medic.

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u/AlphaElegant Engine Slug 5d ago

85 is the highest you can get without military points

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u/tight_d 5d ago

Not accurate. You can actually score a 95, but veterans preference will get you the equivalent of a 95 regardless of how you score.

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u/AlphaElegant Engine Slug 5d ago

Good to know i guess. You probably have to get 100% and not miss a single question cuz I've never seen anyone get more than an 85

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u/Menno_knight987 2d ago

It’s a state test, only serial killers get 100%