CALFIRE FAE STUDY GUIDE FINAL PAPER 2026
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ 3 Stripes your our Tittle 8 CCR #. Answer: 2946
3" red and white flagging, do not enter/cross announce hazard,
flagging 18"-24" apart
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Low. Answer: Fire
will not readily ignite fire brands
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Moderate. Answer:
When the fire danger is "moderate" it means that fires can start from
most accidental causes,
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-High. Answer: When
the fire danger is "high", fires can start easily from most causes and
small fuels (such as grasses and needles) will ignite readily.
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Very High. Answer:
When the fire danger is "very high", fires will start easily from most
causes. The fires will spread rapidly and have a quick increase in
intensity, right after ignition.
, ◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Extreme. Answer:
When the fire danger is "extreme", fires of all types start quickly and
burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious and can spread very
quickly with intense burning.
◉ Rate of Spread-Slow. Answer: No movement
◉ Rate of Spread-Moderate. Answer: Less than 1MPH
◉ Rate of Spread- Dangerous. Answer: 1-3 MPH
◉ Rate of Spread Critical. Answer: 3+ MPH
◉ Ladder Load rating: 14ft ladder per fly. Answer: 750lbs
◉ Heat sensor on ladders change color at what temperature.
Answer: 300F
◉ How many Heat Sensors per section. Answer: four
◉ what color do heat sensors turn once they hit their temperature
limit. Answer: Black
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ 3 Stripes your our Tittle 8 CCR #. Answer: 2946
3" red and white flagging, do not enter/cross announce hazard,
flagging 18"-24" apart
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Low. Answer: Fire
will not readily ignite fire brands
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Moderate. Answer:
When the fire danger is "moderate" it means that fires can start from
most accidental causes,
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-High. Answer: When
the fire danger is "high", fires can start easily from most causes and
small fuels (such as grasses and needles) will ignite readily.
◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Very High. Answer:
When the fire danger is "very high", fires will start easily from most
causes. The fires will spread rapidly and have a quick increase in
intensity, right after ignition.
, ◉ National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)-Extreme. Answer:
When the fire danger is "extreme", fires of all types start quickly and
burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious and can spread very
quickly with intense burning.
◉ Rate of Spread-Slow. Answer: No movement
◉ Rate of Spread-Moderate. Answer: Less than 1MPH
◉ Rate of Spread- Dangerous. Answer: 1-3 MPH
◉ Rate of Spread Critical. Answer: 3+ MPH
◉ Ladder Load rating: 14ft ladder per fly. Answer: 750lbs
◉ Heat sensor on ladders change color at what temperature.
Answer: 300F
◉ How many Heat Sensors per section. Answer: four
◉ what color do heat sensors turn once they hit their temperature
limit. Answer: Black