Answers Study Guide, 2026–2027, Complete
Exam Preparation Material
Introduction
This study guide contains Firefighter I final exam practice
questions with answers covering fire extinguishers, fire
classifications, extinguishing agents, personal protective equipment
(PPE), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), emergency
communications, hazardous materials, terrorism awareness, and
incident response. It includes multiple-choice questions with
indicated correct answers to help students review essential
firefighting knowledge and prepare for their final examination.
The material also covers NFPA standards, firefighter safety
procedures, emergency dispatch protocols, radiation hazards, and
chemical and biological threats. It is intended as a broad exam-
preparation resource; students should verify technical details
against current NFPA standards and their training curriculum.
Exam Questions and Answers
,A fire fighter can lose up to ___ in an hour of strenuous exertion.
a. 1.5 quarts
b. 1 quart
c. .5 quart
d. 2 quarts --- correct precise answer ---d. 2 quarts
Localized tissue damage resulting from prolonged exposure to cold
is called _______.
a. hypothermia
b. frostbite
c. frostnip
d. coldsnap --- correct precise answer ---b. frostbite
What is the main component in tissue growth and repair?
a. unsaturated fats
b. lipids
c. protein
d. carbohydrates --- correct precise answer ---c. protein
Which statement about rehabilitation is correct?
a. a rehab center should be established at every incident
b. rehab should be limited to high intensity or long-duration
incidents
c. rehab should be a consideration on every incident
d. the need for rehab should be determined by line personnel ---
correct precise answer ---c. rehab should be a consideration on
every incident
,Hypothermia is defined as body temperature less than ____.
a. 91 degrees F
b. 95 degrees F
c. 93 degrees F
d. 89 degrees F --- correct precise answer ---b. 95 degrees F
The danger category of the heat stress index is determined by the
_____.
a. relative humidity
b. duration of exposure
c. apparent temperature
d. air temperature --- correct precise answer ---c. apparent
temperature
As fatigue increases, the risk of injury ______.
a. stays the same
b. becomes unavoidable
c. increases
d. decreases --- correct precise answer ---c. increases
At which type of incidents is rehabilitation a concern?
a. all fire incidents
b. all incidents
c. incidents requiring the use of full PPE
d. high intensity / long duration incidents --- correct precise answer
---b. all incidents
, What is the ideal location for the rehabilitation center at a high-rise
fire?
a. in the lobby of the fire building
b. outside but nearby the fire building
c. in a safe location on the fire floor
d. 2 or 3 floors below the fire --- correct precise answer ---d. 2 or 3
floors below the fire
Fire fighters wearing fully encapsulated suits are particularly
susceptible to ______.
a. heat stress
b. mechanical injury
c. respiratory injury
d. cardiac arrhythmia --- correct precise answer ---a. heat stress
What is the most serious consequence of untreated dehydration?
a. syncope
b. death
c. heat exhaustion
d. heat stroke --- correct precise answer ---b. death
According to NFPA, the minimum rest time during rehabilitation is
____ minutes.
a. 20
b. 5
c. 10
d. 15 --- correct precise answer ---a. 20