Barron's Firefighter Candidate Exams 8th Edition - Barron's Firefighter Exams Author:James J. Murtagh, Darryl Haefner This revised and updated manual presents practice exams similar to those given to firefighter candidates in cities and communities across America. The book opens with a description of the firefighterâ??s role, the important terminology he must understand, and the physical, medical, and written tests he must be able to pass for qualification. Gen... more »eral advice and information for prospective firefighters includes physical fitness standards, and learning to recognize and correct weaknesses in visualization, spatial orientation, and more. A brand-new chapter in this edition covers mechanical reasoning, which todayâ??s firefighter must be able to command. Features that follow includeâ??A preliminary diagnostic exam Information on revised exams (CPAT) Advice on what a successful firefighter candidate should do to prepare before taking the examFive full-length practice exams All test questions answered and explained« less