Fire Fighting Technician Questionnaire
1. Knowledge of Fire Alarm and Protection Systems
Question 1: Which of the following fire alarm systems provides the quickest notification of a
fire by monitoring smoke levels?
A) Manual Alarm Systems
B) Photoelectric Smoke Detectors
C) Ionization Smoke Detectors
D) Heat Detectors
Question 2: In a typical fire alarm system, which component is responsible for alerting
occupants to evacuate the premises?
A) Fire Alarm Control Panel
B) Notification Appliances
C) Initiating Devices
D) Alarm Communication Equipment
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm control panel (FACP)?
A) To suppress fire
B) To communicate with emergency services
C) To monitor the status of fire alarm devices and initiate alarms
D) To provide emergency lighting
2. Knowledge of Types of Fire Extinguishers and Their Usage
Question 1: Which class of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Question 2: What is the main extinguishing agent in a Class B fire extinguisher?
A) Water
B) Foam
C) Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
D) Dry Powder
Question 3: Which of the following types of fire extinguishers is appropriate for a fire
involving combustible metals?
A) Water Mist Extinguisher
B) Dry Chemical Extinguisher
C) Class D Extinguisher
D) Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher
3. Ability to Distinguish Between Classes of Fires
Question 1: A fire involving paper and wood falls under which class?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Question 2: What class of fire involves flammable liquids, such as gasoline and oil?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Question 3: A fire that occurs in a toaster due to a buildup of bread crumbs is classified as
which type?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Scenario-Based Questions
Scenario 1: You arrive at a building where a fire alarm is activated, and you find a small fire
in the kitchen caused by a grease spill. Which type of fire extinguisher would be most
effective in this situation?
A) Water extinguisher
B) Foam extinguisher
C) Class K extinguisher
D) Carbon dioxide extinguisher
Scenario 2: During a fire drill, you notice that several occupants are unaware of the fire
alarm due to the lack of audible notification devices. Which component of the fire alarm
system should be prioritized for improvement?
A) Fire Alarm Control Panel
B) Manual Pull Stations
C) Notification Appliances
D) Initiating Devices
Scenario 3: While performing a routine inspection, you discover that a fire extinguisher is
incorrectly labeled as suitable for Class C fires but is actually a Class A extinguisher. What
action should be taken?
A) Leave it as is; the occupants are trained.
B) Report the discrepancy and replace the label immediately.
C) Remove the extinguisher from service until it is fixed.
D) Use it for electrical fires if necessary.
