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1. would only use the radio when I m in danger would report in if found a casualty 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 achair 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 CLO ZOLe 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 my 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 46 15 Appendix 6 4 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 COOO Tell my friend that
2. 1 BE 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 Homeowners should always consult a specialist cleaning firm after a fire Ce The local council will carry out work to make a home secure after a fire 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 Co Boarded up windows are more secure than normal windows Walls and ceilings should only be cleaned with washing up liquid Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 25 3 Appendix 6 4 Which one of the following statements is false OOO 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 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 The article refers to which one of the following JA Firefighters have a duty to limit the amount of damage caused to a property The cleaning up the homeowner may need to do after a home fire The role of the police during a home fire The increased incidence of crime at homes damaged by fire Which one of the following statements is true FO The police may kn
3. Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 5 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 booklet 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 You should only use the information provided to answer the questions 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 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 Correct 0000 OOOO 0000 Incorrect Incorrect 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 Ensure that the mistake is completely erased and NOT as shown below 00000000 If more than one circle is filled and there is no indication that you have attempted to show one is incorrect you
4. 23 minutes of air left in your tank When will you run out of air 2 8 04am 8 01am e 8 03am 7 54am Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 14 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 during that same period Look at the extract from the supplies book below and answer the questions that follow Total Number at end of June Black 400 2000 Beginning July Beginning August Beginning September Pat 50 250 Mia 100 500 Tom 150 400 ee ee ed Pat 80 300 Mia 100 450 Tom 140 250 oe Pat 100 250 Mia 110 400 Tom 150 400 Please answer the following questions using the information Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 15 Appendix 6 4 12 In total how many colour leaflets were used in July a 250 Co 300 1150 a 350 13 How many black amp white leaflets were used in August a 320 0 900 Ce 950 a 1000 14 How many colour leaflets were used in August and September 680 580 670 2050 209120 15 Who used the most leaflets in total in September
5. 900 1000 a 1025 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 22 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 newsletter 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 t
6. Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 16 16 17 Appendix 6 4 Pat Mia Tom Cannot say Se Ce Of the 3 months in which did Mia use most leaflets Cannot say July August September OVO How many black and white leaflets were left at the end of July 1850 1950 850 1900 Oe ee Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 17 Appendix 6 4 18 How many leaflets did Tom use in total in July and August om s a 1150 19 In August how many more black and white leaflets were delivered than used IN O O 1000 e O O JJe 20 In September how many more colour leaflets were used than delivered 2 160 170 Ce 180 Ca 190 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 18 Number of fires per day 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 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
7. 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 the 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 qunities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidanc 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 a
8. 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 Cie 226 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 notice 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 OOOD Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 42 6 Appendix 6 4 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 t
9. 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 entry 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 a 40 minutes C 30 minutes 20 minutes a 10 minutes Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 13 Appendix 6 4 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 29V Time In Time Amount of air on Amount of air Now entry minutes left minutes 5pm 4 15pm 35 3 ol 15 minutes 25 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes OVO It is 7 41am and you have
10. 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 OVO 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 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 OOO Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 41 Appendix 6 4 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
11. the attention of anyone outside Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 52 Q25 Q26 Q27 Q28 Q29 Q30 Q31 Appendix 6 4 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 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 does 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 problem
12. 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 Department for Communities and Local Government Eland House Bressenden Place London SW1E 5DU Telephone 020 7944 4400 Website www communities gov uk Crown Copyright 2008 Copyright in the typographical arrangement rests with the Crown This publication excluding logos may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium for research private study or for internal circulation within an organisation This is subject to it being reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context The material must be acknowledged as Crown copyright and the title of the publication specified Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 58
13. 23 Q24 Q25 Q26 Q27 Appendix 6 4 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 140 250 390 390 550 940 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 100 110 150 360 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 49 Appendix 6 4 NFA Understanding Information Test Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q
14. 8 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 after 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 state
15. Appendix 6 4 eee Communities and Local Government 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 Communities and Local Government Department for Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 1 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 Introduction this section introduces the NFA Tests and provides you with a brief description of what they are Preparing for the NFA Tests this section provides you with some general advice on preparing to take the NFA Tests 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 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 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
16. 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 All outdoors Rubbish 7N Grassland Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 19 21 22 23 Appendix 6 4 Please answer the following questions using the information In the local area how many rubbish fires were there in total in February and March o 0 0 o oO GICs C6 In the local area how many outdoor fires were there in total in August and September N J o gt a 5 O O N o Co eG In the local area which month had the greatest number of rubbish fires August November cq Cc D December 2O a Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 20 Appendix 6 4 24 In which month were there the least number of outdoor fires in the local area January December OOOO 25 In the local area how many outdoor fires were there in total in March April and May 1040 oO S O 1025 1050 Goe 26 Inthe UK which month had the least number of outdoor fires December June April January 20a Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 21 Appendix 6 4 27 In the local area what was the total number of outdoor fires in the first three months a 950 C
