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1. El Which one of the following statements is tue a You can always easily see where you are going in order to escape from a fire b Planning can help to ensure an escape route is free from anything that might trip people up c Disabled people should make sure their bedroom is at the front of the house d Escape routes should be planned a few weeks after a fire Remember when responding to the questions e You should only use the information provided in the scenario to answer the questions e Choose the correct answer from the four answers given and indicate it by filling in the entire circle that corresponds to your answer Press down hard on the paper to make as dark a mark as possible Practice Questions There are a series of practice scenarios and questions on the following pages These are provided for you to familiarise yourself with the style and content of this test and to practice the kinds of questions you will see in the actual test When you have completed the practice questions you can check your answers against those provided in Section 7 DCLG 2006 23 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 1 Fire Safety at Home After a fire in the home If someone experiences a fire in their home FIRE there are a number of things they should KILLS consider after the fire has been put out by the YOU CAN Fire and Rescue Service PREVENT it It may be that the home is no longer secure because doors or window2. C The cleaning up the homeowner may need to do after a home fire Co The role of the police during a home fire The increased incidence of crime at homes damaged by fire 5 Which one of the following statements is true The police may know of companies who can replace fire damaged doors Fire damaged doors should always be cleaned with washing up liquid domestic fire The Fire and Rescue Service will work with the police to make sure that a home is made completely secure after a domestic fire Ce Specialist cleaning firms will be provided by the local council after a DCLG 2006 25 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 6 Which one of the following statements is true The Fire and Rescue Service will deal with all consequences of a domesiic fire The police have a responsibility to help victims of domestic fires It is necessary to allow furniture to dry out The police will look after valuables while homes are being made secure after domestic fires OO Ce 7 Which one of the following statements is suggested by the article Specialist cleaning companies will use industrial detergent to clean walls and ceilings after a fire Local police will insist that specialist cleaning companies are used following a domestic fire The local council may be able to let you know of companies who can board up windows There are specialist firms who will safeguard important documents while houses are being made habitable again after suffering
3. fire damage S Na 8 The article suggests that The Fire and Rescue Service will clean fire damaged homes All doors and windows should be replaced after a fire Water can cause more damage to a home than fire Fire can damage doors and windows CCGG DCLG 2006 26 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 2 Fire and Rescue Service Manual Fire an ervice The employee must Tr ual Take care of their own safety and that of others Neither interfere nor misuse anything Health and Safety provided for health and safety Inform their employer the FRS of any It is important that Firefighters work in an dangerous work situation or risks to health environment that is healthy and safe as far as 0 possible Some of the responsibility for this Only with the joint co operation of the FRS and rests with the Fire and Rescue Service FRS the employee can the workplace be made safe but also with the individual employee themselves The FRS has issued a written policy on health and safety in the workplace and Firefighters are The FRS is expected to provide kept updated about policy changes through Buildings and equipment that are in a station notice boards good state of repair A healthy environment in terms of heating lighting ventilation and noise levels Relevant information and training 9 According to the extract Firefighters are not responsible for the safety of others The Health and Safet
4. one of the following is suggested in the article Not everyone who gets trapped in a room during a fire manages to survive in the escape Sometimes a person may be left with no choice but to jump out of a window if trapped in a burning building Towels and sheets can be used to clean up after a fire COE The fire brigade often arrives shortly after a fire has broken out Which one of the following statements is false Cushions are no use at all if trapped in a room because of a fire It is important that a person remains calm if trapped in a room because of a fire Attracting the attention of passers by may encourage them to call the fire brigade OC Ce It is important to avoid smoke if trapped in a room because of a fire DCLG 2006 32 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 23 In the event of smoke getting into a room which of the following is the best thing to do Stand by the window Go down to the floor Get on top of a table or chair Open the door COC eS 24 Why should people open a window if trapped in a room during a fire The fresh air will help to cool down the heat of the fire They can attract the attention of passers by To reduce the likelihood of the glass exploding To make it easier to breathe Coe e 25 According to the article how can fire be prevented from coming into a room Shutting the door Placing a wet towel in the path of the fire Shutting any windows to reduce air circulation Cal
5. the joint responsibility of the employee and the FRS The FRS written policy determines the safety of the FRS environment The FRS can only make its working environment safe to a limited extent Employees have more responsibility for their own health and safety at work than the FRS itself So Ge Which one of the following statements is true Employees are not responsible for ensuring that their working environments are safe and healthy Firefighters must only ensure that their own safety is taken care of Employees must not misuse anything provided for Health and Safety Employees are expected to keep quiet about unsafe working environments COC So Which one of the following statements is false Firefighters must not meddle with health and safety equipment Firefighters must let the Fire and Rescue Service know if anything happens at work which could be dangerous Firefighters actions are more important than those of the Fire and Rescue Service to ensure safe and healthy working The written policy on health and safety in the workplace is subject to change from time to time VOO DCLG 2006 29 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 17 The extract suggests that every Firefighter must Take action to ensure the safety of themselves and others Ignore faulty equipment Develop a separate policy on first aid for work related accidents Train staff in effective working practices CO Oe DCLG 2006 30 NFS Guidance Appendix
6. 17 NFS Guidance Number of fires per day Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 4 Outdoor fires Rubbish fires that are started deliberately can be a threat to life and a significant expense to property You have volunteered to talk to a local youth group about the dangers and consequences of starting rubbish fires The following graphs contain information for last year that you will use to back up your talk Information about your local area Month Total outdoor fires Rubbish fires January 250 10 February 400 5 March 350 4 April 275 4 May 425 4 June 300 15 July 375 10 August 425 20 September 350 5 October 450 5 November 525 40 December 200 10 Annual monthly 360 11 average Information about the UK 1200 1000 800 All outdoors 600 Rubbish m 400 wN sr d a T T T Grassland 7 N 7 200 Tree 1 Nui N es N g Se i PN z gt re oe 7 Sheet Pe aad 0 s Please answer the following questions using the information DCLG 2006 18 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 21 In the local area how many rubbish fires were there in total in February and March o oO OOo 22 In the local area how many outdoor fires were there in total in August and September N J ta R oO 5 D o gt N ol oO C1 23 Inthe local area which month had the greatest number of rubbish fires August November December OOOO DCLG 2006 19 NFS Guidanc
