Free Firefighter 1 Practice Test
15 original questions in the style of the NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II certification written exams — fire behaviour, SCBA, hose and streams, search and rescue, hazmat and more. See where you stand in about 10 minutes, with a worked explanation for every answer.
What’s on the Firefighter 1 & 2 Written Exams?
The Firefighter I and Firefighter II written exams are multiple-choice tests built on the NFPA 1001 professional qualifications standard (2019 edition, consolidated into NFPA 1010 in 2024). Formats vary by province, but published policies in Ontario and New Brunswick both set the pass mark at 70% — and New Brunswick’s exams run 100 questions in 150 minutes.
Whether you’re enrolled in a pre-service firefighter program or testing through a fire academy, the questions are drawn from the topic areas of IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th edition:
- Fire behaviour & building construction
- PPE & SCBA, including air management
- Hose, nozzles, streams & water supply
- Search, rescue, ladders & ventilation
- Hazmat awareness & operations — the FFI prerequisite
- Fire suppression, ICS & first aid basics
The 15 free questions above sample all of these areas, so your score shows where you’re solid and where to focus your study time. When you’re ready to train under real exam conditions, the full FF1 & FF2 certification pack has full-length practice exams that mirror the 100-question, 150-minute format New Brunswick publishes, with a worked explanation on every answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this firefighter practice test free?
Yes. The 15-question Firefighter 1 and 2 readiness quiz is completely free. You get an instant score and a worked explanation for every answer, with no payment required.
How many questions is the real Firefighter 1 exam?
It varies by province, and question counts are not published everywhere. New Brunswick publishes its format: 100 questions with a 150-minute time limit. Where Canadian policies are published, 70% is the standard pass mark.
Does passing a practice test certify me as a firefighter?
No. Practice tests are study tools only. Firefighter I and II certification is granted through IFSAC or Pro Board accredited provincial processes, typically via an accredited fire school, pre-service program, or fire department.
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Two full-length Firefighter I simulations, a Firefighter II simulation, and 14 chapter drills — 425+ original questions with worked explanations, weighted like the real exams. Built for Canadian candidates.
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