Cal Fire Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
SF(A)CT(S) - --CORRECT ANSWER--S- SURVIVAL
F- Fire Environment
A- ACCESS
C- Construction/Clearance
T- Time constraint
S- Stay or go
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--90%
What is another point for Fire point? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Ignition point
compartment
Component of fire triangle - --CORRECT ANSWER--Oxygen, heat and fuel
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to.. - --CORRECT
ANSWER--750lb
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,How often should ladder testing be performed? - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Annually
Adult fire victims are often found - --CORRECT ANSWER--near the door
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Victims clothing
Hard rubber hose stored on a hose reel is __ hose - --CORRECT ANSWER--
booster line
A low area on a ridge between two higher points describes a ... - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Sattel
What is the most effective form of communication on the fire line? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Face to face
Approximately how far do you keep a radio from your mouth? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--2 inches
A back pump full of water weighs approximately how much? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--40-50 lbs
Aircrafts are best utilized on which type of fires? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Initial
attack
Never work directly.. - --CORRECT ANSWER--Downhill from a dozer
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, What is the most dangerous hazard affiliated with a propane product? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--BLEVE
During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - --CORRECT
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? - --CORRECT ANSWER--From either end
A short handed hammer with a round head is called a.. - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Mallet
Degree at which a firefighter should approach a car fire - --CORRECT ANSWER-
-45 degrees
A file used to sharpen hand tools should always have.. - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Handle and fire guard
Hazards of a thunderstorm include - --CORRECT ANSWER--(ALL OF THE
ABOVE)
Strong winds
Lightning
Erratic fire behavior
What is the minimum diameter hose that should be used on a _ incident? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--1 1/2
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Answers
SF(A)CT(S) - --CORRECT ANSWER--S- SURVIVAL
F- Fire Environment
A- ACCESS
C- Construction/Clearance
T- Time constraint
S- Stay or go
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should ensure it is at least _____ % full. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--90%
What is another point for Fire point? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Ignition point
compartment
Component of fire triangle - --CORRECT ANSWER--Oxygen, heat and fuel
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to.. - --CORRECT
ANSWER--750lb
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,How often should ladder testing be performed? - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Annually
Adult fire victims are often found - --CORRECT ANSWER--near the door
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Victims clothing
Hard rubber hose stored on a hose reel is __ hose - --CORRECT ANSWER--
booster line
A low area on a ridge between two higher points describes a ... - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Sattel
What is the most effective form of communication on the fire line? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--Face to face
Approximately how far do you keep a radio from your mouth? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--2 inches
A back pump full of water weighs approximately how much? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--40-50 lbs
Aircrafts are best utilized on which type of fires? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Initial
attack
Never work directly.. - --CORRECT ANSWER--Downhill from a dozer
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, What is the most dangerous hazard affiliated with a propane product? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--BLEVE
During salvage, what should be done with any pictures on the walls - --CORRECT
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? - --CORRECT ANSWER--From either end
A short handed hammer with a round head is called a.. - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Mallet
Degree at which a firefighter should approach a car fire - --CORRECT ANSWER-
-45 degrees
A file used to sharpen hand tools should always have.. - --CORRECT ANSWER--
Handle and fire guard
Hazards of a thunderstorm include - --CORRECT ANSWER--(ALL OF THE
ABOVE)
Strong winds
Lightning
Erratic fire behavior
What is the minimum diameter hose that should be used on a _ incident? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--1 1/2
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