Cal Fire Practice Questions
A back pump filled with water weighs approximately ________ pounds. - ANS-48. (1 gal
water/8lbs 8lbsx5gals=40lbs + 8 lbs pack + 48lbs total)
A burning liquid that is pouring over the edge of a container is known as a ___________fire?
- ANS-Three - Dimensional Fire (3D fire is a flowing, burning liquid fire)
A fire starting outside the perimeter of the main fire due to flying sparks, embers or fire
brands is called a: - ANS-Spot fire
A fuel model is defined as: - ANS-Set of numbers that define fuel input for use in the surface
fire spread model
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly into
the pump is a: - ANS-Deck Gun
A preplanned and understood route firefighters take to move to a safety zone is called a(n): -
ANS-Escape routes
A quickly constructed, minimum width, temporary line, where fuels have been removed to
mineral soil is a: - ANS-Scratch line
A safe advantageous location to start line construction - ANS-Anchor point REPEAT
A vehicle fueled by CNG or LPG is fully involved in fire. What should be used to fight the
fire? - ANS-Unstaffed master stream
Aircraft are best utilized on _____ fires - ANS-Either initial or extended attack. (my guess is
extended because its a costly and large resource) (large was wrong)
Aircraft are best utilized on ___________fires - ANS-(Unable to find answer, but its either
extended or initial attack REPEAT)
An advantageous location from which to start constructing control line is a/an: - ANS-Anchor
point
An elevated master stream device mounted at the tip of an aerial ladder is a ____________.
- ANS-Ladder Pipe
Before completing the fire line on a slope, why is it necessary to move logs which are well
inside the burn? - ANS-To prevent them from rolling down slope across control lines
Burning operations for a wildland fire may be ordered by _______? - ANS-? Line
Supervisor? (unable to locate correct answer)
By wearing fire resistive clothing during physical fitness and other training exercises the
body will be weakened and not adjust to heat stress developed when actual firefighting -
ANS-False
CAL FIRE has a zero tolerance stance for the following: - ANS-A and B are both correct
(A. Abuse or profane language or actions that can create an unprofessional work
environment,
B. Improper practical joking, hazing or using demeaning term,
C. Reporting EEO issues
D. improper practical joking, profane language and pornography)
Class _________ extinguishing agents should be used on electrical fires. - ANS-C. (class C
is used for energized electrical fires)
Close range application of water to burning surfaces is the objective of which type of
operation? - ANS-Offensive
, Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location? - ANS-Exterior
Dirt thrown on flaming fuel should be directed at what portion of the flame? - ANS-Base
Do not face a landing helicopter within 100 feet, unless you are wearing _____________ -
ANS-Full PPE per CAL FIRE Policy
During structure triage on a wildland fire, a rapid evaluation to ensure there are no
occupants in a structure is called: - ANS-Prep and go
Finished line construction on a steep slope may require which of the following line
construction methods? - ANS-Berm or trench (known as "cup trenching")
Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from - ANS-only
those exemptions specified by statue
Firefighters should spend a minimum of _____minutes per day in physical fitness training. -
ANS-60 (1 hr daily)
he file used to sharpen hand tools should always have a _____ in place - ANS-Handle and
file gaurd
How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing by held? -
ANS-ASAP
If there is no life safety hazard, which type of fire attack should be used in a building under
construction that no doors or windows? - ANS-Defensive
In general, what is the level of fire activity when atmospheric conditions are stable? -
ANS-The fire will burn at low intensity with relatively slow rate of spread
In which type of operation and large handlines and master steams more often used? -
ANS-Defensive
It is acceptable to let an inmate use your cell phone - ANS-False
Name advantages of the direct attack method of wildland fire fighting: - ANS-Fire stopped
with least spread, takes full advantage of burned out areas along control lines
Name disadvantages in using the indirect attack method of wildland fire fighting -
ANS-Burning operations can escape control, acreage burned increases
Operations are conducted from inside the fire building in which operational mode -
ANS-Offensive
Peeling or bubbling paint is an indicator of: - ANS-A Concealed Fire
Please select the correct statement: - ANS-Correct: All employees are responsible for
ensuring they are aware of the Department EEO Policy.
(All of the above
None of the above
You are only responsible to report the conduct if it directly affects you)
Please select the correct statement: - ANS-Correct: All of the above are correct statements
about CAL FIRE EEO policy
(- One act of unprofessional conduct may constitute a violation of CAL FIRE Policy
-Abusive or profane language
-Unprofessional conduct has many forms and may include, but is not limited to, conduct that
hards the integrity of the Department: lying, distorting or omitting the truth, improper practical
joking and hazing)
Please select the incorrect answer: - ANS-Volunteers and contractors are not protected from
EEO violations, only CAL FIRE employees are protected
Portable monitors, deck guns, and ladder pipes are examples of: - ANS-Master Stream
Devices
Proper carrying procedures for a round point shovel on a fireline is _________ - ANS-On the
downhill side
A back pump filled with water weighs approximately ________ pounds. - ANS-48. (1 gal
water/8lbs 8lbsx5gals=40lbs + 8 lbs pack + 48lbs total)
A burning liquid that is pouring over the edge of a container is known as a ___________fire?
