FADO EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
NFPA 1002 - Answers :Standards for fire apparatus driver/operator professional
qualifications
vehicle intercom system - Answers :provides a headset and microphone for each rider
on the fire apparatus. enable the fire fighters on the apparatus to communicate clearly.
A total of ___ firefighters died in the line of duty in 2016 - Answers :69
__ firefighters died in vehicle accidents in 2016 - Answers :19
NFPA 1500 - Answers :Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program
NFPA 1582 - Answers :Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for
Fire Departments
An Incident Command System is - Answers :A nationally recognized plan to establish
command and control of emergency incidents
What is freelancing? - Answers :Acting independently of a superior's orders or the fire
department's SOP's.
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program -
Answers :NFPA 1451
The majority of all firefighter deaths are caused by: - Answers :Stress, overexertion, and
medical issues.
Cardiac events account for _% of these deaths - Answers :38
NFPA 1901 - Answers :Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
From a standing start, the apparatus must be able to attain a speed of __ mi/h within __
seconds on a level road. - Answers :35, 25
The apparatus must be able to attain a minimum top speed of__ mi/h on a level road -
Answers :50
The apparatus must be able to maintain a speed of at least __ mi/h on any grade up to
and including 6 percent. - Answers :20
NFPA 1931 - Answers :Standard for Manufacturer's Design of Fire Department Ground
Ladders
, To be considered an aerial fire apparatus, the apparatus must included a minimum of a
__ft total complement of ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the
manufacturer. - Answers :115
At minimum the following ladders shall be provided: - Answers :one attic ladder
two straight ladders
two extension ladders
Approximately __ to __ of the earth's surface is cover by water - Answers :70 to 75
substances dissolved in water - Answers :aqueous
The amount of heat energy required to increase the temperature of a substance is
known as its - Answers :specific heat index
Water absorbs almost ________ times more heat than sodium bicarbonate. - Answers
:5
Water in its liquid form weighs__ per gallon - Answers :8.34 pounds
The amount of particulate matter suspended in water is known as - Answers :Turbidity
The amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium, which increases the mineral content
within water, determines the water's level of__ - Answers :hardness
Hydrants need a minimum of pressure of __psi - Answers :20 psi
Large mains are known as - Answers :Primary feeders
Smaller mains are known as - Answers :Secondary feeders
The smallest pipes are called__ and they carry water to the users and hydrants along
individual streets - Answers :distributors
How much water should you consume to stay hydrated? - Answers :8 to 10 ounces of
water for every 5 to 10 minutes of physical exertion.
What is the second leading cause of death among firefighters? - Answers :Cancer
Firefighters have a __ percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer than the
general U.S. population - Answers :9
When is a critical incident stress debriefing held? - Answers :As soon as possible after a
traumatic call.
NFPA 1002 - Answers :Standards for fire apparatus driver/operator professional
qualifications
vehicle intercom system - Answers :provides a headset and microphone for each rider
on the fire apparatus. enable the fire fighters on the apparatus to communicate clearly.
A total of ___ firefighters died in the line of duty in 2016 - Answers :69
__ firefighters died in vehicle accidents in 2016 - Answers :19
NFPA 1500 - Answers :Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program
NFPA 1582 - Answers :Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for
Fire Departments
An Incident Command System is - Answers :A nationally recognized plan to establish
command and control of emergency incidents
What is freelancing? - Answers :Acting independently of a superior's orders or the fire
department's SOP's.
Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program -
Answers :NFPA 1451
The majority of all firefighter deaths are caused by: - Answers :Stress, overexertion, and
medical issues.
Cardiac events account for _% of these deaths - Answers :38
NFPA 1901 - Answers :Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
From a standing start, the apparatus must be able to attain a speed of __ mi/h within __
seconds on a level road. - Answers :35, 25
The apparatus must be able to attain a minimum top speed of__ mi/h on a level road -
Answers :50
The apparatus must be able to maintain a speed of at least __ mi/h on any grade up to
and including 6 percent. - Answers :20
NFPA 1931 - Answers :Standard for Manufacturer's Design of Fire Department Ground
Ladders
, To be considered an aerial fire apparatus, the apparatus must included a minimum of a
__ft total complement of ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the
manufacturer. - Answers :115
At minimum the following ladders shall be provided: - Answers :one attic ladder
two straight ladders
two extension ladders
Approximately __ to __ of the earth's surface is cover by water - Answers :70 to 75
substances dissolved in water - Answers :aqueous
The amount of heat energy required to increase the temperature of a substance is
known as its - Answers :specific heat index
Water absorbs almost ________ times more heat than sodium bicarbonate. - Answers
:5
Water in its liquid form weighs__ per gallon - Answers :8.34 pounds
The amount of particulate matter suspended in water is known as - Answers :Turbidity
The amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium, which increases the mineral content
within water, determines the water's level of__ - Answers :hardness
Hydrants need a minimum of pressure of __psi - Answers :20 psi
Large mains are known as - Answers :Primary feeders
Smaller mains are known as - Answers :Secondary feeders
The smallest pipes are called__ and they carry water to the users and hydrants along
individual streets - Answers :distributors
How much water should you consume to stay hydrated? - Answers :8 to 10 ounces of
water for every 5 to 10 minutes of physical exertion.
What is the second leading cause of death among firefighters? - Answers :Cancer
Firefighters have a __ percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer than the
general U.S. population - Answers :9
When is a critical incident stress debriefing held? - Answers :As soon as possible after a
traumatic call.
