NTN FireTeam Ergometrics Exam

NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK/FIRETEAM/ERGOMETRICS EXAM

This exam is becoming more prevalent across the country.  Applicants typically go to a college in their area or designated testing site to take the computer-based exam.

This enables you to take the exam where you live and not have to travel to the city for testing.  For example, you could be in Cleveland, Ohio, and be taking an exam for Los Angeles County, Denver, etc.

The exam consists of:

• FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test focuses on teamwork and human relations skills and was specifically designed for firefighters. Candidates watch a video segment, then choose the BEST course of action in a multiple-choice format. This test is presented on computer or video and the items play without stopping. 

• In addition to answering the Part I questions of FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test, candidates are instructed to pay attention to the behaviors of the individual firefighters and supervisors portrayed. Part II of FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test consists of questions about these characters. 

The key to this exam is scoring well on the Human Relations portion.  Our exam prep at the link below covers in-depth this very important section of your exam. 

• FireTEAM Mechanical Test is a multiple-choice mechanical aptitude test presented on video. Candidates see detailed introductions to an animated brick making factory, then are asked questions about the factory. Most of the questions are about basic mechanical objects such as valves and principles such as water pressure. They are also asked to answer trouble shooting type questions and observe system operations for problems. All of the questions can be answered based on common sense and observation of how everyday objects work.  

• FireTEAM Reading Test - This test is designed specifically for firefighters, a job requiring ongoing study of difficult and technical materials. Candidates are required to choose a word that best fits in the blank.  
• FireTEAM Math Test - This math test is designed specifically for firefighters. The questions are presented on video. Candidates must complete the calculations in their heads. No written calculation is permitted. Questions are based on the type of math that firefighters must use on a regular basis as part of the job. Basic areas covered include: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and proportions.

Go to the link below to review our in-depth NTN/FireTeam/Ergometrics Exam Prep:

https://www.fireprep.com/entry-level-written-exam-prep/fire-team-ergometrics

Click here to see what cities are testing and where you can take the FireTeam test:

https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-firefighter.cfm