NTN FIRETEAM EXAM
EXAM COVERAGE
NTN FireTEAM Exam (National Testing Network -
Firefighter Entry Exam)
Reading Comprehension - Passage analysis, identifying
main idea, details, logical conclusions
Mathematics - Basic arithmetic, ratios, fractions,
percentages, word problems
Mechanical Aptitude - Levers, pulleys, gears, force, basic
mechanical principles
,Human Relations / Situational Judgment - Teamwork,
conflict resolution, customer service scenarios
Observation & Memory - Visual recall, detail recognition,
map reading basics
Grammar & Vocabulary - Sentence structure, word
meaning, proper usage
Problem Solving & Logic - Pattern recognition, logical
reasoning
Focus: Cognitive ability, mechanical reasoning, teamwork
judgment, and basic math/reading skills required for
entry-level firefighter candidates.
,A new fire cadet is doing their required duties around the
firehouse, cleaning the kitchen, when an alarm comes in.
The fire cadet has earphones in and apparently does not
hear the alarm. The officer taps them on the shoulder and
says, "Let's go - we have an alarm to respond to!" How
would you respond to the officer in this situation?
Apologize for having earphones in and not paying better
attention. Tell the officer it won't happen again.
, You are a rookie firefighter with 2 months on the job. Each
day you come to work, the engine and ladder companies
have different assignments that need to be completed.
There is a corresponding checklist made out by your
officer to review the day's duties. You are cleaning the
bathrooms when one of the senior firefighters comes up
to you and says, "Don't worry about the bathroom. This
area was cleaned the day before. I already went through it
and everything looks good. Come help me - let's clean
out the equipment room." As the rookie firefighter, how
would you respond in this situation?
EXAM COVERAGE
NTN FireTEAM Exam (National Testing Network -
Firefighter Entry Exam)
Reading Comprehension - Passage analysis, identifying
main idea, details, logical conclusions
Mathematics - Basic arithmetic, ratios, fractions,
percentages, word problems
Mechanical Aptitude - Levers, pulleys, gears, force, basic
mechanical principles
,Human Relations / Situational Judgment - Teamwork,
conflict resolution, customer service scenarios
Observation & Memory - Visual recall, detail recognition,
map reading basics
Grammar & Vocabulary - Sentence structure, word
meaning, proper usage
Problem Solving & Logic - Pattern recognition, logical
reasoning
Focus: Cognitive ability, mechanical reasoning, teamwork
judgment, and basic math/reading skills required for
entry-level firefighter candidates.
,A new fire cadet is doing their required duties around the
firehouse, cleaning the kitchen, when an alarm comes in.
The fire cadet has earphones in and apparently does not
hear the alarm. The officer taps them on the shoulder and
says, "Let's go - we have an alarm to respond to!" How
would you respond to the officer in this situation?
Apologize for having earphones in and not paying better
attention. Tell the officer it won't happen again.
, You are a rookie firefighter with 2 months on the job. Each
day you come to work, the engine and ladder companies
have different assignments that need to be completed.
There is a corresponding checklist made out by your
officer to review the day's duties. You are cleaning the
bathrooms when one of the senior firefighters comes up
to you and says, "Don't worry about the bathroom. This
area was cleaned the day before. I already went through it
and everything looks good. Come help me - let's clean
out the equipment room." As the rookie firefighter, how
would you respond in this situation?
