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NFS Guidance  \nAppendix 6.4  \nSection One: Introduction  \nAbout this booklet  \nThis 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:  \n􀁸 Introduction-this section introduces the NFA Tests and provides you with a brief description of what they are.  \n􀁸 Preparing for the NFA Tests-this section provides you with some general advice on preparing to take the NFA Tests.  \n􀁸 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.  \n􀁸 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.  \n􀁸 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.  \n􀁸 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.  \n􀁸 Answers to the Practice Questions – this section contains the correct answers for the practice questions so that you can check your own answers.  \n􀁸 Frequently Asked Questions-this section includes answers to some questions you may have about the NFA Tests and testing sessions.  \nWe strongly recommend you set aside some time to read through this booklet and practice questions prior to your assessment day.  \nNational Firefighter Ability Tests (NFA Tests)  \nThere are three tests that make up the NFA Tests, these are the:  \n􀁸 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.  \nCommunities and Local Government. 􀂔 Crown Copyright, 2008. NFS Guidance  \nAppendix 6.4  \n􀁸 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.  \n􀁸 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.  \nMore 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 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.  \nThe 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 assesse","cbCairFyebTimMEw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairFyebTimMEw","pdf",464618,58,"English","# Section One: Introduction\n## About this booklet\n## National Firefighter Ability Tests (NFA Tests)\n# Section Two: Preparing for the NFA tests\n## General Preparation\n## Complete the Practice Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is the National Firefighter Ability Tests (NFA Tests) booklet used for?\",\"answer\":\"The booklet helps candidates prepare for the NFA Tests, which are part of the firefighter selection process. 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