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Key Facts: NTN FireTEAM Exam

4

FireTEAM Sections

National Testing Network

2-2.5 hr

Total Test Time

National Testing Network

$40-$55

Typical NTN Candidate Fee

National Testing Network

Agency-set

Cut Score

Hiring agency notice of examination

CBT

Computer-Based Format

National Testing Network

12 months

Typical Score Validity

Most NTN client agencies

The NTN FireTEAM is a 2-2.5 hour, four-section firefighter entry exam delivered by the National Testing Network. Sections are Human Relations (video-based), Mechanical, Math, and Reading. Cut scores and acceptance windows are agency-set, and candidates register through NTN and share results with target fire agencies. The candidate fee is typically $40-$55 per administration, and remote-proctored testing is available where the hiring agency allows it.

Sample NTN FireTEAM Practice Questions

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1During a video scenario, a senior firefighter repeatedly mocks a probationary firefighter in front of the crew about a minor mistake on a recent call. What is the BEST response when asked how the probie should react?
A.Confront the senior firefighter publicly in front of the crew to assert authority
B.Ignore the behavior entirely and never discuss it with anyone
C.Speak privately with the senior firefighter first; if it continues, report it through the chain of command
D.Pull a prank on the senior firefighter to even the score
Explanation: FireTEAM Human Relations rewards professional, low-drama responses: address the issue privately first, then escalate through chain of command if it continues. Ignoring or retaliating both score poorly.
2A community member at a fire station open house asks Firefighter Alvarez a detailed question about a recent fatal house fire that is still under investigation. What is the BEST response?
A.Share the operational details you witnessed because the community has a right to know
B.Politely explain that the incident is under investigation and refer them to the public information officer
C.Refuse to talk to the community member and walk away
D.Speculate about the cause to keep the conversation friendly
Explanation: FireTEAM scenarios reward courteous community contact while protecting investigative integrity. Refer media-style questions to the PIO and do not speculate.
3On a multi-company structure fire, your captain gives an order you believe is unsafe based on what you can see from your position. What is the BEST response?
A.Refuse to do anything and remain at the apparatus
B.Carry out the order silently and complain afterward
C.Acknowledge the order, briefly state your specific safety concern, and follow the captain's revised direction
D.Bypass the captain and radio the incident commander directly
Explanation: FireTEAM rewards respectful pushback that names the specific hazard, then deference to the on-scene supervisor. Silence and going around the captain both score poorly.
4Firefighter Park overhears two coworkers telling sexually explicit jokes about a female recruit who is not present. What is the BEST response?
A.Laugh along to fit in with the crew
B.Ignore it because it is not directed at you
C.Tell the coworkers the joke is inappropriate; if it continues, report it under the harassment policy
D.Confront the female recruit and ask if she is offended
Explanation: FireTEAM and NFPA workplace standards require bystanders to interrupt harassing conduct and report continuing behavior. Silence is treated as endorsement.
5During EMS triage at a multi-vehicle accident, a bystander begins shouting at firefighters to treat their relative first. What is the BEST response?
A.Stop triage to argue with the bystander
B.Calmly explain that triage prioritizes the most critical patients and ask the bystander to step back to a safe area
C.Order the bystander to leave the scene immediately
D.Allow the bystander to direct treatment priorities to keep them calm
Explanation: FireTEAM rewards calm, informative community contact that maintains scene control without escalation. Yelling and capitulating both score poorly.
6A new firefighter on your crew is consistently slow at donning SCBA during drills and the crew is frustrated. What is the BEST response from a fellow crew member?
A.Mock the new firefighter to motivate them
B.Offer to stay after shift to coach them one-on-one and share donning tips
C.Report them to the chief immediately
D.Tell them they are not cut out for the job
Explanation: FireTEAM teamwork items reward mentorship and supportive coaching. Public shaming and immediate escalation both score poorly.
7You are first-arriving on a residential structure fire. A neighbor begins giving you a long emotional account of the family who lives in the burning house. What is the BEST response?
A.Stop and listen attentively before doing anything else
B.Briefly acknowledge them, ask only for occupant information critical to the rescue, and refer them to a chaplain or PIO afterward
C.Tell them you do not have time to talk and walk away
D.Ask them to write a written statement before you begin operations
Explanation: FireTEAM rewards extracting operationally critical information (occupants, last seen) quickly while still treating the bystander with empathy. Long conversations during initial attack score poorly.
8After a difficult call involving a child fatality, a senior crew member jokes about it at the station. What is the BEST response?
A.Join in because dark humor is a normal coping mechanism
B.Privately tell the crew member the joking makes you uncomfortable and ask the officer about a CISM debrief
C.Report the crew member to the chief without speaking with them first
D.Walk out of the station and refuse to return
Explanation: FireTEAM rewards direct, private feedback to peers plus use of formal Critical Incident Stress Management resources. Public reporting and walking off shift score poorly.
9During a structure fire, a probie is assigned to back you up on the hose line but freezes at the doorway. What is the BEST response?
A.Yell at the probie in front of the crew to force them to move
B.Calmly direct the probie with clear short commands, take the lead position, and debrief the freeze after the call
C.Send the probie back to the apparatus without explanation
D.Call out the probie on the radio so command hears
Explanation: FireTEAM rewards clear short directions under stress and a post-incident debrief. Public humiliation on the fireground scores poorly.
10A coworker asks you to cover a portion of their shift so they can run a personal errand, but department policy requires advance written shift trades through the battalion chief. What is the BEST response?
A.Cover the shift quietly because the crew should help each other
B.Decline and explain the shift-trade policy; offer to help them submit a proper request
C.Cover the shift and bill the department for overtime
D.Tell the chief immediately to get the coworker in trouble
Explanation: FireTEAM rewards adherence to policy with collegial support — explain the rule and help them follow it. Quietly bypassing policy and tattling both score poorly.

