Firefighter Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. L111 has a fuel economy of 4 miles per gallon. How many gallons of fuel will L111 have used if it drives 76 miles? Round up to the nearest whole number. → 19
2. Which of the following classifications of fires involve combustible metals such as aluminum, magnesium, potassium, sodium, titanium, and zirconium? → Class D fires
3. Why must rescuers locate undeployed airbag systems before cutting a vehicle? → They can deploy unexpectedly and injure rescuers
4. What is the primary extinguishing mechanism of water on a Class A fire? → Cooling and heat absorption
5. Which of the following methods of controlling and extinguishing a fire uses water for the extinguishment of smoldering fires? → Temperature reduction
6. A 1,000-gallon tank is filled at 200 gpm. How long to fill it completely? → 5 minutes
7. .82 shown as a fraction is → 82\/100
8. A rectangular room measures 18 feet by 12 feet. What is its area? → 216 sq ft
9. What device is used to test confined-space atmospheres before entry? → Four-gas monitor
10. Which of the following materials is not a good choice for an electrical work ladder? → Aluminum
11. A wedge, such as an axe head, converts a downward force into forces acting in which direction? → Outward to the sides
12. A cubic container measures 3 feet on each side. What is its volume? → 27 cubic ft
13. John has agreed to buy a Coke for everyone. Each drink costs $1.89, and there are 5 people in the group. Calculate John's cost. → $10
14. A team of people and equipment specialized to undertaking rescue and extrication operations at an emergency site? → Rescue group
15. Class B fires involve which type of fuel? → Flammable liquids and gases
16. A personnel accountability report is usually requested in all of the following situations EXCEPT when: → other units arrive on scene.
17. What is the danger of placing a ladder at too shallow an angle (less than 75 degrees)? → The base may slide out and the beams may be overstressed
18. When raising a ladder near electrical wires, the firefighter should primarily be concerned about which type of ladder? → Aluminum (metal) ladders
19. Which is the correct order of fireground priorities? → Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation
20. The first consideration to be taken into account when deciding the need for ventilation is: → the safety of firefighters and building occupants.
21. Which airway maneuver is preferred for an unresponsive patient with suspected spinal injury? → Jaw-thrust maneuver
22. A pump moves 300 gallons in 4 minutes. At this rate, how many gallons does it move in 10 minutes? → 750
23. What is a mechanical advantage system primarily used for in rope rescue? → Multiplying hauling force to raise a load
24. A pike pole is primarily used by firefighters to do what? → Pull down ceilings to check for fire
25. A budget of $6,000 is split equally among 8 stations. How much does each receive? → $750
26. Friction between a firefighter's boots and the floor is increased by which of the following? → A rough, dry tread
27. All of the following are safety precautions to observe when undertaking vertical ventilation EXCEPT: → ensure that main structural supports are cut so full ventilation is attained.
28. Before entering a trench for rescue, spoil piles should be kept how far from the edge? → At least 2 feet
29. In accordance with NFPA 1971, all protective coats used in structural firefighting must be constructed of? → All of the above
30. Radio logs are usually kept in ___ order. → chronological