Firefighter Final Test, Certification Exam
(2026)
SCORE:___
What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating
at the scene of an incident?
A. A personnel accountability system
B. A grid search system
C. A scalar organizational system
D. A self-modulating personnel system
A. A personnel accountability system
Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?
A. Fire Chief
B. Fire Investigator
C. Safety Officer
D. Incident Commander
D. Incident Commander
Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:
A. attenuation
B. mitigation
C. trepidation
D. extension
D. extension
What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?
A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas
D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase:
A. volume
B. cavitation
C. back pressure
D. critical velocity
A. volume
Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?
A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue
,B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire
D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation
B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
The chain of command:
A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest
B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics
C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation
D. allows for supervision of five people by one person
A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the
lowest
In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:
A. geographical area
B. occupancy type
C. time of day
D. construction type
B. occupancy type
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature.
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it's not in use, especially if
not used for extended periods of time
D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A. professional pride
B. integrity
C. personal motive
D. courage
C. personal motive
Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible:
A. cracking
B. sudden wall collapse
C. discoloration
D. additional fire extension
A. cracking
Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect?
, A. The hose cover blocks sunlight that could cause rubber and plastic coated hose to deteriorate
B. It should be designed to allow the circulation of air to allow drying
C. The use of a cover will prevent rain and other road contaminants from getting into the hose
D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible
D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible
A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be:
A. teamwork and strength
B. ladder selection
C. ladder placement and angle of inclination
D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions
D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions
Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from:
A. the burned side
B. the outside of the structure
C. the unburned side
D. above the fire
C. the unburned side
To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side
rolls over at a __________ angle.
A. 180
B. 30
C. 60
D. 90
D. 90
When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window
to assist the victim?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 0
D. 2
D. 2
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
C. making one large opening
D. using a power saw
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
(2026)
SCORE:___
What is defined as a systematic way to keep track of the location and function of all personnel operating
at the scene of an incident?
A. A personnel accountability system
B. A grid search system
C. A scalar organizational system
D. A self-modulating personnel system
A. A personnel accountability system
Who makes the decision about which type of strategy to use on a given fire?
A. Fire Chief
B. Fire Investigator
C. Safety Officer
D. Incident Commander
D. Incident Commander
Another term for the spread of a fire to exposed buildings is:
A. attenuation
B. mitigation
C. trepidation
D. extension
D. extension
What is the largest difference between Basic 911 and Enhanced 911?
A. Basic systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
C. Enhanced systems are used only in rural areas
D. Basic systems are more reliable than enhanced
B. Enhanced systems have the capability to provide the caller's telephone number and address
There is a maximum distance to any fog stream. Further increase in nozzle pressure will only increase:
A. volume
B. cavitation
C. back pressure
D. critical velocity
A. volume
Which of the following IS NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew?
A. Gaining access to upper floors for search and rescue
,B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
C. Forcible entry to gain access to the fire
D. Gaining access to the roof for ventilation
B. Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
The chain of command:
A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the lowest
B. includes training, safety, finance, and logistics
C. includes incident stabilization, life safety, and property conservation
D. allows for supervision of five people by one person
A. is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the department to the
lowest
In most cases, the contents of a building will be predicated by the:
A. geographical area
B. occupancy type
C. time of day
D. construction type
B. occupancy type
Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent thermal fire hose damage?
A. Allow hose to remain in a heated area after it is dry, provided the air is a moderate temperature.
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
C. Keep both the inside and outside of woven-jacket fire hose dry whenever it's not in use, especially if
not used for extended periods of time
D. Use hot air for only short periods of time when mechanically drying
B. Roll dry hose in a straight roll for storage to keep the liner from drying out
Firefighters should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A. professional pride
B. integrity
C. personal motive
D. courage
C. personal motive
Due to rapid cooling, when water is applied to masonry walls the firefighter should look for possible:
A. cracking
B. sudden wall collapse
C. discoloration
D. additional fire extension
A. cracking
Which of the following statements regarding the hose bed is incorrect?
, A. The hose cover blocks sunlight that could cause rubber and plastic coated hose to deteriorate
B. It should be designed to allow the circulation of air to allow drying
C. The use of a cover will prevent rain and other road contaminants from getting into the hose
D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible
D. The hose bed should allow as little air circulation as possible
A PRIMARY safety concern when raising a ladder should be:
A. teamwork and strength
B. ladder selection
C. ladder placement and angle of inclination
D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions
D. possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions
Structure fires should MOST COMMONLY be attacked from:
A. the burned side
B. the outside of the structure
C. the unburned side
D. above the fire
C. the unburned side
To form the corners of the basin when constructing a catchall, the firefighter should lay ends of the side
rolls over at a __________ angle.
A. 180
B. 30
C. 60
D. 90
D. 90
When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window
to assist the victim?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 0
D. 2
D. 2
When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid:
A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
C. making one large opening
D. using a power saw
B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses
