Cal Fire Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
SF(A)CT(S) - Correct answer-S- SURVIVAL
F- Fire Environment
A- ACCESS
C- Construction/Clearance
T- Time constraint
S- Stay or go
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. -
Correct answer-90%
What is another point for Fire point? - Correct answer-Ignition point compartment
Component of fire triangle - Correct answer-Oxygen, heat and fuel
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to.. - Correct answer-
750lb
How often should ladder testing be performed? - Correct answer-Annually
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,Adult fire victims are often found - Correct answer-near the door
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - Correct answer-
Victims clothing
Hard rubber hose stored on a hose reel is __ hose - Correct answer-booster line
A low area on a ridge between two higher points describes a ... - Correct answer-
Sattel
What is the most effective form of communication on the fire line? - Correct
answer-Face to face
Approximately how far do you keep a radio from your mouth? - Correct answer-2
inches
A back pump full of water weighs approximately how much? - Correct answer-40-
50 lbs
Aircrafts are best utilized on which type of fires? - Correct answer-Initial attack
Never work directly.. - Correct answer-Downhill from a dozer
What is the most dangerous hazard affiliated with a propane product? - Correct
answer-BLEVE
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, During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - Correct
answer-They should be removed and placed with the furniture
From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming
untied? - Correct answer-From either end
A short handed hammer with a round head is called a.. - Correct answer-Mallet
Degree at which a firefighter should approach a car fire - Correct answer-45
degrees
A file used to sharpen hand tools should always have.. - Correct answer-Handle
and fire guard
Hazards of a thunderstorm include - Correct answer-(ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Strong winds
Lightning
Erratic fire behavior
What is the minimum diameter hose that should be used on a _ incident? - Correct
answer-1 1/2
Which is a common indicator of back draft condition? - Correct answer-Turbulent
pressurized smoke
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Answers
SF(A)CT(S) - Correct answer-S- SURVIVAL
F- Fire Environment
A- ACCESS
C- Construction/Clearance
T- Time constraint
S- Stay or go
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. -
Correct answer-90%
What is another point for Fire point? - Correct answer-Ignition point compartment
Component of fire triangle - Correct answer-Oxygen, heat and fuel
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to.. - Correct answer-
750lb
How often should ladder testing be performed? - Correct answer-Annually
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,Adult fire victims are often found - Correct answer-near the door
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - Correct answer-
Victims clothing
Hard rubber hose stored on a hose reel is __ hose - Correct answer-booster line
A low area on a ridge between two higher points describes a ... - Correct answer-
Sattel
What is the most effective form of communication on the fire line? - Correct
answer-Face to face
Approximately how far do you keep a radio from your mouth? - Correct answer-2
inches
A back pump full of water weighs approximately how much? - Correct answer-40-
50 lbs
Aircrafts are best utilized on which type of fires? - Correct answer-Initial attack
Never work directly.. - Correct answer-Downhill from a dozer
What is the most dangerous hazard affiliated with a propane product? - Correct
answer-BLEVE
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, During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - Correct
answer-They should be removed and placed with the furniture
From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming
untied? - Correct answer-From either end
A short handed hammer with a round head is called a.. - Correct answer-Mallet
Degree at which a firefighter should approach a car fire - Correct answer-45
degrees
A file used to sharpen hand tools should always have.. - Correct answer-Handle
and fire guard
Hazards of a thunderstorm include - Correct answer-(ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Strong winds
Lightning
Erratic fire behavior
What is the minimum diameter hose that should be used on a _ incident? - Correct
answer-1 1/2
Which is a common indicator of back draft condition? - Correct answer-Turbulent
pressurized smoke
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