The best way to improve how well you do on these tests is to practice them in advance of the real thing. These are The Firefighter Ability Test Practice Questions. In our Ability Tests workbook we have over 200 practice questions for you to try. They are very similar to the ones you will have in your actual tests. Although the content will be slightly different the format will be familiar to you after you have worked through practice questions. This will improve your skills and help you feel more confident.
Here are some examples of the types of questions you can expect in the main Firefighter Selection testing categories.
Scenario 1. Using Breathing Apparatus
People involved in water rescues sometimes use breathing apparatus to prolong their ability to search underwater. It is important to be confident that you have enough air in such circumstances.
The table below shows typical cylinder information
Cylinder type | Breathing time available | Litres of air | Possible breathing time reduction for heavy breathing |
300 bar | 50 mins | 2,430 | 10 mins |
205 bar | 30 mins | 1,800 | 5 mins |
1. How many minutes breathing time do you have using a full 205 bar cylinder?
a) 50 b) 5 c) 10 d) 30
2. How many minutes breathing time do you have using a 205 bar cylinder that is half full?
a) 90 b) 15 c) 10 d) 25
3. If you have used two thirds of your 205 bar cylinder, how many litres of air do you have left?
a) 600 b) 700 c) 810 d) 900
Workplace Accident Causes
There are numerous possible causes of accident in the workplace. Understanding the causes can be useful in preventing these, as it allows the risks to be managed. Most accidents are caused by carelessness or neglect of safety considerations. Hazardous goods such as paints, chemicals and flammable liquids are an obvious risk that needs to be considered. Employers should look to ensure that they manage risk appropriately.
1. Employers have a responsibility to:
a) Prevent the causes of most accidents
b) train staff in safety considerations
c) manage risk of hazards appropriately
d) avoid the use of dangerous chemicals on their premises
2. Which one of the following statements is true?
a) better training prevents workplace accidents
b) many employers don’t manage risk appropriately
c) most accidents are caused by chemicals and flammable liquids
d) Some accidents are not due to carelessness or poor safety awareness
I think it is important to continually develop new skills.
a. Strongly Disagree
b. Disagree
c. Neither Agree nor Disagree
d. Agree
e. Strongly Agree
Changes at work often lead to improvement
a. Strongly Disagree
b. Disagree
c. Neither Agree nor Disagree
d. Agree
e. Strongly Agree
Everything I ever do is to the best of my ability
a. Strongly Disagree
b. Disagree
c. Neither Agree nor Disagree
d. Agree
e. Strongly Agree
If Wheel 1 turns clockwise, which wheels will turn anti-clockwise?
a. 3 and 5
b. 2 and 4
c. 3 and 4
d. Can’t Say
If you have any questions or concerns about the Ability Tests part of the Firefighter Selection process, this Workbook is for you.