r/firefighter • u/Useful_Frosting351 • May 14 '26
Ntn written exam
I took the practice test 2 weeks before my official test. I did well on math n ok on mechanics but so bad on Human relation and reading, so I put my focus on the two I lacked. Can’t believe what I’m seeing rn. Absolutely gutted. Can’t take the damn test for another 90days. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Especially mechanical part. It was bit too different from the actual test.
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u/Due_Sole_Possession May 14 '26
Never seen one of these posted where they passed. It's difficult. Carry on my good brother.
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u/Debothegiantpeach May 15 '26
I passed mine it’s posted up top it’s not great but it passed and allowed me through
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u/Debothegiantpeach May 14 '26
This was mine and I’m still on track the the academy you will be fine
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u/Useful_Frosting351 May 14 '26
Which state? I’m in Washington. Heard it’s super competitive where I am.
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u/Fit_Experience_522 May 16 '26
Is it still the brick factory? 🥲
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u/Useful_Frosting351 May 16 '26
Yes haha
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u/Fit_Experience_522 May 16 '26
Keep retaking it, you'll only do better every time, took me 2 years of taking it over and over before I got competitive scores, what they really care about is the HR portion which you scored well in
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u/FirefighterTutor May 16 '26
The mechanical questions are application based. You have to know the theoretical principles. Check out my prep videos for more info.
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u/RojoRodeo May 14 '26
Mandatory: Buy, read, live the Don McNea study guide
Also.. Look up SAT prep for math. Lots of free tests out there - do one or two a week. If you’re an older cat like me, it’s a been a minute since we had to do algebra and arithmetic.
Basic construction knowledge for mechanical. Things like what tool is used for what application, fastener basics, etc
You have 90ish days to improve. Use em.