Basic Firefighter Written EXAM 2026
Questions and Answers
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into
the material. - Correct answer-maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - Correct answer-halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - Correct answer-
outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - Correct answer-sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - Correct answer-halligan
Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
Correct answer-up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground,
immediately the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it
will be used. - Correct answer-start turn off
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, A is an example of a striking tool. - Correct answer-sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - Correct answer-reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
Correct answer-link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - Correct answer-
1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and .
- Correct answer-accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - Correct answer-45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet,
you should . - Correct answer-crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - Correct answer-2
1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to
generate large amount of steam is an attack. - Correct answer-indirect
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Questions and Answers
When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from binding into
the material. - Correct answer-maximum
is an example of a common prying tool. - Correct answer-halligan
An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible. - Correct answer-
outward
is an example of a pulling tool. - Correct answer-sheetrock rake
The and the are commonly paired together as "irons". - Correct answer-halligan
Flat head axe
When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the pane. -
Correct answer-up-wind blunt/flat corner
When getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground,
immediately the tool, after warming the tool, and then carry the tool to where it
will be used. - Correct answer-start turn off
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, A is an example of a striking tool. - Correct answer-sledge hammer
A is an example of a cutting tool. - Correct answer-reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not the lock. -
Correct answer-link/chain
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires? - Correct answer-
1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is visible and .
- Correct answer-accessible
A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle. - Correct answer-45
If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your feet,
you should . - Correct answer-crawl
and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire. - Correct answer-2
1/2 1 3/4
Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in order to
generate large amount of steam is an attack. - Correct answer-indirect
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