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FIREFIGHTER PRACTICE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
13. Which of the following choices is not recognized as a symptom
stemming from ethylene oxide vapor exposure?
A. Eye irritation
B. Skin irritation or burns
C. Irritation of the respiratory system
D. Loss of muscular function - correct answer - C. Irritation of the respiratory
system
16. Firefighters often apply a hose stream to the side of a building that is in
close proximity to a fire. What is the primary reason for conducting such an
operation? - correct answer - Radiant heat given off by the neighboring fire
may adversely affect the nearest wall. Without the coolant effect of the hose
stream, enough heat may be absorbed by an exposed surface to cause ignition
and create a separate blaze.
17. Frequently, people use an octopus wall outlet connection to maximize
the number of appliances that can be plugged into a
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single outlet. What would this be considered? - correct answer - Unsafe,
because the excessive amount of current drawn through the outlet may exceed
what it is designed to handle. This may set the stage for wires to overheat or a
short circuit to occur, thus causing a fire within the partition.
18. What is the greatest danger aspect for someone using an aluminum
ladder to install or realign a rooftop antenna? - correct answer - A potential
electrical shock hazard is possible when in the vicinity of power lines.
**Any kind of metal ladder poses an electrical hazard if it comes into contact
with an energized power line. Aluminum is a superb conductor. Choices A and
B are incorrect. Choice D refers to a problem associated with aluminum
ladders. However, it is not considered a greater danger than the prospect of
electrocution.**
19. In the process of fighting a fire, your superior officer directs you to
perform a different part of the operation. If, because of the noise and
commotion you do not fully hear or comprehend what was said, what should
you do? - correct answer - Ask your commanding officer to repeat the
instruction.
**Problems that occur at the fire scene that hamper the efficiency of how a fire
is handled are normally attributed to poor communication among firefighters.
If a direction is not fully
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comprehended or clearly heard, it is better to have it repeated than to
undertake action on your own initiative. Effective teamwork is imperative for
any kind of operation to be conducted efficiently. The other choices run
counter to this concept.**
21. If someone's clothing were to catch on fire, what would be an appropriate
thing to do? - correct answer - If it is a loose fitting garment, such as a jacket
or coat, you should attempt to strip it off.
Wrap a blanket or something similar around the victim to smother the flames.
Get the victim to drop to the ground and roll slowly.
22. Icy road conditions can be particularly hazardous for driving because -
correct answer - Friction between the tires and road is minimized.
**Brakes, contrary to popular thought, are not directly responsible for stopping
a vehicle. Instead, they retard the motion of the wheels. Consequently, friction
develops between the tire and the road which is directly responsible for a
vehicle coming to a complete stop.**
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23. According to the National Safety Council, each year twenty times more
deaths within the United States are caused by fires than by tornadoes,
floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes combined. What can we deduce from
this statement?
A. Fires are more lethal by comparison.
B. Tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes are taken for granted by
most people.
C. People are better able to cope with natural weather
phenomena than fire.
D. Statistically there are many more fires than natural weather or geophysical
disasters. This, combined with public apathy and a lack of education about
fire, is the probable reason for the high fatality rate. - correct answer - D.
Statistically there are many more fires than natural weather or geophysical
disasters. This, combined with public apathy and a lack of education about
fire, is the probable reason for the high fatality rate.
**When the destructive capabilities of fire are compared to those of tornadoes,
hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, it is a misconception to think that fire is
the worst. In fact, the destructive energy of the other phenomenon discussed is
significantly greater. Additionally, fire prevention and education are taken for
granted by most people, thus leading to preventable accidents and consequent
fatalities.**
FIREFIGHTER PRACTICE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
13. Which of the following choices is not recognized as a symptom
stemming from ethylene oxide vapor exposure?
A. Eye irritation
B. Skin irritation or burns
C. Irritation of the respiratory system
D. Loss of muscular function - correct answer - C. Irritation of the respiratory
system
16. Firefighters often apply a hose stream to the side of a building that is in
close proximity to a fire. What is the primary reason for conducting such an
operation? - correct answer - Radiant heat given off by the neighboring fire
may adversely affect the nearest wall. Without the coolant effect of the hose
stream, enough heat may be absorbed by an exposed surface to cause ignition
and create a separate blaze.
17. Frequently, people use an octopus wall outlet connection to maximize
the number of appliances that can be plugged into a
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single outlet. What would this be considered? - correct answer - Unsafe,
because the excessive amount of current drawn through the outlet may exceed
what it is designed to handle. This may set the stage for wires to overheat or a
short circuit to occur, thus causing a fire within the partition.
18. What is the greatest danger aspect for someone using an aluminum
ladder to install or realign a rooftop antenna? - correct answer - A potential
electrical shock hazard is possible when in the vicinity of power lines.
**Any kind of metal ladder poses an electrical hazard if it comes into contact
with an energized power line. Aluminum is a superb conductor. Choices A and
B are incorrect. Choice D refers to a problem associated with aluminum
ladders. However, it is not considered a greater danger than the prospect of
electrocution.**
19. In the process of fighting a fire, your superior officer directs you to
perform a different part of the operation. If, because of the noise and
commotion you do not fully hear or comprehend what was said, what should
you do? - correct answer - Ask your commanding officer to repeat the
instruction.
**Problems that occur at the fire scene that hamper the efficiency of how a fire
is handled are normally attributed to poor communication among firefighters.
If a direction is not fully
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comprehended or clearly heard, it is better to have it repeated than to
undertake action on your own initiative. Effective teamwork is imperative for
any kind of operation to be conducted efficiently. The other choices run
counter to this concept.**
21. If someone's clothing were to catch on fire, what would be an appropriate
thing to do? - correct answer - If it is a loose fitting garment, such as a jacket
or coat, you should attempt to strip it off.
Wrap a blanket or something similar around the victim to smother the flames.
Get the victim to drop to the ground and roll slowly.
22. Icy road conditions can be particularly hazardous for driving because -
correct answer - Friction between the tires and road is minimized.
**Brakes, contrary to popular thought, are not directly responsible for stopping
a vehicle. Instead, they retard the motion of the wheels. Consequently, friction
develops between the tire and the road which is directly responsible for a
vehicle coming to a complete stop.**
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23. According to the National Safety Council, each year twenty times more
deaths within the United States are caused by fires than by tornadoes,
floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes combined. What can we deduce from
this statement?
A. Fires are more lethal by comparison.
B. Tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes are taken for granted by
most people.
C. People are better able to cope with natural weather
phenomena than fire.
D. Statistically there are many more fires than natural weather or geophysical
disasters. This, combined with public apathy and a lack of education about
fire, is the probable reason for the high fatality rate. - correct answer - D.
Statistically there are many more fires than natural weather or geophysical
disasters. This, combined with public apathy and a lack of education about
fire, is the probable reason for the high fatality rate.
**When the destructive capabilities of fire are compared to those of tornadoes,
hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, it is a misconception to think that fire is
the worst. In fact, the destructive energy of the other phenomenon discussed is
significantly greater. Additionally, fire prevention and education are taken for
granted by most people, thus leading to preventable accidents and consequent
fatalities.**
