Firefighter 1 Skills Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Forcible Entry - Check Rail Window—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Removes screen while prying from the bottom
3. Checks to see if window is unlocked
4. Forces the halligan tool under the center of the lower sash
5. Pries the lower sash to gain entry
6. Opens window and secures in open position
Vehicle Fire Attack—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Sets nozzle on straight stream and bleeds air from hose line
3. Approaches fire from uphill and upwind side
4. Approaches vehicle making sure to stay away from the front or rear of vehicle (45
degrees)
5. Extinguishes any ground fire under vehicle first
6. Uses straight stream or narrow fog to cool and suppress vehicle fire
, 7. Maintain situational awareness (leaking fluids, shocks, etc.)
Open A Ceiling—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Ensures that a charged hose line is available
3. Uses a pike pole or ceiling hook
4. Stands between the work area and exit and not directly under the area to be opened
5. Pushes the pike pole through the ceiling with the hook pointed away
6. Pulls the ceiling down and away
7. Verbalizes searching for hidden fires
Identifying A Safe Haven—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Initiates MAYDAY & activates PASS
3. If trapped in a hazardous environment looks for a room and attempts to locate a door or
window
4. Closes the door for protection/isolation
5. Opens or breaks the window to provide fresh air and a possible escape route
6. Get someone's attention
Connect Supply Hoseline—ANSWER-1. Approaches the hydrant and loops the hose around
the hydrant, so the hose forms an "X"
2. Places foot on the hose and signals the driver to lay the hose
3. Loosens the hydrant cap of the outlet facing the fire
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Forcible Entry - Check Rail Window—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Removes screen while prying from the bottom
3. Checks to see if window is unlocked
4. Forces the halligan tool under the center of the lower sash
5. Pries the lower sash to gain entry
6. Opens window and secures in open position
Vehicle Fire Attack—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Sets nozzle on straight stream and bleeds air from hose line
3. Approaches fire from uphill and upwind side
4. Approaches vehicle making sure to stay away from the front or rear of vehicle (45
degrees)
5. Extinguishes any ground fire under vehicle first
6. Uses straight stream or narrow fog to cool and suppress vehicle fire
, 7. Maintain situational awareness (leaking fluids, shocks, etc.)
Open A Ceiling—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Ensures that a charged hose line is available
3. Uses a pike pole or ceiling hook
4. Stands between the work area and exit and not directly under the area to be opened
5. Pushes the pike pole through the ceiling with the hook pointed away
6. Pulls the ceiling down and away
7. Verbalizes searching for hidden fires
Identifying A Safe Haven—ANSWER-1. Wears full PPE including SCBA
2. Initiates MAYDAY & activates PASS
3. If trapped in a hazardous environment looks for a room and attempts to locate a door or
window
4. Closes the door for protection/isolation
5. Opens or breaks the window to provide fresh air and a possible escape route
6. Get someone's attention
Connect Supply Hoseline—ANSWER-1. Approaches the hydrant and loops the hose around
the hydrant, so the hose forms an "X"
2. Places foot on the hose and signals the driver to lay the hose
3. Loosens the hydrant cap of the outlet facing the fire
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