7. 20 15 minutes Q11 Answer a If it is 7 41 a m there are 19 minutes until 8 00 a m 60 41 19 add the remaining 4 minutes 23 19 4 to 8 00 a m and the time the air will run out is 8 04 a m Q12 Answer b 50 100 150 300 DCLG 2006 47 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q21 Q22 Q23 Q24 Q25 Q26 Q27 Answer d 300 450 250 1000 Answer a 80 100 140 100 110 150 680 Answer c Pat 100 250 350 Mia 110 400 510 Tom 150 400 550 Answer b August 100 450 550 September 110 400 510 July 100 500 600 Answer a There were 2000 black and white leaflets at the end of June and then there was a delivery of 1000 at the beginning of July Therefore there were 3000 black and white leaflets at the beginning of July In July 1150 black and white leaflets were used 250 500 400 1150 Therefore at the end of July there were 1850 black and white leaflets left 3000 1150 1850 Answer c July 150 400 550 August 140 250 390 890 550 940 Answer d 1000 black and white leaflets were used in August 300 450 250 1000 1500 black and white leaflets were delivered Therefore 500 more leaflets were delivered than used 1500 1000 500 Answer b In September 190 colour leaflets were delivered In the same month 360 colour leaflets were used 100 110 150
8. 360 Therefore 170 more colour leaflets were used than delivered 360 190 170 Answer a 5 4 9 Answer c 425 350 775 Answer b November Answer b December Answer d 350 275 425 1050 Answer a December this shows the lowest point on the solid line which represents All outdoor fires Answer c 250 400 350 1000 DCLG 2006 48 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 NFA Understanding Information Test Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Answer a The second paragraph states It may be that the home is no longer secure because of doors or windows that have been damaged The other statements are not supported by the information in the extract Answer b The second paragraph states It may also be a good idea to remove valuables and important documents from the home until it has been made completely secure The other statements are not supported by the information in the extract Answer c The third paragraph states Another task to consider is the cleaning up of the home Furniture should be wiped down and left to dry No suggestion is given that this should be done immediately Therefore statement C is false The remaining statements are supported by the information contained in the extract Answer b The article is titled After a fire in the home and the first paragraph introduces the article as being about a number of things they occupants should consider aft
9. 6 4 Practice Scenario 3 Trapped During a Fire If someone finds themselves trapped in a room because of a fire it is important that the person remains calm although it is not easy to do so The first thing the person should do is to make sure doors are closed to help stop the fire coming into the room A towel or sheet can be used to block any gap at the bottom of the door If smoke gets into the room the person trapped should go down to the floor this is to make it easier to breathe as smoke will tend to rise upwards 18 The first thing a person should do if trapped in a room because of a fire is o1 19 The art 22 DCLG 2006 Lie down on the floor Open a door Put a towel around his her head Close the doors to the room icle suggests that A closed door will ensure that no smoke enters a room Smoke may get into a room from gaps at the bottom of a door The Fire and Rescue Service will arrive immediately if a person is trappedina room Opening a window may let more air into the room and make the fire worse 31 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 20 21 22 Which one of the following statements is true Everyone will panic if trapped in a room during a fire Opening a window may make it easier to attract the attention of passers by There is likely to be more smoke on the floor than near the ceiling OOo Closing the door will stop any smoke from coming into the room Which
10. Appendix 6 4 National Firefighter Ability Tests PREPARATION AND PRACTICE BOOKLET This document is confidential and is not to be reproduced or distributed without the express permission of ODPM Appendix 6 4 Section One Introduction About this booklet This booklet has been developed to help you prepare for the National Firefighter Ability Tests NFA Tests which form part of our selection process for Firefighters This booklet is divided into eight sections e Introduction this section introduces the NFA Tests and provides you with a brief description of what they are e Preparing for the NFA Tests this section provides you with some general advice on preparing to take the NFA Tests e How to Use the Question Booklets and Answer Sheets all of the NFA Tests use multiple choice responses this section gives guidance on how to use the question booklets and answer sheets e Practice Questions for the NFA Working with Numbers Test this section contains the instructions and some practice questions to help familiarise you with what to expect when you take the NFA Working with Numbers Test e Practice Questions for the NFA Understanding Information Test this section contains the instructions and some practice questions to help familiarise you with what to expect when you take the NFA Understanding Information Test e Practice Questions for the NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test this section contains the i
11. How often do you check the dials Every so often when get a chance When my colleagues tell me that they are running out of water Continuously When my manager tells me OOO DCLG 2006 44 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 13 You and another Firefighter are in a factory fighting an industrial fire In this situation Firefighters use their radios to tell others on the outside what is going on In terms of how often you would use your radio which of the following options would be the best to do would not bother using the radio If there is any danger my partner will report it would only use the radio when I m in danger would report in if found a casualty C would report in every few minutes to give those outside an update 14 You are called to a fire in a semi detached house where a man has been reported to be inside The fire is burning strongly and is in danger of spreading The neighbour who called the Fire and Rescue Service is outside the house You are the first Firefighter into the house and you find the man in a chair His clothes have been burned from his body and his skin is badly burnt You check and find that he is dead The man s wife is on the other side of the road from the house being comforted by neighbours What do you do Pick up the dead man and take him out of the building and then return to put out the fire Leave the body where it is and carry on fighting the fire would inform m
12. Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Answer c In this situation your priority is to rescue those people most at risk from harm the mother and father Asking a police officer to comfort the child and helping your team to rescue the parents is the best thing to do Answer b There may be a danger of the building collapsing The safety of yourself and your team is essential this should be brought to the attention of your line manger urgently Answer a There may be times when rapidly changing conditions mean that a Firefighter has to use his her own initiative to make a situation safe Changing where the water is put to where the fire is most intense is the best answer Answer d An important part of being a Firefighter is regularly checking for messages or information The information may be important so visiting the fire station tomorrow and checking the notice board is the best option Answer a For the child s safety it is important that access to the property be gained as quickly as possible so waiting for a locksmith is not the best option It would also be an unnecessary resource strain on the police to rely on their attendance However it is important to keep in mind that the property is someone s home so it will need to be secure overnight Answer c As a Firefighter it is important to prioritise the safety of people and then property By sending one team to search for the children while the second team dea
