BFP Fire Service Fundamentals Practice Test: Key Concepts and Regulations

What is the primary responsibility of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)?

Fire prevention and suppression

Which agency is the BFP attached to?

DILG

What is Republic Act No. 9514 known as?

Fire Code of the Philippines

What is public office considered?

Public Trust

What is the main goal of fire prevention?

Reduce fire incidents

Which element is NOT part of the fire triangle?

Water

What element does the fire tetrahedron add?

Chemical chain reaction

What do Class A fires involve?

Wood and paper

What do Class B fires involve?

Flammable liquids

What do Class C fires involve?

Electrical equipment

What do Class D fires involve?

Combustible metals

What do Class K fires involve?

Cooking oils and fats

Which type of extinguishers are best for Class A fires?

Water extinguishers

What type of fires are CO2 extinguishers commonly used for?

Electrical fires

What does PASS stand for?

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

What does DILG stand for?

Department of Interior and Local Government

Which agency enforces the Fire Code?

BFP

Why are fire inspections conducted?

Ensure compliance

What should a fire exit always be?

Accessible

What are smoke detectors primarily for?

Early warning

What is the emergency hotline for fire in many PH areas?

911

What is fuel?

Anything that burns

From where may heat come?

All of the above (Electrical faults, Friction, Open flame)

What does oxygen support?

Combustion

How does removing oxygen extinguish fire?

Smothering

How does removing fuel extinguish fire?

Starvation

How does removing heat extinguish fire?

Cooling

Why are fire drills conducted?

Practice emergency response

Who should report a fire immediately?

Anyone

How does good housekeeping help?

Prevent fires

What may overloading outlets cause?

Electrical fire

How should LPG leaks never be checked?

Using flame

What does the BFP also conduct?

Fire safety education

What does the BFP motto emphasize?

Service and protection

When are fire safety inspection certificates issued?

When requirements are met

Where should portable extinguishers be?

Accessible

What should exit signs be?

Visible

Which attached agency is also under DILG?

BJMP

When is fire prevention month observed in the Philippines?

March

What color is commonly associated with fire safety equipment?

Red

What is one duty of firefighters?

Rescue operations

When should fire alarms be activated?

Immediately upon discovering fire

What is the safest response to heavy smoke?

Crawl low

What is the first priority during a fire emergency?

Life safety

When does fire spread fastest?

When fuel, heat, and oxygen are present

What are BFP personnel expected to demonstrate?

Integrity

How should fire exits open?

In the direction of egress

What is a proactive fire safety measure?

Regular inspections

What is the primary purpose of RA 9514?

Protect lives and property from fire

How best can the BFP be described?

National fire service agency