CAL FIRE FAE EXAM 2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS

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CAL FIRE FAE EXAM
2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS



Modern wood frame construction technique that builds one floor at a time and

inserts a plate between each floor as a fire stop. - correct-answer -Platform frame




First signs of oxygen deficiency - correct-answer -Increased respiratory rate and

impaired muscular coordination




Oxygen deficient atmospheres have less than ____% - correct-answer -19.5%




Extinguishing agents safe for use on energized electrical - correct-answer -CO2

and dry chem

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Extinguishing agent for combustible metals - correct-answer -Dry powder




Psi for testing fire hose - correct-answer -45 - 50




ICS term grouping resources by geographical location - correct-answer -Division




In kernmantle rope the kern is ___% Of it's strength - correct-answer -75%




SLICERS - correct-answer -Size up

Location

Identify and control

Cool from safest location

Extinguish Fire

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Rescue

Salvage




Tank capacity for type 1, 2 and 3 engines - correct-answer -Type 1 - 300

Type 2 - 300

Type 3 - 500




Minimum pump flow for type 1, 2 and 3 engines - correct-answer -Type 1 - 1000

Type 2 - 500

Type 3 - 150




Minimum hose or type 1 - correct-answer -2 1/2 1200

1 1/2 500




Minimum hose type 2 - correct-answer -2 1/2 1000