Prepare for the New Jersey Firefighter Exam

Elements of the firefighter hiring process vary from one county or department to another. Make sure you practice yourself using our 2024 PrepPacks. In Newark and various other communities, you must obtain a Firefighter Training Certificate prior to submitting your job application. For all counties and departments, two years of fire education before applying can work wonders toward placing you with a New Jersey fire department.

Across the State of New Jersey, you can expect the following basic hiring procedure for employment as a firefighter:

• Written Exam - behavioral traits and competencies
• Oral Interview – must first pass written exam; panel of three to five department lieutenants and/or chiefs; personal questions; some fundamental questions concerning fire service
• Background Check
• Physical and Psychological Testing
• Physical Abilities Test – CPAT test
• Probationary Period – waiting list for those who pass all hiring stages; probationary period of 6 to 12 months begins when a position is available; before completion of the probationary period, Firefighter II and EMT certification are required by many departments, paramedic certification is required by some departments

If you are interested in becoming a firefighter in New York City, read about the FDNY Test.

New Jersey has recently partnered with IO Solutions to provide the New Jersey Firefighter Exam, otherwise known as the NJFFE. The cognitive test assesses the general knowledge and competencies of applicants relevant to the firefighter positions. It is a timed, multiple-choice test that consists of about 200 questions and that takes around two and a half hours to complete. A majority of the questions are behavioral-based.

The behavioral section of the NJ firefighter exam consists of 120 questions and is limited to half an hour. The personality test is part of the exam to ensure that you fit the profile of a firefighter. You should exhibit teamwork, integrity, helpfulness, and a good work ethic.

The competency-based section of the NJFFE covers nin distinct sections: written comprehension, math, visualization, written expression, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, information ordering, and spatial orientation.

The easiest and best way to prepare for the NJ firefighter exam is with our JobTestPrep 2024 version. The more you practice on firefighter sample tests, the more familiar you will become with the types of questions and exam format, thus establishing a greater potential for testing comfort and success. Over 50 practice tests are available to you through JobTestPrep’s NJ firefighter preparation package.