Firefighter Recruitment 2009/2010

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1 Northwest Fire DIstrict Firefighter Recruitment 2009/2010 Minimum Qualifications 18+ years old HS Diploma, GED (or higher degree) EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Valid Driver s License State of Arizona EMT or CEP, or National Registry EMT-B or EMT- P (Due to Human Resources by 02/22/2010) CPR Card Physical ability to perform job functions Good character FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT: Northwest Fire District Administration 5225 W. Massingale Rd. Tucson, AZ Or Phone: (520) Week Fire Academy Hourly pay of $13.55 with an annual base pay of $39, plus Over Time upon appointment to 56 hr/week shift work Northwest Fire District is the largest fire district in the state of Arizona to serve 125,000 population, 235 authorized full-time positions, with a budget of over $50 million dollars. We operate 9, soon to be 10 fire stations and cover approximately 140 square miles and located in Pima County, Northwest Tucson, Arizona. APPLICATION and SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Document Copies: H.S. Diploma/GED or higher degree, EMT or CEP Certification (deadline 02/22/2010), and CPR Card) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:30 P.M. November 30, 2009 Qualified applicants will participate in a selection process for the purpose of creating an eligibility list. Anticipated academy start date: April 05, 2010, 40 hr/work week with an $18.97 hourly rate of pay. For more information access E E O E Drug-Free Workplace

2 2009/2010 Firefighter Recruitment Packet DO NOT LOSE THIS PACKET. KEEP IT WITH YOU DURING THE ENTIRE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT. Packet Information THE ATTACHED PACKET OF INFORMATION CONTAINS: 1. Firefighter 2009/2010 Recruitment Flyer 2. Packet Information (this sheet) 3. Selection Process 4. FireTEAM Testing and Training System Description Flyer 5. Examination Dates 6. CPAT Orientation And Practice Test Flyer (Voluntary) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER (copies/proof of CURRENT certifications/degrees/diplomas must be attached and submitted with application (except where noted): a. 18 years of age or older b. High School Diploma/GED (or higher degree) c. Possession of a valid Driver s License d. State of Arizona EMT-B/CEP or National Registry EMT-B/EMT-P e. CPR Card f. Must possess the physical abilities and health status necessary to perform the job requirements of a firefighter g. Good character IMPORTANT: YOUR ID# TO LOOK UP YOUR PROGRESS ONLINE THROUGHOUT THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AT WILL BE THE FIRST 2 LETTERS OF YOUR LAST NAME FOLLOWED BY THE LAST 5 DIGITS OF YOU SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. PLEASE RECORD IT HERE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. + First 2 Letters of Last Name Last 5 Digits of Social Security Number

3 FireTEAM FireTEAM Testing System was developed to measure specific aptitudes important to the occupation of firefighter and emergency response personnel. There are four components to FireTEAM testing system: a human interaction test, a mechanical aptitude test, a math test and a reading ability test. All test items were developed through rigorous research with many panels of experienced firefighting and fire service professionals. You don t need experience to answer the questions in this test. Common sense is always your best guide. Character is important to us. You will be required to sign a security and confidentiality agreement stating that you have not and will not violate test security through coaching or exchange of specific information about test items. Breach of this agreement is subject to prosecution under federal copyright law and would be viewed as an unacceptable integrity failure for an employee or prospective employee. The answer sheet is machine scored so mark only one answer for each question and fill in the circle completely. If you mark more than one answer, you will get the question wrong. If you don t know the answer to a question, the best strategy is to guess because you may get it right anyway and you will definitely get it wrong if you don t answer. Four Components of FireTEAM Testing System FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test, 28 Scenarios, 76 Questions, 57 Minutes Part I FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test focuses on teamwork and human relations skills and was specifically designed for firefighters. You will watch a video segment, then choose the BEST course of action in a multiple choice format. Once you have chosen the BEST possible course of action, you will be asked to identify the WORST possible course of action. This test is presented on video and the items play without stopping. You will have 10 seconds to answer each question. You don t need experience to answer these questions. FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test is not intended to be a test in any way of your knowledge of policy or technical aspects of the job. Any such information that may be needed to answer a question is provided in the test. For instance, in the video you will hear firefighters instructing business owners about safety requirements. You are not expected to know anything other than what is stated. Base your answers only on information given in the test and your own common sense. FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test is not meant as training or as an example of how firefighters should handle their jobs. In some cases, you will see firefighters who make poor choices about what to do. Also, none of the questions or answers are meant to be tricky. Although all the answers may not be equal in terms of common sense, they would all be choices available to the firefighter. In no case is an answer wrong because the choice would not be possible. For instance, a firefighter can make decisions based on circumstances about how to work with members of the public in enforcing safety regulations. Part II In addition to answering the questions on Part I of FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test, you will be instructed to observe the behaviors of the individual firefighters portrayed. You will have the opportunity to observe behavior on multiple occasions for many of the firefighters. Part II of FireTEAM Video-Based Human Relations Test consists of questions about these firefighters and their behaviors. Part II is on the same video and immediately follows Part I. FireTEAM Animated Mechanical Aptitude Test, 36 Questions, 43 Minutes FireTEAM Animated Mechanical Aptitude Test is a multiple-choice mechanical aptitude test presented on video. You will see a detailed introduction to an animated brick making factory and then be asked questions about the factory. Most of the questions are about basic mechanical objects such as valves and principles such as water pressure. You will also asked to answer trouble shooting type questions and observe system operations for problems. All of the questions can be answered based on based on common sense and observation of how everyday objects work. FireTEAM Animated Mechanical Aptitude Test is also timed. You will see the introduction and each question only once. Again, after each question is presented, you will have a brief period to mark the answer you think is best before the next question is presented. FireTEAM Reading Test, Questions, 15 Minutes This test is designed specifically for firefighters, a job requiring on-going study of difficult and technical materials. This test is based on training material and you will be required to choose a word that best fits in the blank. You are given 15 minutes to complete this test. FireTEAM Math Test, 31 Questions, 25 Minutes This math test is designed specifically for firefighters. The questions are presented on video. You must complete the calculations in your head. 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. (Please note that at this time there are no sample questions demonstrating the FireTEAM Math Test on the practice test.) FireTEAM Practice Test For more detailed information and 30+ practice items with discussion, visit the FireTEAM website at