13. act Answer b The extract states The employee must Inform their employer the FRS of any dangerous work situation or risks to health The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Answer d The final paragraph states Firefighters are kept updated about policy changes through station notice boards The other statements are not supported by information contained in the extract Answer a The first paragraph states Some of the responsibility for this rests with the Fire and Rescue Service FRS but also with the individual employee themselves The other statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer b The extract does not refer to computer skills training at any point The other statements are supported by information contained in the extract Answer a The first paragraph introduces the extract as being about the shared responsibility for health and safety between employees and the FRS Two of the subsequent paragraphs are also about responsibilities of the FRS and then of the employee The remaining statements are not supported by the extract Answer c Included within responsibilities for employees was Neither interfere nor misuse anything provided for health and safety The remaining statements are not supported by the extract Answer c The extract states that Only with joint co operation of the FRS and the employ
14. ario to answer the questions e Choose the correct answer from the four answers given and indicate it by filling in the entire circle that corresponds to your answer Press down hard on the paper to make as dark a mark as possible Practice Questions There are a series of practice scenarios and questions on the following pages These are provided for you to familiarise yourself with the style and content of this test and to practice the kinds of questions you will see in the actual test When you have completed the practice questions you can check your answers against those provided in Section 7 of this booklet DCLG 2006 8 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 1 Cleaning the station You ve been asked to clean the floors of three rooms in your fire station the training room the canteen and the changing area A floor plan with the floor space of each room is shown below In order to clean the floor you have a bucket that contains enough cleaning fluid for a floor space of 20m Floor plan Training Room 100m Please answer the following questions using the information above 1 What is the total area of the floors you have been asked to clean G 130m 160m a 210m 190m DCLG 2006 9 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 2 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room floor 3 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the canteen and the changin
15. at a fire You will be presented with a number of scenarios that will show numerical information in a variety of formats from graphs to gauges For each scenario you will be asked questions with multiple choice answers On the day you will not be allowed a calculator for the test but you will be provided with paper for your rough workings To get maximum benefit from completing these practice questions we suggest that you do not use a calculator Example Question Below is the actual example that you will see in the Working with Numbers Test As you can see information is presented and you have to answer multiple choice questions about that information In this example we have presented one of the questions In the practice session on your test day there will be more DCLG 2006 7 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Example Question The benefits of smoke alarms You have volunteered to talk to a local school about the benefits of having a smoke alam The following graph contains information you will use to reinforce your message m Houses where smoke alarm not fitted m Houses where smoke alarm is fitted No of deaths caused by house fires in 2002 to nearest 100 England Scotland Wales E1 What was the total number of people who died from house fires in England 2500 500 2000 1500 anog Remember when responding to the questions e You should only use the information provided in the scen
16. at there may be two children upstairs It is your responsibility to decide what to do What do you do Tell both pairs of Firefighters to go upstairs quickly and search for the children Tell the neighbour that you know how to do your job and that if there are any children in the house they will be found Tell one pair of Firefighters to go upstairs with a hose to look for the children while the other pair keep fighting the fire downstairs OO Tell both teams to concentrate on fighting the fire and then get them to search for the children after the fire has been put out DCLG 2006 42 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 7 You are in your manager s office at the fire station and you notice a computer and other power cables all plugged into one extension socket This could potentially be dangerous What do you do OOOO Do nothing but tell other people at the fire station about the danger and hope that the message will get back to my manager Move the cables when your manager is next out of the office Say and do nothing because my manager knows what he is doing Say something to your manager about the potential dangers and suggest that the cables are rearranged 8 You are in charge of managing a crowd that has gathered to watch a house fire So far the crowd have been calm but they suddenly become aggressive and shout insults at one of the casualties being rescued from the house The insults are distressing the casualty What d
17. bility of all Firefighters to minimise the number of hazards in their working lives SCS DCLG 2006 37 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Section Six Practice Questions for the Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test This section contains the instructions and practice questions for the NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test It will help you familiarise yourself with the NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test so that you feel comfortable with the type and style of questions The practice questions provided are realistic examples of the sorts of questions you will be asked but are not the actual questions you will see on the assessment day Overview of the Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test This test is designed to assess your ability to ensure the safety of yourself and others and your ability to use information to solve problems In the testing session you will be presented with 30 scenarios and you will have 35 minutes to complete the test For each scenario you will be asked to choose what your most likely response would be selecting from 4 alternative answers At times it may be difficult to choose but you need to answer all questions No specific training or knowledge is needed to answer the questions You should read each scenario carefully and decide what you would do using only the information provided in the scenario Example Question Page Below is the actual example that you will see in th
18. during that same period Look at the extract from the supplies book below and answer the questions that follow New deliveries Total Number at end of June Colour Black Black amp White amp White Beginning July Beginning August Beginning September Mia Please answer the following questions using the information DCLG 2006 14 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 12 In total how many colour leaflets were used in July a 250 o 300 1150 Ca 350 13 How many black amp white leaflets were used in August ee N oO Co a oO 1000 oC GS 14 How many colour leaflets were used in August and September DO Oe N oO ol oO DCLG 2006 15 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 15 Who used the most leaflets in total in September Pat D Cannot say SiGe S Of the 3 months in which did Mia use most leaflets Cannot say August September OOO How many black and white leaflets were left at the end of July 1850 1950 850 1900 HOG DCLG 2006 16 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 18 How many leaflets did Tom use in total in July and August A oO lt o A oO 1150 SoG 19 In August how many more black and white leaflets were delivered than used amp oO oO 1000 ol jo Oo Seas 20 In September how many more colour leaflets were used than delivered 160 170 180 190 VOQoO DCLG 2006
19. e Appendix 6 4 24 In which month were there the least number of outdoor fires in the local area January December OOO 25 In the local area how many outdoor fires were there in total in March April and May 1040 1025 1050 OOCe 26 In the UK which month had the least number of outdoor fires December qq Cc oO April January OOo DCLG 2006 20 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 27 In the local area what was the total number of outdoor fires in the first three months a 950 o 900 o 1000 a 1025 DCLG 2006 21 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Section Five Practice Questions for the Understanding Information Test This section contains the instructions and practice questions for the NFA Understanding Information Test It will help you familiarise yourself with the NFA Understanding Information Test so that you feel comfortable with the type and style of questions The practice questions provided are realistic examples of the sorts of questions you will be asked but are not the actual questions you will see on the assessment day Overview of the Understanding Information Test This is a timed test that lasts 35 minutes It assesses your ability to understand and interpret the type of written information that you may commonly come across as a Firefighter You will be presented with a number of scenarios the format of the scenario will vary and may for example be presented as a memo ne
