FIREFIGHTER 100 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED TO PASS

1.What are the specific types of incidents to which a fire fighter would respond? - Vehicle and industrial accidents Hazard material incidents Water rescue House fires and medical emergencies 2. What type of fire department is one in which The municipality maintains Facilities, equipment and employs firefighters and other personnel? - Municipal fire department 3.What type of agency is one in which On a given shift: a firefighter may function as a police officer or as a firefighter According to staffing needs? - Public safety department 4. Which type of fire department has a more difficult time filling positions due to fewer applicants because of recruitment and retention issues? - Oil well firefighter, volunteering 5. What are all of the correct steps in the firefighter selections process? - Phase 1 1. Advertisement for position 2. A written exam 3. Physical agility test 4. Oral interview Phase 2 1. Physical and psychological exam 2. Background screening 3. Drug testing Phase 3 Training academy Phase 4 Probationary period 6. What are all the components of the written test for firefighters? - Math Reading comprehension Mechanical aptitude Recognition /observation Psychological testing 7. A candidates ability to quickly perform a size up is determined in which part of the written examination process? - Recognition and observation 8. The Candidate physical ability test (CPAT) is comprised of how many stations? - 8 stations 9. What is the maximum time allowed for passing the CPAT-Candidate physical ability test? - 10 minutes 20 seconds 10. What are all of the components on the CPAT- candidate physical ability test? - Stair climb Hose drag Equipment carry Ladder raise and extension Forcible entry Search Rescue Ceiling breach and pull With 85 foot walk between each for a 20 second recovery time 11.What type of information should not be discussed by firefighters on and off duty? - Don't talk about Confidential information about private health or personal information concerning firefighters or citizens HIPA 12.What are responsible behavior traits for firefighters? - 1. Be sincere in your interest and dedication to the job 2. Be loyal to the department and fellow firefighters 3 aggressively pursuit of training and educational opportunities 4, guard speech -on and off duty 5. Inspire confidence and respect 6 accept praise modestly and criticism graciously Ask questions 13. Teamwork is based on what important factors? - Each member must 1. Work hard to earn trust of other firefighters 2. Consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity 3. Contribute to the team 4. Know job well and know the jobs of others in the group to function efficiently 5. Communicate well with the team