Firefighter - Testing Information
COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES (CPS) TEST
Description: The CPS Entry-Level Firefighter Test evaluates:
- Understanding oral information - The ability to understand and remember information presented orally.
- Reading and Understanding Written Information - The ability to read and understand firefighter material.
- Numerical Skills - The ability to understand mathematical reasoning.
- Maps, Diagrams and Mechanical Reasoning - The ability to understand and draw conclusions about diagrams.
- Teamwork/Public Relations/Community Living - The ability to demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to get along with others in a community situation.
Test Administration: The CPS Test is a 2-hour paper-and-pencil test (English language).
Validity Period: A successful result on the CPS Test remains valid for a period of one (1) year.
Re-Test Waiting Period: Candidates who are unsuccessful on the CPS test must, however, wait for a period of three (3) months before they can write the test again with ATS.
Note: Upon completion of the CPS Test, an ATS Test Results Profile (TRP) will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days. Successful applicants will be eligible to use the results with any Fire Department using ATS for the pre-interview testing.
For a listing of Fire Services that are currently hiring, please go to the Firefighter Recruiting page.