20. e Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test As you can see information is presented and you have to answer multiple choice questions about that information In this example we have presented one of the questions In the practice session on your test day there will be 38 Appendix 6 4 Example Questions Each question starts with a description of the situation for example E1 You are walking along the street when you notice thick smoke coming from a house What do you do You then have to look at the options presented and choose the option that best matches what you wouki do Mark your answer on the answer sheet by filling in the circle containing the letter of the option that you want to choose Knock on the door to see what is going on inside Keep on walking it is none of your business Run to a public phone 50 metres away and call the Fire and Rescue Service Bang on the front door of the house and shout fire to raise the alarm apga For this example the comect answer is C If you had chosen option C you would have shaded the whole circle C like this 1 AGO O Remember when responding to the questions e You should only use the information provided in the scenario to answer the questions e Choose the correct answer from the four answers given and indicate it by filling in the entire circle that corresponds to your answer Press down hard on the paper to make as dark a mark as possib
21. ee can the workplace be made safe The remaining statements are supported by the information provided in the extract DCLG 2006 50 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q21 Q22 Q23 Q24 Q25 Answer a Included in the responsibilities of the employee was Take care of their own safety and that of others The remaining statements are not supported by information in the extract Answer d The second paragraph states The first thing the person should do is to make sure doors are closed The remaining statements are not supported by the information given in the extract Answer b The second paragraph states A towel or sheet can be used to block any gap at the bottom of the door The remaining statements are not supported by information provided in the extract Answer b The fourth paragraph states It is also suggested that the person go to a window and open it to allow them to attract the attention of anyone outside The remaining statements are not supported by information given in the extract Answer b The fourth paragraph states If the person has to jump from the building cushions can be dropped to help break their fall The remaining statements are not supported by information contained in the extract Answer a The fourth paragraph states If the person has to jump from the building cushions can be dropped to help break the fall The remaining
22. er equipment has failed In this instance no news may be bad news Answer b In such instances where a life has already been lost it is a fire fighter s duty to prevent further loss and risk to life or property by immediately dealing with the fire Should the fire be left additional damage may be suffered by neighbouring properties Answer a It is important to be proactive in the prevention of accidents However it would be unsafe to pick the glass up by hand By talking to your friend the immediate danger can be dealt with safely Answer b It is important to be proactive as a Firefighter You should check with your line manager in case something came up in the meeting that although not interesting to a colleague may still be important to you Answer c Doing as your colleague requested will help him her out and will not cause you any great inconvenience to you However if you continued where you started you would inconvenience your colleague and the exercise when you finally begin to sweep there DCLG 2006 54 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Section Eight Frequently asked questions Some of the most frequently asked questions about the NFA Tests and their answers are given below Q A What will happen at the event On arrival at the assessment venue you will be greeted by the Administrator You will be at the event with a group of people although during the assessments you will be working on our own You w
23. er the fire has been put out by the Fire and Rescue Service The other statements are not supported by the information given in the extract Answer a The second paragraph states windows may need to be boarded up or doors may need to be replaced The police or local council may be able to provide names of companies that can carry out this work The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Answer c The third paragraph states Furniture should be wiped down and left to dry The remaining statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Answer c The second paragraph states windows may need to be boarded up or doors may need to be replaced The police or local council may be able to provide names of companies that can carry out this work The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract DCLG 2006 49 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Answer d The second paragraph states It may be that the home is no longer secure because doors or windows have been damaged The other statements are not supported by information contained in the extract Answer c The scenario states Only with join co operation of the FRS and the employee can the workplace be made safe The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extr
24. eting the NFA Tests along with the National Firefighter Questionnaire NFQ A Practice Booklet for the NFQ is available separately You will be given a break between the assessments Ensure that you can see and hear the Administrator comfortably and if not tell him her e Inform the Administrator of anything personally significant for example if you feel ill are dizzy or have concerns before or during the test session e Listen carefully to the Administrator as he she explains the assessment procedure e Any instructions you need will be read by the Administrator and will also be shown in your question booklets e Do not start the tests until you have been instructed to do so and you are clear about what you are doing e Atthe start of each assessment you will be given one example question Follow the instructions for these as they will be good practice for the assessment itself e If you are having trouble with the example questions ask the Administrator for help ensure that you understand what he she says as you will not be able to ask for help once the actual assessment begins e If at any time you are unsure about what you should be doing before the assessment begins ask DCLG 2006 4 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Section Three How to use the question booklets and answer sheets During the test session you will be given a question booklet and separate answer sheet for each of the tests The first page of the b
25. ew fire safety initiative has been launched She has told you to decide how many leaflets are ordered When you ask a colleague her view she suggests ordering the same amount of leaflets because Firefighters make the same number of community fire safety talks each month What do you do a Order the same amount because a colleague tells me to do so Order the same amount because the leaflets cost a lot of money and it p would be a waste if a lot were thrown away c Order slightly more of the leaflets in preparation for the new initiative d Order less leaflets because the new initiative will be more successful at promoting fire safety than leaflets will be 11 You have been asked to do an important task by your manager A colleague then asks you to give an important but non urgent message to another colleague What do you do Tell my colleague that I will pass the message on as soon as have finished the task for my manager Stop what am doing give the message to the other colleague and then finish the task for my manager Tell my colleague that am very busy and that can not pass the message on SO Os Tell my colleague that am very busy and that she should do it herself 12 You are the pump attendant at a house fire You are responsible for checking the pressure of water being delivered to the hoses to ensure that there is enough water to put out the fire You do this by looking at the pressure dials on the fire engine
