The In-Basket exercise is one of the most challenging sections of a fire department assessment center. Most firefighters are not familiar with the types of problems that a fire officer or battalion chief may face, and do not have a method to identify and prioritize issues so that they can be addressed in the appropriate order.
AFO’s goal is to take the mystery out of the Assessment Center In-Basket Exercise and teach you the skills necessary to achieve your best score in this portion of your exam. Members should start with the instructional video titled “In-Basket Exercises” to learn how to successfully prioritize the issues presented and how to use a systematic approach to successfully manage each scenario to completion.