Assessment Solutions for Every Stage of Hiring and Promotion
Providing fire departments and human resources teams with validated tools that cover the entire hiring and promotional process. Our entry-level services include written aptitude exams, personality tests, physical ability testing, and structured interviews that help to identify those candidates best suited to serve. For promotional advancement, we design customized written tests and assessment exercises that reflect your department’s SOPs, culture, and leadership needs. With nearly 30 years of experience, FPSI ensures that every assessment is fair and effective in building strong and capable fire service professionals.

Strong Partnerships
FPSI’s direct partnership with Biddle Consulting Group, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in EEO-related tools and assessments since 1974, provides an advantage unmatched by other testing companies in the public-safety industry. FPSI addresses the Federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.
FPSI offers a variety of stock and customized testing products and services:
- Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT)
- Comprehensive Examination Battery (CEB)
- National Fire Select Test (NFST)
- Work Styles Inventory (WSI)
- Practical Skills Test (PST)
- Writing Ability Test (WAT)
- Certified Firefighter Test (CFT)
- Physical Ability Test (PAT)
- Structured Interview Package (SIP)
FPSI streamlines the recruitment process with innovative online testing solutions, including both written exams and structured interviews. Our online platform helps your department save time and reduce costs while expanding your reach to a wider pool of qualified candidates.
Identifying the future leaders of your department is a critical task. Utilizing FPSI’s promotional exams as the first step in this process will ensure that your future chief officers possess the critical knowledge needed for the job.
