IPMA-HR Firefighter Exam Prep - FF-EL Series Practice Tests and Study Guide (2026)
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Get comprehensive coverage of the IPMA Firefighter test Series 100, 201-NC, 301-NC, 202, and 302, plus the official Test Information Packet — all structured to closely reflect the real exam format and help you boost your chances of success.
The IPMA-HR Firefighter Exam PrepPack includes:
- 67 Numerical, Verbal, and Logical Practice Tests.
- 14 Mechanical Aptitude and Tools Practice Tests.
- 12 Applying Information and Situational Judgement Practice Tests.
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Our IPMA-HR Firefighter PrepPack includes:
- 28 Verbal aptitude drills
- 11 Numerical aptitude drills
- 28 Spatial and Reasoning Aptitude Drills
- 14 Mechanical and Tools aptitude drills
- 7 Situational judgement drills
- 5 Apply Information drills
*Each practice test is coupled with full explanations and score reports.
Course Content Breakdown
- Thorough preparation for Numerical, verbal and Logical questions.
- Introduction to format & strategies
- 67 guides and practice tests
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- 11 Mechanical drill, including basic concepts, electricity, cogwheels and pressures
- 3 Tools drills, including identification and usage
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- 7 SJT drills to sharpen your critical thinking, response habits and judgement
- 5 Applying Information drills to develop the skill of focusing on the essential details in the provided information
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RULE
Department of Criminal Justice (DCJ) - Correctional Staff Employees Regulations - Dress and Attire
Uniforms: Correctional and other uniformed employees’ dress shall be governed by JH-42.36, "Uniformed Staff Policy." A uniformed employee shall display a neat, professional, fully dressed appearance in public while wearing the DCJ uniform. Though it is understood that an employee must wear a uniform when traveling to and from work, uniforms shall not be worn during non-duty hours in a casual, unprofessional manner. An employee may not wear the uniform on the employee's day off. An employee may not wear only a part of the uniform (e.g., uniform shirt with jeans, uniform pants with casual shirt), unless doing so enhances the employee's duty performance.
Jewelry: The only jewelry items males may wear while on duty are a wristwatch, a ring, and a golden or gilded bracelet no more than 3/8" in width. The only jewelry items females may wear while on duty are a wristwatch, rings, and one pair of stud-type earrings worn in the earlobes. No dangling or over-sized earrings shall be worn. Jewelry items shall not be worn on the facial area (e.g., earrings or studs in the nose, tongue, or eyebrow).
Medical Alert Bracelet: An employee may wear a silver medical alert bracelet. The employee's supervisor may examine the bracelet to determine if it is a medical alert bracelet. A medical alert necklace or ring is not an acceptable substitute for the bracelet.
SITUATION
Havier Gonzales and Annie Spencer decided to have a drink together at the pub near the correction facility after their shift. Havier kept his uniform on completely and wore the rings he left at his locker before starting his shift. Annie changed her shirt to a casual one and removed the wristwatch she had worn during her shift.
Based on the information given, which of the following statements is correct?
- Had Annie not changed her shirt, she would not have been in violation.
- Had Havier removed his shirt, he would not have been in violation.
- Had Havier left his rings in his locker, he would not have been in violation.
- None of the above.
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What is the IPMA-HR Firefighter Exam?
The IPMA-HR firefighter exam - officially known as the FF-EL (Firefighter Entry Level) series - is a written entry-level firefighter assessment developed by IPMA-HR (now known as PSHRA). It is used by fire departments across the United States to screen candidates for entry-level firefighter positions.
The FF-EL series comes in three versions. Departments select the version that best fits their hiring process:
- FF-EL 100 Series - the most widely administered version. Cognitive ability only, no memorization component.
- FF-EL 201/301-NC (TIP) Series - includes a 20-minute Test Information Packet (TIP) session in which candidates study work-related articles, wanted posters, and maps before being tested on them, plus a Firefighter Interest Questionnaire assessing non-cognitive traits.
- FF-EL 202/302 (TIP) Series - a second TIP-based variant with a similar structure.
Across all series, the cognitive sections assess: memorization, mathematical reasoning, number facility, mechanical reasoning, reading comprehension, flexibility of closure, and spatial orientation. TIP-series versions additionally evaluate behavioral attributes including work ethic, accountability, and service orientation.
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