LAFD testing

[headoclay]

I am scheduled for the LAFD written in August. If anyone has recently taken this exam, could you let me know how many questions there are, what type of math and mechanical questions, etc. Also what questions are asked at the oral.
Thanks.

[AZCadet33]

I am scheduled for the LAFD written in August. If anyone has recently taken this exam, could you let me know how many questions there are, what type of math and mechanical questions, etc. Also what questions are asked at the oral.
Thanks.

Hey - I don't know much about your test, but I'm still waiting to hear from them. When did you send in your application?

[headoclay]

I submitted an online application about a month and a half ago. I have not received a written confirmation but I spoke with a woman in the human resources office and she stated that I was scheduled for August 19th.

[CaptBob]

What is on the LA City Written?

WHAT IS THE LA CITY TEST ABOUT?

Although 100% of the score to get hired on for LA City is going to be in the oral board, you have to pass the written to be invited.

LA City has been using the CWH written test. The study guide stated it would be reading comp., math mechanical, and pysch questions

Part 1 of the test measures mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, square roots, and the use of decimals, fractions, and percentages. Part 1 also measures reading comprehension.

Part 2 measures job-related personal characteristics that have been demonstrated to be indicators of success as a firefighter.

CAN YOU STUDY FOR IT?

The test is not intended to be one you have to study for. Your high school education and personal experiences have given you training in reading and mathematics. If you feel you need improvement in these areas, you can study to improve. We strongly urge:

*When you read, concentrate on what you are reading. Try to understand its full meaning and implications.

*Read articles or books on practical subjects. Exactly what you read is not nearly as important as how well you use it to sharpen your reading skills. So choose a subject that interests you.

*After reading a paragraph or section, put it aside and test yourself on it.

Ask such questions as:
· How can I state the main idea using different words?
· Why is the statement true?
· How could I make practical use of this information?

*Review and practice mathematics computations and applications.

*Of course, you can't "study for" your personal characteristics. The best thing to do on this part of the test is to answer the questions honestly. Your experiences, attitudes, and interests have built up over a lifetime and would be difficult, if not impossible, to change. Any attempts to "fake" the right answer may not be correct. So, again, the best advice we can give you is to answer these questions honestly.

More here: http://www.lacity.org/per/lafd_writprep.htm

You can take a sample written test with a score sheet here: http://www.eatstress.com/donmcnea.htm

More on the LA City testing process here: http://www.eatstress.com/la_city_test.htm

[headoclay]

Thank you for the links and the info.

[Shiftmx67]

on eatstress.com it says that if you fail, you cannot retake for 2 years. does that include the oral?

[CaptBob]

Yep

You can't apply to test for LA City for 2 years if you are eliminated from the process, especially the oral.