Synopses & Reviews
This revised and updated manual presents--
A preliminary diagnostic exam with answers Five full-length practice exams typical of firefighter exams given to candidates across North America All test questions answered and explained Includes information on revised candidate exams (CPAT) General advice and information for prospective firefighters includes physical fitness standards, and learning to recognize and correct weaknesses in visualization, spatial orientation, and more.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER
1. Overview
2. Examinations, Knowledge and Abilities
3. Physical Ability, Medical Examination, and Related Testing
4. Test Strategies
5. Diagnose Your Problem
6. Handling Recall, Visualization, and Spatial Orientation Questions
7. Understanding Reading and Verbal/Listening Comprehension Questions
8. Decision Making, Reasoning, and Problem Solving
9. Mathematics, Machines, Science, and Information
10. Mechanical Reasoning
11. Tools and Definitions
PRACTICE EXAMS
12. 50Question Practice Exams
13.100Question Practice Exams
A FINAL WORD
14.What to Do Immediately Before, During, and After the Exam
15.Fire Service Terminology