BASIC FIREFIGHTER EXAM|VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|RATED AND GRADED A+ NEW UPDATE| 2026/2027
A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
B. the female coupling indicates the direction of exit
C. to find the closest wall
D. to immediately issue a personnel accountability report and then try to attempt a rescue -
ANSWER✔ A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
Another term for a safety knot is a - ANSWER✔ Overhand Knot
What is the first step in developing any fire attack plan? - ANSWER✔ Conducting an accurate size up
The process of erecting materials such as wood panels, timber, or jacks to strengthen a wall or prevent
further collapse is known as: - ANSWER✔ shoring
Which is true regarding the physical limits of wearing a SCBA? - ANSWER✔ Firefighters consume air
at different rates based on their aerobic fitness
When using pneumatic airbags to perform a lift, one should never stack more than ______ bags -
ANSWER✔ Two
Which forcible entry tool would typically be used to extend a firefighters reach while sweeping across
floors and under furniture - ANSWER✔ Flat head axe
In the extremity carry - ANSWER✔ Both firefighters face the same direction
In the term LUNAR, the L stands for - ANSWER✔ Location
,Which are characteristics of a primary search? - ANSWER✔ Rapid and systematic
What exception is there to the two in/two out rule? - ANSWER✔ Imminent life threatening situation
where immediate action can save life
What part of the rope is used to tie knot/hitch
End of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - ANSWER✔ Working End
The mind set of children leads them to: - ANSWER✔ Hide from danger in toy boxes, closets, and
under beds
Coordination of a search for victims in a multi story structure fire is based on a system of priorities.
Which is the correct listing of priorities from first to last - ANSWER✔ The area immediately around
the fire, and the rest of the fire floor, then the area directly above the fire in the rest of the floor, then
all higher level floors, from top floor down, to the areas below the fire floor
A facility in which there is a high potential for life or property loss from a fire is called a ______ hazard -
ANSWER✔ Target Hazard
What generally requires the use of a tag line when it is being hoisted up to the roof of a structure? -
ANSWER✔ Smoke Ejector
What is one item that would be included in a life safety ropes record? - ANSWER✔ Each time it was
used
Which of the following knots is not regarded as suitable for use in anchoring a life-safety rope and its
principal use is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hoseline? - ANSWER✔
Single/double overhand safety knot
If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas lacking of drains, firefighters may point to
remove the water quickly - ANSWER✔ Remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain
,What is the best way to extinguish a smoldering mattress?
A. Take it outside and soak it
B. Open the mattress and thoroughly wet the smoldering area
C. Place it flat on the floor and soak it
D. Apply Class A foam to the smoldering area - ANSWER✔ A. Take it outside and soak it
If overhaul operations may disturb possible evidence, what should fire fighters do before continuing
with their work?
A. Have a law enforcement officer evaluate the situation
B. Take photos or make sketches of the evidence in an undisturbed state
C. Tag and bag the evidence
D. Wait for investigators to examine it - ANSWER✔ D. Wait for investigators to examine it
Fire service rope falls into to use classifications - ANSWER✔ Life safety and utility
Which knot is used to prevent the end of a rope from slipping through the primary knot - ANSWER✔
Safety
In the term LUNAR, the R stands for - ANSWER✔ Resourced needed
Dry hydrants, also called____________, provide quick and reliable access to static water sources. -
ANSWER✔ drafting hydrants
What should be in place during overhaul - ANSWER✔ Charged Hose Line
Sprinkler fire department connections should be supplied with water from pumpers that has a capacity
of at least _______________ gpm - ANSWER✔ 1000 gpm or greater
Carbon composite cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every ____years. - ANSWER✔ 3-5
, If apparatus sirens and noise levels exceed ____ decibels, firefighters should wear hearing protection -
ANSWER✔ 90
In high rise firefighting situations, typically the fire attack will be initiated from: - ANSWER✔ One
floor below the fire
A firefighter without a spanner wrench can usually break a tight coupling if the ____ method is used. -
ANSWER✔ Knee Press
When hose has been exposed to small amounts of oil, it should be washed with - ANSWER✔ Mild or
soap detergent
The ____ method is performed with two firefighters and used for breaking tight couplings without the
use of a spanner wrench - ANSWER✔ Stiff arm
The two types of couplings are: - ANSWER✔ Threaded and Non-threaded/Storz
lt a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained by following the three
steps outlined on page 1 of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, the first responder should:
A. call CHEMTREC immediately.
B. contact the carrier of the chemical.
C. see if the placard is visible, refer to the Table of Placards section of the Guidebook.
D. assume the material may undergo violent polymerization if subjected to
heat or contaminatio - ANSWER✔ C. see if the placard is visible, refer to the Table of Placards section
of the Guidebook.
When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the
hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination?
