A Brief Guide To The Firefighter Entry Level Exam

By Essie Osborn


People may think of fire fighting as a purely physical skill. They tend to think of people running up ladders and operating hoses or climbing up trees in order to pick up a cat that got stranded up there. However there is more to it than people think and it requires a lot of intelligence in order to think quickly during a stressful emergency situation. This is why the firefighter entry level exam in order to gauge whether or not people are suited to the job.

The idea behind the test is to gauge whether or not you have the attributes needed to be a firefighter. It does not necessarily require someone to have had previous experience or knowledge of firefighting. It is more about gauging whether or not a person has the appropriate skills and approach that will make them the right candidate.

Before the test you are given a booklet. This will include all the information you need. You are then given 45 minutes to learn this material before you begin to take the test. The paper should then tell you that you will be asked questions based on this information so it is important to read through the information as thoroughly as possible.

The test contains around 113 items that you will be tested on and will usually take 2 hours. However it is important to emphasise that this is not about completing the test quickly. The time limit has been put in because it is felt that this is the right amount of time to carefully consider responses to the questions.

There are various skills that are tested in the exam. Mathematical computation is one element. Spatial scanning and mechanical reasoning are two crucial parts for the simple fact that in an emergency situation you need someone who is instantly aware of their environment and able to make snap decisions as necessary.

The exam is multiple choice. When looking at the paper remember to read it carefully. You have to check to ensure that the answers match up with the question. Remember you can only mark one answer and the bubble needs to be fully darkened to indicate your answer.

Before the exam takes place you will be given a booklet. This will give you all the information you need. You will have around 25 minutes to learn this information and then be able to use it in the test. It is a high pressure situation but then the job often involves a lot of pressure and it is a good way to gauge whether or not you could handle the pressure on a regular basis. Remember do not write in the information booklet!

There are various places where you can sit the test. It is important to check the rules and to obey any instructions you are given before you start the exam. Use your regular search engine to find out more about instruction courses and exams in your local area as well as more advice on getting a career as a fire fighter in your local area and any further study that you may wish to do before you begin working professionally. In short with the right approach you will be able to pass the entry level exam and prepare yourself for an exciting and potentially rewarding career as a firefighter.




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