CAL FIRE EXAM 160 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. -
ANSWER-90%
What is another point for Fire point? - ANSWER-Ignition point compartment
Component of fire triangle - ANSWER-Oxygen, heat and fuel
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to.. - ANSWER-750lb
How often should ladder testing be performed? - ANSWER-Annually
Adult fire victims are often found - ANSWER-near the door
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - ANSWER-Victims
clothing
Hard rubber hose stored on a hose reel is __ hose - ANSWER-booster line
A low area on a ridge between two higher points describes a ... - ANSWER-Sattel
,What is the most effective form of communication on the fire line? - ANSWER-
Face to face
Approximately how far do you keep a radio from your mouth? - ANSWER-2 inches
A back pump full of water weighs approximately how much? - ANSWER-40-50 lbs
Aircrafts are best utilized on which type of fires? - ANSWER-Initial attack
Never work directly.. - ANSWER-Downhill from a dozer
What is the most dangerous hazard affiliated with a propane product? - ANSWER-
BLEVE
During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - ANSWER-
They should be removed and placed with the furniture
From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming
untied? - ANSWER-From either end
A short handed hammer with a round head is called a.. - ANSWER-Mallet
Degree at which a firefighter should approach a car fire - ANSWER-45 degrees
A file used to sharpen hand tools should always have.. - ANSWER-Handle and fire
guard
, Hazards of a thunderstorm include - ANSWER-(ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Strong winds
Lightning
Erratic fire behavior
What is the minimum diameter hose that should be used on a _ incident? -
ANSWER-1 1/2
Which is a common indicator of back draft condition? - ANSWER-Turbulent
pressurized smoke
Which term refers to how a building is used? - ANSWER-occupancy
What are buttspurs on a ladder? - ANSWER-Spine of the base that keeps the
ladder from slipping
When is a secondary search performed? - ANSWER-After initial fire suppression is
complete
Fire Hydrant Color Code - ANSWER-Color indicates flow rate
Red = 500 Gallons per Minute
Orange = 500-1000 GPM
Green = 1000-1500 GPM
Blue = 1500+ GPM
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. -
ANSWER-90%
What is another point for Fire point? - ANSWER-Ignition point compartment
Component of fire triangle - ANSWER-Oxygen, heat and fuel
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to.. - ANSWER-750lb
How often should ladder testing be performed? - ANSWER-Annually
Adult fire victims are often found - ANSWER-near the door
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - ANSWER-Victims
clothing
Hard rubber hose stored on a hose reel is __ hose - ANSWER-booster line
A low area on a ridge between two higher points describes a ... - ANSWER-Sattel
,What is the most effective form of communication on the fire line? - ANSWER-
Face to face
Approximately how far do you keep a radio from your mouth? - ANSWER-2 inches
A back pump full of water weighs approximately how much? - ANSWER-40-50 lbs
Aircrafts are best utilized on which type of fires? - ANSWER-Initial attack
Never work directly.. - ANSWER-Downhill from a dozer
What is the most dangerous hazard affiliated with a propane product? - ANSWER-
BLEVE
During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - ANSWER-
They should be removed and placed with the furniture
From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming
untied? - ANSWER-From either end
A short handed hammer with a round head is called a.. - ANSWER-Mallet
Degree at which a firefighter should approach a car fire - ANSWER-45 degrees
A file used to sharpen hand tools should always have.. - ANSWER-Handle and fire
guard
, Hazards of a thunderstorm include - ANSWER-(ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Strong winds
Lightning
Erratic fire behavior
What is the minimum diameter hose that should be used on a _ incident? -
ANSWER-1 1/2
Which is a common indicator of back draft condition? - ANSWER-Turbulent
pressurized smoke
Which term refers to how a building is used? - ANSWER-occupancy
What are buttspurs on a ladder? - ANSWER-Spine of the base that keeps the
ladder from slipping
When is a secondary search performed? - ANSWER-After initial fire suppression is
complete
Fire Hydrant Color Code - ANSWER-Color indicates flow rate
Red = 500 Gallons per Minute
Orange = 500-1000 GPM
Green = 1000-1500 GPM
Blue = 1500+ GPM
