FIRE FIGHTER EXAMS, 5th ed. James J. Murtagh, 2005
This updated test preparation manual, with over 900 questions answered and explained, contains five practice exams of 50 questions each, two 100-question practice tests, and a diagnostic exam.
Practice exams include two recently given New York City Fire Department exams plus six composite exams that reflect tests given across the country. The author also provides a detailed explanation of all components and requirements of the exam process, with detailed explanations of the Physical Abilities Component that makes up a major portion of the candidate’s final score..
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One - Becoming a Firefighter
Overview of the Firefighter
Firefighter Examinations—Knowledge and Abilities
Firefighters Examinations Physical and Medical Abilities
Test Strategies
Part Two - A Diagnostic Examination
Diagnose Your Problem
Part Three — Correcting Your Weaknesses
Understanding Fire Service Terminology
Handling Recall, Visualization, and Spatial Orientation Questions
Understanding Reading and Verbal/Listening Comprehension Questions
Decision Making, Reasoning, and Problem Solving
Understanding and Working with Tools
Mathematics, Machines, Science, and Information Ordering
Interacting with People
Parts Four — Seven Practice Examinations with Answers and Explanations
Part Five—A Final Word
What to Do Immediately Before, During, and After the Examination
7 7/8" x 10 7/8", 432 pages, softcover, ISBN: 0-7641-2405-6, BF5581 / $16.99
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