MSF WRITTEN CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and
deaths by ensuring that firefighters are healthy.- facility safety program-
employee assistance initiative- IAP- wellness program.
Answer: wellness program
◍ Where was Greenpeace established?.
Answer: Vancouver, Canada
◍ What are the three main components that make up a roof?- Supporting
structure, roof deck, roof covering- I-beams, supporting structure, roof
covering- Roof deck, I-beams, gusset plates- Roof decking, roof covering,
sheathing.
Answer: Supporting structure, roof deck, roof covering
◍ What are the three main types of roofs that firefighters are likely to
encounter?- Pitched, arched, gambrel- Flat, gambrel, bowstring- Flat,
pitched, arched- Mansard, shed, lantern.
Answer: Flat, pitched, arched
◍ MSF provides medical assistance to remote communities that are neglected
by....
Answer: their governments or the pharmaceutical industry
◍ If there are no openings for lateral movement during the growth stage of a
fire, the hot gases released during combustion will fill the compartment:-
upward and downward from the neutral plane.- uniformly as the room
pressure equalizes.- starting at the ceiling and filling down.- in swirling
radiant current..
, Answer: starting at the ceiling and filling down.
◍ What determines a building's construction type?- Presence of an automatic
fire suppression system- Occupancy type- Construction materials and their
fire resistance- Structure size.
Answer: Construction materials and their fire resistance
◍ Donning SCBA from a seat mount should only be done if:- the SCBA is
stored in a protective case.- using an SCBA with a regulator that is attached
to the waist belt harness.- it can be accomplished without removing the
apparatus seat belt.- responding to a hazardous materials incident..
Answer: it can be accomplished without removing the apparatus seat belt.
◍ Stairs are a unique challenge for firefighters because they can:- provide a
flow path for fire gases and smoke.- increase the fire load within the
structure.- provide limited ventilation for the structure.- limit the means of
occupant egress..
Answer: provide a flow path for fire gases and smoke.
◍ Which stage of fire occurs when all combustible materials in the
compartment are burning at their peak heat release rate based on the
available oxygen?- Fully developed- Decay- Growth- Incipient.
Answer: Fully developed
◍ Roof modifications such as rooftop gardens or photovoltaic panels should be
identified during preincident surveys and initial size-up:- because they will
have a significant impact on search and rescue operations.- because national
standards require fire department documentation of roof modifications.- so
that firefighters will be aware of them in case the structure needs to be
ventilated.- so that building code enforcement can ensure that they comply
with local standards..
Answer: so that firefighters will be aware of them in case the structure needs
to be ventilated.
◍ Type IV buildings are constructed of:- steel framing members.-
large-dimensioned lumber.- prefabricated wood trusses.- cast-in-place
, concrete..
Answer: large-dimensioned lumber.
◍ Which federal agency issues radio licenses to fire departments that operate
radio equipment?- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)- Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)- Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Answer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
◍ What is MSF's primary aim regarding the delivery of aid?.
Answer: To reach as many people as quickly as possible.
◍ When refilling an SCBA cylinder, firefighters must:- ensure that the
cylinder is completely full, but not overpressurized.- first empty the cylinder
completely before refilling it to the required pressure.- wear full structural
personal protective equipment.- be directly supervised by a company
officer..
Answer: ensure that the cylinder is completely full, but not overpressurized.
◍ A firefighter should never alter PPE because it may void the manufacturer's
warranty and:- increase the amount of required maintenance.- decrease the
trade-in value.- end his or her employment contract.- endanger his or her
life..
Answer: endanger his or her life.
◍ What are personnel accountability systems designed to do?- Track personnel
in and out of the IDLH environment- Organize preincident plans and site
surveys- Document incident near misses and injuries- Track personnel
training and promotional records.
Answer: Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment
◍ The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a:- local division.-
battalion.- company.- response district..
Answer: company
◍ What is unique about Greenpeace as NGO that is unlike other NGOs?.
