Firefighter Selection Tool — FST
Firefighter
Selection
Tool (FST)
Exam Highlights:
The FST is IOS’ most recently-developed entry level firefighter examination and represents state-of-the art research and design. This examination combines four measures into one result, providing a more holistic picture of a test taker’s potential. The FST combines a challenging cognitive ability measure with three non-cognitive measures: personality constructs, integrity, and biographical data. These four measures produce a score for test takers that is highly predictive of their job success in a firefighter position.
Exam Features:
- Parallel Forms: Four (4) – Form A, Form B, Form C, Form D
- Length: Cognitive Ability Measure – 80 items, Non-cognitive Measures (Personality, Integrity, Biographical Data) – 120 items
- Administration Time: 2 ½ Hours, separately-timed sections for Cognitive (2 hours) and Non-cognitive (30 minutes) plus 15 minutes for instructions
Measurement Domains:
Cognitive
Ability:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Spatial Orientation
- Visualization
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
Non-cognitive – Personality Constructs:
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Emotional Stability
Non-cognitive –
Biodata:
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Initiative/Persistence/Dependability
- Leadership
- Mechanical Operations
- Physical Activity Orientation
- Service Orientation
- Social Engagement with Others/Teamwork
- Stress Tolerance
Non-cognitive –
Integrity:
- Anti-Social Behaviors
- Socialization
- Safety Orientation
- Orderliness
Available Study Materials:
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Industrial Organizational Solutions
Product Name
Firefighter Selection Tool - FST
