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Firefighter Exam For Dummies


Firefighter Exam For Dummies


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von: Stacy L. Bell, Lindsay Rock, Tracey Vasil Biscontini

13,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 23.12.2010
ISBN/EAN: 9781118000557
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 432

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The fast and easy way to score your best on the Firefighter Exam <p>In addition to physical tests of strength, agility, and coordination, firefighters must also pass a difficult written test that requires serious preparation to fare well, and many applicants fail to succeed.</p> <p><i>Firefighter Exam For Dummies</i> gives you a complete review of the most commonly tested topics that are typical of firefighter exams given to candidates across North America, as well as tips and advice on how to pass the oral interview, psychological testing, and the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).</p> <ul> <li>Coverage of reading comprehension, math, principles of mechanics, tool usage and recognition, memorization and visualization, and on-the-job scenarios</li> <li>Study advice and test-taking tips</li> <li>4 full-length practice exams with answers and detailed explanations including the National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI), a battery of 105 questions that assess the job-related cognitive skills required of a firefighter, and a test based on the New York City (NYC) firefighter exam-one of the most demanding Complete with advice for conquering test anxiety, <i>Firefighter Exam For Dummies</i> covers everything you need to know to confidently tackle-and pass-the big exam.</li> </ul>
<p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>Conventions Used in This Book 1</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 2</p> <p>How This Book Is Organized 2</p> <p>Part I: So You Want to Be a Firefighter? Get Ready! 2</p> <p>Part II: Gearing Up to Take the Test: The Written Exam 2</p> <p>Part III: Demonstrating Physical, Mental, and Emotional Fitness with Interactive Tests 3</p> <p>Part IV: Practice Firefighter Exams 3</p> <p>Part V: The Part of Tens 3</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 3</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 4</p> <p><b>Part I: So You Want to Be a Firefighter? Get Ready! 5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Getting the Lowdown on the Job of Firefighter 7</b></p> <p>Understanding What It’s Like to Be a Firefighter 7</p> <p>Knowing your role 7</p> <p>Looking at shifts: Timing is everything 9</p> <p>Picturing your work environment 9</p> <p>Considering risks on the job 10</p> <p>Handling the highs and lows 11</p> <p>From Firefighter to Fire Chief: Climbing the Fire Department Ladder 11</p> <p>Starting on the bottom rung 12</p> <p>Firefighter 12</p> <p>Engineer 12</p> <p>Moving to middle management 12</p> <p>Fire lieutenant 12</p> <p>Fire captain 12</p> <p>Battalion chief 13</p> <p>Becoming the top dog 13</p> <p>Assistant/Division chief 13</p> <p>Deputy chief 13</p> <p>Fire chief 13</p> <p>Finding Firefighters: Who They Work For 13</p> <p>In the public sector 13</p> <p>In the private sector 14</p> <p>Predicting the Future: How Many Firefighting Jobs Will There Be? 14</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Throwing Your Hat in the Ring: Applying to Be a Firefighter 15</b></p> <p>Finding and Applying for a Job 15</p> <p>Understanding job requirements 15</p> <p>Obtaining information about the exam and the position 16</p> <p>Filling out the application 17</p> <p>Submitting resumes, cover letters, and references 18</p> <p>Noting special considerations 19</p> <p>The Road to Landing a Firefighter Job 19</p> <p>The written exam 20</p> <p>The physical ability test 20</p> <p>The oral interview 21</p> <p>The medical exam 21</p> <p>The psychological evaluation 22</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Preparing Yourself for the Firefighter Exam 23</b></p> <p>Getting Familiar with the Written Exam 23</p> <p>Test format 23</p> <p>Question topics 24</p> <p>Tips for the written exam 25</p> <p>Preparing for the Non-Written Tests 26</p> <p>1, 2, 3, lift: Prepping for the physical test 26</p> <p>You don’t say: Prepping for the oral test/interview 27</p> <p>Keeping it clean: Prepping for the background check 28</p> <p>Take a deep breath: Prepping for the medical test 29</p> <p>Don’t psych yourself out: Prepping for the psychological test 30</p> <p><b>Part II: Gearing Up to Take the Test: The Written Exam 31</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Showing Off Your Reading and Verbal Comprehension 33</b></p> <p>Getting an Overview of the Reading and Verbal Comprehension Component 33</p> <p>What is a reading passage, anyway? 