Question – 1:

What are Fire suppression systems?

Ans: Fire suppression systems have a proven record for controlling and
extinguishing unwanted fires. Many fire officials recommend that every building,
including residences, have fire sprinkler systems.

Question – 2:

What is Prevention in Firefighter?

Ans: Prevention attempts to ensure that no place simultaneously has sufficient

heat, fuel, and air to allow ignition and combustion. Most prevention programs
are directed at controlling the energy of activation.

Who is Firefighter?

Ans: A firefighter (also known as a fireman) is a rescuer extensively trained in

firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten property and
civilian or natural populations, and to rescue people from dangerous situations,
like collapsed or burning buildings or crashed vehicles.

Tell me why do you think you would do well in this firefighter job?

Ans:

• I am a person that learns quickly and performs better under pressure, am

a very good team player that motivates others in other to achieve the
company’s common goals
• Will do well in this job because I already have previous experience in a
similar field. so I will use my previous experience in this job I am
interested in learning new things and enhancing my skills.
• I believe I will do well in this job because I have the relevant skills and
experience. I also have the drive, interest, and determination to make a
real success of this role.
Question – 5:

What makes you unique for firefighter post?

Ans: This will take an assessment of your experiences, skills, and traits.
Summarize concisely:

I have a unique combination of strong technical skills, and the ability to build
strong customer relationships. This allows me to use my knowledge and break
down information to be more user-friendly.
Question – 6:

Explain the experience that you have for this firefighter job.

Ans: For this question, you first need to read and understand the job
specification, as this will tell you what experience the interviewer is looking for.
Your answer should relate your experience and achievements to that of the job
role. Often interviewees will talk about experiences that are not relevant to the
job role, this will only lead to the employer becoming uninterested in them.
Answer sample: I have over 4 years of experience as in that time I have gained.

I understand the importance of and. and use my creative skills to organize

activities to do while keeping entertained. Recently I also won an award for
employee of the year.

Question – 7:

Tell me what have you done to improve your firefighter knowledge in the
last year?

Ans: Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety
of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good
ones handy to mention.

• Employers look for applicants who are goal-oriented. Show a desire for
continuous learning by listing hobbies non-work related. Regardless of
what hobbies you choose to showcase, remember that the goal is to
prove self-sufficiency, time management, and motivation. Answer
samples
• Everyone should learn from their mistake. I always try to consult my
mistakes with my kith and kin, especially with an older and experienced
person.
• I enrolled myself in a course useful for the next version of our current
project. I attended seminars on personal development and managerial
skills improvement.
Question – 8:

Tell me what have you learned from mistakes on the firefighter job?

Ans: Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it
a small, well-intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example
would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing
coordination off.
Everyone makes mistakes, of course, but some companies are more willing to
learn from them than punish those involved. You’ve learned that when you do
make mistakes, someone is usually disappointed in the choice you made, but
you have to figure it out for yourself, they might help you decide what s right
and what’s wrong, but you’ll be the decider on which you choose. You’ve learned
that people do care about you, and to not do it again if you don’t want to.
Answer samples Everyone makes mistakes but only a few people can realize
their mistakes and they don’t want to repeat those mistakes again. I am one in
those few people, I don’t want to repeat the mistakes which had done by me in
my job/work.

Question – 9:

Explain the role of fire department?

Ans: As mentioned above, a firefighter should and have to know his

important role to people”s lives, and safety as well as in the protection and
maintenance of properties as much as possible when a fire happens. A
firefighter should remember that keeping human lives is the most important
duty. In some cases when doing his job, a firefighter has to decide between lives
and valuables. If this is the case, remember that human lives are always
prioritized and more important than anything else.

Question – 10:

Explain the job responsibilities of a firefighter?

Ans: In an interview, please bear in your mind that a firefighter’s responsibilities

are different from other jobs. And this is crucial because this social job will
ensure the safety of everyone and the community. If an unfortunate fire
happens, a firefighter is not only the savior but also the person who is
responsible for the safety and even the lives of other persons and properties on
the site.

Question – 11:

Tell me which education or training have you undertaken that makes you
fit for this profession.

Ans: To become a firefighter, your profile shall be checked carefully if you have
got trained qualifications and skills in firefighting. Working in a group and in case
you haven’t been trained before, you can influence other people as well as
expose others to risks. Therefore, it is important to answer properly and
honestly about your previous training and education courses in the interview.
And you also need to have relevant documents or certificates. They can be used
to prove that you have been trained before; however, it is not necessary to show
them in a short- time interview and if the interviewers don’t ask.

