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NYS BEFO FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2025/2026 NEW
UPDATE LATEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A+ GRADED
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500?
A. Apparatus must be replaced every 10 years.
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA.
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants
What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
A. Individualized nutrition counseling
B. Standardized national physical fitness testing
C. Department-funded tobacco cessation programs
D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
When establishing scene control zones at emergency scenes, firefighters should avoid typing rope or
caution tape to:
A. Trees
B. Fences
C. Vehicles
D. Light posts
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Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include and smartphone apps.
A. Blogging
B. Social Media
C. Text messaging
D. Video conferencing
Fire department radio channels should NOT be used:
A. To send personal messages
B. To dispatch information to responders
C. As a way to communicate about incident hazards
D. In conjunction with a personnel accountability system
The use of plain English in radio communications transmissions and avoidance of 10-codes is known as
using:
A. Clear text
B. Plain text
C. Open text
D. Simple text
To overcome physical barriers to radio communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees or:
A. Find an acceptable interface
B. Raise the antenna up straight
C. Attempt to use another channel
D. Move the radio towards the ground
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Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by:
A. Rank and Duty
B. Age and Name
C. Years of Experience
D. Geographical Location
Why is division of labor necessary in the fire service?
A. Comply with Federal Law
B. Prevent the duplication of effort
C. Ensure fair workloads for all members
D. Keep department expenses to a minimum
Which firefighting personnel are trained specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation?
A. Airport firefighter
B. Rescue technician
C. Wildland firefighter
D. Hazardous materials technician
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or
public water mains?
A. Media
B. Utility company
C. Law enforcement
D. Emergency medical services