2025 FIREFIGHTER TEST STUDY GUIDE
CALFIRE 100% ACCURATE
What is the difference between flash point and flame point? - ANSWER Flash point is
the lowest temperature for ignition
Flame point is the
What is a passport board? - ANSWER Small magnetic board that shows PAR
Per the newest NFPA standard EOSTI (end of service time indicator) alarms when the
cylinder pressure drop at 35 +-2 - ANSWER 25%
What are characteristic of a sledge hammer? - ANSWER Long heavy hammer that
requires the use of both hands
What are the characteristics of a mallet? - ANSWER Short handled hammer with a
round head
What does RECEO stand for? - ANSWER Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
What windows would you open first during an natural horizontal ventilation? Upward or
downward? - ANSWER Any exterior windows and downward
What are the ways to mix foam? Which one is less effective? - ANSWER Premixing and
batch mixing. Premixing is what is found in fire extinguishers and batch mixing is when
you pour the solution to the engine. Batch mixing is less effective because it can clog
the tanks and turn into a rubbery substance.
When is the term "emergency traffic" used? - ANSWER It is used for urgent message
that takes priority over all other communications
How do you use a sprinkler wedge? - ANSWER Inserting two wedges on opposite
sides, pushing them together
What is the best way to stop LP gas into a structure? - ANSWER Quarter turn valve
usually located at the storage tank
Will a clove hitch hold tension equally on both ends? - ANSWER Yes if tension is
applied
CALFIRE 100% ACCURATE
What is the difference between flash point and flame point? - ANSWER Flash point is
the lowest temperature for ignition
Flame point is the
What is a passport board? - ANSWER Small magnetic board that shows PAR
Per the newest NFPA standard EOSTI (end of service time indicator) alarms when the
cylinder pressure drop at 35 +-2 - ANSWER 25%
What are characteristic of a sledge hammer? - ANSWER Long heavy hammer that
requires the use of both hands
What are the characteristics of a mallet? - ANSWER Short handled hammer with a
round head
What does RECEO stand for? - ANSWER Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
What windows would you open first during an natural horizontal ventilation? Upward or
downward? - ANSWER Any exterior windows and downward
What are the ways to mix foam? Which one is less effective? - ANSWER Premixing and
batch mixing. Premixing is what is found in fire extinguishers and batch mixing is when
you pour the solution to the engine. Batch mixing is less effective because it can clog
the tanks and turn into a rubbery substance.
When is the term "emergency traffic" used? - ANSWER It is used for urgent message
that takes priority over all other communications
How do you use a sprinkler wedge? - ANSWER Inserting two wedges on opposite
sides, pushing them together
What is the best way to stop LP gas into a structure? - ANSWER Quarter turn valve
usually located at the storage tank
Will a clove hitch hold tension equally on both ends? - ANSWER Yes if tension is
applied
