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How to Prepare for the Firefighters Exam (Barron's How to Prepare for the Firefighters Exam) [Paperback]

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Barron's How to Prepare for the Firefighters Exam February 2000
This manual presents five practice exams of 50-questions each, two 100-question practice exams, and a 100-question diagnostic exam, with all questions answered and explained. Practice exams include two recent actual New York City Fire Department exams and five composite exams that reflect tests given across the country. The book also provides a detailed explanation of the Physical Component that is part of every firefighter exam. A subject review covers all firefighter test topics and contains more than 850 questions. Readers will find extensive subject-matter reviews.


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Five practice exams of 50 questions each


Two 100-question practice tests


A diagnostic exam


All questions answered and explained


Detailed explanation of the exams’ Physical Abilities component


Overview of all components and requirements of the exam process --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 4th edition (February 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764107720
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764107726
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Study Guide, June 26, 2000
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This review is from: How to Prepare for the Firefighters Exam (Barron's How to Prepare for the Firefighters Exam) (Paperback)
This is an excellent selection for an aspiring firefighter. The book gives sample tests to test your skills and also will improve your skills in idle areas. My favorite part of the book is the sample test because after taking and grading the test I would know where I stand. And anything I had trouble on I could study up on. It also provides great information on the physical exam and essential guidlines for the content of the physical exam. It will let you train for the specific area's and concentrate on certain criteria. Overall this is an excellent book that will make your chances of becoming a paid firefighter greater.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More akin to what you may see on a test., April 28, 2005
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Kevin Lynds (San Diego, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book along with the Norman Hall book and the combo of the 2 worked well I think (I ended up with a job where I wanted). I took some different tests and for the most part if you study and know basic math, have some basic mechanical aptitude, etc., you should do fine. While Norman Hall's book is definitely more advanced in terms of the mechanic's and math, this is generally in line with what I saw on the test's. Not knowing what is going to be on the test though, I believe that the more info you have, the better, so I would buy both. If it moves you on to the next step, it was worth it.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't use just one book, October 19, 2006
DO NOT rely solely on this book! It is a good book for your arsenal but it is lacking in some areas. The math and tool sections are lacking in this book however the memorization sections are very good. Some of the diagrams and pictures in the book are too small and difficult to see! Don't get frustrated by some of the answers that don't match up to what is in the text. I have talked to many people who site bad answers in the key. Again buy at least two exam books and do ALL the practice tests. I suggest Norman Hall's in addition to this book.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
Fire fighting has traditionally been a team-based occupation, with four primary goals: The prevention of unwanted fires. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
completed reading the passage, following diagnostic chart, needed fire flow, firefighter examinations, sheet precedes, stray pencil dots, appointed firefighter, uninterrupted time period, record your selection, rubbish receptacles, successful firefighter, handheld lines, latch strap, foam house, other fire engines, senior firefighter, hose load, memory booklet, following passage aloud, question select the one, someone read the passage, fire prevention inspection, next highest whole number, new firefighter, correct illustration
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Central Ave, Diagnostic Procedure, Choice D-the, Choice A-the, Kellan Ave, Choice D-this, Section One, Choice B-the, Choice C-this, Choice A-this, Section Four, Section Three, Section Two, Branley Ave, Firefighter Gold, Practice Examination One, Section Five, Certificate of Fitness, Fair Under, Park Ave, Poor Five, Poor Four, Poor Three, Poor Two, Railroad Ave
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