Are you having trouble with the written test, trying to raise your score to make the CPS cut, or want to improve your score on those few tests where the written is still weighted? Try to find out what portion of the test you are having problems. Is it the math, mechanical, aptitude, or word comprehension? Then contact your local community college for tutoring in that area.
For math, you only need to know about twelve formulas. Once you have the formulas down, you just plug in the numbers or convert the word math problems into the formula and you can't be fooled. You can find the formulas in the Firefighter Entrance Hand Book available from www.firecareers.com click here for more: http://www.firecareers.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=434
For mechanical aptitude, the ARCO Mech. Aptitude & Spatial Relations book will give you more than you will ever need. Perfect firefighter has it as their item #0133.
The top program in getting ready for the written test is the Encyclopedia of Firefighter Examinations from Don McNea Fire School. You can find out more about this program and take a sample written test here
Of all the books out there candidates tell us the Firefighter Entrance Hand Book is the best. Once you gorilla your way through these 279 pages, your score will be higher. One candidate told us it made his head hurt, but he got hired in Seattle. Find it here: http://www.firecareers.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=434
For math, you only need to know about twelve formulas. Once you have the formulas down, you just plug in the numbers or convert the word math problems into the formula and you can't be fooled. You can find the formulas in the Firefighter Entrance Hand Book available from www.firecareers.com click here for more: http://www.firecareers.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=434
Try this approach. Instead of taking the sample tests in the written test books cold, go to the answers in the back and go through the first time with the answers. Then you'll know what they are looking for in the answers. It will cut your learning time. There are only so many ways they can ask a question on the same topic. You will get to the point where you can look at a question and go right to the answer. It will become scary.
"Absolutely Nothing counts until you have a real BADGE . . . Nothing!
"Captain Bob"
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Fire "Captain Bob" Smith has coached countless entry level and promotional candidates to get their badge. He is a retired 28-year Hayward, Ca. Captain, speaker/author of the audio/video program "Conquer the Job Interview," the book "Fire Up Your Communication Skills" ISBN 09657620-6-8 and a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association. You can book him as a speaker or get a copy of his books and tapes by calling toll free at 888-238-3959.
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