Answer: Greenpeace has a confrontational approach that targets
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ A(An) _____ is meant to help reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and
deaths by ensuring that firefighters are healthy.- facility safety program-
employee assistance initiative- IAP- wellness program.
Answer: wellness program
◍ Where was Greenpeace established?.
Answer: Vancouver, Canada
◍ What are the three main components that make up a roof?- Supporting
structure, roof deck, roof covering- I-beams, supporting structure, roof
covering- Roof deck, I-beams, gusset plates- Roof decking, roof covering,
sheathing.
Answer: Supporting structure, roof deck, roof covering
◍ What are the three main types of roofs that firefighters are likely to
encounter?- Pitched, arched, gambrel- Flat, gambrel, bowstring- Flat,
pitched, arched- Mansard, shed, lantern.
Answer: Flat, pitched, arched
◍ MSF provides medical assistance to remote communities that are neglected
by....
Answer: their governments or the pharmaceutical industry
◍ If there are no openings for lateral movement during the growth stage of a
fire, the hot gases released during combustion will fill the compartment:-
upward and downward from the neutral plane.- uniformly as the room
pressure equalizes.- starting at the ceiling and filling down.- in swirling
radiant current..
, Answer: starting at the ceiling and filling down.
◍ What determines a building's construction type?- Presence of an automatic
fire suppression system- Occupancy type- Construction materials and their
fire resistance- Structure size.
Answer: Construction materials and their fire resistance
◍ Donning SCBA from a seat mount should only be done if:- the SCBA is
stored in a protective case.- using an SCBA with a regulator that is attached
to the waist belt harness.- it can be accomplished without removing the
apparatus seat belt.- responding to a hazardous materials incident..
Answer: it can be accomplished without removing the apparatus seat belt.
◍ Stairs are a unique challenge for firefighters because they can:- provide a
flow path for fire gases and smoke.- increase the fire load within the
structure.- provide limited ventilation for the structure.- limit the means of
occupant egress..
Answer: provide a flow path for fire gases and smoke.
◍ Which stage of fire occurs when all combustible materials in the
compartment are burning at their peak heat release rate based on the
available oxygen?- Fully developed- Decay- Growth- Incipient.
Answer: Fully developed
◍ Roof modifications such as rooftop gardens or photovoltaic panels should be
identified during preincident surveys and initial size-up:- because they will
have a significant impact on search and rescue operations.- because national
standards require fire department documentation of roof modifications.- so
that firefighters will be aware of them in case the structure needs to be
ventilated.- so that building code enforcement can ensure that they comply
with local standards..
Answer: so that firefighters will be aware of them in case the structure needs
to be ventilated.
◍ Type IV buildings are constructed of:- steel framing members.-
large-dimensioned lumber.- prefabricated wood trusses.- cast-in-place
, concrete..
Answer: large-dimensioned lumber.
◍ Which federal agency issues radio licenses to fire departments that operate
radio equipment?- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)- Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)- Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Answer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
◍ What is MSF's primary aim regarding the delivery of aid?.
Answer: To reach as many people as quickly as possible.
◍ When refilling an SCBA cylinder, firefighters must:- ensure that the
cylinder is completely full, but not overpressurized.- first empty the cylinder
completely before refilling it to the required pressure.- wear full structural
personal protective equipment.- be directly supervised by a company
officer..
Answer: ensure that the cylinder is completely full, but not overpressurized.
◍ A firefighter should never alter PPE because it may void the manufacturer's
warranty and:- increase the amount of required maintenance.- decrease the
trade-in value.- end his or her employment contract.- endanger his or her
life..
Answer: endanger his or her life.
◍ What are personnel accountability systems designed to do?- Track personnel
in and out of the IDLH environment- Organize preincident plans and site
surveys- Document incident near misses and injuries- Track personnel
training and promotional records.
Answer: Track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment
◍ The basic unit of firefighting operations is called a:- local division.-
battalion.- company.- response district..
Answer: company
◍ What is unique about Greenpeace as NGO that is unlike other NGOs?.
Answer: Greenpeace has a confrontational approach that targets
