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BASIC FIREFIGHTER WRITTEN EXAM WITH 2026-27
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from
binding into the material.: maximum
2. is an example of a common prying tool.: halligan
3. An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible.: outward
4. is an example of a pulling tool.: sheetrock rake
5. The and the are commonly paired together as "irons".: halligan Flat head
axe
6. When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the
pane.: up-wind blunt/flat corner
7. 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.: start turn off
8. A is an example of a striking tool.: sledge hammer
9. A is an example of a cutting tool.: reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
10. When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not
the lock.: link/chain
11. What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?:
1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
12. When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is
visible and .: accessible
13. A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle.: 45
14. If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your
feet, you should .: crawl
15. and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.: 2 1/2 1
3/4
16. Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in
order to generate large amount of steam is an attack.: indirect
17. At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and
propane cylinders.: exposures
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18. A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material.:
direct
19. When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from
downhill or .: downwind
20. You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire
attack.: ceiling
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BASIC FIREFIGHTER WRITTEN EXAM WITH 2026-27
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. When using a rotary saw, start all cuts at rpm to prevent blades from
binding into the material.: maximum
2. is an example of a common prying tool.: halligan
3. An swinging door is indicated by the hinges being visible.: outward
4. is an example of a pulling tool.: sheetrock rake
5. The and the are commonly paired together as "irons".: halligan Flat head
axe
6. When breaking glass, stand , use the side of the tool and strike the of the
pane.: up-wind blunt/flat corner
7. 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.: start turn off
8. A is an example of a striking tool.: sledge hammer
9. A is an example of a cutting tool.: reciprocating saw (Sawzall)
10. When forcing entry through chained gates, you should cut the and not
the lock.: link/chain
11. What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?:
1. protect exposures
2. cut off fire spread
3. attack seat of the fire
12. When advancing a hose-line into a structure, extinguish any fire that is
visible and .: accessible
13. A vehicle fire should be fought from a degree angle.: 45
14. If you are advancing an attack line into a structure and CANNOT see your
feet, you should .: crawl
15. and are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.: 2 1/2 1
3/4
16. Directing fire streams toward the ceiling or wall of a room or building in
order to generate large amount of steam is an attack.: indirect
17. At a structure fire, the highest priority are close priority fuel tanks and
propane cylinders.: exposures
1/
14
,2
18. A attack is discharging water or foam directly onto a burning material.:
direct
19. When extinguishing a container fire you should never approach from
downhill or .: downwind
20. You should first direct your fire stream at the during a combination fire
attack.: ceiling
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