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Spadafora, Ronald. McGraw-Hill's Firefighter Exams. US: McGraw-Hill, 2007.

McGraw-Hill's Firefighter Exams

Authors: Ronald Spadafora

Published:  December 2007

eISBN: 9780071593816 0071593810 | ISBN: 9780071477697
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  • Contents
  • Part I: Being and Becoming a Firefighter
  • 1. Being a Firefighter
  • Firefighters in the Public Sector
  • Firefighters in the Private Sector
  • 2. Becoming a Firefighter
  • Requirements to Become a Firefighter
  • Learning About the Job
  • How to Apply to Become a Firefighter
  • Examinations Required
  • Obtaining Test Results and Listing Information
  • Part II: Preparing for the Oral Interview and Psychological and Physical Ability Tests
  • 3. Preparing for the Oral Interview
  • Formulating an Interview Strategy
  • Typical Questions Asked by Interviewers
  • Practicing for the Interview
  • The Day of the Interview
  • Do’s and Don’ts
  • 4. The Psychological Test
  • Occupational
  • Personality
  • The Polygraph
  • 5. Preparing for the Physical Ability Test
  • Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Events
  • Preparing for the CPAT
  • Part III: Review for the Written Examination
  • 6. Reading Comprehension
  • General Tips on Improving Reading Comprehension
  • Specific Techniques to Improve Reading Comprehension
  • Practice Reading Passages
  • Answer Key
  • 7. Mathematics
  • Terminology (the Language of Mathematics)
  • Mathematical Symbols and Corresponding Common Phrases
  • Order of Operations (Evaluating Expressions)
  • Odd and Even Numbers
  • Signed Numbers
  • Prime Numbers
  • Fractions
  • Mixed Numbers
  • Decimals
  • Percentage
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Probability, Combinations, and the Counting Principle
  • Arithmetic Sequences
  • Exponents
  • Square Roots and Radicals
  • Inequalities
  • Algebra—An Introduction to Variables
  • Monomials and Polynomials
  • Factoring
  • Computation Problems (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
  • Temperature Scale Conversion Problems
  • Mixture Problem
  • Consecutive Integer Problem
  • Sum of Two Numbers Problem
  • Average Problems
  • Age Problem
  • Work Problems
  • Distance, Rate, and Time Problems
  • Coin Problem
  • Hourly Wage Problem
  • Percent Problems
  • Investment Problems
  • Probability Problems
  • Counting Principle Problem
  • Ratio Problems
  • Proportion Problems
  • Geometry—BasicTerminology
  • Angles
  • Relationships Between Lines
  • Geometric Shapes and Their Measurement
  • Pie Charts
  • Tables
  • Graphs
  • Venn Diagram
  • Answer Key
  • Review Questions
  • Answer Key
  • 8. Fire Science Basics
  • Fire
  • Heat (Thermal Energy)
  • Fuel (Combustible Matter—Solids, Liquids, and Gases)
  • Oxidizer
  • Chemical Chain Reaction
  • Heat and Temperature
  • Heat Transfer
  • Phases of Fire
  • Classification of Fire
  • Extinguishing Agents
  • Labeling and Rating of Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Review Questions
  • Answer Key
  • 9. Principles of Mechanics
  • Physical Science Definitions and Formulas
  • Simple Machines—Definition and Uses
  • Types of Simple Machines and Their Mechanical Advantage
  • Review Questions
  • Answer Key
  • 10. Tools of the Trade
  • Basic Home Tools
  • Firefighting Tools
  • Review Questions
  • Answer Key
  • 11. Memory and Visualization
  • Memorization Questions
  • Visualization Questions
  • Examples of Memorization Questions
  • Examples of Visualization Questions
  • Answer Key
  • 12. On-the-Job Scenarios
  • General Tips on Answering Scenario-Type Questions
  • Practice Questions
  • Answer Key
  • 13. Fire History Chronology
  • 14. Emergency Medical Care
  • Overview
  • Basics of Body Anatomy
  • Medical Directional Communication
  • Initial Patient Assessment
  • The ABCs of Patient Care
  • Emergency Removal Techniques
  • Common Injuries, Illnesses, Symptoms, and Treatment
  • Review Questions
  • Answer Key
  • Part IV: Practice Examinations
  • Practice Exam I
  • Practice Exam II
  • Practice Exam III
  • Practice Exam IV
  • Practice Exam V
  • Appendix A: Informational Resources for Careers in Firefighting
  • Appendix B: Glossary of Firefighting Terms
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • V
  • W