26. fire and do not worry about the water Large amounts of water are always necessary to fight a fire Inform my manager of this information so that they can assess the risk of the building collapsing Keep fighting the fire but avoid the deep water at the centre of the building Old buildings generally sag in the middle It is not unusual for parts of the ceiling to fall down in a fire would take care that nothing falls on me Co Crs DCLG 2006 40 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 3 You are at a large factory fire that you are helping to put out Your manager tells you to use your hose to put water on the fire in a particular area You do as you are instructed but after a while the fire becomes more intense in another area nearby What would you do Put the water where the fire is more intense Keep putting the water on the same area and keep an eye on where the fire is getting stronger If it continues to get stronger will tell my manager Keep putting the water on the same area because I ve been told to do it like this by my manager Stop what am doing and go to find my manager to ask him what should do Cro TSO 4 You are working away from your normal fire station for a month and not due to visit there for a week You speak briefly to a colleague on the phone and she tells you that new information has been put on the notice board at your fire station but that it is not very interesting What do you do Check the not
27. g area floors 6 ao A OE 4 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room and the canteen floors N o GOO D DCLG 2006 10 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 5 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room and the changing area floors N oO o Oo o 6 If you had enough cleaning solution to fill 10 buckets and you cleaned the canteen floor how many buckets of cleaning solution would you have left D gt oo N SSCS 7 If you had enough cleaning solution to fill 13 buckets and you cleaned the training room floor how many buckets of cleaning solution would you have left oa O N A DCLG 2006 11 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 2 Using breathing apparatus When Firefighters tackle fires they sometimes wear air tanks to help them breathe It is important that Firefighters ensure there is enough air left in the tank Please look at the information given below and answer the questions that follow A Firefighter needs to consider the following information when using an air tank e At what time he she went into the fire e What the time is now e How much air in minutes was in his her tank when he she went into the fire This information allows a Firefighter to calculate how much air is left in an air tank For example Time In Time Now Amount of air Amount of on entr
28. ice board when am next at my fire station Wait for my manager to contact me If the new information is important she will contact me soon Thank my colleague and not think any more about the new information Visit my fire station tomorrow and check the notice board for myself OOO DCLG 2006 41 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 5 It is midnight and you are called to a house where a father has locked himself out leaving his two year old locked inside He took the child into the house put his house keys down and then went to the car to collect something While he was out of the house the child closed the front door The father called the Fire and Rescue Service two hours after this happened and the child is now crying and very upset The father is extremely agitated because he cannot get into the house to look after his child What would you do Quickly find an alternative means of access that does not scare the child or damage the property so that it will be safe overnight Break down the door to rescue the child as soon as possible because the father is very worried Wait for the police and let them break into the house JO Tell the Father to call for a locksmith 6 Itis night time and you attend a house fire where you can see flames on the ground floor and smoke coming from windows on the second floor Two pairs of Firefighters are sent into the house to fight the fire on the ground floor A neighbour then tells you th
29. ill be provided with blank paper and pencils The Administrator will explain the procedure for the assessments including the time for each assessment and when you will get a break The Administrator will read standardised instructions to you for each assessment This may sound very formal but the instructions need to be read the same way in each session to ensure fairness for all candidates The three tests will be completed in turn and there will be an opportunity to practice using example questions for each before completing the actual test Following the example questions the Administrator will start the assessment itself The Administrator will remind you of the time limit for each test There should be a visible clock in the room but you are also advised to wear a reliable watch There will be a short break in between each of the tests Once the assessments begin you will not be able to talk ask for help or leave the room Therefore please ensure that you fully understand the process are physically comfortable and have asked any questions you need to before each assessment begins Who will administer the assessment Only fully trained people will be allowed to administer the NFA Tests Your Administrator will have completed this training How are the tests scored In each of the tests you will get one mark for each correct response Marks are not deducted for wrong answers For each question there is only one correct an
30. ix 6 4 28 29 30 Which of the following is likely to help a Firefighter avoid danger A wide range of firefighting experience Crs Intentionally taking risks e Working hard despite feeling tired Poor visability 2 Which one of the following may lead to danger during a fire A good night s sleep Dangerous chemicals Avoiding unnecessary risks Young members of the public O2 According to the article turning a valve the wrong way can best be described as Taking an intentional risk Being caused by a lack of information Keeping the danger to a minimum Human error OOOO DCLG 2006 36 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 31 If a Firefighter has too much work s he Is likely to be respected more by her his team Will get the job done more quickly Might cause or come to harm during an incident eg a fire May take an intentional risk Oe 32 If a Firefighter mishears information the consequences might be An increase in the amount of flammable liquid at a fire S he has too much work S he becomes too tired A dangerous situation OOO 33 Which of the following most accurately summarises the article There are a number of different hazards in firefighting which may lead to harm The biggest risks to Firefighters are caused by hazards over which they have no control Human error has a greater impact on Firefighters safety than factors external to them It is the responsi
31. l with downstairs both of these aims are met Answer d It is important for Firefighters to be proactive in their prevention of fire and accidents By saying something to your manager the risk is being addressed immediately Answer c Firefighters are often required to deal with the public It is important that in doing so a Firefighter can control a crowd so as to prevent further danger or risk to health DCLG 2006 53 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Answer d When in an emergency situation it is important that the actions you take as a Firefighter do not unnecessarily put your own life at risk The risk to personal safety especially in situations without appropriate equipment should be weighed up carefully Answer c It is likely that the new initiative will generate extra interest in fire safety Therefore being proactive and ordering extra leaflets in preparation for the extra interest is the best option Answer a Where two non urgent tasks are in conflict the request of the line manager should be prioritised Likewise it is important when working with other people to be open to assisting them where they may need it Answer c It is important to continuously check the water pressure to allow you to react immediately should any problems occur Answer b Silence over the radio may mean that a Firefighter has been unexpectedly injured or that his or h
