Firefighter 1 and 2 Study Guide
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of turnout gear?
A. To keep firefighters dry in rain
✔✔B. To protect firefighters from heat, flames, and hazardous materials
C. To store tools during firefighting
D. To replace SCBA equipment
Which action reduces the chance of heat stress during firefighting?
A. Wearing extra layers under PPE
B. Avoiding hydration until after the incident
✔✔C. Taking breaks in rehabilitation and drinking fluids
D. Working faster to finish early
What is the main function of a fire hydrant?
A. To ventilate a structure
✔✔B. To provide a water source for suppression
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,C. To detect smoke
D. To wash fire apparatus
Which ladder is designed for attic or confined space access?
A. Extension ladder
✔✔B. Folding ladder
C. Roof ladder
D. Straight ladder
Which class of fire involves combustible metals?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
✔✔D. Class D
What is the most important step before forcing entry through a door?
✔✔A. Check the door for heat and conditions
B. Break glass immediately
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,C. Cut hinges with a saw
D. Enter without checking
Which stream pattern provides the widest protection from heat?
A. Solid stream
✔✔B. Fog stream
C. Broken stream
D. Straight stream
What is the primary hazard of lightweight construction during fire?
✔✔A. Rapid collapse due to heat
B. Extra insulation
C. Heavy debris
D. Poor ventilation
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR)?
A. To check water pressure
B. To verify tools used
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, ✔✔C. To confirm firefighter safety and location
D. To measure smoke conditions
Which tool is classified as a prying tool?
✔✔A. Halligan bar
B. Flat-head axe
C. Pike pole
D. Spanner wrench
What is the first step in donning an SCBA?
✔✔A. Inspect the cylinder and harness
B. Open the main line
C. Connect to the regulator
D. Put on the facepiece
Which fire stream has the greatest reach and penetration?
✔✔A. Solid stream
B. Fog stream
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of turnout gear?
A. To keep firefighters dry in rain
✔✔B. To protect firefighters from heat, flames, and hazardous materials
C. To store tools during firefighting
D. To replace SCBA equipment
Which action reduces the chance of heat stress during firefighting?
A. Wearing extra layers under PPE
B. Avoiding hydration until after the incident
✔✔C. Taking breaks in rehabilitation and drinking fluids
D. Working faster to finish early
What is the main function of a fire hydrant?
A. To ventilate a structure
✔✔B. To provide a water source for suppression
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,C. To detect smoke
D. To wash fire apparatus
Which ladder is designed for attic or confined space access?
A. Extension ladder
✔✔B. Folding ladder
C. Roof ladder
D. Straight ladder
Which class of fire involves combustible metals?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
✔✔D. Class D
What is the most important step before forcing entry through a door?
✔✔A. Check the door for heat and conditions
B. Break glass immediately
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,C. Cut hinges with a saw
D. Enter without checking
Which stream pattern provides the widest protection from heat?
A. Solid stream
✔✔B. Fog stream
C. Broken stream
D. Straight stream
What is the primary hazard of lightweight construction during fire?
✔✔A. Rapid collapse due to heat
B. Extra insulation
C. Heavy debris
D. Poor ventilation
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability report (PAR)?
A. To check water pressure
B. To verify tools used
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, ✔✔C. To confirm firefighter safety and location
D. To measure smoke conditions
Which tool is classified as a prying tool?
✔✔A. Halligan bar
B. Flat-head axe
C. Pike pole
D. Spanner wrench
What is the first step in donning an SCBA?
✔✔A. Inspect the cylinder and harness
B. Open the main line
C. Connect to the regulator
D. Put on the facepiece
Which fire stream has the greatest reach and penetration?
✔✔A. Solid stream
B. Fog stream
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