The “FireTEAM National Exam” is a test that has been developed by Ergometrics and utilized by The National Testing Network.
FireTeam is being used as the entrance exam for firefighter officer positions in several fire departments across the United States, and includes 4 test sections- Reading Skills, Teamwork and Human Relations Skills, Math Skills, and Mechanical Skills.
The aim of this page is to provide free sample questions and practice tests of the different sections of the Fireteam test.
Let's dive in!
This test aims to assess your basic mechanical and technical skills. It's a multiple-choice test that involves everyday tools, equipment, and fundamental mechanical principles like valves, water pressure, etc.
What would happen to the television and computer if you turn on Switch A?
The correct answer is C. They'll be both on. When turning on switch A, the electric power will stream to the television directly and to the computer. If switch A were not on, only the tv would have been turned on.
In which way do you need to turn the RED star, to make the GRAY star move in the GREEN arrow direction?
The correct answer is 2. spinning the red star to the right, will spin the black star to the left, which will spin the grey star to the right.
The test includes questions about essential arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and proportions. The questions are video-based and require all calculations in the head.
Look at the diagram below and answer the following question-
Which of the following answers includes the correct length of the match?
The correct answer is C. By counting the millimeters, you can see that the length of the object is 34mm which is 3.4 cm
You need to rescue a person from the roof of the building right to the one on fire. You know that the space between the edge of two windows is 10 ft. What is the height of the top of the building (Approximately)?
The correct answer is A. By using the information about the space between the windows, we can approximately calculate the total size of the building. 10*10=100
Please choose the correct answer. If none of the options is the correct answer please choose answer choice e, "N".
What is the mass of a liquid tank that has a density of 18 kg/liter and a volume of 3 liters?
The correct answer is (C) - 54
The formula for calculating Density is:
Density = mass/volume
Isolate the 'mass' in the formula:
Multiply both sides of the formula by 'volume':
Volume*density = Volume*mass/volume
Volume*density = mass
Mass = Volume*density
Insert the given data:
Mass = 3 [liter]*18 [kg/liter] = 3*10 + 3*8 = 30 + 24 = 54 kg
=> Mass = 54 kg
In the first part, a video of situations will be presented, and you will be required to choose the best course of action in a multiple-choice format. During the first part, you will be instructed to pay attention to the behaviors of the individual firefighters and supervisors. You will need to answer questions about those characters in the second part.
**Please note that in the real FireTEAM test, the situation will be presented in a video clip with real actors, not as a written story.
Read the following paragraph and decide what the most acceptable behavior is:
You've been called to an event of a house on fire, and there are wounded kids. You responded to the call quickly and arrived at the event in 2 minutes. When you arrived, one of the parents started screaming at you that it took you forever to come. What would you do?
A. Tell the parent it was a swift response, and she is interrupting .
The correct answer is B. This is a complex and sensitive situation that requires you to be both professional and empathic. By telling the woman you understand, you're here to help and ask her to help you, you can make her feel helpful and reduce her stress while allowing her to save the child's life.
Read the following paragraph and decide what the most acceptable behavior is:
You are sitting around the dining table at the station when you hear a fellow firefighter complain about the cleanliness of the plates and cutlery. "Whoever washed these dishes must be blind," he exclaims. You washed the dishes last, and you are certain you cleaned them thoroughly. After all, no one else has complained.
What should you do?
A. Tell the firefighter that you washed the dishes, but you won't be offended if he wants to rewash the ones he plans to use.
The correct answer is A. Response A is the only non-defensive response, and it is the only one that demonstrates your ability to get along with others in a communal living situation. Firefighters share accommodation, and therefore they need to be able to live together and solve any interpersonal problems that may occur.
Response B is not a good response as in it you shift blame onto your team member. This could cause the situation to escalate or cause friction in your relationship later on. This firefighter is not a temporary roommate; it is best to overlook his comment rather than jeopardize your relationship with him.
Response C is not recommended. By asking to be relieved of this duty, you are being unfair to the rest of your team members. This response also indicates that you easily take things out of proportion, especially as only one person has made a complaint about the way you clean dishes. This response also shows a lack of problem-solving skills.
Response D is a very negative response as you are singling out this team member. This response is most likely to lead to an escalation of the situation.
Read the following paragraph and decide what the most acceptable behavior is:
You are required by your officer to practice the drill of suiting the full firefighter air pack, and you need to score below the time standard which is 2 minutes. You ask your friend Jessy if she wants to practice together and she agreed. Will Jessy succeed to score below 2 minutes, you've been struggling and couldn't make it even after 3 trials. What would you do?
A. Ask Jessy if she can help you to keep practicing until you pass .
The correct answer is A. Ask a friend, which is very good at the drill, can be much more helpful than practicing alone. Also, lying is never a good option, especially when it is involved life-saving drills.
In the Reading skills exam, candidates must choose a word that best fits the blank spot. This segment should not be confused with a reading comprehension test. Instead, you will be required to complete sentences by choosing between four words.
Choose the combination of words that is most suitable to fill in the blanks.
____ the current system, children are the first ____ at the age of seven.
The correct answer is E.
Choose the combination of words that is most suitable to fill in the blanks.
The ____ they died out has been a matter of ____ scientific debate.
The correct answer is C. The reason they died out has been a matter of considerable scientific debate.
Incorrect Answers- A and D have reason spelled wrong. B is incorrect as considerate is not the same word as conservable.