32. le Practice Questions There are a series of practice scenarios and questions on the following pages These are provided for you to familiarise yourself with the style and content of this test and to practice the kinds of questions you will see in the actual test When you have completed the practice questions you can check your answers against those provided in Section 7 DCLG 2006 39 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 1 You are called to a road traffic accident where a car has crashed into a tree There is a police officer at the scene A young girl has been rescued from the car by a passer by and is very upset Her father and mother are still trapped and seriously injured It will take all of your team to rescue the mother and father quickly What do you do Leave the child and concentrate on rescuing the parents in the car as they are most at risk Focus on comforting the child while my colleagues rescue the parents Ask the police officer to comfort the child while help my team rescue the parents in the car Put the child in the fire engine so that she is safe and then help my team rescue the parents in the car OOO 2 You attend a fire in an old block of flats While fighting the fire inside the building you notice that there is a lot of water building up in the centre of the block while rooms near the outside walls contain far less water The ceiling is also starting to fall down What do you do Continue to fight the
33. ling the fire brigade COG DCLG 2006 33 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 26 Which one of the following is not recommended in the event of being trapped in a room because of a fire Remain calm Block gaps at the bottom of the door with sheets Opening any windows Jumping from the building as soon as possible Cero S DCLG 2006 34 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 4 Hazards of Firefighting danger visibility THE HAZARDS OF FIREFIGHTING Firefighters may come to harm through a variety of possible hazards Normally these dangers are kept to a minimum Potential hazards include human errors such as turning a valve the wrong way or misreading a dial on a piece of equipment or through intentionally taking risks It may also be that a Firefighter does not have enough information or experience to do something which may lead to a problem Information may sometimes be misheard or misunderstood which also may lead to Harm could occur because a Firefighter is tired has too much work or because of poor In addition there may be problems at a fire which leads to danger such as flammable liquids dangerous chemicals or vandalism caused by others 27 Which of the following is not mentioned in the extract specifically as a possible hazard to Firefighters QOO DCLG 2006 Human error Breaking the rules Lack of information Misheard information 35 NFS Guidance Append
34. manager to sweep the fire station yard of all dirt and leaves You start sweeping the yard at one end and soon afterwards a colleague tells you he is going to use the other end for an exercise It would be best if this end of the yard was clear of dirt and leaves before the exercise started What do you do Continue to sweep from where started the colleague should have told me earlier if he wanted the other end clear Continue to sweep from where started but work more quickly so that reach the other end sooner Start sweeping the yard at the other end so that it is clear before the exercise starts Continue to sweep from where started and tell my colleague that the other end of the yard will not be clear for a little while Qo DCLG 2006 46 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Section Seven Answers to the Practice Questions NFA Working with Numbers Test Q1 Answer d 100m 60m 30m 190m Q2 Answer a 100m 20 5 Q3 Answer c 60m 30m 90m 90m 20m 4 5 5 buckets Q4 Answer b 100m 60m 160m 160m 20m 8 buckets Q5 Answer c 100m 30m 130m 130m2 20m2 6 5 7 buckets Q6 Answer d 60m 20m 3 10 3 7 buckets Q7 Answer b 100m2 20m2 5 13 5 8 buckets Q8 Answer b 20 minutes have elapsed since entry 50 20 30 minutes Q9 Answer c 30 minutes have elapsed since entry 45 30 15 minutes Q10 Answer a 20 minutes have elapsed since entry 35
35. nstructions and some practice questions to help familiarise you with what to expect when you take the NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test e Answers to the Practice Questions this section contains the correct answers for the practice questions so that you can check your own answers e Frequently Asked Questions this section includes answers to some questions you may have about the NFA Tests and testing sessions We strongly recommend you set aside some time to read through this booklet and practice questions prior to your assessment day National Firefighter Ability Tests NFA Tests There are three tests that make up the NFA Tests these are the e Working with Numbers Test This is a timed test that lasts 45 minutes Firefighters need to be able to make basic mathematical calculations e g for interpreting gauges or calculating how much hose is needed at a fire This test will examine these abilities e Understanding Information Test This is a timed test that lasts 30 minutes It assesses your ability to understand and interpret the type of written information that you may commonly come across as a Firefighter DCLG 2006 1 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 e Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test This is a timed test that will last 35 minutes This test is designed to assess your ability to ensure the safety of yourself and others and your ability to use information to solve problems More information ab
36. o you do So Os Do nothing the crowd will get bored of shouting insults soon Do nothing it is not my job to tell people what they can and can not Say Talk assertively to the crowd and tell them to move away from the scene because they are causing a disturbance Ask my manager what to do 9 You are called to an incident where a car has crashed into a deep fast flowing river When you arrive you see a man has escaped from the car but is having trouble swimming to the river bank You are worried that unless something is done the man will drown Itis essential that Firefighters do no enter deep water unless they are wearing a buoyancy aid as it may put them in danger You have no buoyancy aids on your fire engine What do you do Cre eC DCLG 2006 Shout for the man to be calm and swim to the bank I m a good swimmer would tie a rope around my waist and then go into the river to rescue the drowning man My colleagues would hold onto the rope I m a good swimmer would strip off all my heavy clothes and then swim out to rescue the drowning man Throw ropes to the drowning man and shout for him to grab hold When he has got hold of the rope would pull him out would only enter the water as a last resort 43 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 10 You are asked by your manager to order fire safety leaflets because she is very busy She normally orders a standard number each month but this month a n
37. oes not have enough information or experience to do something which may lead to a problem This suggests that with experience Firefighters will be better able to avoid danger According to the information provided in the extract the remaining factors are likely to increase danger Answer b The last paragraphs states In addition there may be problems at a fire which leads to danger such as flammable liquids dangerous chemicals The extract does not include the remaining options as additional dangers during fires Answer d The second paragraph states Potential hazards include human error such as turning a valve the wrong way The remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer c The third paragraph states Harm could also occur because a Firefighter is tired has too much work The remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer d The third paragraph states Information may sometimes be misheard or misunderstood which also may lead to danger The remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer a The introductory paragraph states Firefighters may come to harm through a variety of possible hazards The remaining statements are not supported by the extract DCLG 2006 52 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test Q1
