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150 PRACTICE EXAM FIREFIGHTER QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|2025/2026
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(A) made of aluminum.
(B) used to cut windows.
(C) an abrasive-type blade.
(D) designed for cutting light sheet metal. - ✔ ✔
(A) Making cutting operations easier.
(B) Cutting a cord of firewood.
(C) Making fire operations more efficient.
(D) Speeding up the ventilation process. - ✔ ✔
(A) 2 inches.
(B) 4 inches.
(C) 6 inches.
(D) 12 inches. - ✔ ✔
(A) aluminum blade.
(B) silicon carbide blade.
(C) steel-cutting blade.
(D) carbide-tip blade. - ✔ ✔
with a
(A) high-speed abrasive blade.
(D) the combination of high speed, high horsepower, and versatility. - ✔ ✔
(A) the saw only on the ground.
(B) only sharp blades.
(C) a back-up firefighter to watch the operation.
(D) only the carbide-tip blade. - ✔ ✔
(A) It is rarely used by the fire service.
(B) It comes equipped with three types of blades.
(C) It can cut almost any material.
(D) It can be used at fires or emergencies. - ✔ ✔
(A) 3.5 horsepower.
(B) 4.5 horsepower.
(C) 7.5 horsepower.
(D) 6,000 horsepower. - ✔ ✔
(A) elbows and arms close to the body.
(B) chin tucked in.
(C) body weight over the object.
(D) back straight.
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would be acting correctly if you
(A) advised your superior that the object could not be lifted.
(B) requested help from your superior.
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(A) occur only when on duty.
(B) are an unavoidable hazard of the firefighter's job.
(C) usually occur at night.
(D) account for a large percentage of the time lost to injuries.
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(A) an infrequently used expression.
(B) not part of a firefighter's vocabulary.
(C) the best-understood term in the fire service.
(D) one of the most overworked and most deceptive phrases used in connection
with safety.
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(A) chance is a way of life.
(B) Lady Luck and calculated risk are synonymous.
(C) most people make a conscious effort to estimate a calculated risk.
(D) even though the risk was calculated, it may still cause injury.
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(A) firefighters have to take risks.
(B) injuries can be reduced by clear thinking.
(C) following the rules for making a calculated risk will remove the threat of chance.
(D) the firefighter's safety is the most important consideration in firefighting.
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(A) discipline oneself to size up a situation rapidly and make moves based on job
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(A) each of the two words has the same meaning. (B) risk cannot be calculated.
(C) the term is badly misunderstood.
(D) the term is confusing.
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(A) firefighters must accept something less than an absolute degree of safety.
(B) risk may be taken without estimating the situation.
(C) safety is a relative condition where firefighting is concerned.
(D) self-discipline is an essential component of firefighting.
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(A) Metals are the best conductors.
(B) Convection is the same as conduction.
(C) Heat radiation is a major cause of cancer.
(D) Conduction occurs only in liquids.
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(A) disperse rapidly.
(B) seek lower levels.
(C) increase geometrically.
(D) rise until stopped by a barrier.
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(A) conduction.
(B) convection.
(C) radiation.
(D) none of the above.
(A) Conduction occurs in all materials.
(B) Liquids are good conductors.
(C) Convection of heated air is rare.
(D) All fluids are liquids.
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(A) conduction only.
(B) thermal transmission.
(C) the hot water in a boiler.
(D) the sun.
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Which of the following was not suggested for personnel protection with regard to dealing with the chemical in question?
A. Keep upwind of the chemical.
B. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
C. Avoid bodily contact with the chemical.
D. Any chemical that may inadvertently contact the body should be washed off with large amounts of alcohol. - ✔ ✔ D. Any chemical that may inadvertently contact the body should be washed off with large amounts of alcohol.
If a container of ethylene oxide has been subjected to fire for a prolonged period of time, what is the recommended distance for safe evacuation? - ✔ ✔ 5,000 feet
What dilution of ethylene oxide with water is required to effectively inhibit its flammability? - ✔ ✔ 24: 1
Once ethylene oxide becomes contaminated, what kind of chemical process may occur that can generate enough heat and pressure to rupture its containment? - ✔ ✔ Polymerization
A. Eye irritation
B. Skin irritation or burns
C. Irritation of the respiratory system
Problems that occur at the fire scene that hamper the efficiency of how a fire is handled are normally attributed to poor communication among firefighters. If a direction is not fully comprehended or clearly heard, it is better to have it repeated than to undertake action on your own initiative. Effective teamwork is imperative for any kind of operation to be conducted efficiently. The other choices run counter to this concept.
Wrap a blanket or something similar around the victim to smother the flames.
Get the victim to drop to the ground and roll slowly.
Brakes, contrary to popular thought, are not directly responsible for stopping a vehicle. Instead, they retard the motion of the wheels. Consequently, friction develops between the tire and the road which is directly responsible for a vehicle coming to a complete stop.
A. Fires are more lethal by comparison.
B. Tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes are taken for granted by most people.
C. People are better able to cope with natural weather phenomena than fire.
D. Statistically there are many more fires than natural weather or geophysical disasters. This, combined with public apathy and a lack of education about fire, is the probable reason for the high fatality rate. - ✔ ✔ D. Statistically there are many more fires than natural weather or geophysical disasters. This, combined with public apathy and a lack of education about fire, is the probable reason for the high fatality rate.
D. It is just another menial job to keep firefighters constantly busy. - ✔ ✔ C. It reduces the possibility of bends becoming permanently set at certain points in the hoseline.
It is a fact that hose lines left unused for long periods of time deteriorate more quickly than hoses that are frequently used. Unloading hose at least once a month eliminates the problem of bends becoming permanently set in the lining. Once bends happen, hoses can become weak at the bend points and are more prone to leakage or rupture.
A. Avoid excessive dragging.
B. Don't allow vehicles to run over charged hoses.
C. Avoid laying hose over sharp or rough corners.
D. Use hot air to quickly dry the outside woven jacket of the hose. - ✔ ✔ D. Use hot air to quickly dry the outside woven jacket of the hose.
Most hoses are composed of rubber, natural or synthetic. When rubber is subjected to hot air, it quickly deteriorates or cracks. Moderately warm air should be used to dry hoseline.
It is a fact that hose lines left unused for long periods of time deteriorate more quickly than hoses that are frequently used. Unloading hose at least once a month eliminates the problem of bends becoming permanently set in the lining. Once bends happen, hoses can become weak at the bend points and are more prone to leakage or rupture.
A. Braided nylon
B. Nylon
