live fire training instructor exam
questions and correct answers
NFPA 1403 - ANSWERS NFPA standards pertains to Live Fire Training evolutions
Safety - ANSWERS What should be the first and foremost concern during live fire
training evolutions?
Arson Investigation - ANSWERS Which of the following live fire training evolutions are
NOT covered by the NFPA (1403) Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
acquired structures
exterior flammable liquid
arson investigation
propane burn buildings
NFPA 1971 - ANSWERS Protective clothing used during live fire training evolutions is
required to meet which NFPA standard?
NFPA 1142 - ANSWERS Which NFPA standard can an instructor-in-charge use to
assist in determining the water supply required for a training fire?
Realism - ANSWERS What is the greatest advantage of live fire training evolutions?
Instructor-in-charge - ANSWERS Who sets the tone for live fire training evolutions by
ensuring compliance and enforcement of NFPA 1403?
Everyone - ANSWERS Who is responsible for safety during a live fire training
evolution?
Rescue procedures - ANSWERS Which of the following topics from NFPA 1001 is not
required before live fire training?
Safety
Portable fire extinguishers
overhaul
rescue procedures
A plan - ANSWERS What should a fire department have in the event of an injury or
death occurs during a live fire training incident?
NIOSH - ANSWERS Which agency would you contact for information related to the
Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program?
, Law enforcement - ANSWERS Agency conducts an investigation to determine if a
criminal offense occurred
NIOSH goals - ANSWERS characterize FF line of duty deaths
develop recommendations for preventing deaths
disseminate prevention strategies
external reviews - ANSWERS What can be used during an investigation to provide an
unbiased review of an incident and to help remove the potential for a perceived cover-
up?
Purpose of hospital liaison - ANSWERS Provide agency information to caregivers
Provide insurance information to caregivers
Provide pertinent information such as the need to test for cyanide poisoning
OSHA - ANSWERS Who can levy fines as a result of an investigation of a training
incident involving injury or death?
NFPA 1041 - ANSWERS When determining the required level of training and
experience necessary for an instructor to supervise students in a live fire training
evolution, what NFPA standard can a fire chief consult?
Solids - ANSWERS Most fuels in structure, room and contents fires start out as:
Pyrolysis - ANSWERS The decomposition or off-gassing of a material once it reaches
its ignition temperature and burns openly is the definition of:
Carbon Monoxide - ANSWERS Most abundant toxic gas produced during the
combustion process
Heat Release Rate (HRR) - ANSWERS ______________ is the amount of heat energy
released over time in a fire.
9,000 BTU's - ANSWERS How many BTU's will one gallon of water absorb?
Authority having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWERS According to NFPA 1403, an instructor
is an individual qualified by what entity to provide firefighter training?
Black - ANSWERS Which smoke color is indicative of a hotter intensity fire?
Impending flashover - ANSWERS Aggressive, dark hot smoke banking down inside a
building could be an indicator of _________.
Beside the student/nozzle and away from the wall - ANSWERS When accompanying
students during a live fire training evolution where should the instructor candidate place
themselves?
questions and correct answers
NFPA 1403 - ANSWERS NFPA standards pertains to Live Fire Training evolutions
Safety - ANSWERS What should be the first and foremost concern during live fire
training evolutions?
Arson Investigation - ANSWERS Which of the following live fire training evolutions are
NOT covered by the NFPA (1403) Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
acquired structures
exterior flammable liquid
arson investigation
propane burn buildings
NFPA 1971 - ANSWERS Protective clothing used during live fire training evolutions is
required to meet which NFPA standard?
NFPA 1142 - ANSWERS Which NFPA standard can an instructor-in-charge use to
assist in determining the water supply required for a training fire?
Realism - ANSWERS What is the greatest advantage of live fire training evolutions?
Instructor-in-charge - ANSWERS Who sets the tone for live fire training evolutions by
ensuring compliance and enforcement of NFPA 1403?
Everyone - ANSWERS Who is responsible for safety during a live fire training
evolution?
Rescue procedures - ANSWERS Which of the following topics from NFPA 1001 is not
required before live fire training?
Safety
Portable fire extinguishers
overhaul
rescue procedures
A plan - ANSWERS What should a fire department have in the event of an injury or
death occurs during a live fire training incident?
NIOSH - ANSWERS Which agency would you contact for information related to the
Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program?
, Law enforcement - ANSWERS Agency conducts an investigation to determine if a
criminal offense occurred
NIOSH goals - ANSWERS characterize FF line of duty deaths
develop recommendations for preventing deaths
disseminate prevention strategies
external reviews - ANSWERS What can be used during an investigation to provide an
unbiased review of an incident and to help remove the potential for a perceived cover-
up?
Purpose of hospital liaison - ANSWERS Provide agency information to caregivers
Provide insurance information to caregivers
Provide pertinent information such as the need to test for cyanide poisoning
OSHA - ANSWERS Who can levy fines as a result of an investigation of a training
incident involving injury or death?
NFPA 1041 - ANSWERS When determining the required level of training and
experience necessary for an instructor to supervise students in a live fire training
evolution, what NFPA standard can a fire chief consult?
Solids - ANSWERS Most fuels in structure, room and contents fires start out as:
Pyrolysis - ANSWERS The decomposition or off-gassing of a material once it reaches
its ignition temperature and burns openly is the definition of:
Carbon Monoxide - ANSWERS Most abundant toxic gas produced during the
combustion process
Heat Release Rate (HRR) - ANSWERS ______________ is the amount of heat energy
released over time in a fire.
9,000 BTU's - ANSWERS How many BTU's will one gallon of water absorb?
Authority having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWERS According to NFPA 1403, an instructor
is an individual qualified by what entity to provide firefighter training?
Black - ANSWERS Which smoke color is indicative of a hotter intensity fire?
Impending flashover - ANSWERS Aggressive, dark hot smoke banking down inside a
building could be an indicator of _________.
Beside the student/nozzle and away from the wall - ANSWERS When accompanying
students during a live fire training evolution where should the instructor candidate place
themselves?