4 Selection Process YOU ARE ASSIGNED AN ID# TO ACCESS ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROCESS ONLINE. YOUR ID# CONSISTS OF THE FIRST 2 LETTERS OF YOUR LAST NAME FOLLOWED BY THE LAST 5 DIGITS OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. PART I WRITTEN VIDEO-BASED TEST The 2 hour, 20 minute test will consist of the following FireTEAM Video Based sections: Human Relations Mechanical Aptitude Reading Math A Practice Sample Test may be taken at for a $22.95 charge. LOOK UP YOUR ID # AT TO SEE IF YOU ARE INVITED TO THE WRITTEN TEST. WEIGHT 50% PART II PART III CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (CPAT) A physical performance test to determine applicants ability to meet required standards of strength, agility, and endurance for successful job performance and a personal inventory assessment. Candidates who pass this test will be admitted to Part III of the examination. (Refer to for CPAT Candidate Preparation and Orientation Guides or pick them up at Administration: 5225 W. Massingale Rd., Tucson, Arizona ) ORAL BOARDS & EMPLOYMENT INVENTORY To further evaluate the knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful job performance. Oral Board Interview Employment Inventory Pass/Fail 25% 25% 100% Selection: Candidates who pass all phases of the examination process will have their scores from Part I and Part III combined and ranked for placement on an eligibility list. Placement on the eligibility list does not guarantee employment. Selected Candidates: Candidates selected from the eligibility list will be extended contingent job offers that require the successful passing of a drug test, background checks (state and federal), driver s license check (in and/or outside of AZ), previous employment verification, and thorough medical examination in order to attend the Fire Academy. Completion of the Fire Academy does not guarantee continued employment.

5 Examination Dates *WRITTEN VIDEO BASED TEST Candidates must show Driver s License at Check-in LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED Anticipated Date Week of December 7, 2009 Times TBA Northwest Fire District Training Center 8165 N. Wade Rd. Tucson, AZ Wade and Silverbell just north of Cortaro *WRITTEN VIDEO BASED TEST RESULTS AVAILABLE December 11, CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (CPAT) Anticipated Date Week of February 08, 2010 (by appointment) Location TBA ORAL BOARDS Anticipated Date Week of February 15, 2010 Location TBA *YOU FIND OUT YOUR RESULTS FROM THE WRITTEN VIDEO BASED TEST, PLEASE GO ONLINE TO IMPORTANT: Your ID # to view your results consists of the first 2 letters of your last name followed by the last 5 digits of your social security number.

6 CPAT Orientations & Timed Practices (Candidate Physical Ability Test) TBA * TWO ORIENTATIONS AND *TWO TIMED PRACTICES WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE TEST: *Informational video on the Candidate Physical Ability Test *Candidate familiarization with CPAT equipment, events, etc. *Northwest Fire District representatives will be available for general questions ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS ARE V O L U N T A R Y PARTICIPATION IN THESE EVENTS WILL NOT INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF THE EXAMS OR RECRUITMENT PROCESS. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND BUT HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCES AT (520) WE MUST HAVE A SIGNED PARTICIPATION/WAIVER FORM ON FILE WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Information on CPAT Guidelines and Orientation can be obtained at: