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2025/2026 NYS BEFO FINAL EXAM REVIEW
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing:
A. High-top shoes
B. Short-sleeved shirts
C. Clothing made from 100% cotton
D. Clothing made of non-fire-resistant synthetic material
---Answer--- D. Clothing made of non-fire-resistant synthetic material
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves:
A. Must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
B. Will protect the firefighter from exposure to hazardous materials.
C. Lay flat beneath the wristlets of the protective coat.
D. Offer minimal protection against heat and embers.
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---Answer--- A. Must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
PPE must be properly cleaned because of chemicals, oils, and petroleum
products on the outer shell:
A. Can ignite when exposed to fire
B. May stain the protective outer layer
C. Will void the manufacturer's warranty
D. Will instantly soak through to the inner layers
---Answer--- A. Can ignite when exposed to fire
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres because exposure to
particulate contaminants such as _____ can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular
disease.
A. Carbon Dioxide
B. Oil or fuel residue
C. Ammonium chloride
D. Vehicle exhaust emissions
---Answer--- D. Vehicle exhaust emissions
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Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? A.
Apparatus must be replaced every 10 years.
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA.
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants
---Answer--- D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all
occupants
What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
A. Individualized nutrition counseling
B. Standardized national physical fitness testing
C. Department-funded tobacco cessation programs
D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
---Answer--- D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
When establishing scene control zones at emergency scenes, firefighters should
avoid typing rope or caution tape to:
2025/2026 NYS BEFO FINAL EXAM REVIEW
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing:
A. High-top shoes
B. Short-sleeved shirts
C. Clothing made from 100% cotton
D. Clothing made of non-fire-resistant synthetic material
---Answer--- D. Clothing made of non-fire-resistant synthetic material
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves:
A. Must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
B. Will protect the firefighter from exposure to hazardous materials.
C. Lay flat beneath the wristlets of the protective coat.
D. Offer minimal protection against heat and embers.
, 2
---Answer--- A. Must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
PPE must be properly cleaned because of chemicals, oils, and petroleum
products on the outer shell:
A. Can ignite when exposed to fire
B. May stain the protective outer layer
C. Will void the manufacturer's warranty
D. Will instantly soak through to the inner layers
---Answer--- A. Can ignite when exposed to fire
Firefighters should wear SCBA in hazardous atmospheres because exposure to
particulate contaminants such as _____ can cause lung cancer or cardiovascular
disease.
A. Carbon Dioxide
B. Oil or fuel residue
C. Ammonium chloride
D. Vehicle exhaust emissions
---Answer--- D. Vehicle exhaust emissions
, 3
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? A.
Apparatus must be replaced every 10 years.
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA.
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants
---Answer--- D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all
occupants
What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
A. Individualized nutrition counseling
B. Standardized national physical fitness testing
C. Department-funded tobacco cessation programs
D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
---Answer--- D. Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness
When establishing scene control zones at emergency scenes, firefighters should
avoid typing rope or caution tape to:
