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Many firefighter candidates assume failing an aptitude test means they’re not smart enough for the job.

In my experience, that’s rarely the reason.

In this video, I break down the three most common reasons firefighter candidates fail:

• The Late Start – waiting too long to prepare
• The False Start – studying without basic knowledge
• The Blind Spot – not recognizing weaknesses

These patterns show up repeatedly among first-time testers, repeat testers, and candidates who feel stuck despite putting in effort.

If you’ve written a firefighter aptitude test before, which of these do you think causes the most problems?