FIREFIGHTER I Exam Q&A 2026 Study
Guide.
# Term Definition
1 What is an Longer stream reach
advantage of a
smooth-bore
nozzle?
2 Generally speaking, 120 to 180 gpm
a 13/4" attack hose
can flow:
3 Master streams flow a 350 gpm
minimum of:
4 Which statement It is discharged from an adjustable
about a straight fog nozzle
stream is correct? A) It
is discharged from an
adjustable fog nozzle
B) It is the same as a
solid stream C) It is
discharged from a
smooth-bore nozzle D)
It resists breakup
better than a solid
stream
5 Which hose diameter is 2 1/2"
used for both supply
line and attack line?
6 A Pitot gauge is Flow
used to determine
press
ure.
,7 How can you Place hand over an outlet and feel
determine that a dry- for suction
barrel hydrant is
still draining?
8 The NFPA recommends Available flow
color-coding hydrants to
indicate
.
9 Pressure in a water Normal operating
distribution system
during average
consumption is
pressure.
10 What is the maximum 5,000 gal
capacity of typical
portable water tanks?
11 How many gallons Several hundred
per minute can a
tanker shuttle
operation deliver
without
interruption?
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# Term Definition
12 Portable pumps 500 gpm
can deliver a
maximum of .
13 What is the function of Aid in coupling and uncoupling
lugs found on hose
couplings?
14 Which hose line is Preconnect
stored on an engine
connected to a
discharge and
equipped with a
nozzle for immediate
deployment?
15 What is hard suction Drafting from a static water source
hose most commonly
used for?
16 When using a Up the stairwell towards the floor
standpipe connection above the fire
in a stairwell, how
should the hose be
arranged?
17 What is the correct Rubber mallet
tool to tighten a hard
suction hose
connection?
18 Which hose load has Accordion
the hose up on its
edge and laid side-to-
side in the hose bed?
19 What makes a a 2 1/2" ( 65-mm) outlet
water thief
different from a
wye is the
addition of .
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20 Which feature of hose Lug
couplings is used to
aid in the coupling and
uncoupling of hose?
21 During salvage Long surfaces
operations, rolls of
plastic film are
particularly useful for
protecting .
22 A long section of Floor runner
protective material
used to protect
flooring or carpet is a
.
Guide.
# Term Definition
1 What is an Longer stream reach
advantage of a
smooth-bore
nozzle?
2 Generally speaking, 120 to 180 gpm
a 13/4" attack hose
can flow:
3 Master streams flow a 350 gpm
minimum of:
4 Which statement It is discharged from an adjustable
about a straight fog nozzle
stream is correct? A) It
is discharged from an
adjustable fog nozzle
B) It is the same as a
solid stream C) It is
discharged from a
smooth-bore nozzle D)
It resists breakup
better than a solid
stream
5 Which hose diameter is 2 1/2"
used for both supply
line and attack line?
6 A Pitot gauge is Flow
used to determine
press
ure.
,7 How can you Place hand over an outlet and feel
determine that a dry- for suction
barrel hydrant is
still draining?
8 The NFPA recommends Available flow
color-coding hydrants to
indicate
.
9 Pressure in a water Normal operating
distribution system
during average
consumption is
pressure.
10 What is the maximum 5,000 gal
capacity of typical
portable water tanks?
11 How many gallons Several hundred
per minute can a
tanker shuttle
operation deliver
without
interruption?
,FIREFIGHTER I
# Term Definition
12 Portable pumps 500 gpm
can deliver a
maximum of .
13 What is the function of Aid in coupling and uncoupling
lugs found on hose
couplings?
14 Which hose line is Preconnect
stored on an engine
connected to a
discharge and
equipped with a
nozzle for immediate
deployment?
15 What is hard suction Drafting from a static water source
hose most commonly
used for?
16 When using a Up the stairwell towards the floor
standpipe connection above the fire
in a stairwell, how
should the hose be
arranged?
17 What is the correct Rubber mallet
tool to tighten a hard
suction hose
connection?
18 Which hose load has Accordion
the hose up on its
edge and laid side-to-
side in the hose bed?
19 What makes a a 2 1/2" ( 65-mm) outlet
water thief
different from a
wye is the
addition of .
, FIREFIGHTER I
20 Which feature of hose Lug
couplings is used to
aid in the coupling and
uncoupling of hose?
21 During salvage Long surfaces
operations, rolls of
plastic film are
particularly useful for
protecting .
22 A long section of Floor runner
protective material
used to protect
flooring or carpet is a
.