A. Time, distance, half-life
B. lonizing radiation, non-iodizing radiation, half-life
C. Time, distance, shielding
ANSWERS|RATED AND GRADED A+ NEW UPDATE| 2026/2027
A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
B. the female coupling indicates the direction of exit
C. to find the closest wall
D. to immediately issue a personnel accountability report and then try to attempt a rescue -
ANSWER✔ A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
Another term for a safety knot is a - ANSWER✔ Overhand Knot
What is the first step in developing any fire attack plan? - ANSWER✔ Conducting an accurate size up
The process of erecting materials such as wood panels, timber, or jacks to strengthen a wall or prevent
further collapse is known as: - ANSWER✔ shoring
Which is true regarding the physical limits of wearing a SCBA? - ANSWER✔ Firefighters consume air
at different rates based on their aerobic fitness
When using pneumatic airbags to perform a lift, one should never stack more than ______ bags -
ANSWER✔ Two
Which forcible entry tool would typically be used to extend a firefighters reach while sweeping across
floors and under furniture - ANSWER✔ Flat head axe
In the extremity carry - ANSWER✔ Both firefighters face the same direction
In the term LUNAR, the L stands for - ANSWER✔ Location
,Which are characteristics of a primary search? - ANSWER✔ Rapid and systematic
What exception is there to the two in/two out rule? - ANSWER✔ Imminent life threatening situation
where immediate action can save life
What part of the rope is used to tie knot/hitch
End of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the - ANSWER✔ Working End
The mind set of children leads them to: - ANSWER✔ Hide from danger in toy boxes, closets, and
under beds
Coordination of a search for victims in a multi story structure fire is based on a system of priorities.
Which is the correct listing of priorities from first to last - ANSWER✔ The area immediately around
the fire, and the rest of the fire floor, then the area directly above the fire in the rest of the floor, then
all higher level floors, from top floor down, to the areas below the fire floor
A facility in which there is a high potential for life or property loss from a fire is called a ______ hazard -
ANSWER✔ Target Hazard
What generally requires the use of a tag line when it is being hoisted up to the roof of a structure? -
ANSWER✔ Smoke Ejector
What is one item that would be included in a life safety ropes record? - ANSWER✔ Each time it was
used
Which of the following knots is not regarded as suitable for use in anchoring a life-safety rope and its
principal use is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hoseline? - ANSWER✔
Single/double overhand safety knot
If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas lacking of drains, firefighters may point to
remove the water quickly - ANSWER✔ Remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain
,What is the best way to extinguish a smoldering mattress?
A. Take it outside and soak it
B. Open the mattress and thoroughly wet the smoldering area
C. Place it flat on the floor and soak it
D. Apply Class A foam to the smoldering area - ANSWER✔ A. Take it outside and soak it
If overhaul operations may disturb possible evidence, what should fire fighters do before continuing
with their work?
A. Have a law enforcement officer evaluate the situation
B. Take photos or make sketches of the evidence in an undisturbed state
C. Tag and bag the evidence
D. Wait for investigators to examine it - ANSWER✔ D. Wait for investigators to examine it
Fire service rope falls into to use classifications - ANSWER✔ Life safety and utility
Which knot is used to prevent the end of a rope from slipping through the primary knot - ANSWER✔
Safety
In the term LUNAR, the R stands for - ANSWER✔ Resourced needed
Dry hydrants, also called____________, provide quick and reliable access to static water sources. -
ANSWER✔ drafting hydrants
What should be in place during overhaul - ANSWER✔ Charged Hose Line
Sprinkler fire department connections should be supplied with water from pumpers that has a capacity
of at least _______________ gpm - ANSWER✔ 1000 gpm or greater
Carbon composite cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every ____years. - ANSWER✔ 3-5
, If apparatus sirens and noise levels exceed ____ decibels, firefighters should wear hearing protection -
ANSWER✔ 90
In high rise firefighting situations, typically the fire attack will be initiated from: - ANSWER✔ One
floor below the fire
A firefighter without a spanner wrench can usually break a tight coupling if the ____ method is used. -
ANSWER✔ Knee Press
When hose has been exposed to small amounts of oil, it should be washed with - ANSWER✔ Mild or
soap detergent
The ____ method is performed with two firefighters and used for breaking tight couplings without the
use of a spanner wrench - ANSWER✔ Stiff arm
The two types of couplings are: - ANSWER✔ Threaded and Non-threaded/Storz
lt a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained by following the three
steps outlined on page 1 of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, the first responder should:
A. call CHEMTREC immediately.
B. contact the carrier of the chemical.
C. see if the placard is visible, refer to the Table of Placards section of the Guidebook.
D. assume the material may undergo violent polymerization if subjected to
heat or contaminatio - ANSWER✔ C. see if the placard is visible, refer to the Table of Placards section
of the Guidebook.
When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the
hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination?
A. Time, distance, half-life
B. lonizing radiation, non-iodizing radiation, half-life
C. Time, distance, shielding