Question – 12:

Tell me which education or training have you undertaken that makes you
fit for this post.

Ans: This is an important point when employers look at your CV before an

interview as they can have a general evaluation of your abilities. They will assess
whether your previous training courses or education are suitable for the job
they offer or not. Therefore, training or education can become a critical element
in the recruitment process, and in the same case, it is the element that decides
whether you pass the first round of interviews or not.

Question – 13:

Tell me if you have any allergies or medical conditions that would hamper
your job as a firefighter.

Ans: Even people who answer this question positively can still be part of the
firefighting force, as there are education programs, and desk jobs. Discuss your
limitations with the interviewer.

Question – 14:

Explain the most important aspect of being a firefighter?

Ans: Saving human life is the primary goal. A firefighter must stay fit –
firefighters exercise daily. The ability to work with a team, follow orders without
fail, bravery, quick thinking, and acting, calmness in emergency are all essential
qualities.

Question – 15:

Explain the role of the fire department.

Ans: The fire department is one of the most important institutions in society.
With the fire department in place, fires can be prevented, minimized, and lives
can be saved.

Question – 16:

Explain the main job responsibilities of a firefighter?

Ans: Fire prevention, education programs in schools and for groups, and of
course rescue of people, pets, and household goods are the main thrust of the
firefighter’s tasks.

Question – 17:

Tell me why do you want to become a firefighter?

Ans: Do not be overly dramatic or emotional in your response, although a bit of

excitement is in line. Give your honest reasons. For example, speak about your
desire to help others and keep the community safe. If some experience with
firefighters or some article or story inspired you, relate it briefly. Of course, for
many it is the dream of their childhood; this should be mentioned in passing.

Question – 18:

Tell me what education or training have you had that makes you fit for
Firefighter?

Ans: This would be the first question asked in any interview. Therefore, it is
important that you give a proper reply to the question regarding your education.
You should have all the documents and certificates pertaining to your education
and/or training, although time may not allow the interviewer to review all of
them.

Question – 19:

What motivates you for passing scores?

Ans: I’ve always been motivated by the challenge – in my last role, I was
responsible for training our new recruits and having a 100% success rate in
passing scores. I know that this job is very fast-paced and I’m more than up for
the challenge. In fact, I thrive on it.

Question – 20:

What is your greatest failure except for firefighting, and what did you learn
from it?

Ans: When I was in college, I took an art class to supplement my curriculum. I

didn’t take it very seriously and assumed that, compared to my Engineering
classes, it would be a walk in the park. My failing grades at midterm showed me
otherwise. I’d even jeopardized my scholarship status. I knew I had to get my act
together. I spent the rest of the semester making up for it, and ended up getting
a decent grade in the class. I learned that no matter what I’m doing, I should
strive to do it to the best of my ability. Otherwise, it’s not worth doing at all.
Question – 21:

Why should I hire you as Firefighter?

Ans: I’ve been a firefighter for the past five years – my boss has said time and
time again that without me, the department wouldn’t function so well. I’ve also
taken the time to educate myself on some of the non-standard techniques used
in the first response. I can react quickly in hectic situations and can handle the
responsibilities of a leadership role. What’s good enough for most people is
never really good enough for me.

Question – 22:

Where do you see yourself in seven years?

Ans: In seven years, I’d like to have an even better understanding of fire and
rescue. Also, I really enjoy being the first to a scene. I work very well under
pressure. Ultimately, I’d like to be in a commander-type position, where I can use
my organizational skills and industry knowledge to benefit the people working
with me, and those who are there to help.

Question – 23:

Tell me why are you leaving your current role?

Ans: I’ve learned a lot from my current role, but now I’m looking for a new
challenge, to broaden my horizons and to gain new skill sets – all of which, I see
the potential for in this job.

Question – 24:

What do you think of your previous boss?

Ans: My last boss taught me the importance of time management – he didn’t

pull any punches, and was extremely driven. His no-nonsense attitude pushed
me to work harder and to meet goals I never even thought were possible.

Question – 25:

Tell us about yourself and your qualities.

Ans: I’m a very energetic and well-rounded person who can follow instructions
well. I am a good communicator and quite a team player. At the last department,
I was with I initiated medic classes for the firefighters who were interested in
learning first-aid techniques. Because it was such a success, the entire
department is in the process of getting certifications for all members in different
areas of response medical aid.
Question – 26:

Why do you want to work in the firefighting department?

