WLAC - Fire Sciences Technology

Fire Classes and Firefighting Careers at
WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
9000 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA 90230
Tel: (310) 287 - 4200

West LA College Fire Technology program prepares students for a career in the fire service and provides educational and training opportunities for employed and volunteer firefighters.

Test Your Fire Sciences IQ

How much do you know? Take this quiz and find out. Just click on the answer you think is the best for each question.

1.	Organized fire fighting in North America began in which city?
	A. New York
	B. Boston
	C. Chicago
	D. Washington, D.C.
	E. Los Angeles

2.	The first fire engines used in North America were?
	A. Hook and ladder trucks
	B. Horse drawn wagons
	C. Hand drawn pumpers
	D. All of the above are correct
	E. None of the above are correct

3.	The first paid fire department in North America was?
	A. LAFD
	B. CCFD
	C. DCFD
	D. FDNY
	E. MDFD

4.	The original idea for a “fire engine” was in 200 B.C. by a Roman inventor Ctesibus of Alexandria.
	A. Yes
	B. No

5.	Until the 1970s, fire engines were red. Which new color was introduced during that time?
	A. Vibrant yellow
	B. Lime green
	C. Visible white
	D. Cordant blue
	E. None of the above

6.	Applicants for municipal fire fighting jobs generally must pass?
	A. A written exam
	B. Test of strength, physical stamina, coordination, and agility
	C. A medical examination
	D. All of the above

7.	Almost all departments require fire fighters to be certified as emergency medical technicians.
	A. Yes
	B. No

8.	WLAC fire science technology graduates not only work for municipal fire departments, but also for airports, private industrial fire protection organizations, insurance companies, and as consultants.
	A. Yes
	B. No

9.	Working as a team, fire protection employees respond to medical emergencies along with:
	A. Wildland and structural fires
	B. Getting cats from trees
	C. Driving the fire engines for fun
	D. None of the above
	E. All of the above

10.	10. Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars.
	A. Yes
	B. No

Take our classes and you'll learn the reasons behind these answers -- and a lot more!

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