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OFAI Aptitude Testing is a preparation resource and study guide designed for firefighter candidates preparing for the FPSI Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT), used only in Ontario, Canada, at the OFAI candidate testing centre, where Toronto firefighters and other candidates must demonstrate their aptitude and personal characteristics to move forward in the recruitment process.
Becoming a firefighter in Ontario often starts with passing the OFAI Stage 1 Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT). This comprehensive assessment measures your readiness for a demanding, team-oriented profession.
At S.M.A.R.T. Tutoring and Test Preparation Services, firefighter candidates understand exactly what to expect, how to study effectively, and how to approach each section with confidence. This OFAI Aptitude Testing Study Guide provides the full official information, test format, and study resources you need to prepare successfully for the FACT.
Online testing is held in a proctored computer lab at the GTAA Fire and Emergency Training Institute (FESTI) in Mississauga, Ontario.
Firefighter candidates have three hours to complete the Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT).
If a firefighter candidate has a disability within the definitions of the Ontario Human Rights Code and needs to request testing accommodations for the FACT test, they are to contact the OFAI Administration office at least 10 weeks before the assessment to obtain accommodation request forms.
| Number of questions | 110 multiple-choice questions |
| Types of questions | Multiple choice, general aptitude and personal characteristics |
| Weighted components | 45% aptitude, 55% character |
| Component | Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Ability | 15 questions |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 15 questions |
| Map Reading | 10 questions |
| Writing Ability | 10 questions |
| Personal Characteristics | 60 questions |
| Total | 110 questions |
| Pass/Fail | Candidates do not receive their FACT Test results immediately. If successful, the firefighter candidate’s account will be updated with a certificate within 72 hours. OFAI Municipal Partners do not receive a candidate’s results. |
| Failed Attempts | If a candidate does not pass the firefighter FACT test, they may retake it after 15 days if it’s their first attempt or after 30 days on all subsequent attempts. If additional OFAI tests are booked on the same day, candidates are able to complete them as scheduled. |
| Feedback | Firefighter candidates are not told their results, nor are they given a mark. The proctor is not permitted to discuss the results of a candidate’s FACT test, but a candidate can email the OFAI Administration office after their second failed attempt to request general feedback. |
| OFAI Aptitude Test Validity Period | 24 months |
| Section | What to Study |
|---|---|
| Reading Ability | 1. Fire-related materials for emergency response 2. Interpreting tables, charts, and graphs effectively 3. Answering factual information questions |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1. Rational numbers: decimals, fractions, percentages 2. Learn steps to solve word problems effectively 3. Calculator-free calculations with provided paper |
| Map Reading | 1. Read and interpret directions accurately 2. Read and interpret directional locations 3. Read and interpret map legends accurately |
| Writing Ability | 1. Vocabulary and understanding the meaning of words 2. Written skills (spelling, grammar, punctuation) 3. Learn synonyms and antonyms for vocabulary |
| Personal Characteristics | 1. Firefighter situational judgment practice scenarios 2. Firefighter human relations judgment questions 3. Firefighter personality, teamwork, emotional stability |
FPSI (Fire and Police Selection, Inc.), the creator of the FACT test, sells a Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test Orientation Guide. This OFAI Stage 1 practice test helps candidates understand the FACT test format and the types of questions they are likely to see.
The OFAI website provides a free Pre-Assessment Guide to download. Use this guide to help you understand what to expect on your OFAI Stage 1 assessment day.
Our 60-question Firefighter Aptitude Test PDF is free to download. Use this firefighter practice test to assess your skills in:
When preparing for the Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test, aim to achieve 8/10 or greater in each testing component before attempting the FACT.
The S.M.A.R.T. Tutoring FPSI Firefighter Aptitude Test Preparation Course is designed for future firefighters who want to pass Fire and Police Selection, Inc. (FPSI) tests, including the FACT Test (OFAI Stage 1).
After taking this FPSI Firefighter Aptitude Test Preparation Course, OFAI Stage 1 firefighter candidates will know what to expect and how to approach the FPSI Firefighter Test.
Preparing for the OFAI Stage 1 FACT Test requires consistent practice and a clear understanding of each test section. Follow these steps for effective preparation:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 01 | Review the official OFAI Pre-Assessment Guide |
| 02 | Use the FPSI Orientation Guide to learn the question format |
| 03 | Test your readiness with free Firefighter Aptitude Test PDF |
| 04 | Boost performance with S.M.A.R.T. Tutoring’s OFAI Prep |
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