Tomm Peterdy

Celebrating 45 Years of Fire Service Experience

A retired Firefighter with 35 years of frontline experience in emergency operations and now in my tenth year of Fire Service recruitment. I progressed from the rank of Probationary Firefighter to Platoon Chief and along the way received a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Diploma in Public Administration as well as a wealth of Fire Service information and knowledge. It is this information and knowledge that I want to share with you in order that you may follow in my footsteps.

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Common questions

What does a Conditional Job Offer entail?

Conditional Job Offers usually have 4 conditions attached to them:

1. Medical Evaluation

2. Driver’s Abstract

3. Vulnerable Sector Check (Police Check)

4. References

How much does the BHC Mentorship Program cost?

Pricing for Interview Prep, Custom Cover Letter and Resume can all be found under THE PROGRAM page.

How long does it take to receive a custom cover letter and custom resume?

The turnaround time depends on the Member.

How much time the Member has available, how hard they work and how quickly they can move.

If there is a posting a Member would like to apply to, BHC will be very clear on the turnaround time obligations.

BHC does not work at midnight the night before the posting closes.

Please download and review the Black Helmet Consulting FREE ROAD MAP to assist in your career path planning.

Is your Mentorship Program in-person or virtual?

One in-person session is mandatory. After this session all work is remote via e mail or text.

If you require additional assistance we can schedule a phone call.

Why is there homework?

There is no secret sauce with interview preparation. You must put your nose to the grindstone and work at your pace, but remember once a posting comes out there is a limited time frame to apply.

The time to start interview prep is yesterday.

What is the secret to getting hired?

The hiring process is not static and there are many moving parts.

You have to stay focused with your eye on the prize at all times.

There is NO SECRET way to get hired.

What worked for one Member may not be the road map for the next Member. Do not look sideways.

We craft and follow your custom plan. The 3 words I hate are “SOMEONE TOLD ME”.

I wanted to email you to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help. I received a conditional offer from Toronto Fire Services. I have completed my medicals and am just waiting on references and the firm offer letter. If you remember, I was the critical thinker, I studied your binder day in and day out. It was the best piece of information I had in my corner. I read every page and whenever I thought I had a question to ask I found it in the binder. It was like I was talking to you through text. Absolutely fantastic! I had a total of 5 interviews before I joined the BHC Mentorship Program. I rocked my 6th interview with Toronto Fire Services. Page two of the binder "Talent matters but practice matters more", couldn't agree more. Thank you Tomm. Without you this journey would not be possible. I'm excited for what the future has to hold.

Black Helmet Consulting really is the industry standard when it comes to preparing for a Fire Department interview. Tomm and his team gave me what I needed to land my dream career by showing me exactly what I had to do to get the interview, prepare properly and have a successful outcome. I highly recommend Black Helmet Consulting to anyone looking to get hired.

Just reaching out to thank you Tomm for your support. You have been an integral component to my Toronto Fire Services journey and I'm grateful for the level of professionalism that you have displayed and the wisdom and knowledge that you have passed on to me. We've only known each other for a few months but the thoroughness of the Black Helmet Consulting Mentorship Program and transfer of information was apparent through our meetings. This has clearly been the icing on the cake I needed to help prepare me to feeling comfortable and confident during my interview so that I could execute and attain my conditional offer from the Toronto Fire Services. Thank you Tomm we crossed the finish line!

I didn’t seem to be getting anywhere in the Fire Service hiring process until I found Black Helmet Consulting. Interview prep was top notch and the follow up support helped to build my confidence. I have never felt more competent and confident going into an interview. I landed my dream career as a Firefighter and I highly recommend the Black Helmet Consulting Program to anyone pursuing their Firefighter dreams.

After completing my Firefighter Pre-Service certification, I started on my journey pursuing a Fire Service career. I worked with Tomm and followed the Black Helmet Consulting Program which helped me to become a more attractive Fire Service candidate. With my new resume and custom cover letter, I secured interviews and received two conditional offers! I accepted to work with my dream department and can’t thank Tomm enough. The interview prep put me over the top. We did it.

If you are serious about getting a Firefighter career, I highly recommend the Black Helmet Consulting Program. After working with Tomm, I felt confident heading into two interviews, passing them both. We built out my personal stories and displayed the character needed to join the Fire Service. Put your head down, do the work and listen to the years of experience that is supporting you. We did it. I am so happy. Thanks Tomm.

Getting hired in the Fire Service is a challenging and competitive task. Finding someone who is knowledgeable and can guide you through the process is essential. Tomm and the Black Helmet Consulting Program have been instrumental in me reaching my full potential. Interview prep allowed me to see the full picture while gaining competence and confidence in the interview process. I highly recommend Black Helmet Consulting for anyone seeking a Fire Service career!

Tomm Peterdy

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