@firehire.app: Blanking in your oral board isn't the end — it's what you do next that matters. It's not about eliminating "umm" or "uhh." It's having a real move when your mind goes blank: pause, ask them to clarify, or pivot honestly if you don't have the exact example. Those buy you time and keep you sounding composed, not caught off guard. But the goal is still to need them less — practice out loud so recovery becomes the backup plan, not the plan. Build the reps in 👉 FireHire.app #firefighter #aspiringfirefighter #interview #fireservice #tipsandtricks