OFAI FACT test prep
Realistic FACT-style practice across all five sections. Built for Ontario firefighter applicants.
Preparing for the OFAI FACT (Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test) is a key step for Ontario firefighter applicants completing OFAI Stage One testing. The FACT includes 110 multiple-choice questions across reading ability, mathematical reasoning, map reading, writing ability and personal characteristics, with up to three hours to complete the exam. Firefighter Academy helps you prepare with realistic FACT-style practice questions, full timed simulations and performance analytics so you can identify weaker areas, build confidence and walk into test day knowing what to expect.
- Realistic OFAI FACT-style questions across all five sections
- Full timed simulation exams built to the 110-question format
- Category-based performance breakdowns
- Unlimited attempts and saved test history
- Built by firefighters who passed the FACT
What's on the OFAI FACT
OFAI lists five sections totalling 110 multiple-choice questions, completed in up to three hours: Reading Ability (15 questions), Mathematical Reasoning (15), Map Reading (10), Writing Ability (10) and Personal Characteristics (60). Scoring is weighted roughly 45% aptitude and 55% personal characteristics, and results are reported as pass/fail. The FACT does not include dedicated memory, mechanical aptitude or spatial-reasoning sections. Always confirm current details with OFAI at ofai.ca.
How to prepare for the FACT
Practice realistic FACT-style questions under timed conditions. Don't just review — simulate the real test. Personal Characteristics is the single largest section at 60 questions, so give it real attention alongside reading, math, maps and writing. Use Firefighter Academy's category breakdowns to identify your weakest sections, then drill them until they're your strongest.
Preparing for other test formats
If your department uses a CPS or other firefighter aptitude test rather than the OFAI FACT, memory, mechanical reasoning and spatial-reasoning questions may appear. Firefighter Academy includes practice for those formats too — they're prep for non-FACT exams, not part of the OFAI FACT itself.
Frequently asked
What is the OFAI FACT?
The OFAI (Ontario Fire Administration Inc.) Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT) is a standardized written test used by many Ontario fire services as the first stage of their hiring process.
What sections are on the FACT?
Five sections across 110 multiple-choice questions: Reading Ability (15), Mathematical Reasoning (15), Map Reading (10), Writing Ability (10) and Personal Characteristics (60).
Does the FACT include memory, mechanical or spatial questions?
No. The OFAI FACT does not include dedicated memory, mechanical aptitude or spatial-reasoning sections. Those question types appear on other firefighter aptitude formats such as the CPS.
How is FACT different from CPS?
The FACT is a single, fixed OFAI exam of 110 questions. CPS HR publishes several firefighter test versions, and section mixes vary between them — confirm the current format with the department you're applying to.
How long is the FACT?
Candidates are given up to three hours to complete the 110 questions.
How is the FACT scored?
Scoring is weighted approximately 45% aptitude and 55% personal characteristics, and results are reported as pass/fail.