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This booklet is divided into eight sections:  \n􀁸 Introduction-this section introduces the assessments and provides you with a brief description of what they are.  \n􀁸 Preparing for the assessments-this section provides you with some general advice on preparing to take the assessments.  \n􀁸 How to use the question booklets and answer sheets-all of the assessments use multiple choice responses; this section gives guidance on how to use the question booklets and answer sheets.  \n􀁸 Practice questions for the 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 working with numbers test.  \n􀁸 Practice questions for the understanding information test-this section contains the instructions and some practice questions to help familiarise you with what to expect when you take the understanding information test.  \n􀁸 Practice questions for the 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 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 tests and testing sessions.  \nWe strongly recommend you set aside some time to read through this booklet and practice questions prior to your test day.  \nWholetime Firefighter Written Tests  \nThere are three written tests in total;  \n􀁸 Working with numbers test. This is a timed test that lasts 45 minutes. Wholetime 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.  \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 wholetime 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 written 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 wholetime firefighters. 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