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dimanche 27 avril 2014

A 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.

It needs to be emphasised that the exam is not about your knowledge of firefighting. It is more about gauging skills involved with firefighting. The theoretical side can be just as important as the practical and the right mindset can make all the difference in an emergency situation.

It needs to be emphasised that it is about taking your time and considering your answers. This is not about completing the test quickly as you are more likely to make mistakes if you attempt to rush through the test.

One element is testing your mental arithmetic skills. In the exam you will not be able to use a calculator. This is appropriate because in an emergency situation you will not have access to a calculator in order to judge the right angle to place a ladder and so forth.

The exam also tests other theoretical aspects involved in fire fighting. It is about more than being able to physically operate a ladder or a hose. A big example is spatial and mechanical awareness. Spatial awareness is vital because if you are in an emergency situation you will not have time to explore the environment. You have to be able to make a snap judgement of where things are and how to get people to safety.

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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