Captain interview questions

Brothers and sisters, I've got a Captains assessment center next week.  Any and all ideas on possible interview questions/answers to look for would be greatly appreciated.  Our assessment center is two days. Group discussion, Hot Seat, written exercise, 3000 word research paper, 10 minute power point presentation on the resaerch paper and structured interview.  Can't wait to drink lots of beer after this...
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    Jeffrey Post

    On my oral boards I had:
    1) You have 250' of 2.5" hose, 2, 1.75" hand lines flowing 125 GPM operating on the 7th floor using a variable stream and a smooth bore nozzle, what is your engine discharge pressure
    2) You realize @ shift change that there is a need for overtime, what do you do?
    3)What does NFPA 1500 mean to you? How does it effect your safety?
    4) describe your goals for the department if you are promoted
    5) What are the NFPA color codes for hydrants, what are the flows for each color and how would it effect your decision making
    6) EMS questions

    I dont remember the other questions, as always, the what are your weaknesses, what are your strengths. How do you resolve conflict in the firehouse (Shifts eating each others food, coffee dues and so on), worst day on the job/best day on the job and why.

    The Chief's for my interview were pretty laid back and didnt set a tense atmosphere, that really helped.

    GOOD LUCK, you are stepping into the hardest job, between the Chiefs and the Indians, but I still love it!
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