34</p> <p>Tuning in to the listening portion 34</p> <p>Processing What You Read and Hear 34</p> <p>Scanning the questions first 35</p> <p>Noting important details 35</p> <p>Figuring out the main idea 36</p> <p>Answering Different Types of Questions 36</p> <p>Finding-details questions 37</p> <p>Determining-the-main-idea questions 37</p> <p>Questions about new words 38</p> <p>Questions that use NOT or EXCEPT 43</p> <p>Drawing-conclusions questions 44</p> <p>Questions about charts and tables 44</p> <p>Practice Reading and Verbal Comprehension Questions 45</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 51</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Mastering Verbal Expression 53</b></p> <p>Acing Vocabulary Questions 53</p> <p>Choosing the correct synonym 54</p> <p>Looking for context clues 54</p> <p>Acing Spelling Questions 55</p> <p>Remembering spelling rules 55</p> <p>Mastering commonly misspelled words 56</p> <p>Acing Grammar Questions 57</p> <p>Choosing the correct verb tense 57</p> <p>Choosing an agreeable answer: Subject-verb agreement 58</p> <p>Choosing the correct pronoun (or pronoun-like adjective) 59</p> <p>Navigating space and time: Prepositions 62</p> <p>Using the right adjective: Is it good, better, or best? 63</p> <p>Practice Verbal Expression Questions 64</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 66</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Testing Your Observation and Memory 67</b></p> <p>Watching Out for Observation and Memory Questions 67</p> <p>Observing diagrams and other images 68</p> <p>Reading the words accompanying an image 69</p> <p>Reading and recalling written information 69</p> <p>Developing Great Observational Skills 70</p> <p>Covering space: How to observe using a pattern 70</p> <p>Covering topics: How to observe using memory devices 72</p> <p>Handling Questions Involving Recall 73</p> <p>Answering questions about visual material 73</p> <p>Answering questions about written material 74</p> <p>Practice Observation and Memory Questions 74</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 83</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Sizing Up Your Spatial Orientation Skills 87</b></p> <p>Getting from Place to Place with Spatial Orientation 87</p> <p>Answering Questions about Maps and Floor Plans 88</p> <p>Noting the details 88</p> <p>Reading the question and tracing the route 90</p> <p>Choosing the correct answer 90</p> <p>Practice Spatial Orientation Questions 90</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 99</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Making Decisions Based on Reasoning and Judgment 101</b></p> <p>Applying Reasoning and Judgment to Firefighting 102</p> <p>Answering questions about firefighting operations 102</p> <p>Answering questions about interpersonal relations 104</p> <p>Answering questions about following procedures 105</p> <p>Answering questions about public relations 106</p> <p>Answering questions about logical reasoning 108</p> <p>Practice Reasoning and Judgment Questions 111</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 114</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Performing Mathematical Calculations 115</b></p> <p>Laying Out Basic Rules and Reminders 115</p> <p>Working with Units of Measurement 116</p> <p>Parts of the Whole: Breaking Down Common Math Concepts 117</p> <p>Piecing together fractions 118</p> <p>Gimme tenths! Working with decimals 122</p> <p>Out of 100: Using percentages 124</p> <p>Solving Algebraic Equations 126</p> <p>Keeping the balance: Basic algebraic equations 126</p> <p>You’ve got the power! Properties of exponents 127</p> <p>Coming to terms with FOIL: Multiplying binomials 128</p> <p>Comparing things with fractions: Ratios and proportions 129</p> <p>Shaping Up Your Geometry Skills 131</p> <p>Making Sense of Word Problems 133</p> <p>Practice Mathematics Problems 135</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 138</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Mechanical Aptitude: Knowing the Nuts and Bolts of Machines 141</b></p> <p>Tinkering with Tools 141</p> <p>Common handheld tools 142</p> <p>Forcible entry tools 143</p> <p>Mechanical Devices 147</p> <p>Looking at levers 148</p> <p>Ramping up your effort with inclined planes 149</p> <p>Turning to wheels and axles 150</p> <p>Perusing pulleys 151</p> <p>Sinking your teeth into gears 152</p> <p>Stretching out with springs 153</p> <p>Sorting out screws 154</p> <p>Practice Mechanical Aptitude Questions 155</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 161</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Acing the National Firefighter Selection Inventory Test 163</b></p> <p>Checking Out What’s on the NFSI 163</p> <p>Assessing Your Cognitive Skills 164</p> <p>Testing your verbal comprehension 164</p> <p>Examining your verbal expression skills 166</p> <p>Appreciating problem sensitivity questions 167</p> <p>Applying deductive reasoning 168</p> <p>Drawing conclusions with inductive reasoning 169</p> <p>Making sense of information ordering 170</p> <p>Measuring mathematical reasoning 171</p> <p>Navigating number facility questions 173</p> <p>Showing Off Your Personality Attributes 174</p> <p>Evaluating your coping skills: Stress tolerance 174</p> <p>Playing well with others: Team orientation 174</p> <p>Looking at what gets you going: Motivation/attitude 175</p> <p>Practice NFSI Questions 175</p> <p>Answers and Explanations 180</p> <p><b>Part III: Demonstrating Physical, Mental, and Emotional Fitness with Interactive Tests 183</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Show Them What You Can Do: Passing the Physical Exam 185</b></p> <p>Let’s Get Physical: The Whys and Wherefores of Physical Exams 185</p> <p>Why you have to take a physical exam 186</p> <p>How a physical exam works 186</p> <p>Getting the lowdown on the local test 188</p> <p>Acing the Physical Exam: A Closer Look at a Standardized PAT 188</p> <p>Before the test 189</p> <p>During the test 189</p> <p>Event 1: Dry Hose Deployment 189</p> <p>Event 2: Charged Hose Deployment 190</p> <p>Event 3: Halyard Raise 191</p> <p>Event 4: Roof Walk 192</p> <p>Event 5: Attic Crawl 193</p> <p>Event 6: Ventilation Exercise 