BEFO QUIZ UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made
up of personnel assigned by: - Correct Answer- rank and duty
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - Correct Answer- to prevent the
duplication of effort
Wildland firefighter - Correct Answer- which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically
to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation
utility company - Correct Answer- Which organization or agency assists the fire department
by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains?
a process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge - Correct Answer- What does NFPA
1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
the apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants - Correct Answer-
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500?
Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness - Correct Answer- What is a medical or
physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
Vehicles - Correct Answer- When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene,
firefighters should avoid tying rope or caution tape to?
Text messaging - Correct Answer- Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include_______
and smartphone apps?
to send personal messages - Correct Answer- Fire department radio channels should NOT be
used:
, clear text - Correct Answer- the use of plain English in radio communications transmissions
and avoidance of 10-codes is known as using:
raise the antenna up straight - Correct Answer- to overcome physical barriers to radio
communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees or:
units or individuals must identify themselves in every transmission - Correct Answer-
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications rules, the first of
which is?
place the microphone against your throat if you cannot be understood through your SCBA
facepiece - Correct Answer- To improve your ability to be heard at an emergency incident:
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs - Correct Answer- With regard
to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that:
one - Correct Answer- Type_____ construction can be expected to remain structurally stable
longer than other types during a fire
may serve as a flow path for fire and smoke - Correct Answer- Because unprotected stairs are
not enclosed with fire-rated construction, they:
Combustible interior finishes and furnishings - Correct Answer- In addition to structural
members, what can be a significant factor influencing fire spread and loss of lives in fires?
In structures in high ceilings, a large volume of hot smoke and fire gases can accumulate at
the ceiling level, while conditions at floor level remain relatively unchanged - Correct
Answer- Which statement best describes a fire in large compartment or a compartment with a
high ceiling?
Buildings under demolition - Correct Answer- Where might firefighters be MOST likely to
encounter inoperative standpipes and sprinkler systems?
Clothing made from non-fire-resistant synthetic materials - Correct Answer- While on duty,
firefighters should avoid wearing
and CORRECT Answers
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made
up of personnel assigned by: - Correct Answer- rank and duty
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - Correct Answer- to prevent the
duplication of effort
Wildland firefighter - Correct Answer- which fire fighting personnel are trained specifically
to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation
utility company - Correct Answer- Which organization or agency assists the fire department
by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains?
a process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge - Correct Answer- What does NFPA
1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
the apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants - Correct Answer-
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500?
Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness - Correct Answer- What is a medical or
physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
Vehicles - Correct Answer- When establishing scene control zones at an emergency scene,
firefighters should avoid tying rope or caution tape to?
Text messaging - Correct Answer- Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include_______
and smartphone apps?
to send personal messages - Correct Answer- Fire department radio channels should NOT be
used:
, clear text - Correct Answer- the use of plain English in radio communications transmissions
and avoidance of 10-codes is known as using:
raise the antenna up straight - Correct Answer- to overcome physical barriers to radio
communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees or:
units or individuals must identify themselves in every transmission - Correct Answer-
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications rules, the first of
which is?
place the microphone against your throat if you cannot be understood through your SCBA
facepiece - Correct Answer- To improve your ability to be heard at an emergency incident:
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs - Correct Answer- With regard
to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that:
one - Correct Answer- Type_____ construction can be expected to remain structurally stable
longer than other types during a fire
may serve as a flow path for fire and smoke - Correct Answer- Because unprotected stairs are
not enclosed with fire-rated construction, they:
Combustible interior finishes and furnishings - Correct Answer- In addition to structural
members, what can be a significant factor influencing fire spread and loss of lives in fires?
In structures in high ceilings, a large volume of hot smoke and fire gases can accumulate at
the ceiling level, while conditions at floor level remain relatively unchanged - Correct
Answer- Which statement best describes a fire in large compartment or a compartment with a
high ceiling?
Buildings under demolition - Correct Answer- Where might firefighters be MOST likely to
encounter inoperative standpipes and sprinkler systems?
Clothing made from non-fire-resistant synthetic materials - Correct Answer- While on duty,
firefighters should avoid wearing
