Firefighter 1 Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the main purpose of turnout gear?
A. To keep firefighters cool
✔✔B. To protect firefighters from heat, flames, and hazards
C. To increase mobility
D. To provide water supply
What should firefighters always check before donning SCBA?
A. The weather conditions
✔✔B. Cylinder pressure and overall function
C. Hydrant distance
D. Command’s approval
What is the best way to maintain situational awareness in a fire?
A. Ignore surroundings and focus on task
✔✔B. Continuously observe conditions and communicate changes
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,C. Only follow your partner’s instructions
D. Rely on equipment alarms only
What is the correct order of the fire tetrahedron?
A. Fuel, oxygen, sound, chain reaction
✔✔B. Fuel, oxygen, heat, chemical chain reaction
C. Fuel, pressure, flame, chain reaction
D. Fuel, oxygen, smoke, chain reaction
Which fire extinguisher is best for a paper fire?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Dry chemical
✔✔C. Water can
D. Class D powder
What is the first step in donning SCBA?
A. Tighten straps
B. Connect regulator
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,✔✔C. Don the harness and secure cylinder
D. Open purge valve
What is the primary hazard of operating without gloves?
A. Difficulty climbing ladders
✔✔B. Burns and cuts to hands
C. Hose line control issues
D. Excessive sweating
Which type of rope is best for life safety operations?
A. Manila
✔✔B. Synthetic kernmantle
C. Cotton braided
D. Nylon twine
What should firefighters do when hearing a PASS alarm?
A. Ignore it until confirmed
✔✔B. Immediately search for the firefighter in distress
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, C. Reset their own SCBA
D. Evacuate the structure
Which fire service tool is used for prying and striking?
A. Pike pole
✔✔B. Halligan bar
C. Hose wrench
D. Spanner
What is the safest way to climb a ladder with tools?
A. Hold both tools in one hand
B. Place tools in pockets
✔✔C. Use a tool belt or rope hoist
D. Balance tools on shoulder
What does PPE stand for?
A. Pressure Protection Equipment
✔✔B. Personal Protective Equipment
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the main purpose of turnout gear?
A. To keep firefighters cool
✔✔B. To protect firefighters from heat, flames, and hazards
C. To increase mobility
D. To provide water supply
What should firefighters always check before donning SCBA?
A. The weather conditions
✔✔B. Cylinder pressure and overall function
C. Hydrant distance
D. Command’s approval
What is the best way to maintain situational awareness in a fire?
A. Ignore surroundings and focus on task
✔✔B. Continuously observe conditions and communicate changes
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,C. Only follow your partner’s instructions
D. Rely on equipment alarms only
What is the correct order of the fire tetrahedron?
A. Fuel, oxygen, sound, chain reaction
✔✔B. Fuel, oxygen, heat, chemical chain reaction
C. Fuel, pressure, flame, chain reaction
D. Fuel, oxygen, smoke, chain reaction
Which fire extinguisher is best for a paper fire?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Dry chemical
✔✔C. Water can
D. Class D powder
What is the first step in donning SCBA?
A. Tighten straps
B. Connect regulator
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,✔✔C. Don the harness and secure cylinder
D. Open purge valve
What is the primary hazard of operating without gloves?
A. Difficulty climbing ladders
✔✔B. Burns and cuts to hands
C. Hose line control issues
D. Excessive sweating
Which type of rope is best for life safety operations?
A. Manila
✔✔B. Synthetic kernmantle
C. Cotton braided
D. Nylon twine
What should firefighters do when hearing a PASS alarm?
A. Ignore it until confirmed
✔✔B. Immediately search for the firefighter in distress
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, C. Reset their own SCBA
D. Evacuate the structure
Which fire service tool is used for prying and striking?
A. Pike pole
✔✔B. Halligan bar
C. Hose wrench
D. Spanner
What is the safest way to climb a ladder with tools?
A. Hold both tools in one hand
B. Place tools in pockets
✔✔C. Use a tool belt or rope hoist
D. Balance tools on shoulder
What does PPE stand for?
A. Pressure Protection Equipment
✔✔B. Personal Protective Equipment
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