Fire Service Recruitment Past Questions and Answers

Fire Service Recruitment Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 fire service-related questions with options and answers:

What does the term "PPE" stand for in the context of firefighting?

a) Personal Protection Equipment

b) Professional Firefighter Equipment

c) Public Safety Protocol

d) Performance Evaluation Criteria

Answer: a) Personal Protection Equipment

Which firefighting tool is commonly used to break open doors and windows during emergencies?

a) Hose reel

b) Fire extinguisher

c) Halligan bar

d) Fire axe

Answer: c) Halligan bar

What type of fire is extinguished with a Class B fire extinguisher?

a) Electrical fires

b) Flammable liquids fires

c) Paper and wood fires

d) Metal fires

Answer: b) Flammable liquids fires

What is the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" technique used for?

a) Extinguishing fires

b) Escaping from a burning building

c) Treating minor burns

d) CPR

Answer: c) Treating minor burns

What is the emergency number to call for fire services in the United States?

a) 911

b) 999

c) 112

d) 119

Answer: a) 911

Which piece of equipment is used to provide a continuous supply of water to firefighters at the scene?

a) Fire hose

b) Fire helmet

c) Fire ladder

d) Fire hydrant

Answer: a) Fire hose

What does the acronym "SCBA" stand for in firefighting?

a) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

b) Special Chemical Barrier Apparatus

c) Safety Control and Backup Apparatus

d) Smoke and Carbon Blower Assembly

Answer: a) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

In a fire emergency, which type of fire should you NOT use water to extinguish?

a) Class A fire

b) Class B fire

c) Class C fire

d) Class K fire

Answer: b) Class B fire

What is the primary responsibility of a "fire captain" within a fire department?

a) Operating the fire truck

b) Fire prevention inspections

c) Leading firefighting crews

d) Administrative duties

Answer: c) Leading firefighting crews

Which term refers to a controlled fire set intentionally to remove combustible vegetation and reduce wildfire risk?

a) Wildfire

b) Firebreak

c) Backfire

d) Pyrotechnics

Answer: c) Backfire

What is the primary purpose of a fire department's "hazardous materials team"?

a) Extinguishing structure fires

b) Rescuing trapped individuals

c) Managing incidents involving dangerous chemicals

d) Conducting fire prevention education

Answer: c) Managing incidents involving dangerous chemicals

What is the primary cause of a "flashover" in a burning structure?

a) Lack of oxygen

b) Rapid fire growth and ignition of combustibles

c) Faulty wiring

d) Water damage

Answer: b) Rapid fire growth and ignition of combustibles

Which piece of firefighting equipment is designed to cut a hole in the roof of a burning structure for ventilation purposes?

a) Fire hose

b) Fire nozzle

c) Chainsaw

d) Pike pole

Answer: c) Chainsaw

What is the main function of a fire engine's water pump?

a) Transporting firefighters to the scene

b) Supplying water to the fire hose

c) Extinguishing fires with foam

d) Providing lighting at the scene

Answer: b) Supplying water to the fire hose

In a "two-in, two-out" procedure, what does the term "two-out" refer to?

a) Two firefighters remain outside the structure

b) Two firefighters inside the structure

c) Two-minute response time

d) Two fire engines responding

Answer: a) Two firefighters remain outside the structure

What is the primary goal of a "search and rescue" operation in a fire incident?

a) Extinguishing the fire

b) Providing medical care to victims

c) Locating and safely removing trapped individuals

d) Documenting the incident

Answer: c) Locating and safely removing trapped individuals

Which firefighting tool is used to break through walls or ceilings to access hidden fires?

a) Fire extinguisher

b) Fire hose

c) Thermal imaging camera

d) Pike pole

Answer: d) Pike pole

What does the acronym "NFPA" stand for in the context of fire safety standards?

a) National Firefighters' Protection Association

b) National Fire Prevention Agency

c) National Fire Protection Association

d) National Firefighter Performance Accreditation

Answer: c) National Fire Protection Association

What is the primary role of a "wildland firefighter"?

a) Fighting structure fires in urban areas

b) Managing controlled burns in forests

c) Responding to medical emergencies

d) Conducting fire prevention education in schools

Answer: b) Managing controlled burns in forests

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use on kitchen grease fires?

a) Class A

b) Class B

c) Class C

d) Class K

Answer: d) Class K