Firefighter Selection Test 2026 | Reading, Math, Map
Reading, Human Relations, and Reasoning | All
Questions and Correct Answers | Verified Answers
What distance should be allowed from the floor to the window sill when
determining ladder length? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Three feet.
How many lengths of 60-foot hose are needed to reach 350 feet? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------6 lengths.
If 4 sprinkler heads spray 25 gallons per minute, how many gallons are released in
15 minutes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1,500 gallons.
What is the total weight of firefighters weighing 202, 186, 133, and 211 pounds? -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------732 pounds.
What percentage of a victim is burned if 1/4 of the back, all of one arm, and 1/2
of the head are burned? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30.5%.
How many 85-foot sections of hose are needed to lay out 1,150 feet? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------14 sections.
,What should Firefighter John do if he forgets his $6.00 for the food fund? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------John should place a check mark on the chart and
pay for his food later.
How should Firefighter Green handle feeling left out at the station? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Firefighter Green should take interest in the
conversations and spend time getting to know the other firefighters.
What is the best way for Firefighter Garcia to handle being perceived as arrogant?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Firefighter Garcia should apologize for his
attitude and make an effort to learn new concepts.
What should you do if you left a compartment door open and your partner is
blamed for the damage? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You should tell
your partner that you left the door open and suggest that you both discuss this
accident with your supervisor.
What is the least appropriate response when asked to help build a bonfire on
your day off? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Encourage the teacher to
proceed without a firefighter as you have already approved the site.
, What is the most appropriate response when asked to help build a bonfire on
your day off? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Inform the teacher that you
cannot attend the bonfire as you are not scheduled to work.
What is the best way to handle a situation where a teacher asks for help on your
day off? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ask a fellow firefighter to attend
the bonfire in your absence.
What should you determine regarding a crime? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------Determine whether or not a crime has in fact been committed and, if so,
what type of crime.
What is the correct pair of words to complete the sentence about being cautious?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Be cautious of obvious things and wary of
persons quick to produce identification or alibis.
Which sentence is most acceptable regarding employee reporting? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Employees reporting to work must enter the time
on their time card.
What type of error is found in the sentence about problems without obvious
answers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Grammar.
Reading, Human Relations, and Reasoning | All
Questions and Correct Answers | Verified Answers
What distance should be allowed from the floor to the window sill when
determining ladder length? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Three feet.
How many lengths of 60-foot hose are needed to reach 350 feet? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------6 lengths.
If 4 sprinkler heads spray 25 gallons per minute, how many gallons are released in
15 minutes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1,500 gallons.
What is the total weight of firefighters weighing 202, 186, 133, and 211 pounds? -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------732 pounds.
What percentage of a victim is burned if 1/4 of the back, all of one arm, and 1/2
of the head are burned? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30.5%.
How many 85-foot sections of hose are needed to lay out 1,150 feet? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------14 sections.
,What should Firefighter John do if he forgets his $6.00 for the food fund? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------John should place a check mark on the chart and
pay for his food later.
How should Firefighter Green handle feeling left out at the station? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Firefighter Green should take interest in the
conversations and spend time getting to know the other firefighters.
What is the best way for Firefighter Garcia to handle being perceived as arrogant?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Firefighter Garcia should apologize for his
attitude and make an effort to learn new concepts.
What should you do if you left a compartment door open and your partner is
blamed for the damage? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You should tell
your partner that you left the door open and suggest that you both discuss this
accident with your supervisor.
What is the least appropriate response when asked to help build a bonfire on
your day off? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Encourage the teacher to
proceed without a firefighter as you have already approved the site.
, What is the most appropriate response when asked to help build a bonfire on
your day off? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Inform the teacher that you
cannot attend the bonfire as you are not scheduled to work.
What is the best way to handle a situation where a teacher asks for help on your
day off? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ask a fellow firefighter to attend
the bonfire in your absence.
What should you determine regarding a crime? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------Determine whether or not a crime has in fact been committed and, if so,
what type of crime.
What is the correct pair of words to complete the sentence about being cautious?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Be cautious of obvious things and wary of
persons quick to produce identification or alibis.
Which sentence is most acceptable regarding employee reporting? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Employees reporting to work must enter the time
on their time card.
What type of error is found in the sentence about problems without obvious
answers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Grammar.
