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APCO Fire Service Communications Exam/ APCO Fire
Service Communications Exam Preparation With
Rationales /APCO Fire Service Communications
Practice Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete 200
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers) |Newest Version!!!
Fire, a chemical chain reaction, occurs when which three
elements are present in the right conditions?
____, _____, _____ - Answer-Heat
Oxygen
Fuel
Fires are fought from the ____ to the _______. - Answer-
Unburned, Burned
The Fire Tetrahedron depicts which four factors necessary
for fire? - Answer-Heat
Oxygen
Fuel
Chemical Chain Reaction
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T or F
The Administration Division includes frontline firefighters -
Answer-FALSE
______, is cutting holes in roofs or breaking out upper
windows when fighting a fire. - Answer-Ventilation
______, can be an indicator of what is burning (or not
burning). It is typically an indicator of _____, or a chemical
cloud. - Answer-White cloud / Steam
The Fire Prevention Division is commonly referred to as...
- Answer-Fire Marshall's Office
T or F
Public Education is an important function of the Special
Operations Division. - Answer-False
What is the primary function of an engine? - Answer-(aka
Pumper
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An engine has a self-contained water pump. Its primary
function is) to provide pressurized water.
T or F
In fire terminology, fire "truck" and an engine are the same
type of fire apparatus - Answer-False
T or F
The process of searching for evidence of further fire
hidden from view and the removal of materials that may
re-combust is called Salvage - Answer-FALSE
(It is called "Overhaul")
Define SCBA? - Answer-Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus
The actual physical firefighting operations utilizing
available personnel and equipment is called? - Answer-
Attack
APCO Fire Service Communications Exam/ APCO Fire
Service Communications Exam Preparation With
Rationales /APCO Fire Service Communications
Practice Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete 200
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers) |Newest Version!!!
Fire, a chemical chain reaction, occurs when which three
elements are present in the right conditions?
____, _____, _____ - Answer-Heat
Oxygen
Fuel
Fires are fought from the ____ to the _______. - Answer-
Unburned, Burned
The Fire Tetrahedron depicts which four factors necessary
for fire? - Answer-Heat
Oxygen
Fuel
Chemical Chain Reaction
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T or F
The Administration Division includes frontline firefighters -
Answer-FALSE
______, is cutting holes in roofs or breaking out upper
windows when fighting a fire. - Answer-Ventilation
______, can be an indicator of what is burning (or not
burning). It is typically an indicator of _____, or a chemical
cloud. - Answer-White cloud / Steam
The Fire Prevention Division is commonly referred to as...
- Answer-Fire Marshall's Office
T or F
Public Education is an important function of the Special
Operations Division. - Answer-False
What is the primary function of an engine? - Answer-(aka
Pumper
, 3|Page
An engine has a self-contained water pump. Its primary
function is) to provide pressurized water.
T or F
In fire terminology, fire "truck" and an engine are the same
type of fire apparatus - Answer-False
T or F
The process of searching for evidence of further fire
hidden from view and the removal of materials that may
re-combust is called Salvage - Answer-FALSE
(It is called "Overhaul")
Define SCBA? - Answer-Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus
The actual physical firefighting operations utilizing
available personnel and equipment is called? - Answer-
Attack