38. ooklet will contain information about the test and the instructions for completing it Your Administrator will read the instructions aloud You will then have the opportunity to go through practice scenario and questions before starting the timed test Answering the questions When responding to the questions e You should only use the information provided to answer the questions e Your answer paper will be marked using Optical Marking Recognition To ensure your answers are picked up correctly by the scanner please read the following information carefully e Choose the correct answer from the four answers given and indicate it on the answer sheet Fill the entire circle that corresponds to your answer pressing down hard on the paper to make as dark a mark as possible 0000 A Incorrect Incorrect e If you make a mistake or change your mind and decide on another option please erase the mistake and fill the circle that corresponds to your revised answer 00000000 e Ensure that the mistake is completely erased and NOT as shown below 0A000000 e f more than one circle is filled and there is no indication that you have attempted to show one is incorrect you will receive no marks for that question This will receive no marks even ifthe Answer is AorC DCLG 2006 5 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Each answer sheet will look like the example shown below All answer sheets will have a similar fo
39. out the format of the tests and what they measure is given in the practice section Sections 4 6 of this booklet The tests have been designed to be highly relevant to the work of Firefighters They use scenarios and questions that reflect the type of activities and decisions that Firefighters may need to make on a routine basis Each test has been fully trialled and tested and your performance will be compared to a large group of comparable Firefighter applicants Whilst realistic and relevant to the Firefighter role no specific knowledge or experience of being a Firefighter is required to complete the tests You will not be at a disadvantage if you do not have this knowledge or experience The tests are being used as they provide objective fair and relevant information on the key Personal Qualities and Attributes PQAs needed to become a successful Firefighter Each test is assessed separately but will be looked at together to form an overall measure of your suitability to become a Firefighter The tests are paper based and you will be given full instructions on how to complete one each before you take each test An Administrator will also be present at the testing session and will guide you on each stage of the process At the beginning of each assessment there will be example questions to check that you have understood the instructions and to make sure you feel comfortable taking the test To help you prepare Sections 4 6 of this booklet incl
40. rmat On the left of each set of response circles is a number During the tests you should ensure that this number corresponds to the number of the question you are answering Fire amp Rescue Service HINT WN Ute i NEA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Candidate Number Forename Surname Completion Instructions Please follow the directions on the question sheet Fill in the entire Circle that corresponds to your answer for each question on the exam Erase marks completely to make a change Example et 0000 1 0000 8 0000 2 0000 2 0000 12 0000 3 0000 3 0000 2 OOOO 4 6080 2 0O00 5 0000 2 OOOO e 0000 232 0000 7 0000 24 0000 OOOO 2 0000 0000 2 OOOO DCLG 2006 6 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Section Four Practice questions for the Working with Numbers Test This section contains the instructions and practice questions for the NFA Working with Numbers Test It will help you familiarise yourself with the NFA Working with Numbers Test so that you feel comfortable with the type and style of questions The practice questions provided are realistic examples of the sorts of questions you will be asked but are not the actual questions you will see on the assessment day Overview of the Working with Numbers Test This is a timed test that lasts 45 minutes Firefighters need to be able to make basic mathematical calculations e g for interpreting gauges or calculating how much hose is needed
41. s have been damaged If this is the case windows may need to be boarded up or doors may need to be replaced The police or local council may be able to provide names of companies that can arry out this work It may also be a good idea OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER iv 4 U Si 1 According to the article Fire damage can affect the security of a home The insurance company will want to see an accurate fire report The local council will carry out work to make a home secure after a fire Homeowners should always consult a specialist cleaning firm after a fire So oCc 2 The article suggests that All doors should be made from fire resistant material Valuables and documents may be at risk in a home with fire damaged windows or doors Boarded up windows are more secure than normal windows Walls and ceilings should only be cleaned with washing up liquid OWO DCLG 2006 24 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 3 Which one of the following statements is false The police and local council may know companies who can repair damaged windows or doors Specialist cleaning firms may be able to help the owner of a fire damaged home C Furniture should be wiped down and polished immediately The homeowner may need to do a number of things if they experience a fire in their home 4 The article refers to which one of the following Firefighters have a duty to limit the amount of damage caused to a property
42. statements are supported by information contained in the extract Answer b The third paragraph states If smoke gets into the room the person trapped should go down to the floor The remaining statements are not supported by information provided in the extract Answer b The third paragraph states It is also suggested that the person go to a window and open it to allow them to attract the attention of anyone outside The remaining statements are not supported by information provided in the extract Answer a The second paragraph states The first thing the person should do is to make sure doors are closed to help stop the fire coming into the room The DCLG 2006 51 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Q26 Q27 Q28 Q29 Q30 Q31 Q32 Q33 remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer d The fourth paragraph states The Fire and Rescue Service should arrive shortly after If the person has to jump from the building cushions can be dropped to help break their fall The extract does not mention jumping as soon as possible The remaining statements are supported by the information given in the extract Answer b Hazards included in the extract do no specifically refer to deliberate rule breaking The remaining hazards are specifically referred to in the extract Answer a The third paragraph states It may also be that a Firefighter d
43. swer While the assessments are scored individually your performance on all the assessments are looked at together and used to decide whether you have the necessary skills and qualities to progress to the next stage of the Firefighter selection process Will get feedback on my results Yes Following your testing session you will receive a letter informing you of whether you have been successful at this stage of the process or not Regardless of whether you have been accepted onto the next stage of the DCLG 2006 55 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 process you will also receive written feedback This will explain what the assessments were measuring provide you with an indication of how you performed and what this means in terms of your strengths and potential areas for development Q Can discuss my results with someone The written feedback will be very comprehensive and should not require further elaboration However if you have any questions or concerns about your results you may put these in writing to the Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team You will then be contacted by a member of the team who will be able to advise you further Q Who will see my results Your results will only be seen by those people directly involved in Firefighter Recruitment and will not be released to any other party at any time They will be stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act Q Can I try again if don t pass A Yes b
