FLORIDA FIRE WRITTEN STATE TEST
SUMMER COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ To water flow test a sprinkler system what is used?.
Answer: Inspectors Test Valve
◍ What is the symbol for Class C fires?.
Answer: It is a BLUE Circle
◍ energized electrical equipment fire class.
Answer: class C
◍ Public Way.
Answer: Parcel of land such as a street or sidewalk
◍ The expected maximum amount of combustible material is a given fire area
is:.
Answer: Fuel load
◍ FACP.
Answer: Fire Alarm Control Panel (The Brain)
◍ misdemeanor.
Answer: less serious
◍ RHR Manes.
Answer: Rate of Heat Release
◍ The purpose of school fire drills is to:
A. Increase speed in evacuating all children
B. Instill discipline and order
, C. Ensure that all exits are being used and are not locked
D. Ensure orderly exit of a personnel under controlled supervision..
Answer: D. Ensure orderly exit of a personnel under controlled supervision.
◍ A structure will sustain its greatest load when the load is.
Answer: Axial
◍ If you handle evidence, then you?.
Answer: Become part of the chain of custody
◍ What post do you make a purchase point or relieve cut for a dash roll?.
Answer: A post
◍ Fire Dampers are activated how?.
Answer: By fusible links
◍ NFPA 72 Deals with.
Answer: National Fire Alarm Code
◍ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides fire and emergency services
personnel with:.
Answer: Help dealing with stresses in their personal and professional lives
◍ Wood frame or frame construction is commonly referred to as ___
construction.a. Type Vb. Type IV heavyc. Type IId. Type III.
Answer: a. Type V
◍ Detector.
Answer: Detects
◍ What prevents the ladder from sliding?.
Answer: Butt spurs
◍ Radiant Energy Detector.
Answer: A type of detector that looks for specific portions of the visible and
invisible light spectrum produced by flames, sparks, or embers
◍ What rule can be amended if a life safety hazard to a victim that can be
saved without undue risk to firefighters is present on scene?
, A. SAR rule
B. SCBA rule
C. Two-in, two-out rule
D. Situational awareness rule.
Answer: C. Two-in, two-out rule
◍ What temperature is an ordinary sprinkler head rated at?.
Answer: 165 Degrees F
◍ Access Controlled Egress.
Answer: Egress side has a manual override during a fire alarm and an
automatic override.
◍ What is a fire cut?.
Answer: When the end of a joist is cut off at an angle to permit the joist to
fall out of the masonry wall without damaging the wall
◍ What hose roll is compact and easy to carry?.
Answer: Twin donut roll
◍ Which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to
be replaced?
A. After first use of cylinder
B. When the cylinder becomes completely empty
C. While performing short-term work in emergency operations
D. During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity.
Answer: D. During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity
◍ Maximum travel distance to a manual pull station.
Answer: 200 Feet
◍ hold gauge one half of the diameter of the opening.
Answer: pitot guage testing a hydrant
◍ If the SCBA as valve is facing towards you use the ____ to don?.
Answer: Coat Method
◍ What does veneer do?.
, Answer: Improves appearance and no load bearing
◍ The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it: a. Allows the
inspector to spend more time in the office.b. Created an additional
opportunity for training and fire inspection.c. Enables the reviewer to point
out discrepancies before construction begins.d. Increases the need for fire
suppression activities..
Answer: c. Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before
construction begins.
◍ Beam Detector.
Answer: Projects a narrow beam of light across a large open area from a
sending unit to a receiving unit. When the beam is interrupted by smoke it
activates the alarm
◍ The common hazard associated with central heating appliances, unit heaters,
and room heaters is:
A. The thermostat temperature limit controls
B. Proximity of installation of combustibles
C. Asphyxiation due to inadequate make-up air
D. The explosion potential.
Answer: B. Proximity of installation of combustibles
◍ Orthographic projections are.
Answer: Three Dimensional
◍ Rollover.
Answer: Describes a condition where the unburned fire gases accumulated
at the top of a compartment ignite and flames propagate through the hot-gas
layer
◍ What is another name of the solution composed of POTASSIUM
CARBONATE?.
Answer: A wet chemical extinguishing agent
◍ used for liquids / gas (containers).
