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Firefighter assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Decision-Making82%
Mechanical Reasoning74%
Teamwork68%
Situational Judgement64%
Spatial Reasoning78%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The Firefighter template combines Decision-Making, Mechanical Reasoning, Teamwork, Situational Judgement, Spatial Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

5tests60minutes61questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

02 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Mechanical Reasoning

Checks understanding of forces, levers, gears and everyday mechanical principles.

  • Forces & motion
  • Mechanical systems
  • Physical principles

03 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Teamwork

Shows how candidates contribute, share credit and handle friction in a team.

  • Collaborating with others
  • Sharing responsibility
  • Resolving differences

04 · 10 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES

Situational Judgement

A broader workplace judgement test covering several common situations at once.

  • Workplace scenarios
  • Considering responses
  • Professional judgement

05 · 18 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Spatial Reasoning

Shows how well candidates picture and manipulate shapes and layouts in their head.

  • Shapes & objects
  • Rotation & orientation
  • Visual relationships

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore careful records, clear communication and sound judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Decision-Making, Mechanical Reasoning, Teamwork, Situational Judgement, Spatial Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Firefighter assessment results.

Firefighter: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example

In this Firefighter example, preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects is part of the work. A timetable change must be checked against the approved room allocation before it is published. The draft assigns two sessions to the same room at the same time.

Which action follows the stated requirement?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Firefighter assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Teamwork, Situational Judgement. It brings together evidence about careful records, clear communication and sound judgement, giving you areas to explore when preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the information and communicate a change to the people affected.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Mechanical ReasoningFollow up on how they explain forces, movement and mechanical relationships.
  • TeamworkAsk how they would share information, coordinate tasks and handle a missed handover.
  • Situational JudgementDiscuss the reasoning behind a response to a workplace situation.
  • Spatial ReasoningExplore how they interpret shapes, positions and orientation.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Firefighter vacancy?

Yes. Start with Decision-Making, Mechanical Reasoning, Teamwork, Situational Judgement, Spatial Reasoning, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Decision-Making to explore evaluating options. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Firefighter work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Teamwork, Situational Judgement online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Decision-Making included?

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action. Ask them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Firefighter assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 60 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Decision-Making, Mechanical Reasoning, Teamwork, Situational Judgement, Spatial Reasoning separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Firefighter selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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