Ohio Firefighter Certification Exam
(Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100%
Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A+
How does the helmet protect the firefighter? -CORRECTANSWER Its shape helps to
deflect water away from the head and neck.
What knot is used to hoist an ax? -CORRECTANSWER Clove hitch & Half hitch
How many components are in an SCBA? -CORRECTANSWER 4
Back pack & harness
Air cylinder assembly
Regulator assembly
Face piece assembly
During an elevator rescue where does the person with the radio go? -
CORRECTANSWER With the Elevator Technician or Down at the panel.
NOTE: Firefighters should NEVER attempt to move or relocate an elevator under any
circumstances.
What are salvge covers made of? -CORRECTANSWER Water proof canvas
,Who is suspicious at the scene? -CORRECTANSWER Person walking away
Pot left of the stove - person walks away- it catches fire -CORRECTANSWER Example
of Omission
Person with cigarette -CORRECTANSWER Accidental Fire
Where shoul you aim a water chute? -CORRECTANSWER Out the door - drain
Trees and labs -CORRECTANSWER Ecoterrorism
A pathologica fire-setter -CORRECTANSWER Pyromaniac
Why do children under 8 start fires? -CORRECTANSWER Curiosity and experimental
How do you clean a wooden handle on a tool? -CORRECTANSWER Apply a light coat
of linseed oil
Minimum type of hoseline used to fight a car fire? -CORRECTANSWER 1 1/2 inch
hoseline
Airbags should always include what? -CORRECTANSWER Cribbing
, Aerial fuels can cause what type of fires? -CORRECTANSWER Spot fires
Heel is part of what type of fire? -CORRECTANSWER Ground fire
Inward-Opening Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing entry: Break a small window on
the door - reach inside and operate the locking mechanism
Outward-Opening Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Check the hinges to see
if pins can be removed
Sliding Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Place a tool and force the lock. If
there is a bar, then break the glass
Revolving Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Avoid forcible entry if possible.
Attack the locking mechanism directly or by breaking the glass.
Overhead Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Break a window or panel
What tool is to force double doors? -CORRECTANSWER J Tool
What door would hold fire back the longest? -CORRECTANSWER Solid core door
What type of window has a crank? -CORRECTANSWER Casement Window
(Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100%
Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A+
How does the helmet protect the firefighter? -CORRECTANSWER Its shape helps to
deflect water away from the head and neck.
What knot is used to hoist an ax? -CORRECTANSWER Clove hitch & Half hitch
How many components are in an SCBA? -CORRECTANSWER 4
Back pack & harness
Air cylinder assembly
Regulator assembly
Face piece assembly
During an elevator rescue where does the person with the radio go? -
CORRECTANSWER With the Elevator Technician or Down at the panel.
NOTE: Firefighters should NEVER attempt to move or relocate an elevator under any
circumstances.
What are salvge covers made of? -CORRECTANSWER Water proof canvas
,Who is suspicious at the scene? -CORRECTANSWER Person walking away
Pot left of the stove - person walks away- it catches fire -CORRECTANSWER Example
of Omission
Person with cigarette -CORRECTANSWER Accidental Fire
Where shoul you aim a water chute? -CORRECTANSWER Out the door - drain
Trees and labs -CORRECTANSWER Ecoterrorism
A pathologica fire-setter -CORRECTANSWER Pyromaniac
Why do children under 8 start fires? -CORRECTANSWER Curiosity and experimental
How do you clean a wooden handle on a tool? -CORRECTANSWER Apply a light coat
of linseed oil
Minimum type of hoseline used to fight a car fire? -CORRECTANSWER 1 1/2 inch
hoseline
Airbags should always include what? -CORRECTANSWER Cribbing
, Aerial fuels can cause what type of fires? -CORRECTANSWER Spot fires
Heel is part of what type of fire? -CORRECTANSWER Ground fire
Inward-Opening Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing entry: Break a small window on
the door - reach inside and operate the locking mechanism
Outward-Opening Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Check the hinges to see
if pins can be removed
Sliding Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Place a tool and force the lock. If
there is a bar, then break the glass
Revolving Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Avoid forcible entry if possible.
Attack the locking mechanism directly or by breaking the glass.
Overhead Doors -CORRECTANSWER Forcing Entry: Break a window or panel
What tool is to force double doors? -CORRECTANSWER J Tool
What door would hold fire back the longest? -CORRECTANSWER Solid core door
What type of window has a crank? -CORRECTANSWER Casement Window
