FireTEAM Test Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Crew A finishes overhaul before Crew B. Crew B finishes before Crew C. Crew D finishes after Crew C. Which crew finishes last? → Crew D
2. Your officer orders you to wear your SCBA in an area that you personally think does not require it. What should you do? → Comply with the order; your officer's judgment on PPE requirements governs
3. No fire watch is required if an automatic sprinkler system is fully operational. The sprinkler system has a partial failure. Is a fire watch required? → Yes, because the system is not fully operational
4. Number series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___ → 96
5. What type of information should NOT appear in a fire incident report? → The firefighter's personal opinion of the property owner
6. Your lieutenant gives you a direct order to advance a hose line into a structure, but you believe the floor may be compromised. What should you do? → Inform your lieutenant of the observed hazard and await further direction
7. Which number logically follows this series? 3, 7, 12, 18, 25, ? → 33
8. What does 'chain of custody' refer to in fire investigation documentation? → The documented record of who handled evidence and when
9. A firefighter notices that during a working fire, the door to the fire apartment repeatedly slams shut due to wind. What problem should be recognized? → Wind-induced positive pressure may accelerate fire spread and intensify the fire
10. In US fire department records, what does 'NFIRS' stand for? → National Fire Incident Reporting System
11. A firefighter enters a building from the north side and turns right. Which direction are they now facing? → East
12. A firefighter faces north, turns right, walks forward, then turns right again. Which direction are they now facing? → South
13. A video shows a team successfully working through a complex rescue. The key behavior demonstrated by the team leader throughout is: → Delegating clearly, monitoring progress, and adjusting assignments as conditions changed
14. No accelerant was found at the scene. All arson fires involve an accelerant. What conclusion follows? → The fire is not an arson fire
15. Every engine company carries 1,200 gallons of water. Company 9 is an engine company. If Company 9 used 400 gallons, how many gallons remain? → 800 gallons
16. All firefighters on Truck 7 are certified in Technical Rescue. Hernandez is on Truck 7. What can be concluded? → Hernandez is certified in Technical Rescue
17. A fire truck travels 50 miles per hour and needs to reach a fire 120 miles away. How long will it take the truck to arrive? → 3 hours
18. You believe your crew is being assigned a disproportionate share of dangerous tasks compared to other crews. What is the appropriate step? → Discuss your concern with your officer after the incident through proper channels
19. Which word correctly completes: 'The incident commander _____ all units to evacuate the structure immediately.' → ordered
20. A civilian at the scene insists you take a different action than what your officer ordered. What is the best response? → Politely acknowledge the civilian and continue following your officer's order
21. While conducting a primary search in zero visibility, a firefighter loses contact with their partner and cannot hear them. What is the correct immediate action? → Activate PASS device, shout to locate partner, and if no response, call Mayday immediately
22. In a FireTEAM scenario, a crew member notices their partner is showing signs of heat exhaustion but insists on continuing. What is the appropriate action? → Notify the team leader immediately and recommend withdrawal for medical evaluation
23. Response logs show: Monday=8 calls, Tuesday=11 calls, Wednesday=14 calls, Thursday=17 calls. What would Friday's call volume likely be? → 20
24. You are told by your lieutenant to hold your position, but another firefighter urges you to advance with them. What is the correct action? → Hold your position as ordered and inform your lieutenant of the other firefighter's action
25. A floor plan shows four rooms: A (NW), B (NE), C (SW), D (SE). Which room is diagonally opposite to Room A? → Room D
26. A firefighter on the roof notices the roof surface feels spongy underfoot near the fire area. What should the firefighter do? → Immediately move away and notify command of roof integrity concerns
27. A bystander at a structure fire begins filming responders with a phone and moves closer to the danger zone. What is the best action? → Calmly direct them to a safe distance and explain the hazard
28. During a rescue operation, your captain issues an order but you are unsure you heard it correctly over radio noise. What should you do? → Ask your captain to repeat or confirm the order before acting
29. Which of the following tools uses a wedge to perform its function? → Axe
30. On the FireTEAM video test, you see a person nod repeatedly while someone else is speaking. What does this most commonly convey? → Agreement or active listening