This very important firefighter oral interview exam (entitled:”Firefighter Selection Tool”) was specifically designed to measure the many facets that are related to successful performances as a firefighter.
It contains questions covering two broad areas: cognitive abilities and non-cognitive traits. This does not measure any job-specific knowledge or any specific skills requiring specialized knowledge. The firefighter oral interview exam was designed with a diverse coverage of questions that will experience the cognitive section of the firefighter Selection Tool (FST) and the manner that might be demonstrated on the job. The following are some of the broad areas covered in the firefighter oral interview exam that has to do with the total make-up of a firefighter and how they relate to the profession in specific ways. Deductive reasoning Deductive reason is the ability in applying rules and principle to make decisions after being presented with specific situations. During training, firefighters learn about basic principle on physics and chemistry. They would then apply these principles on the job. Mathematical reasoning Mathematical reasoning is a combination of the ability to perform basic arithmetic and the ability to choose the proper arithmetic formulas based on specific situations. Firefighters use mathematical reasoning to estimate how many hose sections are required to span a distance and estimate proper ladder lengths, among other things, Inductive reasoning This is the ability to combine specific pieces of information to arrive at a conclusion about what the causal relationship in between those pieces of information and the resulting outcome. Firefighter frequently use this ability when they take in multiple pieces of information and then make decisions about how to react to a scenario based on that information. Information ordering This is the ability to identify the best or proper order of given actions or steps. This is the fundamental ability to understanding the proper order of steps in performing a specific task safely. Firefighters are trained to perform complex tasks that need properly ordered steps. Raising ladders, deploying hose lines, ventilation roofs, and responding to hazardous materials are some samples of these tasks. Spatial orientation Spatial orientation is the ability to understand how to navigate within spaces or how-to get from one point to another. Firefighters require this ability to travel from the fire station to the emergency scene but also to navigate in and out of a building that is obscured by smoke and fire. Visualization Visualization is the ability to imagine how one object will impact another or how something will look after it is manipulated or rearranged. In order to understand how a fire engine’s pump operates, how to use tools effectively, visualization skills are required. Visualization is not to be confused with mechanical reasoning. While related, mechanical reasoning require knowledge of now machines and tools work, including an understanding of principle such as leverage, inertia, weight, torsion, etc. Written comprehension This is simply the ability to read the English language and understand what is being communicated. This involves an understanding of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and literary style. Firefighters are required to read and understand a vast amount of training materials and are confronted with on-going professional training throughout their career as presented in a written format. Firefighters also have to read and understand policies, directives and tactical plans.
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