2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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When was the first fire engine purchased in Colonial North America? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1653
What organization formed in 1896 develops codes and standards to ensure fire
and life safety for the public? - CORRECT ANSWER-National Fire Protection
Association
Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Panic hardware on exit doors
Which of the following is a result of the Coconut Grove Night Club Fire, Boston,
Massachusetts (1942)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased fire and life safety
requirements in assembly-type occupancies.
Which of the following duties is the responsibility of the public works division? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Provide sand for containing spills.
,Which of the following is the BEST action to take when approached by media
while on-scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct the media to Public Information
Officer.
Which of the following statements about forcible entry is MOST accurate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Forcible entry will cause significant damage even if done
properly.
Which of the following consists of a frame-mounted plate with a shaft and knob
and hinged u-shaped shackle that mounts on the door? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Door limiter.
The blades of a rotary saw may spin more than: - CORRECT ANSWER-6,000
rpm.
Which of the following should be equipped with kickback protection and brakes
for safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chain saw.
Which of the following is most often constructed from a single-piece of high-
carbon steel, approximately 30 to 36 inches (762 mm to 900 mm)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Manual prying tools.
, A hydraulic spreader tip can be spread as much as: - CORRECT ANSWER-32
inches (800 mm)
When striking surfaces may cause metal chips or splinters to fly into the air,
firefighters should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Use proper eye protection.
Which of the following is a combination of a flat-head axe and Halligan tool? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Irons.
Which of the following should be done before and after using a saw? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Full inspection.
How is control of the saw maintained? - CORRECT ANSWER-Account for the
twisting caused by spinning blade.
Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and control established? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To determine how to reduce fire loss.
Which of the following is a cultural challenge in the fire service? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Differences of personal characteristics.