- ANS-Three - Dimensional Fire (3D fire is a flowing, burning liquid fire)
A fire starting outside the perimeter of the main fire due to flying sparks, embers or fire
brands is called a: - ANS-Spot fire
A fuel model is defined as: - ANS-Set of numbers that define fuel input for use in the surface
fire spread model
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly into
the pump is a: - ANS-Deck Gun
A preplanned and understood route firefighters take to move to a safety zone is called a(n): -
ANS-Escape routes
A quickly constructed, minimum width, temporary line, where fuels have been removed to
mineral soil is a: - ANS-Scratch line
A safe advantageous location to start line construction - ANS-Anchor point REPEAT
A vehicle fueled by CNG or LPG is fully involved in fire. What should be used to fight the
fire? - ANS-Unstaffed master stream
Aircraft are best utilized on _____ fires - ANS-Either initial or extended attack. (my guess is
extended because its a costly and large resource) (large was wrong)
Aircraft are best utilized on ___________fires - ANS-(Unable to find answer, but its either
extended or initial attack REPEAT)
An advantageous location from which to start constructing control line is a/an: - ANS-Anchor
point
An elevated master stream device mounted at the tip of an aerial ladder is a ____________.
- ANS-Ladder Pipe
Before completing the fire line on a slope, why is it necessary to move logs which are well
inside the burn? - ANS-To prevent them from rolling down slope across control lines
Burning operations for a wildland fire may be ordered by _______? - ANS-? Line
Supervisor? (unable to locate correct answer)
By wearing fire resistive clothing during physical fitness and other training exercises the
body will be weakened and not adjust to heat stress developed when actual firefighting -
ANS-False
CAL FIRE has a zero tolerance stance for the following: - ANS-A and B are both correct
(A. Abuse or profane language or actions that can create an unprofessional work
environment,
B. Improper practical joking, hazing or using demeaning term,
C. Reporting EEO issues
D. improper practical joking, profane language and pornography)
Class _________ extinguishing agents should be used on electrical fires. - ANS-C. (class C
is used for energized electrical fires)
Close range application of water to burning surfaces is the objective of which type of
operation? - ANS-Offensive
, Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location? - ANS-Exterior
Dirt thrown on flaming fuel should be directed at what portion of the flame? - ANS-Base
Do not face a landing helicopter within 100 feet, unless you are wearing _____________ -
ANS-Full PPE per CAL FIRE Policy
During structure triage on a wildland fire, a rapid evaluation to ensure there are no
occupants in a structure is called: - ANS-Prep and go
Finished line construction on a steep slope may require which of the following line
construction methods? - ANS-Berm or trench (known as "cup trenching")
Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from - ANS-only
those exemptions specified by statue
Firefighters should spend a minimum of _____minutes per day in physical fitness training. -
ANS-60 (1 hr daily)
he file used to sharpen hand tools should always have a _____ in place - ANS-Handle and
file gaurd
How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing by held? -
ANS-ASAP
If there is no life safety hazard, which type of fire attack should be used in a building under
construction that no doors or windows? - ANS-Defensive
In general, what is the level of fire activity when atmospheric conditions are stable? -
ANS-The fire will burn at low intensity with relatively slow rate of spread
In which type of operation and large handlines and master steams more often used? -
ANS-Defensive
It is acceptable to let an inmate use your cell phone - ANS-False
Name advantages of the direct attack method of wildland fire fighting: - ANS-Fire stopped
with least spread, takes full advantage of burned out areas along control lines
Name disadvantages in using the indirect attack method of wildland fire fighting -
ANS-Burning operations can escape control, acreage burned increases
Operations are conducted from inside the fire building in which operational mode -
ANS-Offensive
Peeling or bubbling paint is an indicator of: - ANS-A Concealed Fire
Please select the correct statement: - ANS-Correct: All employees are responsible for
ensuring they are aware of the Department EEO Policy.
(All of the above
None of the above
You are only responsible to report the conduct if it directly affects you)
Please select the correct statement: - ANS-Correct: All of the above are correct statements
about CAL FIRE EEO policy
(- One act of unprofessional conduct may constitute a violation of CAL FIRE Policy
-Abusive or profane language
-Unprofessional conduct has many forms and may include, but is not limited to, conduct that
hards the integrity of the Department: lying, distorting or omitting the truth, improper practical
joking and hazing)
Please select the incorrect answer: - ANS-Volunteers and contractors are not protected from
EEO violations, only CAL FIRE employees are protected
Portable monitors, deck guns, and ladder pipes are examples of: - ANS-Master Stream
Devices
Proper carrying procedures for a round point shovel on a fireline is _________ - ANS-On the
downhill side
