Volunteer Firefighter State Exam – Ohio
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
How does the helmet protect the firefighter? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Its shape helps to
deflect water away from the head and neck.
What knot is used to hoist an ax? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Clove hitch & Half hitch
How many components are in an SCBA? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅4
Back pack & harness
Air cylinder assembly
Regulator assembly
Face piece assembly
During an elevator rescue where does the person with the radio go? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅With the Elevator Technician or Down at the panel.
NOTE: Firefighters should NEVER attempt to move or relocate an elevator under any
circumstances.
What are salvge covers made of? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Water proof canvas
Who is suspicious at the scene? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Person walking away
Pot left of the stove - person walks away- it catches fire - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Example of Omission
Person with cigarette - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Accidental Fire
Where shoul you aim a water chute? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Out the door - drain
, Trees and labs - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Ecoterrorism
A pathologica fire-setter - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Pyromaniac
Why do children under 8 start fires? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Curiosity and
experimental
How do you clean a wooden handle on a tool? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Apply a light
coat of linseed oil
Minimum type of hoseline used to fight a car fire? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1 1/2 inch
hoseline
Airbags should always include what? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Cribbing
Aerial fuels can cause what type of fires? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Spot fires
Heel is part of what type of fire? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Ground fire
Inward-Opening Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing entry: Break a small window
on the door - reach inside and operate the locking mechanism
Outward-Opening Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing Entry: Check the hinges to
see if pins can be removed
Sliding Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing Entry: Place a tool and force the lock. If
there is a bar, then break the glass
Revolving Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing Entry: Avoid forcible entry if
possible. Attack the locking mechanism directly or by breaking the glass.
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
How does the helmet protect the firefighter? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Its shape helps to
deflect water away from the head and neck.
What knot is used to hoist an ax? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Clove hitch & Half hitch
How many components are in an SCBA? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅4
Back pack & harness
Air cylinder assembly
Regulator assembly
Face piece assembly
During an elevator rescue where does the person with the radio go? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅With the Elevator Technician or Down at the panel.
NOTE: Firefighters should NEVER attempt to move or relocate an elevator under any
circumstances.
What are salvge covers made of? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Water proof canvas
Who is suspicious at the scene? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Person walking away
Pot left of the stove - person walks away- it catches fire - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Example of Omission
Person with cigarette - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Accidental Fire
Where shoul you aim a water chute? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Out the door - drain
, Trees and labs - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Ecoterrorism
A pathologica fire-setter - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Pyromaniac
Why do children under 8 start fires? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Curiosity and
experimental
How do you clean a wooden handle on a tool? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Apply a light
coat of linseed oil
Minimum type of hoseline used to fight a car fire? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1 1/2 inch
hoseline
Airbags should always include what? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Cribbing
Aerial fuels can cause what type of fires? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Spot fires
Heel is part of what type of fire? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Ground fire
Inward-Opening Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing entry: Break a small window
on the door - reach inside and operate the locking mechanism
Outward-Opening Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing Entry: Check the hinges to
see if pins can be removed
Sliding Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing Entry: Place a tool and force the lock. If
there is a bar, then break the glass
Revolving Doors - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Forcing Entry: Avoid forcible entry if
possible. Attack the locking mechanism directly or by breaking the glass.
