Fire Fighting
Ranks
General Orders
START Guide
Misc.
100

What elements are in the Fire Triangle?

Oxygen, Fuel and Heat

100

What is an E-3?

Seaman/Airman/Fireman/Constructionman

3 Diagonal Stripes

100

What is your 1st general order?

To take charge of this post and all government property in view

100

What are the Navy Core Values?

Honor, Courage and Commitment

100

Where is Navy basic training located?

Great Lakes, IL  

200

What classes of fires are there?

Class A, B, C and D

200

What is an E-6?

Petty Officer First Class

Silver Perched Eagle w/ 3 Upside Down Chevrons

200

What is your 5th general order?

To quit my post only when properly relieved

200

What is a Flag Officer?

O-7 and above

200

When do you render a hand salute?

National Anthem, the U.S. Flag, Medal of Honor Recipients and Officers

300

What is the best extinguishing agent for a Class C fire?

Bonus: What type of fire is a Class C?

De-Energize (Turn it off)

Electrical

300

What is an O-2?

Lieutenant Junior Grade

One Silver Bar

300

What is your 2nd general order?

To walk my post in a military manner keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing

300

What is a DDG?

Destroyer

300

When is the United States Navy's Birthday?

October 13th, 1775

400

What extinguishing agents do most ships have onboard?

Fire Hose, C02 Canister, PKP and AFFF

400

What is an 0-5?

Commander

Silver Oak Leaf

400

What is your 11th general order?

To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority

400

What is the highest enlisted member in the Navy?

MCPON (Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy)

400

How many Fleet AOR's does the Navy have?

7

500

What are the different nozzle positions on a fire hose?

Narrow & Wide Angle, Straight Stream and Flush

500

What is an O-9?

Vice Admiral

4 Silver Stars

500

What is your 6th General Order?

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck and all Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only

500

What rules and regulations are followed for a sailor in the United States Military?

Uniform Code of Military Justice

500

What is the oldest rate in the United States Navy?

BM (Boatswains Mate)