Florida Fire Instructor III, Fire Science Program, Academic Year 2026 – Study Guide and
Certification Preparation
A Firefighter is an individual who holds a current and valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance
or Special Certificate of Compliance issued by the division under 633. ____? - correct answer
✔✔ 408
By definition, a fire safety inspector is an individual who is assigned the duties of conducting fire
safety inspections of buildings on a regular basis on behalf of the state or any county,
municipality, or special district. - correct answer ✔✔ True
According to F.S. 633, the term "Department" means _____? - correct answer ✔✔ Department
Of Financial Services
The intent of the Firefighters Employment, Standards, and Training Council is to implement
firefighting education and training requirements. - correct answer ✔✔ False. They make
recommendations to the division on the adoption of firefighter education and training
requirements.
By statutory definition, the minimum number of training hours for the Minimum Standards
Course is _____? - correct answer ✔✔ 398
The Florida State Fire College may issue a Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. - correct answer
✔✔ False. That is done by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
When a fire service provider provides training in the area of pulling hose, operating a fire
hydrant, and carrying tools outside of the hot zone of an emergency scene, the training is
referred to activities. The term "activities" is referring to ______? - correct answer ✔✔ Support
Services
, The Division of State Fire Marshal has the same meaning as "Division" in F.S. 633. - correct
answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following includes any organization under contract or other agreement with such
entity to provide such services? - correct answer ✔✔ Fire Service Provider
Fire service support personnel may perform the same duties as a firefighter in times of
emergency. - correct answer ✔✔ False. They may only perform support services such as pulling
hose, operating a fire hydrant, and carrying tools outside of the hot zone of an emergency
scene.
The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (Bureau) shall approve training providers and certify
individuals to conduct training and education classes for fire service personnel. - correct answer
✔✔ True
During the first two week of training for the Minimum Standards Course, a roster of students
shall be electronically forwarded to the Bureau. - correct answer ✔✔ False. It is only sent during
the first week of training.
Certification program courses are defined as those courses whose completion is required prior
to testing for State Certification in a program area. - correct answer ✔✔ True
According to 69A-37.062, "Turnout time" means the time interval that begins when the dispatch
center alerts the facility or apparatus. - correct answer ✔✔ False. It begins when a participant is
notified to don personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and ends when the participant initiates fire suppression or fire rescue actions.
Which of the following terms defines courses at the college level, either lower division
(freshman or sophomore) or upper division (junior or senior). The College offers these programs
through approved articulation agreements with accredited colleges and universities? - correct
answer ✔✔ Academic Program Courses
Certification Preparation
A Firefighter is an individual who holds a current and valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance
or Special Certificate of Compliance issued by the division under 633. ____? - correct answer
✔✔ 408
By definition, a fire safety inspector is an individual who is assigned the duties of conducting fire
safety inspections of buildings on a regular basis on behalf of the state or any county,
municipality, or special district. - correct answer ✔✔ True
According to F.S. 633, the term "Department" means _____? - correct answer ✔✔ Department
Of Financial Services
The intent of the Firefighters Employment, Standards, and Training Council is to implement
firefighting education and training requirements. - correct answer ✔✔ False. They make
recommendations to the division on the adoption of firefighter education and training
requirements.
By statutory definition, the minimum number of training hours for the Minimum Standards
Course is _____? - correct answer ✔✔ 398
The Florida State Fire College may issue a Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. - correct answer
✔✔ False. That is done by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
When a fire service provider provides training in the area of pulling hose, operating a fire
hydrant, and carrying tools outside of the hot zone of an emergency scene, the training is
referred to activities. The term "activities" is referring to ______? - correct answer ✔✔ Support
Services
, The Division of State Fire Marshal has the same meaning as "Division" in F.S. 633. - correct
answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following includes any organization under contract or other agreement with such
entity to provide such services? - correct answer ✔✔ Fire Service Provider
Fire service support personnel may perform the same duties as a firefighter in times of
emergency. - correct answer ✔✔ False. They may only perform support services such as pulling
hose, operating a fire hydrant, and carrying tools outside of the hot zone of an emergency
scene.
The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (Bureau) shall approve training providers and certify
individuals to conduct training and education classes for fire service personnel. - correct answer
✔✔ True
During the first two week of training for the Minimum Standards Course, a roster of students
shall be electronically forwarded to the Bureau. - correct answer ✔✔ False. It is only sent during
the first week of training.
Certification program courses are defined as those courses whose completion is required prior
to testing for State Certification in a program area. - correct answer ✔✔ True
According to 69A-37.062, "Turnout time" means the time interval that begins when the dispatch
center alerts the facility or apparatus. - correct answer ✔✔ False. It begins when a participant is
notified to don personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and ends when the participant initiates fire suppression or fire rescue actions.
Which of the following terms defines courses at the college level, either lower division
(freshman or sophomore) or upper division (junior or senior). The College offers these programs
through approved articulation agreements with accredited colleges and universities? - correct
answer ✔✔ Academic Program Courses
