Firefighter Selection Test: Reading, Math, Map

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Firefighter Selection Test: Reading, Math, Map

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What do firefighters do? - ANSWER-Firefighters respond to emergencies, put out fires, treat injuries, and perform vital functions.

What is the primary responsibility of firefighters during duty hours? - ANSWER-They must be prepared to respond immediately to fires or other emergencies.

What kind of training do firefighters receive? - ANSWER-They receive training in emergency medical procedures and may be certified as emergency medical technicians.

Where do firefighters typically work? - ANSWER-Firefighters work in urban and suburban areas, airports, chemical plants, industrial sites, and rural areas.

What is the role of forest fire inspectors? - ANSWER-They spot fires from watchtowers and report findings to headquarters.

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What are smoke jumpers? - ANSWER-Elite firefighters who parachute from airplanes to reach inaccessible areas.

What are the working conditions like for firefighters? - ANSWER-They work in fire stations and respond rapidly to alarms, facing risks from fires and hazardous materials.

What is the typical work schedule for firefighters? - ANSWER-Many work more than 50 hours a week, often on a 24-hour on-duty schedule followed by 48 hours off.

What percentage of fire companies are staffed by volunteer firefighters?

• ANSWER-Nearly 70 percent.

How many paid career firefighters were there in 2002? - ANSWER- About 282,000.

What is a public safety organization? - ANSWER-An organization that combines fire prevention, public fire education, safety, and emergency medical services.

What are the qualifications for municipal firefighting jobs? - ANSWER- Applicants must pass a written exam, physical tests, and a medical examination.

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