Situational judgement test · Fire and rescue
Identify firefighters with sound judgement, teamwork and composure
Candidates choose the most and least appropriate responses to 16 realistic operational, training and team-based situations, across 4 competencies. Recruitment, Candidate and Interview Reports come as standard.
See what candidates see
Choose the most and least appropriate responses to 16 realistic firefighting situations. Untimed, up to 15 minutes.
Every candidate gets clear instructions and examples before the test starts. To try the full test yourself, ask us for a free trial.
What the Firefighter SJT measures
The Firefighter SJT presents candidates with realistic operational, training and team-based situations and asks them to decide on the best response. Fire and rescue services use it to identify candidates with the sound judgement, professionalism, teamwork and composure under pressure that firefighting needs. It measures 4 competencies, each through 4 behavioural indicators:
Teamwork
Building effective working relationships through clear communication, active listening and calm negotiation.
Situational Awareness
Gathering information, identifying risks, applying training and using sound judgement to make decisions.
Operational Readiness
Staying composed, prioritising work, adapting to change and seeking development.
Safety Discipline
Showing integrity, reliability, accountability and commitment to procedures, safety and professional standards.
Why organisations choose Viewpoint SJTs
Realistic job scenarios
Candidates respond to situations they would really face in the role, so you see how they would handle the job.
Measures judgement, not knowledge
SJTs show how people weigh up a situation and choose what to do, which experience and CVs rarely reveal.
A preview of the job
Candidates get a realistic picture of the role, which helps them decide if it is right for them.
Reports for every audience
Reports for recruiters and for candidates, so everyone gets feedback that is useful to them.
Reports that do the work for you
Three reports are available as standard: a Recruitment Report with test scores, behavioural interpretation and interview questions to support a recruitment decision; a Candidate Report giving the candidate behavioural feedback and development goals; and an Interview Report for a deep-dive interview, with in-depth interview questions and guidance on scoring responses.
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Recruitment Report
For recruiters and hiring managers
- An overall score and a score for each competency
- Behavioural interpretation of the results
- Interview questions to explore each competency
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Candidate Report
For the person who took it
- Constructive feedback in plain English
- No scores shown
- Practical suggestions for development
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Interview Report
For interviewers
- Scores and behavioural interpretation
- Interview questions to explore strengths and development areas
- Helps structure a fair, consistent interview
Who it’s for
The test is geared towards firefighter applicants, trainees and operational firefighters. Typical roles.
Applicant selection
Assess safety discipline and situational awareness in firefighter applicants.
Trainee firefighters
See how trainees would work as a team and stay operationally ready.
Deep-dive interviews
Use in-depth interview questions with guidance on scoring responses.
How it works
- 1
Invite
Send candidates their link from the Viewpoint platform. They can complete it wherever suits them.
- 2
Respond to the scenarios
Candidates read or watch each scenario and choose the most and least appropriate responses.
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Get the reports
Reports are ready as soon as the candidate finishes, for recruiters and for candidates.
At a glance
- 16 realistic firefighting situations
- 4 possible responses for each situation
- Candidates choose the most appropriate and the least appropriate response
- Untimed, but typically takes up to 15 minutes
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Read the full situation carefully
Small details in the scenario can change which response is most appropriate.
Prioritise safety and procedure
The strongest responses balance initiative with safe working practices and professional judgement.
Think about teamwork and communication
Good responses usually involve communicating clearly, working together and staying calm under pressure.
Avoid impulsive or avoidant responses
The weakest options either rush in without enough information or avoid action when it is needed.
See the Firefighter SJT for yourself
Try it and see the reports your team would receive. Contact us for a free trial or a demonstration of the platform.
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