Blue Card refresher questions with actual
answers 2025.
What is the most "functional" command function? - ANSWER: Deployment
The basic objective of incident deployment is to provide a ? - ANSWER: steady,
adequate stream of appropriate resources—people, equipment and systems—at the
right time, in the right place and performing correct, standard action.
Base the Call for Resources on what? - ANSWER: the event profile (whats happening in
front of you)
A lack of adequate resources presents a huge what? - ANSWER: safety issue
true/false: The initial resources dispatched are usually enough to manage most
incidents. - ANSWER: True
________________ makes any incident management system fail. - ANSWER:
Freelancing
What must be a regular, standard piece of incident operations? - ANSWER: rehab
Level 1 staging procedures are ________________ activated when the officer of the
initial-arriving unit gives the initial radio report and assumes command - ANSWER:
automatically
Engine companies should not pass their last _________ when staging. - ANSWER:
water source
The IC should identify a Level 2 staging location when? - ANSWER: striking additional
alarms.
,Who should assume initial-staging SDG-officer responsibilities - ANSWER: The officer
of the first unit to arrive to the Level 2 staging location
The task-assignment process is where what begins? - ANSWER: the action
The best way to remember something is to what? - ANSWER: write it down
What is the best method an IC can use to record resource details and work activities? -
ANSWER: A tactical worksheet
What is used to track the location and objectives of all personnel operating within the
hazard zone? - ANSWER: an accountability system
Company-officer hazard-zone accountability responsibilities include: - ANSWER: *
Staying together as a company;
* Always maintaining the capability to exit the hazard zone;
* Not working past any crew member's anticipated air supply; and
* No freelancing.
All personnel shall stay in contact with their officer by either: - ANSWER: Voice, Sight or
Touch.
NO member shall operate in the _________ __________ alone! - ANSWER: hazard
zone
Who manages strategic-level accountability through strict command and control; by
assigning resources with specific tasks, locations and objectives; and by maintaining an
accurate, up-to-date tactical worksheet? - ANSWER: The IC
Safe and effective operations begin by sizing up the incident's what? - ANSWER: critical
factors
Units assigned in the hazard zone must maintain an awareness of their
_______________ at all times, - ANSWER: air supply
on a 30 minute bottle what should a work cycle time be? - ANSWER: 10-12 minutes
on a 30 minute bottle how deep should a crew get before they are at the point of no
return? - ANSWER: 175 feet
What percent of air should be held in reserve for an emergency? - ANSWER: 25%
, This occupancy manufactures furniture and is approximately 900 feet long and 350 feet
wide. What are the maximum depths that units are allowed to deploy inside a hazard
zone? - ANSWER: 150 to 175 feet (due to air management)
Based on a 3100 psi-rated bottle, how long should a firefighter work inside the hazard
zone? - ANSWER: 10-12 minutes
What is a forward-staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone,
safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/SDG. - ANSWER: on deck
What is defined as a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration of
companies while maintaining their SDG assignment? - ANSWER: Recycling
What is the concept where an IC always has a steady stream of workers for the
required tasks? - ANSWER: 3 deep
What is the Major Goal of Command Function 2—Assume, Confirm & Position
Command - ANSWER: To quickly establish & confirm a single IC & to place that IC in
the most effective command position.
Good beginnings lead to ? - ANSWER: GOod endings
Use________________ to Name Command - ANSWER: Location/Occupancy
The three command positions are: - ANSWER: Nothing Showing
Fast attack
Command mode (command post)
Chief officers should only operate in the __________ mode when they are the IC. -
ANSWER: command
For incidents that are not quickly controlled by the initial fast-attacking IC, what must
happen? - ANSWER: Command must be transferred to an IC in the command mode.
This mode is for situations where no problem is visible. - ANSWER: Investigating
(nothing showing)
When the front-end assault doesn't stabilize the situation, the fast-action IC is not in the
best position to continue command; they are in the worst position. What needs to
answers 2025.
