Firefighter/Paramedic II Test
Find intelligent, team-minded, resilient and dedicated professionals with this pre-employment test.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
The Firefighter/Paramedic II Test is an appropriate pre-employment screening tool for candidates who respond to emergencies and disasters, help protect life and property, and provide rescue, emergency medical response or emergency medical care services.
About This Test:
This test will take most candidates approximately 45 minutes. It consists of 2 parts:
- An untimed personality assessment
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.
Target Group:
We recommend using this test for Firefighters, Paramedics and other Emergency Medical Responders working government or corporate fire departments, volunteer agencies, or other rescue services.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
| Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Firefighter/Paramedic II Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow learner, overwhelmed with complexity | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, handles challenging tasks well |
| Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
| Timid, lacks courage to confront difficult subjects | Assertiveness | Willing to present their opinion and debate various options |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
| Higher potential for drug use | Drug Use Potential | Lower potential for drug use |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Maturity | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Prefers to have predictable responsibilities | Flexibility / Adaptability | Doesn’t mind quick shifts in assignments |
| Avoids physical fitness, health or wellness pursuits | Fostering a Healthy Lifestyle | Promotes a healthy lifestyle through exercise and diet; avoids engaging in harmful behaviors |
| Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity / Trustworthiness | Strong moral code |
| Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas | Openness | Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative |
| Finds fault easily, negative attitudes | Optimism / Enthusiasm | Believes In positive future, good motivator |
| Prefers working on own | Teamwork Orientation | Enjoys collaborative work |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
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