Below is a selection of books which will aid you in becoming a firefighter. Those who go the extra mile and learn about what it is they are undertaking and are best prepared, are more likely to succeed. Take a look at the products below and ensure that you have all the areas covered in order to become a firefighter.

Become a Firefighter

The selection process for becoming a firefighter is tough. However, if you arm yourself with the right information, and the right practice materials, then your chances of passing will skyrocket. On this page you will find details of how to become a firefighter including tips on how to pass the firefighter selection process at the first attempt.

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Become a Fire Control Operator

Thousands of calls are received by the fire service control every year, and the fire control operators (FCOp) are a vital element in the work of the fire and rescue service. Find out all you need to know and how best to prepare for the process of being a fire control operator.

Fire Control Operator

Psychometric Tests

Learn how to pass psychometric tests with this powerful 300-page guide that contains hundred’s of sample test questions and answers. It is the most comprehensive and challenging psychometric testing guide available on the market!

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The Firefighter Written Tests

Learn how to pass the firefighter tests with our brand new insiders publication written by a former serving firefighter! This guide provides sample tests for the various written tests, such as; working with numbers, situational awareness, problem solving and understanding information. It is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to become a firefighter in the UK.

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Firefighter Interview Q and A

If you have reached this stage of the selection process then the Fire Service are interested in employing you and they want to meet you face to face in order to see what you are like as a person, and also whether you really do have the skills required to become a firefighter.

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Verbal Reasoning Tests

Verbal reasoning tests are used widely by employers during assessment centres in order to select the right person(s) for the job. They are particularly common during selection processes for careers that require an ability to communicate both verbally and in written format with customers or clients.

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Application Forms 

This guide is proven to have helped 100s of people master the application process and contains actual application form questions that you will get asked and provides sample responses that you can use on your application form.

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Application Form Checking Service

Once you are ready to submit your application, you will probably want someone to check it over for those obvious mistakes. However, if you prefer or in addition have a Fire Officer with over 18 years of experience give it the once over, you now can. Richard McMunn owner of How2Become now offers this service.

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Mechanical Comprehension  Workbook

Mechanical comprehension or aptitude tests have been in use for many years as a method for assessing a candidates potential to perform a specific job. Predominantly, they are used in careers which require an ability to work with, or understand, mechanical concepts.

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Firefighter Situational Judgement Tests

Situational Judgment tests now form part of the recruitment process for many fire and rescue services within the UK, and this book is popular in assisting those who wish to increase their knowledge of these tests.

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Pass my Interview Questions

The interview is probably the most nerve wracking part of the recruitment process due to hopefuls being very close to the finishing line. Therefore to give yourself the best chance possible, you need to be better prepared than the next hopeful. These questions and answers could prove very helpful.

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How to Write What You Say

There are many instances within the firefighter recruitment process where you have to demonstrate, either through PQAs or reflecting on the FNCC Leadership Framework your behaviours or examples of how you meet the criteria. Putting it into the written word can sometimes be difficult. Hopefully this book will assist you.

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