About the Assessment
The FF-EL 201/301-NC (TIP) Series was provided by IPMA-HR to help reduce or eliminate significant score differences between gender and racial/ethnic groups. The series accomplishes this through the addition of a non-cognitive (NC) component known as the Firefighter Interest Questionnaire. The FF-EL 201/301-NC (TIP) Series includes a 20-minute session in which candidates must study material from a Test Information Packet (TIP), such as work-related articles, wanted posters, and maps. TIPs are collected after the study period has ended, but before the test booklets are distributed. Some of the multiple-choice items assess how well candidates remember the information they just studied in the TIP.
Assessment Features
Time Limit
2 Hours and 20 Minutes
(includes 20 minutes for TIP study period)
Formats
Paper-Based
Computer-Based
Content Areas
Ability to Learn, Remember, and Apply Information
- "Miniature Training" format
Firefighter Interest Questionnaire
- Personality
- Interest in Firefighting Work
Logic and Mathematical Reasoning
- Reading basic mathematical tables
- Application of formulas
- Reading gauges and dials
- Selection of appropriate equipment