Ans:

I have always appreciated and admired those who put their lives on the line to
protect our communities. My interest really piqued in firefighting however after I
witnessed a post-crash rescue. I heard the calling as I watched the first response
team pull the civilians to safety and out of harm’s way. It was then I knew that
this is what I was meant to do.

Question – 27:

Is there a lot of personal drama or bad blood between firefighters, or are

you all good friends? And if there’s drama, does it all disappear the instant
you get called to a fire?

Ans: Lol, yes it can be a lot of drama. Our headquarters station is crowded with
10 guys and they gossip, prank, and get ticked off over small things. But yes as
soon as the tones drop everything else stops. We watch each other’s backs.

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2-Toughest firefighter interview questions

15 Questions
Question – 01:

Why do you want to work in this industry?

Bad answer: “I like firefighting. I think it’s really cool.”

Don’t just say you like it; anyone can make that claim. Focus instead on your
history with the industry, and if you can, tell a story about it.

Good answer: “I have always appreciated and admired those who put their lives
on the line to protect our communities. My interest was piqued in firefighting
after I witnessed a postcrash rescue. I heard the calling as I watched the first
response team pull civilians to safety. It was then I knew that this is what I was
meant to do.”

Question – 02:

Tell us about yourself.

Bad answer: “I graduated four years ago from the University of Michigan, with a
Bachelor’s degree in Biology – but I decided that wasn’t the right path for me. I
switched gears and got my first job working in a fire department. Then I went on
to work in another department and started participating in training courses.
After that, I took a few months off to travel. Finally, I came back to start working
again. And now, here I am, looking for a more challenging fire and rescue role.”

Instead of giving a chronological work history, focus on your strengths and how
they pertain to the role. If possible, illustrate with examples.

Good answer: “I’m a very energetic and wellrounded person who can follow
instructions. I am a good communicator and quite a team player. At the last
department, I was with I initiated medic classes for the firefighters who were
interested in learning first aid techniques. Because it was such a success, the
entire department is in the process of getting certifications for all members in
different areas of response medical aid.”

Question – 03:

What do you think of your previous boss?

Bad answer: “He was completely incompetent, and a nightmare to work with,
which is why I’ve moved on.”

Remember: if you get the job, the person interviewing you will someday be your
previous boss. The last thing they want is to hire someone who they know is
going to badmouth them some day. Instead of trashing your former employer,
stay positive, and focus on what you learned from them (no matter how awful
they might have been).

Good answer: “My last boss taught me the importance of time management –
he didn’t pull any punches and was extremely driven. His nononsense attitude
pushed me to work harder, and to meet goals I never even thought was
possible.”

Question – 04:

50 Fire Safety Questions and Answers [PDF Included]

• Which of the following system is installed to provide an alarm in case of fire?

1. Electric
2. Alarm
3. Remote
 4. None of these
Top 20 very useful questions answer...
Ans: (2)

• In a specific family of chemicals, one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by

halogen atoms. This system is known as:

1. Dry chemical system

2. Dry powder system
3. Halon system
4. Carbon-di-oxide system
Ans: (3)

• Which of the following fire protection system has been outdated since 1993-
94?

1. Halon-1301
2. Dry chemical powder
3. Inert gas
4. Clean agent
Ans: (1)

• Which of the following fire protection system is required for vapor explosion?

1. Sprinkler system
2. Water mist fire protection system
3. Fire hydrant system
4. Portable fire extinguisher
Ans: (2)

• The maximum spacing allowed from any smoke detector to any point on the
ceiling is __feet.

1. 21
2. 12
3. 43
4. 34
Ans: (1)

• ARCS is a
 1. Type of fire extinguisher
2. Type of chemical powders
3. A communication system used by firefighters
4. A type of fire sprinkler
Ans: (3)

• Which of the following pump is mainly used to maintain the pressure in the fire
protection piping system?

1. Main fire pump

2. Electric fire hydrant pump
3. Diesel pump
4. Jockey pump
Ans: (4)

• The jockey pump start point should be at least __Psi less than the jockey pump
stop point.

1. 1 Psi
2. 10 Psi
3. 50 Psi
4. 100 Psi
Ans: (2)

• A fire sprinkler system exists in :

1. Active fire system

2. Passive fire system
3. In both systems
4. None of the above
Ans: (1)

• Fire doors and fire escapes are the minimum requirements in:

1. Active fire system

2. Passive fire system
3. In both systems
4. None of the above
Ans: (2)
 • The fire pump start point should be __Psi less than the jockey pump start
point.