About the NTN FireTEAM Exam

The NTN FireTEAM is the National Testing Network's entry-level firefighter battery used by hundreds of fire agencies across the U.S. and Canada. The test runs 2-2.5 hours and is divided into four sections: Human Relations (video-based), Mechanical, Math, and Reading. Hiring agencies set their own cut scores and use FireTEAM results to build candidate pools for further hiring steps.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2-2.5 hours

Passing Score

Agency-set (commonly 70-80 per section)

Exam Fee

Agency-set (typically $40-$55 NTN fee) (National Testing Network (NTN), delivered at NTN testing centers or via remote-proctored option where the hiring agency allows it)

NTN FireTEAM Exam Content Outline

≈25%

Human Relations

Video-based scenarios on teamwork, communication, conflict, and service orientation in fire-service settings

≈25%

Mechanical Reasoning

Levers, pulleys, gears, hose and ladder mechanics, hydraulics, and tool-use items in firefighting contexts

≈25%

Math

Arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, basic algebra, and applied word problems with hose flow and ladder geometry

≈25%

Reading Comprehension

Fire-service procedural passages with fact extraction, inference, and main-idea items

How to Pass the NTN FireTEAM Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Agency-set (commonly 70-80 per section)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2-2.5 hours
  • Exam fee: Agency-set (typically $40-$55 NTN fee)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NTN FireTEAM Study Tips from Top Performers

1Drill the four FireTEAM sections separately under timed conditions — Human Relations, Mechanical, Math, and Reading each reward different prep.
2For Human Relations, anchor every answer in teamwork, integrity, pressure tolerance, and service orientation rather than personal preference.
3Train mechanical reasoning fundamentals — levers, pulleys, gears, hose pressure, ladder geometry, and hydraulics — without a calculator.
4Review math without a calculator: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, basic algebra, and applied hose-flow and ladder-geometry problems.
5Practice reading fire-service procedural passages with fact extraction, inference, and main-idea items at a steady, fast pace.
6Memorize fire-service operational basics: engine vs. ladder roles, ICS basics, mutual aid, and high-rise considerations.
7Confirm your NTN candidate account, target hiring agencies, score-sharing rules, testing-day ID requirements, and any agency-set cut scores before exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NTN FireTEAM exam?

The NTN FireTEAM is the National Testing Network's entry-level firefighter battery used by hundreds of fire agencies across the U.S. and Canada. The test runs 2-2.5 hours and is divided into four sections: Human Relations (video-based), Mechanical, Math, and Reading.

Who administers the NTN FireTEAM?

The exam is administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) at NTN testing centers and, where the hiring agency allows, through a remote-proctored option. Hiring agencies use the FireTEAM score to build candidate pools for further hiring steps.

How much does the NTN FireTEAM cost?

The NTN candidate fee is typically $40-$55 per administration. Some hiring agencies subsidize part of the fee. Candidates are responsible for travel to the testing site or any remote-proctor fee where applicable.

What score do I need to pass?

Cut scores are set by each hiring agency. Many agencies require a section score in the 70-80 range, and final ranking factors such as veterans' preference and residency credits can affect placement on the agency's candidate list.

What sections are on the exam?

The FireTEAM covers four sections: Human Relations (video-based scenarios), Mechanical Reasoning, Math, and Reading Comprehension. Sections are timed within the 2-2.5 hour overall window.

Can I retake the NTN FireTEAM?

Yes. Retake rules are set by NTN and the hiring agency. Many agencies allow a retest after a waiting period (commonly 30-60 days), and most accept the most recent score for the validity window.

Is the exam available remotely?

Yes — NTN offers a remote-proctored option for FireTEAM where the hiring agency allows it. Otherwise the exam is taken in person at an NTN testing center.

What comes after passing the exam?

Candidates share their FireTEAM score with target fire agencies through NTN. Subsequent steps include the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or equivalent, oral interview, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluations, and academy training.