Thursday, May 1, 2014

An Introduction To The Firefighter Entry Level Exam

By Essie Osborn


A lot of girls and boys when they are young dream of being a firefighter. It is often one of those dream jobs, up there with being an astronaut or a superstar athlete. However over the years some people still have that desire to help people. If you are keen to make this dream come true then you will have to study and prepare to pass the firefighter entry level exam.

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.

The test consists of around 113 questions. It takes two hours to complete. Before you start the test you will be given a booklet to look through. It contains all the information you need to complete the test. Check through as carefully as possible as you are not able to write in the booklet.

The exam is a multiple choice test. When taking the test you can only mark one answer and mark it clearly, filling in the bubble to clearly show your answer. Do not writer in more than one answer as you will be marked down. The test takes two hours with around 113 questions. If you do not know the answer it is better to think through and guess in order to give yourself the best chance of a higher grade.

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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