193</p> <p>Event 7: Victim Removal 194</p> <p>Event 8: Ladder Removal/Carry 194</p> <p>Event 9: Stair Climb with Hose 195</p> <p>Event 10: Crawling Search 196</p> <p>Event 11: Stair Climb with Air Bottles and Hose Hoist 196</p> <p>After the test 197</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Acing Your Oral Interview 199</b></p> <p>Preparing for the Interview 199</p> <p>Putting Your Best Self Forward 200</p> <p>Knowing what to expect during the interview 200</p> <p>Answering typical interview questions 202</p> <p>Following Up After the Interview 204</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Knowing What to Expect During Medical and Psychological Testing 205</b></p> <p>Understanding What Happens During the Medical Exam 205</p> <p>Putting your heart to the test 206</p> <p>Catching your breath: Lung tests 207</p> <p>Giving some fluids: Blood and urine tests 207</p> <p>Checking your organs 207</p> <p>Now see here: Examining eyes and ears 209</p> <p>Walk this way: Monitoring muscular and skeletal disorders 209</p> <p>Getting a onceover for glandular and gastrointestinal disorders 210</p> <p>Understanding What Happens During the Psychological Exam 211</p> <p>Completing the personality questionnaire 211</p> <p>Interviewing with a psychologist 212</p> <p><b>Part IV: Practice Firefighter Exams 213</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Practice Exam 1 215</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 253</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Practice Exam 2 265</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 303</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 19: Practice Exam 3 317</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 347</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 21: Practice Exam 4: The National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI) 355</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 22: Practice Exam 4: Answers and Explanations 381</b></p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 389</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Improve Your Chances of Getting Hired 391</b></p> <p>Be Prepared 391</p> <p>Visit Local Fire Departments 391</p> <p>Volunteer 391</p> <p>Maintain a Clean Background 392</p> <p>Enroll in Some Firefighting Classes 392</p> <p>Identify Where You Want to Work 393</p> <p>Apply at Multiple Locations 393</p> <p>Practice for Perfection 393</p> <p>Take the Exam More than Once 394</p> <p>Stay Focused 394</p> <p><b>Chapter 24: Ten Things Every Firefighter Should Do 395</b></p> <p>Show Respect for the Job 395</p> <p>Demonstrate Integrity 395</p> <p>Be a Team Player 395</p> <p>Check Your Gear 395</p> <p>Display Leadership Qualities 396</p> <p>Find a Work/Home Balance 396</p> <p>Ask Questions 396</p> <p>Respect Your Superiors 396</p> <p>Be Flexible 396</p> <p>Have Fun 396</p> <p>Appendix: Observation and Memory Exercises 397</p> <p>Index 405</p>
<p><b>Stacy L. Bell</b> is responsible for the development and validation of testing instruments for Fire & Police Selection, Inc. <b>Tracey Vasil Biscontini,</b> founder, president, and CEO of Northeast Editing, Inc., is a test-preparation development specialist. <b>Lindsay Rock,</b> managing editor at Northeast Editing, Inc., is a former firefighter.
<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Master reading comprehension, math, memory and observation skills, tool recognition, and more</li> <li>Score your highest on the physical ability test</li> <li>Sharpen your test-taking skills with four practice exams</li> </ul> <p><b>The fast and easy way to score your best on the firefighter exam</b> <p>So you want to be a firefighter? Firefighting is an honorable and rewarding career, and it takes a lot of hard work to get started. <i>Firefighter Exam For Dummies</i> gives you a complete review of the most commonly tested topics given to candidates across North America, as well as tips and advice on how to pass the oral interview, psychological testing, and the physical ability test. <ul> <li> <b>Get fired up</b> — discover what it's like to be a firefighter, understand how the screening process works, and familiarize yourself with the firefighter exam</li> <li> <b>Test your smarts</b> — get plain-English coverage of everything you can expect on the written exam — reading and verbal omprehension, verbal expression, observation and memory questions, spatial orientation, reasoning and judgment questions, mathematics, and mechanical aptitude</li> <li> <b>Let's get physical</b> — find out how the physical exam works and get the lowdown on how you can get in shape before exam day</li> <li> <b>Put your heart and mind to the test</b> — know what to expect during the medical and psychological exams and get tips for interviewing with a psychologist</li> <li> <b>Practice makes perfect</b> — take practice exams complete with answer keys and detailed explanations</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>What it's like to be a firefighter</li> <li>Where to look for jobs and how to fill out an application</li> <li>Everything you need to know to pass the written and physical ability exams</li> <li>The test format and types of questions you'll encounter</li> <li>Tips for making an educated guess on exam day</li> <li>Practice questions and answers for all subjects</li> <li>Practice tests for the New York City test and the National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI)</li> </ul>

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