California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Firefighter Aptitude Entry Study Guide (FAE) Exam Questions and Answers

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Firefighter
Aptitude Entry Study Guide (FAE) Exam Questions and Answers




Type 1 engine minimum GPM flow - ANSWER>>1000 gpm


Type 3 engine minimum GPM flow - ANSWER>>150 gpm


Type 1 engine minimum tank size - ANSWER>>300 gal


Type 3 engine minimum tank size - ANSWER>>500 gal


Type 6 engine minimum tank size - ANSWER>>150 gal


Minimum 2.5" hose on type 1 engine - ANSWER>>1200 feet


Minimum 1.5" hose on type 1 engine - ANSWER>>500 feet


Minimum 1.5" hose on type 3 engine - ANSWER>>1000 feet


Minimum 1" hose on type 3 engine - ANSWER>>500 feet


Minimum personnel on type 1 engine - ANSWER>>4

, Minimum personnel on type 3 engine - ANSWER>>3


Type 1 dozer size - ANSWER>>Heavy 200 horsepower


Type 2 dozer size - ANSWER>>Medium 100 horsepower


Type 3 dozer size - ANSWER>>Light 50 horsepower


Type 1 dozer name - ANSWER>>D-7, D-8


Type 2 dozer name - ANSWER>>D-5, D-6


Type 3 dozer name - ANSWER>>D-4


Crew production rate - ANSWER>>1 person can cut 20 sq/yds per hour for 2-3 hrs


15 person crew can cut - ANSWER>>2700 sq/ft per hour


Crew production rate in grass - ANSWER>>900 ft per hour 3 feet wide


Crew production rate in medium brush - ANSWER>>450 feet per hour 6 feet wide


Crew production rate in heavy brush - ANSWER>>300 feet per hour 9 feet wide