The purpose of Firefighter 1 is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter. The NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the first level of progression.

A person certified at the Fire Fighter I level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, while working under direct supervision, to function safely and effectively as a member of a firefighting team.

Passing your Firefighter 1 test is an important step in growing within your organization or landing that job. Although there are many different topics and areas covered in this course, we break it down for you in our easy to use study guide so that you learn what you need to know. Try our free Firefighter 1 Practice Test now!

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1. Firefighter injuries can be prevented by:

allowing firefighters to work independently at incidents.

the use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

allowing non-standard work uniforms.

the use of personal vehicles for minor responses.

Question 1 of 20

2. Which of the following occurs when a substance remains chemically the same but changes in size, shape, or appearance?

Exothermic change

Non-molecular reaction

Chemical reaction

Physical change

Question 2 of 20

3. Which types of fittings are used to connect a smaller hoseline to the end of a larger one?

Adapters

Reducers

Elbows

Hose plugs

Question 3 of 20

4. Storz couplings are sometimes referred to as ___ couplings.

sexless

threaded

male

female

Question 4 of 20

5. Which of the following tactical priorities prevents an incident from getting any worse?

Public relations

Life safety

Incident stabilization

Property conservation

Question 5 of 20

6. Which of the following NFPA® 1983 categories of life-safety rope is used to tether rescuers during water rescues and is 19/64-inch (7 mm) in diameter or greater, but less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm)?

General-use life-safety rope

Escape rope

Throwline

Light-use life-safety rope

Question 6 of 20

7. Which of the following is the primary oxidizing agent in most fires?

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Carbon monoxide

Oxygen

Question 7 of 20

8. At 212ºF (100ºC) water expands approximately ___ times its original volume when converted to steam.

750

1200

100

1700

Question 8 of 20

9. Which of the following should firefighters do in order to help prevent injuries?

Limit training that includes realistic situations

Maintain high levels of stress

Maintain high levels of physical fitness

Limit physical exertion at the fire station

Question 9 of 20

10. Which of the following is a systematic way of confirming the status of any unit operating at an incident?

All-clear signal

Mayday

Personnel accountability report

Evacuation signal

Question 10 of 20

11. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate description of the mission of the fire service?

To ensure job security for career firefighters

To ensure compliance with codes

To save lives and protect property

To eliminate structural fires

Question 11 of 20

12. Who can normally strike multiple alarms or order additional resources?

The Safety Officer

The telecommunicator

The company officer

The Incident Commander

Question 12 of 20

13. Clear text is a standardized set of fire-specific words and phrases often used in:

the Incident Command System.

structural fire fighting.

the wildland fire community.

the EMS community.

Question 13 of 20

14. Which of the following is always the first and highest tactical priority in an emergency operation?

Public relations

Incident stabilization

Life safety

Property conservation

Question 14 of 20

15. Which types of valves are used in pumper discharges and gated wyes?

Gate valves

Ball valves

Clapper valves

Butterfly valves

Question 15 of 20

16. A personnel accountability report is usually requested in all of the following situations EXCEPT when:

there is a sudden catastrophic event.

the incident is under control.

there is a change in strategy.

other units arrive on scene.

Question 16 of 20

17. What NFPA standard specifies the minimum requirements for a fire department health and safety program?

NFPA 1001

NFPA 1041

NFPA 1403

NFPA 1500

Question 17 of 20

18. NFPA® 1851 requires that personal protective clothing be cleaned and dried at least every ___ months in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

9

12

6

3

Question 18 of 20

19. Which of the following occurs when a substance changes from one type of matter into another?

Exothermic change

Chemical reaction

Physical change

Non-molecular reaction

Question 19 of 20

20. Hose is most commonly cut and coupled in pieces of ___ feet (m).

150 or 200 (45 or 60)

50 or 100 (15 or 30)

25 or 50 (8 or 15)

100 or 150 (30 or 45)

Question 20 of 20

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