OCFA Fire Cadet Basic knowledge
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the the three layers of turnouts? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Inner liner; pulls heat
away from you
Moisture Barrier; keeps water out
Outer shell; fire protection.
What is the blitz line? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It is 200 feet of pre-connected 2 1/2 inch
working line to the the right rear discharge. This includes a 2 1/2 inch bale shut-off with a
breakaway fog tip.
What are the 3 General Roof Shapes. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Flat, Pitched, and
Arched.
How can a pre-connected hose-line be carried? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It can be
carried with the over the shoulder method
How often should your turnouts be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅They should be
cleaned after every fire that they're used on or every 6 months.
What do bundles and pre-connects consist of? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅They consist of
a 1 3/4 inch working line in 50 feet sections of double jacketed hose.
What is the inside layer of a double jacketed hose made of? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅rubber
What is the outside layer of a double jacketed hose made of? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Synthetic
What is horizontal ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The venting of heat, smoke,
and gases through horizontal openings such as windows and doors.
, Is a heat hole a example of horizontal ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅No.
At what temperature does the heat sensor label change color on a ladder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅At 300* F at which the ladder may have lost 25% of it's structural integrity.
When does a heat sensor expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅After 5 years.
When are you allowed to take your PPE home? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Once you have
permission from advisor.
What is your PPE? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It is your jacket, pants, gloves, boots, flash
guard, and helmet.
How many years of service life do SCBA Cylinder bottle have and how often are they tested?
- CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅They have 15 years of service life and are hydrostatically
checked every 5 years.
How far should a ground ladder be placed from an electrical hazards? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Ladders are supposed to put minimum 10 feet.
What are the layers of structural firefighting designed to do? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅They are meant to assist the firefighter from overheating.
What time should firefighters/if you are riding along be ready to respond at the latest? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅0800/8:00 This means get there by 5:30 or 6:00.
What utility rope most commonly used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It is most
commonly used for raising, lowering, lash, or secure load.
What can utility rope be used for in an emergency? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It can be
used for life safety in an emergency.
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the the three layers of turnouts? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Inner liner; pulls heat
away from you
Moisture Barrier; keeps water out
Outer shell; fire protection.
What is the blitz line? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It is 200 feet of pre-connected 2 1/2 inch
working line to the the right rear discharge. This includes a 2 1/2 inch bale shut-off with a
breakaway fog tip.
What are the 3 General Roof Shapes. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Flat, Pitched, and
Arched.
How can a pre-connected hose-line be carried? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It can be
carried with the over the shoulder method
How often should your turnouts be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅They should be
cleaned after every fire that they're used on or every 6 months.
What do bundles and pre-connects consist of? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅They consist of
a 1 3/4 inch working line in 50 feet sections of double jacketed hose.
What is the inside layer of a double jacketed hose made of? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅rubber
What is the outside layer of a double jacketed hose made of? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Synthetic
What is horizontal ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The venting of heat, smoke,
and gases through horizontal openings such as windows and doors.
, Is a heat hole a example of horizontal ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅No.
At what temperature does the heat sensor label change color on a ladder? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅At 300* F at which the ladder may have lost 25% of it's structural integrity.
When does a heat sensor expire? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅After 5 years.
When are you allowed to take your PPE home? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Once you have
permission from advisor.
What is your PPE? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It is your jacket, pants, gloves, boots, flash
guard, and helmet.
How many years of service life do SCBA Cylinder bottle have and how often are they tested?
- CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅They have 15 years of service life and are hydrostatically
checked every 5 years.
How far should a ground ladder be placed from an electrical hazards? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Ladders are supposed to put minimum 10 feet.
What are the layers of structural firefighting designed to do? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅They are meant to assist the firefighter from overheating.
What time should firefighters/if you are riding along be ready to respond at the latest? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅0800/8:00 This means get there by 5:30 or 6:00.
What utility rope most commonly used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It is most
commonly used for raising, lowering, lash, or secure load.
What can utility rope be used for in an emergency? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅It can be
used for life safety in an emergency.