44. ude examples of the instructions as you will see them on the actual tests DCLG 2006 2 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Section Two Preparing for the NFA tests There are a number of things you can do to help you prepare to take the National Firefighter Ability Tests We suggest you set aside some time to undertake the preparation described below General Preparation Ensure that you are comfortable with the administrative arrangements that have been made for you if you are not raise any concerns with the HR Support Unit Fire amp Rescue Service Headquarters Winsford CW7 2FQ telephone 01606 868727 In particular check that you know e the date time and location of the testing session these will be detailed on your invitation letter and e the time it will take you to get to the venue and the travel arrangements you need to make If you have any special requirements please ensure that you have informed the HR Support Unit on 01606 868727 in plenty of time prior to the event so that the necessary arrangements can be made Complete the Practice Questions In Sections 4 6 of this booklet there are practice questions for each of the NFA Tests These are examples of the sort of questions that you will be asked Whilst they are not the actual questions that you will be presented with they will nevertheless give you a realistic preview of what you will encounter during the actual assessment You should complete these as part of
45. ut you will have to wait for a minimum of three months before reapplying to any of the Fire and Rescue Authorities The fact that you have done the assessment before will be known but you will not be disadvantaged by this You will be treated exactly the same as those people who have not applied before DCLG 2006 56 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 People amp organisation consulting Watersfish Cygnet House Market Place Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2AH Tel 01491 571182 Fax 01491 410 www waterforfish com assessment waterforfish com DCLG 2006 57 NFS Guidance
46. wsletter or safety information Each scenario is followed by a number of multiple choice questions that you should answer using the information contained in the scenario alone Example Question Overleaf is the actual example that you will see in the Understanding Information Test As you can see information is presented and you have to answer multiple choice questions about that information In this example we have presented one of the questions In the practice session on your test day there will be more DCLG 2006 22 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 Example Scenario Fire safety in the home planning your escape If a fire starts in a home it may be that people in the home find it difficult to see when they try to escape because it is dark or because it is Plan aad smoky For this reason it is a very good idea if people plan a way of escaping in advance in case there is a fire Choose an escape route Planning an escape route means that we should ensure there isn t anything in the way to slow people down or trip people up i LA agas pace 4 f Sometimes people who are disabled need to think about having a telephone by their bed so that they can call for assistance if there is a Think about a refuge fire It may be a very good idea for such people s to have their bedroom situated on the ground 1 keys floor of their house also to assist escape if a ii T fire occurs Tell everyone about fire equipment 7 a
47. y Officer is responsible for reporting dangerous work situations Health and safety responsibilities are shared between the Brigade and the employee aie oe Health and safety does not relate to the work environment 10 The extract suggests that Firefighters must Provide relevant information and training Inform the Brigade if their work environment suffers from noise that may damage their health Wear protective fire gear at all times Modify health and safety equipment to improve effective working OO eS DCLG 2006 27 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 11 Where can Firefighters find updates to their Brigade s health and safety policy Team briefings Safety briefings Health and safety website Station notice board Cie Crs 12 The Fire and Rescue Service has a responsibility to Work with employees to maintain health and safety at work Provide equipment in a good state of repair only if the budget allows Encourage Firefighters to provide relevant information and training C10 Cre Make no changes to the health and safety policy 13 Which one of the following is not relevant to health and safety within the Fire and Rescue Service Buildings and equipment Computer skills training Station notice boards Ventilation COCs DCLG 2006 28 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 14 Which one of the following statements most accurately summarises the extract Health and safety in the Fire and Rescue Service FRS is
48. y air left minutes minutes 9 00am 9 30am 60 30 Some of the following questions will be presented in this format You should use the information presented to calculate how much air time you have left 8 Time In Time Amount of air Amount of Now on entry air left minutes minutes 10 20am 10 40am 50 i a 40 minutes C 30 minutes Co 20 minutes a 10 minutes DCLG 2006 12 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 DCLG 2006 13 NFS Guidance Time In Time Amount of air on Amount of air Now entry minutes left minutes 12 25pm 12 55pm 45 30minutes 25 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 29o Time In Time Amount of air on Amount of air Now entry minutes left minutes 3 oO a ro 3 4 15pm 35 15 minutes 25 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes SOS It is 7 41am and you have 23 minutes of air left in your tank When will you run out of air 7 54am f oO oO oo BK D o D 3 3 3 Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 3 Fire safety leaflet supplies You have been asked to manage the use of fire safety leaflets at your fire station The supply book below shows the numbers of fire safety leaflets that were at your fire station at the end of June and the numbers of leaflets used by three people during July August and September It also shows the numbers of new leaflets delivered
49. y manager using my radio that the man was dead so that she could inform the wife Ask the neighbour outside the house to go over and tell the wife that her husband is dead News like that is best coming from someone they know Stop fighting the fire leave the building and go back to the fire engine The man is dead so cannot do any more a i DCLG 2006 45 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 15 You are talking to a friend in her garage when you notice some broken glass on the ground You are concerned that someone could cut themselves if they fall on the glass What do you do Tell my friend that the glass is dangerous and persuade her to remove it safely Do nothing because it is not my business what my friend does in her garage Do nothing because could hurt myself picking up the glass Use my hands to pick up the glass and put it in a nearby bin Oe 16 You were off ill one day when a team meeting was held at your Fire Station When you ask a colleague what went on in the team meeting she tells you that it was boring and nothing new or important came up What do you do Make sure that am at all team meetings in the future Check with my manager what went on in the meeting Don t check what went on in the meeting If anything important happened another colleague or my manager will tell me Take the colleague at her word and don t check what went on in the meeting OOO 17 You have been asked by your
50. your preparation Remember e These questions are for practice only they are not the questions you will be asked during the real assessment e Have ago at each of the practice questions this will help you become familiar with the process and format of the questions e You may try them as often as you like e Your results will not be collected or used by anyone they are for your information only The Day Before e Try not to dwell on the assessments or become anxious about them stay relaxed and keep yourself occupied e Get plenty of rest and get a good night s sleep DCLG 2006 3 NFS Guidance Appendix 6 4 On The Day e Allow plenty of time to get to the test venue try to arrive at least 15 minutes early as you will not be allowed to enter the test room if you arrive once testing has started e You do not need to bring paper pencils calculators or any other equipment as everything you need will be provided for you Please note you will not be permitted to use calculators for the purpose of the Working with Numbers test e Wear comfortable clothing e Do not drink alcohol or take any strong medication prior to the assessment session e Make sure that you are physically comfortable before the test session starts visit the toilet have a drink of water make sure that you have eaten something etc During the Test Session e The session will run for about 3 hours in total and will involve compl
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