17. OVe 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 CCG eS Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 28 11 12 13 Appendix 6 4 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 Ss 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 Make no changes to the health and safety policy GOO 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 CC Co Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 29 14 15 16 17 Appendix 6 4 Which one of the following statements most accurately summarises the extract GIGS Health and safety in the Fire and Rescue Service FRS is the joint responsib
18. al Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 31 Practice Scenario 3 Trapped During a Fire 18 19 Appendix 6 4 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 The first thing a person should do if trapped in a room because of a fire is Lie down on the floor Open a door Close the doors to the room CIC cs The article suggests that trapped ina room VCS worse Put a towel around his her head 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 Opening a window may let more air into the room and make the fire Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 32 20 21 22 Appendix 6 4 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 sm
19. an 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 oS Cre Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 44 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 new 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 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 would be a waste if a lot were thrown away Order slightly more of the leaflets in preparation for the new initiative Order less leaflets because the new initiative will be more successful at promoting fire safety than leaflets will be COC 11 You have been asked to do an important task by your manager A co
20. 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 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 8 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 mfomation you wil use to reinforce your message _ 2000 g B Houses where smoke alarm not fitted wm Houses whe
21. ctual 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 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 4 Appendix 6 4 On The Day 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 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 Wear comfortable clothing Do not drink alcohol or take any strong medication prior to the assessment session Make sure that you are physicall
22. d 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 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
23. d to decide whether you have the necessary skills and qualities to progress to the next stage of the Firefighter selection process Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 57 Appendix 6 4 Q 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 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 I 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 A 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 but you will have to wait for a minimum of three months before reapplying
24. e answer the following questions using the information above 1 What is the total area of the floors you have been asked to clean 2 130m 160m Ce 210m 190m Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 10 Appendix 6 4 2 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room a 6 ce 4 a s 3 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the canteen and the changing area floors oO o aN VOO 4 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room and the canteen floors Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 11 Appendix 6 4 5 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room and the changing area floors OO 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 o oO N OOO 7 If you had enough cleaning solution to fill 18 buckets and you cleaned the training room floor how many buckets of cleaning solution would you have left OOO Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 12 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
25. e 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 deal 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 addres
26. eks 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 24 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 SAN Fire and Rescue Service VENT iT It may be that the home is no longer secure because doors or windows 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 carry out this work It may also be a good idea fa fala a r OCIM O tS OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER q
27. est day there will be more Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 23 Appendix 6 4 National FirefightenRointofEntry Selection 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 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 Plan Together Choose an escape route gt Planning an escape route means that we should ensure there isn t anything in the way to slow people down or trip people up Sometimes people who are disabled need to nrc e 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 to have their bedroom situated on the ground 1 a P Make sure everyone floor of their house also to assist escape if a i i Ti fire occurs Tell everyone about fire equipment EE E1 Which one of the following statements is true 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 Disabled people should make sure their bedroom is at the front of the house d Escape routes should be planned a few we
28. he 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 OO Tell the Father to call for a locksmith It is 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 that 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 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 2022 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 43 Appendix 6 4 You are in your manager s office at the fire station and you notice a computer and other power cables all plugged into one extens
29. ility 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 Which one of the following statements is true Ce Cre 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 Which one of the following statements is false SO Cre 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 The extract suggests that every Firefighter must Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 30 Appendix 6 4 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 OOeO Communities and Loc
30. ion socket This could potentially be dangerous What do you do 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 OOO 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 do you do 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 D o Ask my manager what to do 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 It is 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 Shout for the m
31. lleague then asks you to give an important but non urgent message to another colleague What do you do Tell my colleague that 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 Tell my colleague that am very busy and that she should do it herself SoG G 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 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 45 13 14 Appendix 6 4 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 OOO would not bother using the radio If there is any danger my partner will report it would report in every few minutes to give those outside an update
32. nd shout fire to raise the alarm For this example the correct answer is C If you had chosen option C you would have shaded the whole circle C like this 0000 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 40 Appendix 6 4 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
33. nt 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 include examples of the instructions as you will see them on the actual tests Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 3 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 contact name address and telephone number 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 contact name and contact details 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 a
34. oke on the floor than near the ceiling Closing the door will stop any smoke from coming into the room COO Which 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 The fire brigade often arrives shortly after a fire has broken out QI 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 It is important to avoid smoke if trapped in a room because of a fire GO Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 33 23 24 25 Appendix 6 4 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 So eo 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 F According to the article ho
