BASIC FIREFIGHTER WRITTEN EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material.
- ANS maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANS halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANS outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANS sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANS halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - ANS up-
wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool,
after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - ANS start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANS sledge hammer
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, A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANS reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
ANS link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANS 1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . -
ANS accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANS 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . -
ANS crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANS 2 1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate large
amount of steam is an attack. - ANS indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. -
ANS exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANS direct
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into the material.
- ANS maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - ANS halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - ANS outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - ANS sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - ANS halligan Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. - ANS up-
wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground, immediately the tool,
after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it will be used. - ANS start turn off
A is an example of a striking tool. - ANS sledge hammer
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
, A is an example of a cutting tool. - ANS reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
ANS link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - ANS 1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and . -
ANS accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - ANS 45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet, you should . -
ANS crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - ANS 2 1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to generate large
amount of steam is an attack. - ANS indirect
At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and propane cylinders. -
ANS exposures
A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material. - ANS direct
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