1. 5 Psi
2. 10 Psi
3. 50 Psi
4. 100 Psi
Ans: (1)

• The general thumb rule is that the minimum distance between the detector
and the supply air diffuser is:

1. 1 foot
2. 3 feet
3. 5 feet
4. 7 feet
Ans: (2)

• In high humidity locations, which of the following detector performs better?

1. Ionization detector
2. Projected-beam detector
3. Photoelectric detector
4. None of these
Ans: (1)

• By which of the following elements, the fire triangle is represented?

1. Chemical extinguishing agent, fuel, water

2. Chemical extinguishing agent, heat, light
3. Chemical powder, fuel, air
4. Fuel,heat,oxygen
Ans: (4)

• The fire will die when

1. The rate of heat generation is more than the heat loss

2. The rate of heat generation is equal to the heat loss
3. The rate of heat generation is less than the heat loss
4. None of the above
Ans: (3)

• In a dry pipe system, pipe contains

1. Water
2. Air
3. Nitrogen
4. Either (2) or (3)
Ans: (4)

• Which of the following is slower to respond to fires?

1. Heat detectors
2. Smoke detectors
3. None of the above
Ans: (1)

• Vapor density (V.D) of which element is higher than air?

1. Hydrogen
2. Methane
3. Ammonia
4. Chlorine
Ans: (4)

• Fire extinguished by Smothering means:

1. By limiting oxygen
2. By limiting fuel
3. By limiting the temperature
4. All of the above
Ans: (1)

• When the fire occurs due to solid matters of organic nature, it falls under:

1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. Class D
Ans: (1)
30 fire safety Questions and Answers

• Dry chemicals should not be used on fires involving:

1. Combustible solid
2. Inflammable gas
3. Inflammable liquid
4. None of these
Ans: (1)

• Square feet of floor area required per occupant is known as

1. Latent load
2. Sensible load
3. Occupant load
4. Fire load
Ans: (3)

• The flammable liquid that has flash points between 230C and 650C is known as:

1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. None of these
Ans: (2)

• The phases of combustion depend on:

1. Quantity and the quality of the combustible present

2. The time is taken by fire to burn
3. Characteristic of the structure
4. All of the above
Ans: (4)

• Which system Firefighters can use only?

1. Dry system
2. Wet system
3. All of the above
Ans: (1)
 • Carbon dioxide can be used for

1. Class A fire
2. Class B fire
3. Class C fire
4. Both (2) and (3)
Ans: (4)

• All static water tanks used in Fire fighting should be located within _meter of
the risk to be protected.

1. 40
2. 60
3. 100
4. 140
Ans: (3)

• Combustible solids with a specific surface of more than 20 cm2/gm are

termed as:

1. Kindling
2. Bulk fuel
3. Tinder
4. All of the above
Ans: (3)

• The life of a water-type fire extinguisher is _ years.

1. 20
2. 15
3. 10
4. 5
Ans: (3)

• Which of the following system is provided for fire protection measures during
the construction of a high-rise building?

1. Wet riser
2. Dry riser
3. Fire alarm
4. All of the above
Ans: (2)

• The color of the exit sign should be

1. Blue
2. Red
3. Green
4. Yellow
Ans: (3)

• Which foams are used in cable tunnels and in other confined areas for fire
fighting?

1. High expansion
2. Medium expansion
3. Low expansion
4. Any one of the above
Ans: (1)

• Time taken by an occupant to perceive the alarm and to take any action during
evacuation is known as:

1. Response time
2. Time to notify
3. Travel time
4. Activity time
Ans: (1)

• Consumption of fuel in a fuel-controlled fire in a ventilation-controlled scenario

results

1. Fire growth
2. Fire decay
3. Steady-state
4. Incipient fire
Ans: (2)

• The Arson is :

1. A legal term that implies a deliberate intent to cause injury due to fire
2. An extinguisher
 3. A fire safety rule
4. None of the above
Ans: (1)

• All the carbon lost from the combustibles is converted into _ in well-ventilated
flaming fires.

1. Carbon monoxide
2. Hydrochloric acid
3. Carbon dioxide
4. All of the above
Ans: (3)

• Which of the following gases spontaneously ignite in the air?