Answer: non bulk container
SUMMER COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ To water flow test a sprinkler system what is used?.
Answer: Inspectors Test Valve
◍ What is the symbol for Class C fires?.
Answer: It is a BLUE Circle
◍ energized electrical equipment fire class.
Answer: class C
◍ Public Way.
Answer: Parcel of land such as a street or sidewalk
◍ The expected maximum amount of combustible material is a given fire area
is:.
Answer: Fuel load
◍ FACP.
Answer: Fire Alarm Control Panel (The Brain)
◍ misdemeanor.
Answer: less serious
◍ RHR Manes.
Answer: Rate of Heat Release
◍ The purpose of school fire drills is to:
A. Increase speed in evacuating all children
B. Instill discipline and order
, C. Ensure that all exits are being used and are not locked
D. Ensure orderly exit of a personnel under controlled supervision..
Answer: D. Ensure orderly exit of a personnel under controlled supervision.
◍ A structure will sustain its greatest load when the load is.
Answer: Axial
◍ If you handle evidence, then you?.
Answer: Become part of the chain of custody
◍ What post do you make a purchase point or relieve cut for a dash roll?.
Answer: A post
◍ Fire Dampers are activated how?.
Answer: By fusible links
◍ NFPA 72 Deals with.
Answer: National Fire Alarm Code
◍ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides fire and emergency services
personnel with:.
Answer: Help dealing with stresses in their personal and professional lives
◍ Wood frame or frame construction is commonly referred to as ___
construction.a. Type Vb. Type IV heavyc. Type IId. Type III.
Answer: a. Type V
◍ Detector.
Answer: Detects
◍ What prevents the ladder from sliding?.
Answer: Butt spurs
◍ Radiant Energy Detector.
Answer: A type of detector that looks for specific portions of the visible and
invisible light spectrum produced by flames, sparks, or embers
◍ What rule can be amended if a life safety hazard to a victim that can be
saved without undue risk to firefighters is present on scene?
, A. SAR rule
B. SCBA rule
C. Two-in, two-out rule
D. Situational awareness rule.
Answer: C. Two-in, two-out rule
◍ What temperature is an ordinary sprinkler head rated at?.
Answer: 165 Degrees F
◍ Access Controlled Egress.
Answer: Egress side has a manual override during a fire alarm and an
automatic override.
◍ What is a fire cut?.
Answer: When the end of a joist is cut off at an angle to permit the joist to
fall out of the masonry wall without damaging the wall
◍ What hose roll is compact and easy to carry?.
Answer: Twin donut roll
◍ Which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to
be replaced?
A. After first use of cylinder
B. When the cylinder becomes completely empty
C. While performing short-term work in emergency operations
D. During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity.
Answer: D. During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity
◍ Maximum travel distance to a manual pull station.
Answer: 200 Feet
◍ hold gauge one half of the diameter of the opening.
Answer: pitot guage testing a hydrant
◍ If the SCBA as valve is facing towards you use the ____ to don?.
Answer: Coat Method
◍ What does veneer do?.
, Answer: Improves appearance and no load bearing
◍ The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it: a. Allows the
inspector to spend more time in the office.b. Created an additional
opportunity for training and fire inspection.c. Enables the reviewer to point
out discrepancies before construction begins.d. Increases the need for fire
suppression activities..
Answer: c. Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before
construction begins.
◍ Beam Detector.
Answer: Projects a narrow beam of light across a large open area from a
sending unit to a receiving unit. When the beam is interrupted by smoke it
activates the alarm
◍ The common hazard associated with central heating appliances, unit heaters,
and room heaters is:
A. The thermostat temperature limit controls
B. Proximity of installation of combustibles
C. Asphyxiation due to inadequate make-up air
D. The explosion potential.
Answer: B. Proximity of installation of combustibles
◍ Orthographic projections are.
Answer: Three Dimensional
◍ Rollover.
Answer: Describes a condition where the unburned fire gases accumulated
at the top of a compartment ignite and flames propagate through the hot-gas
layer
◍ What is another name of the solution composed of POTASSIUM
CARBONATE?.
Answer: A wet chemical extinguishing agent
◍ used for liquids / gas (containers).
Answer: non bulk container
