OCFA Academy 56 Final Study Guide: Firefighting Skills &
Procedures 2026/2027 Questions With Complete Solutions
What is the maximum number of guests allowed at the station?
10 guests
What does LUNAR stand for?
Location, Unit, Name, Air/Assignment, Resources needed
What does LIP stand for?
Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Protection
Who is the Division 2 Chief?
Shane Sherwood
Where is Battalion 5 located?
FS 6
What city does T59 serve?
San Clemente
Where is Division 3 located?
FS 58
What does PASS stand for?
Personal Alert Safety System
What does CBRN stand for?
Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear
,What does TOES stand for?
Toxic environment, oxygen deficient, elevated temperatures,
smoke
How often are SCBA cylinders hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years
What is the working pressure of an SCBA?
4500 PSI
At what percent does your vibra alert go off?
25%
How many seconds before your PASS goes into full alarm?
30 seconds
What do you clean SCBA with?
Warm water and mild soap
What is the NFPA standard for rope?
1983
What is the NFPA standard for life safety rope?
9,000 LBS
What is hydrant spacing in high value areas?
300 feet
What is the service life for turnouts?
3-5 years, max 10 years
,Who is Division Chief 4?
Chief Hunter
What city does FS 8 serve?
Cowan Heights, Unincorporated Orange County
What is the maximum weight load for an extension ladder?
750 LBS
What temperature do the heat sensors turn orange to black?
300F
What is the proper climbing angle for ladders?
75 Degrees
What knot do we tie off a ladder?
Bangor
What is the maximum mechanical advantage for a Halligan?
15:1
Who is Division 5?
Contreras
What is the cache out of station for FEMA taskforce 5?
FS 54
What mechanical advantage do you achieve when you don't use
the max mechanical advantage of the probar halligan?
5:1
, What are the commands for partner forcible entry?
Hit, Drive, Stop
What are the steps to forcible entry?
Gap, Set, Force
Does aggressive forcible entry set the tone for the call?
True
What is the sequence to open an inward swinging door?
Bevel to jam, bevel to door, adz knuckle to door
What parts do you size up in forcible entry?
Jam, stop, door
How many inches above or below the lock should you work?
6 inches
What is the minimum PPE for forcible entry?
Brush coat, helmet, steel toe boots, gloves, eye protection
How is the blitz line loaded?
Minuteman
Hose made after what year shall be out of service?
1987
What is the maximum GPM for the new TDA waterway?
1500 GPM
What is the GPM for a 3/8th wildland tip?
Procedures 2026/2027 Questions With Complete Solutions
What is the maximum number of guests allowed at the station?
10 guests
What does LUNAR stand for?
Location, Unit, Name, Air/Assignment, Resources needed
What does LIP stand for?
Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Protection
Who is the Division 2 Chief?
Shane Sherwood
Where is Battalion 5 located?
FS 6
What city does T59 serve?
San Clemente
Where is Division 3 located?
FS 58
What does PASS stand for?
Personal Alert Safety System
What does CBRN stand for?
Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear
,What does TOES stand for?
Toxic environment, oxygen deficient, elevated temperatures,
smoke
How often are SCBA cylinders hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years
What is the working pressure of an SCBA?
4500 PSI
At what percent does your vibra alert go off?
25%
How many seconds before your PASS goes into full alarm?
30 seconds
What do you clean SCBA with?
Warm water and mild soap
What is the NFPA standard for rope?
1983
What is the NFPA standard for life safety rope?
9,000 LBS
What is hydrant spacing in high value areas?
300 feet
What is the service life for turnouts?
3-5 years, max 10 years
,Who is Division Chief 4?
Chief Hunter
What city does FS 8 serve?
Cowan Heights, Unincorporated Orange County
What is the maximum weight load for an extension ladder?
750 LBS
What temperature do the heat sensors turn orange to black?
300F
What is the proper climbing angle for ladders?
75 Degrees
What knot do we tie off a ladder?
Bangor
What is the maximum mechanical advantage for a Halligan?
15:1
Who is Division 5?
Contreras
What is the cache out of station for FEMA taskforce 5?
FS 54
What mechanical advantage do you achieve when you don't use
the max mechanical advantage of the probar halligan?
5:1
, What are the commands for partner forcible entry?
Hit, Drive, Stop
What are the steps to forcible entry?
Gap, Set, Force
Does aggressive forcible entry set the tone for the call?
True
What is the sequence to open an inward swinging door?
Bevel to jam, bevel to door, adz knuckle to door
What parts do you size up in forcible entry?
Jam, stop, door
How many inches above or below the lock should you work?
6 inches
What is the minimum PPE for forcible entry?
Brush coat, helmet, steel toe boots, gloves, eye protection
How is the blitz line loaded?
Minuteman
Hose made after what year shall be out of service?
1987
What is the maximum GPM for the new TDA waterway?
1500 GPM
What is the GPM for a 3/8th wildland tip?
