SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What are 2 feeding choices for newborns?.
Answer: Breastfeeding + Bottle feeding (formula)
◍ The minimum qualification for a driver/operator is set by NFPA 1002,
standard for.
Answer: Fire apparatus driver/operator professional qualification
◍ What are the Breastfeeding recommendations?.
Answer: Exclusiv;y breast feed for first 6 months + Continue up to 12
months (evidence-based)
◍ True or false Human milk is the gold standard for infant nutrition.
Answer: true
◍ The correct vision with contact lenses or spectacles required by NFPA 1582
is.
Answer: 20/40
◍ The angle from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any
projection of the apparatus in front of the front axle is considered the.
Answer: Angle of approach
◍ Benefits of Breastfeeding in infants and mothers? 3 things.
Answer: - Infants: it decreases risk of diabetes+ obesity- Mothers: Reduced
risk of breast + ovarian cancer- Enhances bonding + attachment
◍ The fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1000 or more
gallons of water is considered to be a/an.
Answer: Tanker/Tender
,◍ The type of pumper which is usually equipped with 4 Wheel Dr. and
typically has a pump with a capacity of less than 500 GPM is known as a.
Answer: Minipumper
◍ Describe the expenses regarding feeding a newborn? 3 things.
Answer: - Breast milk is free- Formula is expensive and is Often locked up
in stores6–8 bottles/day → barely lasts a week- Pre-mixed hospital formula
= more expensive
◍ Lower Breastfeeding Rates Seen In what groups? 5 things.
Answer: - High BMI individuals- Non-Hispanic Black infants-
Lower-income families- Younger childbearing patients- Rural populations
◍ Why might Hispanic populations not breastfeed? 3 things.
Answer: - Often combine breast + bottle feeding bc beleive breast milk
alone may not be enough- Education is important, but respect cultural
norms- Breastfeeding seen as “poor man’s food” Linked to slavery history
(wet nursing)
◍ Tandem rear axle, tri-axle, or a tractor trailer design should be considered
for tanks capacities greater than.
Answer: 1,500 gallons
◍ Why might Adolescents avoid breastfeeding?.
Answer: Body image concerns + Discomfort
◍ Wildland fire apparatus are.
Answer: Light weight, highly maneuverable vehicles that can go places
inaccessible to larger apparatus
◍ Why might Low-Income Families and rural families avoid breastfeeding? 2
things.
Answer: - Low income: Breastfeeding is free, but barriers include:Work
obligations + Lack of employer support for pumping- rural: If family didn’t
breastfeed → less supportEducation & support systems are critica
◍ The correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland fire apparatus is
, to.
Answer: Use short sections of attack hose while walking along the apparatus
and extinguishing fires along the way
◍ What are some Contraindications to Breastfeeding (DO NOT FEED)? 5
things.
Answer: - Active tuberculosis (TB)- Active herpes lesions on breast: Risk:
blindness, hearing loss in infant- Newborns with galactosemia- cannot
digest lactose- Mothers positive for human T cell lymphotropic virus types I
or I- HIV (absolute contraindication in U.S.) only Exception:In countries
without safe water/formula → may breastfeed
◍ Blank is defined as keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness and readiness.
Answer: Maintenance
◍ Checking and documenting the oil level radiator coolant fuel levels tire and
visible and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part of
blank maintenance.
Answer: Daily/weekly
◍ Describe LGBTQ+ Considerations regarding breastfeeding? 3 things.
Answer: - Ask: Who will breastfeed?- Options: Induced lactation
(non-birthing female), “Chest feeding” (transgender males)- Donor milk
from milk banks (screened like blood)
◍ Describe Infant Nutrition Needs? 3 things.
Answer: - Focus on: Fluids, Energy, Carbs, Protein, + Vitamins & minerals-
50% of calories in breastmilk are fat- Breast milk composition changes:
Early is more wateryvs Later is higher fat (brain development)
◍ Checking for voltage electrolyte level and corrosion's are all steps in
inspecting.
Answer: The battery
◍ Proper blank is one of the prime Objectives of good maintenance.
Answer: Lubrication