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Written Civil Service Exam

Complete the entry-level firefighter exam, which measures cognitive ability and behavior orientation.

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This assessment is an entry-level Firefighter exam.

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This exam does not require firefighter experience or first-hand knowledge. Instead, it measures abilities and traits important to becoming a successful firefighter, which may include:

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  • Reasoning

  • Information Ordering

  • Mathematics

  • Problem Solving

  • Written Comprehension

  • Stress tolerance

  • Team orientation

  • Motivation

  • Attitude

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Study guides are available for reference at these Grand Rapids Public Library branches: Main, Madison Square, Ottawa Hills, Seymour, Van Belkum, Westside, and Yankee Clipper.

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