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Firefighter 1 Practice Test (2024/2025) - 100 Questions & Answers
Section 1: Fire Behavior, Chemistry, and Science
1. What is the fire tetrahedron?
A. Heat, Oxygen, Fuel, Chemical Chain Reaction
B. Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2
C. Spark, Ember, Flame, Smoke
D. Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma
2. Which stage of fire is characterized by the ignition of combustible materials in the room,
leading to a rapid temperature increase?
A. Incipient
B. Growth
,C. Fully Developed
D. Decay
3. What is the most common toxic gas produced in structure fires?
A. Hydrogen Cyanide
B. Carbon Monoxide
C. Phosgene
D. Ammonia
4. A backdraft explosion is caused by the sudden introduction of what into an oxygen-
depleted, superheated space?
A. Fuel
B. Water
C. Oxygen
D. Foam
5. The transfer of heat through the circulation of a liquid or gas is called:
A. Conduction
B. Radiation
C. Convection
D. Direct Flame Contact
6. Which class of fire involves combustible metals such as magnesium or titanium?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
7. What is the term for the spontaneous ignition of hot gases at the ceiling level?
A. Flashover
B. Backdraft
C. Rollover
D. Flameover
8. BLEVE stands for:
A. Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
B. Burning Liquid Extreme Volatility Event
C. Basic Liquid Evaporation and Venting Episode
D. Blast Leveling Extreme Volumetric Expansion
Section 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and SCBA
, 9. What NFPA standard covers Structural Fire Fighting Protective Ensemble?
A. NFPA 1500
B. NFPA 1981
C. NFPA 1971
D. NFPA 1002
10. The PASS device is integrated into modern SCBA units. What does PASS stand for?
A. Personal Alert Safety System
B. Pressure Alert Sensor Signal
C. Protective Alarm for Scene Safety
D. Pre-Activation Safety Switch
11. What is the purpose of an SCBA's pressure-reducing regulator?
A. To fill the cylinder from the compressor
B. To reduce high cylinder pressure to a breathable pressure
C. To monitor the remaining air time
D. To purge moisture from the facepiece
12. The "buddy breathing" procedure involves:
A. Sharing one facepiece between two firefighters
B. Using a redundant mask system
C. Connecting two regulators to one cylinder
D. Using an emergency bypass valve to share air
13. What is the standard service time for a 30-minute SCBA cylinder?
A. Exactly 30 minutes
B. 15-20 minutes, depending on air consumption
C. 45-60 minutes at rest
D. 10 minutes under heavy work
14. Which component of PPE is designed to protect the neck from embers and debris?
A. Nomex Hood
B. Turnout Coat Collar
C. Flashover Shield
D. SCBA Straps
15. Inspection of SCBA should be performed:
A. Weekly
B. Monthly