35. ow of companies who can replace fire damaged doors Fire damaged doors should always be cleaned with washing up liquid Specialist cleaning firms will be provided by the local council after a 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 Which one of the following statements is true Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 26 Appendix 6 4 The Fire and Rescue Service will deal with all consequences of a domestic 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 CICS 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 fire damage OO 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
36. re smoke alarm Is fitted ra e 2 amp e a cy a 2 S n2002 fo neares 100 No of deat 0 England Scotland Wales What was the total number of people who died from house fires in England 2500 500 2000 1500 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 of this booklet Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 9 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 Pleas
37. revent 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 56 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 will be provided with blank paper and pencils The Administrator will explain the procedure for the assessments including
38. s 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 Answer d Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 50 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Appendix 6 4 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 extract 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 Ans
39. s 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 Human error Breaking the rules Lack of information Misheard information OOOO Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 36 28 29 30 31 Appendix 6 4 Which of the following is likely to help a Firefighter avoid danger A wide range of firefighting experience Intentionally taking risks Oe Ce Working hard despite feeling tired Poor visibility Which one of the following may lead to danger during a fire A good night s sleep Dangerous chemicals Avoiding unnecessary risks CS Gre Young members of the public 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 OOO If a Firefighter has too much work s he Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 37 32 33 Appendix 6 4 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 OOo If a Firefighter mishears information the consequences might be An increase in the amount of flammable liquid at a fire S he has too m
40. s 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 53 Appendix 6 4 Q32 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 Q33 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 54 Appendix 6 4 NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 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 th
41. sed 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 Answer d Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 55 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Appendix 6 4 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 her 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 p
42. take the NFA Understanding Information Test Practice Questions for the NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test this section contains the instructions and some practice questions to help familiarise you with what to expect when you take the NFA Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test Answers to the Practice Questions this section contains the correct answers for the practice questions so that you can check your own answers 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 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 2 Appendix 6 4 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 e Situational Awareness and Problem Solving Test This is a timed
43. tarts 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 47 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 Answerb 20 minutes have elapsed since entry 50 20 30 minutes Q9 Answerc 30 minutes have elapsed since entry 45 30 15 minutes Q10 Answera 20 minutes have elapsed since entry 35 20 15 minutes Q11 Answera If itis 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 Q13 Answer d 300 450 250 1000 Q14 Answer a 80 100 140 100 110 150 680 Q15 Answerc Pat 100 250 350 Mia 110 400 510 Tom 150 400 550 Q16 Answerb Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 48 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q21 Q22 Q
44. 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 about 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 ona 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 assessme
45. than fire Fire can damage doors and windows OOO Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 27 Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 2 Fire and Rescue Service Manual Fire an ervice l 1 The employee must Tr al 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 ne 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 aw 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 Safety Officer is responsible for reporting dangerous work situations Health and safety responsibilities are shared between the Brigade and the employee
46. 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 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 17 CISICIS 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 You have been asked by your 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 20 Ge 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 s
47. 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 answer While the assessments are scored individually your performance on all the assessments are looked at together and use
48. uch work S he becomes too tired A dangerous situation GOO 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 responsibility of all Firefighters to minimise the number of hazards in their working lives OOD Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 38 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
49. w 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 Calling the fire brigade F Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 34 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 COCs Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 35 Appendix 6 4 Practice Scenario 4 Hazards of Firefighting THE HAZARDS OF FIREFIGHTING Firefighters may come to harm through a variety of possible hazards Normally these dangers are kept to a minimum a ay i ae e 1 pme 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 as ee a are 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 danger Harm could occur because a Firefighter is tired has too much work or because of poor visibility In addition there may be problems at a fire which leads to danger such as flammable liquid
50. wer 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 Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 51 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q21 Q22 Q23 Q24 Appendix 6 4 Answer c The extract states that Only with joint co operation of the FRS and the employee can the workplace be made safe The remaining statements are supported by the information provided in the extract 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 supporte
51. will receive no marks for that question This will receive no marks 8 even if the Answer is AorC Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 6 Appendix 6 4 Each answer sheet will look like the example shown below All answer sheets will have a similar format 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 IAM NN UUM MA NFASAA BLANK NFA 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 0O 2 OO e3 O00000 OQOOGOOGOG QOOOOOOGO OG OOGOOO QOOQOCOOO O BOC O COO OOQOOOCOOO OPOOOQOOOO Communities and Local Government Crown Copyright 2008 NFS Guidance 7 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
52. y 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 The session will run for about 3 hours in total and will involve completing 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 Inform the Administrator of anything personally significant for example if you feel ill are dizzy or have concerns before or during the test session Listen carefully to the Administrator as he she explains the assessment procedure Any instructions you need will be read by the Administrator and will also be shown in your question booklets Do not start the tests until you have been instructed to do so and you are clear about what you are doing At the 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 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 If at any time you are unsure about what you should be doing before the assessment begins ask Communities and Local Government

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