1. Pyrophoric
2. Cryogenic
3. Oxidizing
4. None of the above
Ans: (1)

• As the steepness of the slope _, the rate of fire spread increases in the case of
wildland fires.

1. Decreases
2. Increases
3. Does not change
4. None of the above
Ans: (2)

• Which of the following substances’ flash points is higher?

1. More hazardous
2. No hazard
3. Less hazardous
4. None of the above
Ans: (3)

• Which liquefied gas exists at (-)90 Degree Celsius in their container?

 1. Pyrophoric gas
2. Cryogenic gas
3. Corrosive gas
4. Irritant gas
Ans: (2)

• Which standard is titled as National Fire Alarm Code?

1. NFPA 30
2. NFPA32
3. NFPA 52
4. NFPA 72
Ans: (4)

• Which of the following extinguishes fire by disrupting the chemical reaction?

1. Oxygen
2. Air
3. Halon
4. Nitrogen
Ans: (3)

• Which of the following element is known as a clean agent?

1. Oxygen
2. Halon
3. Nitrogen
4. Phosphorous
Ans: (2)

• In the air conditioning system, fire may spread from AHU Room to other rooms
through AC ducts. Which type of damper should be provided inside the duct to
prevent this phenomenon?

1. Volume control damper

2. Motorized fire damper
3. Safety valve
4. Air balancing valve
Ans: (2)
 • Which of the following detectors lowest false alarm rate and slowest response
time?

1. Optical smoke detector

2. Rate of rising smoke detector
3. Heat detectors
4. None of the above
Ans: (3)

• When a can full of papers ignited due to a burning cigarette, which type of fire
extinguisher should you use?

1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. None of these
Ans: (1)

• Dry chemical fire extinguishers are suitable for:

1. Class A Fire
2. Class B Fire
3. Class C Fire
4. All of the above
Ans: (4)

• Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are suitable for:

1. Class A Fire
2. Class B Fire
3. Class C Fire
4. All of the above
Ans: (2)

• FM-200 is a new substance, which has replaced _ due to reduce global

warming.

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Nitrogen
3. Halon
 4. R-22
Ans: (3)

• Which of the following detectors detect hydrocarbons only in the vapor form
but may not be able to detect the presence of oils of flash points above
ambient temperature?

1. Oxygen meter
2. Toxic gas detector
3. Combustible gas detector
4. All of the above
Ans: (3)

Questions on Fire Safety

Here are some important questions on Fire safety. We all should know the
answers to these questions for our safety.

• How does water act as a fire suppressing agent?

Ans: When water is sprayed on fire, it absorbs the heat and is converted into
steam. Then, its’ volume increases 1600 times. This phenomenon helps to
displace the oxygen from the fire area. This results in oxygen depletion in the fire
area. Thus water acts as a fire suppressing agent.

• What are the main purposes of sprinklers?

Ans: the two main purposes of Sprinklers are:

To extinguish the unwanted fire and to control the size of a fire until skilled fire
suppression crews reach the spot to extinguish the fire.

• What is a fire hydrant valve?

Ans: A fire hydrant is simply like a valve that you have found in water taps. It
provides constant water flow. When you connect the fire hose with this valve,
pressurized water will flow to extinguish the fire.

• What are deluge valves?

Ans: Deluge valves provide pressurized water from Fire Sprinklers.

• What is the fire fighting equipment?

Ans: Fire fighting equipment is the Fire alarm, Sprinklers, Standpipe and Hose
Systems, Fire extinguishers, etc. There are different types of fire extinguishers.
They are water, carbon dioxide, ABC Dry powder, Dry powder, Foam based
extinguisher, and clean agent fire extinguisher.
 • What are the rules you should follow for using a portable fire extinguisher?
Ans: The general rules you should follow for using the portable fire extinguishers
are:

In the upwind direction, you should fight with the fire.

1. Handle the fire, maintaining a safe distance of approximately 2 to 5 meters

from the flame.
2. Follow the PASS system: P for pulling the pin, A for aiming at the base of the
fire, S for squeezing the fire, and S for sweeping side to side.
3. Stay sometimes even after vanishing the fire completely. If the fire re-ignites,
repeat the process.
4. Do not leave the fire area till you are sure that the fire is completely
extinguished.

• Which actions should you take when you discover a fire?

Ans: You should take the following necessary actions immediately:

1. Ring the alarm and then get everyone out of this zone.
2. Try to extinguish the fire and simultaneously call the fire brigade.