CAL FIRE FAE EXAM 2025 WITH ACTUAL
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND
NEW VERSION!!!|LATEST UPDATE |GUARANTEED
PASS
What does LCES stand for and why should it always be considered?
Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones
Remembering these things will help you avoid entrapment.
What other agencies might CALFIRE closely work with?
- National Weather Service
- CHP
- USFS
- US Coast Guard
- BLM
- CDC (center of disease control)
What are the 18 "watch out" situations?
see back of little green booklet
What are the 10 Standard FF Orders?
(also on back of little green booklet)
1. stay informed on weather and forecasts
2. know what fire is doing at all times
3. base actions on current and expected fire behavior
4. id escape routes and safety zones and make them known
5. post lookouts when possible danger
6. be alert, calm, think clearly, and act decisively
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,7. maintain communications with all personnel
8. make sure instructions are clear and understood
9. maintain control of crew/forces at all times
10. fight aggressively, providing safety first.
What material should all undergarments be made out of?
cotton
Most FF deaths occur in (small/large) fires and (light/heavy) fuels.
small, light
Where should a fire shelter be stored?
It should always be easily accessible on the outside of your backpack, never inside! It should not
be sat on, abused, exposed to the elements, etc.
What are the signs/symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
headache, nausea, altered mental status, no perspiration, weakness.
What are the 5 common denominators of fire tragedy?
1. most seem innocent until an unexpected wind shift causes extreme change
2. most incident happen on smaller fires or isolated portions of large fires.
3. flare-ups happen in light fuels
4. fire runs uphill extremely fast, especially in chimneys, gullies, and steep slopes
5. air blasts from planes/helicopters can accidently cause flare-ups.
During a mobile fire attack, how can you signal for the driver to stop?
squirt the windshield.
What color flagging indicates a hazard? A water source? A fire line? A spot fire or "killer tree"?
- Hazard: red & white stripes
- Water: blue
- Fire Line: yellow
- Spot/Tree: orange or pink
What are the main types of fuels?
Aerial, Ladder, Surface, Ground
Who is responsible for safety?
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, errbody
What is the purpose of mop-up?
What activities take place during mop-up?
- making a fire safe by extinguishing/removing burning material along the control line.
- patrol for potential hazards and reigniting, widening the fire line, back pump, hand-tools, etc.
What is the difference between a tactic and a strategy?
- Strategy: the large-scale goal; the general plan of WHAT needs to be done.
- Tactic: the specific ways of implementing the strategy; HOW to get the strategy done.
What is the difference between direct and indirect attack methods?
- Direct: suppression takes place on/near the fire perimeter. It is generally faster, involves less
loss/damage, and is safer.
- Indirect: suppression takes place a distance away from the fire and usually takes advantage of
natural or constructed barriers.
Why is foam an effective tool in wildland fires?
it is more effective than water at penetrating fuels
How often is a lateral put into a hose lay?
every 200 ft.
When cutting line, where do you move partially/fully burned fuels?
Into the black. Never allow anything with charring or burn marks to enter the green side.
What does it mean to "keep your dime" on the fire line?
Maintain a distance of 10 ft between personnel
What is the capacity of a back pump?
5 gallons
(T/F) Trees are good conductors of electricity?
TRUE
Why are downed powerlines a serious hazard?
The charged lines could come into contact with conductive materials, such as a metal fence, and
seriously injure personnel.
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CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND
NEW VERSION!!!|LATEST UPDATE |GUARANTEED
PASS
What does LCES stand for and why should it always be considered?
Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones
Remembering these things will help you avoid entrapment.
What other agencies might CALFIRE closely work with?
- National Weather Service
- CHP
- USFS
- US Coast Guard
- BLM
- CDC (center of disease control)
What are the 18 "watch out" situations?
see back of little green booklet
What are the 10 Standard FF Orders?
(also on back of little green booklet)
1. stay informed on weather and forecasts
2. know what fire is doing at all times
3. base actions on current and expected fire behavior
4. id escape routes and safety zones and make them known
5. post lookouts when possible danger
6. be alert, calm, think clearly, and act decisively
1|Page
,7. maintain communications with all personnel
8. make sure instructions are clear and understood
9. maintain control of crew/forces at all times
10. fight aggressively, providing safety first.
What material should all undergarments be made out of?
cotton
Most FF deaths occur in (small/large) fires and (light/heavy) fuels.
small, light
Where should a fire shelter be stored?
It should always be easily accessible on the outside of your backpack, never inside! It should not
be sat on, abused, exposed to the elements, etc.
What are the signs/symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
headache, nausea, altered mental status, no perspiration, weakness.
What are the 5 common denominators of fire tragedy?
1. most seem innocent until an unexpected wind shift causes extreme change
2. most incident happen on smaller fires or isolated portions of large fires.
3. flare-ups happen in light fuels
4. fire runs uphill extremely fast, especially in chimneys, gullies, and steep slopes
5. air blasts from planes/helicopters can accidently cause flare-ups.
During a mobile fire attack, how can you signal for the driver to stop?
squirt the windshield.
What color flagging indicates a hazard? A water source? A fire line? A spot fire or "killer tree"?
- Hazard: red & white stripes
- Water: blue
- Fire Line: yellow
- Spot/Tree: orange or pink
What are the main types of fuels?
Aerial, Ladder, Surface, Ground
Who is responsible for safety?
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, errbody
What is the purpose of mop-up?
What activities take place during mop-up?
- making a fire safe by extinguishing/removing burning material along the control line.
- patrol for potential hazards and reigniting, widening the fire line, back pump, hand-tools, etc.
What is the difference between a tactic and a strategy?
- Strategy: the large-scale goal; the general plan of WHAT needs to be done.
- Tactic: the specific ways of implementing the strategy; HOW to get the strategy done.
What is the difference between direct and indirect attack methods?
- Direct: suppression takes place on/near the fire perimeter. It is generally faster, involves less
loss/damage, and is safer.
- Indirect: suppression takes place a distance away from the fire and usually takes advantage of
natural or constructed barriers.
Why is foam an effective tool in wildland fires?
it is more effective than water at penetrating fuels
How often is a lateral put into a hose lay?
every 200 ft.
When cutting line, where do you move partially/fully burned fuels?
Into the black. Never allow anything with charring or burn marks to enter the green side.
What does it mean to "keep your dime" on the fire line?
Maintain a distance of 10 ft between personnel
What is the capacity of a back pump?
5 gallons
(T/F) Trees are good conductors of electricity?
TRUE
Why are downed powerlines a serious hazard?
The charged lines could come into contact with conductive materials, such as a metal fence, and
seriously injure personnel.
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