FIREFIGHTER SELECTION TEST ACTUAL TEST 2026 | READING,
MATH, MAP READING, HUMAN RELATIONS, AND REASONING
| ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | UPDATED
VERSION
How do local fire departments typically handle budget cuts? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------By postponing equipment purchases or
not hiring new firefighters rather than through staff reductions.
What does the National Fire Select Test™ measure? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Critical constructs required for successful job
performance as a firefighter.
What are the two sections of the entry-level firefighter written test? ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A general aptitude test and a
personality inventory.
What constructs are measured by the general aptitude test? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Reading ability, mathematical
reasoning, map reading, writing ability, human relations, and reasoning
skills.
,What should candidates do to prepare for the National Fire Select
Test™? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Review basic skills in
reading, math, map reading, writing, human relations, and reasoning.
What are sample questions from the general aptitude section designed
to do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Prepare candidates for
the types of items found on the actual test.
What should candidates be aware of on test day? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Movements to certain areas of the building may
be restricted.
What should you do on the day of the test regarding your movements?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Familiarize yourself with the
location and facilities, but do not make absolute plans.
What should you wear on test day? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----Comfortable clothing in layers.
, What should you do if you arrive late on test day? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------You may be denied permission to take the test.
What should you do with your watch during the test? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Take it off and place it on the table in front of
you.
What distance should be allowed from the floor to the window sill
when determining ladder length? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-Three feet.
How many lengths of 60-foot hose are needed to reach 350 feet? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------6 lengths.
If 4 sprinkler heads spray 25 gallons per minute, how many gallons are
released in 15 minutes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1,500
gallons.
What is the total weight of firefighters weighing 202, 186, 133, and 211
pounds? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------732 pounds.
MATH, MAP READING, HUMAN RELATIONS, AND REASONING
| ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | UPDATED
VERSION
How do local fire departments typically handle budget cuts? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------By postponing equipment purchases or
not hiring new firefighters rather than through staff reductions.
What does the National Fire Select Test™ measure? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Critical constructs required for successful job
performance as a firefighter.
What are the two sections of the entry-level firefighter written test? ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A general aptitude test and a
personality inventory.
What constructs are measured by the general aptitude test? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Reading ability, mathematical
reasoning, map reading, writing ability, human relations, and reasoning
skills.
,What should candidates do to prepare for the National Fire Select
Test™? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Review basic skills in
reading, math, map reading, writing, human relations, and reasoning.
What are sample questions from the general aptitude section designed
to do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Prepare candidates for
the types of items found on the actual test.
What should candidates be aware of on test day? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Movements to certain areas of the building may
be restricted.
What should you do on the day of the test regarding your movements?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Familiarize yourself with the
location and facilities, but do not make absolute plans.
What should you wear on test day? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----Comfortable clothing in layers.
, What should you do if you arrive late on test day? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------You may be denied permission to take the test.
What should you do with your watch during the test? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Take it off and place it on the table in front of
you.
What distance should be allowed from the floor to the window sill
when determining ladder length? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-Three feet.
How many lengths of 60-foot hose are needed to reach 350 feet? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------6 lengths.
If 4 sprinkler heads spray 25 gallons per minute, how many gallons are
released in 15 minutes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1,500
gallons.
What is the total weight of firefighters weighing 202, 186, 133, and 211
pounds? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------732 pounds.