What is the most "functional" command function? - ANSWER: Deployment
The basic objective of incident deployment is to provide a ? - ANSWER: steady,
adequate stream of appropriate resources—people, equipment and systems—at the
right time, in the right place and performing correct, standard action.
Base the Call for Resources on what? - ANSWER: the event profile (whats happening in
front of you)
A lack of adequate resources presents a huge what? - ANSWER: safety issue
true/false: The initial resources dispatched are usually enough to manage most
incidents. - ANSWER: True
________________ makes any incident management system fail. - ANSWER:
Freelancing
What must be a regular, standard piece of incident operations? - ANSWER: rehab
Level 1 staging procedures are ________________ activated when the officer of the
initial-arriving unit gives the initial radio report and assumes command - ANSWER:
automatically
Engine companies should not pass their last _________ when staging. - ANSWER:
water source
The IC should identify a Level 2 staging location when? - ANSWER: striking additional
alarms.
,Who should assume initial-staging SDG-officer responsibilities - ANSWER: The officer
of the first unit to arrive to the Level 2 staging location
The task-assignment process is where what begins? - ANSWER: the action
The best way to remember something is to what? - ANSWER: write it down
What is the best method an IC can use to record resource details and work activities? -
ANSWER: A tactical worksheet
What is used to track the location and objectives of all personnel operating within the
hazard zone? - ANSWER: an accountability system
Company-officer hazard-zone accountability responsibilities include: - ANSWER: *
Staying together as a company;
* Always maintaining the capability to exit the hazard zone;
* Not working past any crew member's anticipated air supply; and
* No freelancing.
All personnel shall stay in contact with their officer by either: - ANSWER: Voice, Sight or
Touch.
NO member shall operate in the _________ __________ alone! - ANSWER: hazard
zone
Who manages strategic-level accountability through strict command and control; by
assigning resources with specific tasks, locations and objectives; and by maintaining an
accurate, up-to-date tactical worksheet? - ANSWER: The IC
Safe and effective operations begin by sizing up the incident's what? - ANSWER: critical
factors
Units assigned in the hazard zone must maintain an awareness of their
_______________ at all times, - ANSWER: air supply
on a 30 minute bottle what should a work cycle time be? - ANSWER: 10-12 minutes
on a 30 minute bottle how deep should a crew get before they are at the point of no
return? - ANSWER: 175 feet
What percent of air should be held in reserve for an emergency? - ANSWER: 25%
, This occupancy manufactures furniture and is approximately 900 feet long and 350 feet
wide. What are the maximum depths that units are allowed to deploy inside a hazard
zone? - ANSWER: 150 to 175 feet (due to air management)
Based on a 3100 psi-rated bottle, how long should a firefighter work inside the hazard
zone? - ANSWER: 10-12 minutes
What is a forward-staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone,
safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/SDG. - ANSWER: on deck
What is defined as a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration of
companies while maintaining their SDG assignment? - ANSWER: Recycling
What is the concept where an IC always has a steady stream of workers for the
required tasks? - ANSWER: 3 deep
What is the Major Goal of Command Function 2—Assume, Confirm & Position
Command - ANSWER: To quickly establish & confirm a single IC & to place that IC in
the most effective command position.
Good beginnings lead to ? - ANSWER: GOod endings
Use________________ to Name Command - ANSWER: Location/Occupancy
The three command positions are: - ANSWER: Nothing Showing
Fast attack
Command mode (command post)
Chief officers should only operate in the __________ mode when they are the IC. -
ANSWER: command
For incidents that are not quickly controlled by the initial fast-attacking IC, what must
happen? - ANSWER: Command must be transferred to an IC in the command mode.
This mode is for situations where no problem is visible. - ANSWER: Investigating
(nothing showing)
When the front-end assault doesn't stabilize the situation, the fast-action IC is not in the
best position to continue command; they are in the worst position. What needs to
