About the Assessment
The FF-EL 100 Series is the most popular and easiest to administer of IPMA-HR's entry-level firefighter assessments. Extensive research has shown that the FF-EL 100 Series has no significant differences in assessment scores by gender, and minimal differences in assessment scores between racial/ethnic groups. The format of the assessment also increases standardization between paper-based and computer-based test administrations.
Assessment Features
Formats
Paper-Based
Computer-Based
Content Areas
Logic and Mathematical Reasoning Ability
- Reading basic mathematical tables
- Application of formulas
Mechanical Aptitude
- Understanding of machinery and equipment
- Practical understanding of basic physical principles, such as leverage, applied force, heat flow, and center of gravity
Reading Comprehension
- Reading, understanding, and properly applying information from passages, training materials, manuals, and directions for using equipment
Spatial Sense
- Ability to orient oneself in new places and find oneself around based on visual cues such as judgment of distance and heights
Map Reading
- Reading and following maps and instructions