In which year was the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) originally established under Act 219?
General Knowledge And Fire Service Facts
Question · Easy
Which current Act of Parliament governs the administration, functions, and operations of the Ghana National Fire Service?
Who made history as the first woman to be appointed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of the Ghana National Fire Service?
Question · Medium
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Who did Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong succeed as the Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service?
Which of the following is a primary statutory function of the Ghana National Fire Service under Act 537?
Under which Ministry of the Ghanaian Government does the Ghana National Fire Service operate?
Which of the following represents the highest rank within the structure of the Ghana National Fire Service?
Where is the primary and oldest Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) of the GNFS located?
In January 2024, a second Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) was commissioned by the government in which location?
What is the entry-level rank for junior personnel upon successful completion of recruit training in the GNFS?
What rank is given to trainees at the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) who are being prepared specifically for commissioning into the Senior Officer Corps?
In the standard color coding of fire extinguishers used by the GNFS, what color represents Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers?
When operating a portable fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?
Under the fire classification system used in Ghana, Class D fires involve which of the following materials?
Which class of fire specifically involves cooking oils, fats, and trans-fats in commercial kitchen appliances?
What are the three essential components represented by the sides of the traditional 'Fire Triangle'?
The 'Fire Tetrahedron' is an expansion of the fire triangle. Which fourth component does it add?
Why should water never be used to extinguish a Class C (electrical) fire when the power source is still active?
Which class of fire involves solid carbonaceous materials such as wood, paper, rubber, and textiles?
Which class of fire involves flammable liquids like gasoline, diesel, paints, and solvents?
What is the primary function of a 'salvage' operation conducted by GNFS personnel during or immediately after a fire?
What color of emergency warning lights is primarily fitted on GNFS fire engines and rescue vehicles in Ghana?
What is the national emergency telephone toll-free number for contacting the Ghana National Fire Service directly?
What is the primary purpose of tactical 'ventilation' during a structural fire response?
Under Fire Service Act 537, what certificate must owners of public and commercial premises obtain to confirm compliance with fire safety regulations?
Calculate the simple interest on a loan of GH¢ 1,200 taken at an annual interest rate of 5% for a period of 3 years.
Numeracy And Arithmetic Reasoning
The cadet recruitment class size increased from 80 officers in 2024 to 100 officers in 2025. What is the percentage increase in class size?
A GNFS fire engine travels a distance of 15 kilometers to an emergency scene. If it takes exactly 15 minutes to arrive, what was the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)?
A fire suppression foam concentrate must be mixed with water in a ratio of 3:97 (foam to water). If a fire truck's tank holds a total mixture of 4,000 liters, how many liters of foam concentrate are required?
Solve the following linear equation for x: 3x - 7 = 14.
Out of 200 applicants who sat for the physical test, 40 failed. If a candidate is chosen at random from the total applicants, what is the probability that they passed the test?
Three water pumps working together at the same constant rate can empty a water reservoir in 6 hours. How many hours would it take for 2 of these pumps to empty the same reservoir?
Question · Hard
What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ...?
Add the following fractions: 1/4 + 1/2 + 1/8.
The GNFS auctioned a surplus generator for GH¢ 2,400. If this sale represents a loss of 20% on the original purchase price, what was the original price of the generator?
The cross-section of a high-pressure fire hose nozzle is circular with a diameter of 14 centimeters. Using pi = 22/7, what is the cross-sectional area of the nozzle?
A duty shift at a fire station starts at 07:30 hours and ends at 16:15 hours on the same day. What is the total duration of this shift in hours and minutes?
A safety budget of GH¢ 60,000 is shared among three regional fire stations in the ratio of 3:4:5. How much budget does the station with the smallest share receive?
A safety boots manufacturer offers a 15% discount on bulk purchases of safety boots. If the original cost of a bulk order is GH¢ 8,000, how much will the GNFS pay after the discount?
A high-capacity fire hydrant pumps water at a rate of 1.2 cubic meters per minute. How many liters of water does it pump in one minute? (1 cubic meter = 1,000 liters)
A fire truck's water tank is 5/8 full. After using 300 liters of water during a fire drill, the tank is left exactly 3/8 full. What is the total water capacity of the tank when completely full?
At a regional depot, there are a total of 17 vehicles, consisting of fire engines and rescue trucks. If the number of fire engines is 2 more than double the number of rescue trucks, how many fire engines are at the depot?
An officer's age is currently three times that of a newly recruited firefighter. In 12 years, the officer's age will be double the recruit's age. How old is the recruited firefighter now?
A water reservoir contains 18,000 liters. A fire pump drains the reservoir at a rate of 450 liters per minute. How many minutes will it take to empty the reservoir completely?
A station upgrades its equipment with a lease contract of GH¢ 10,000 at a compound interest rate of 10% per annum, compounded annually. What is the total interest accrued at the end of 2 years?
Find the missing number in the alternating sequence: 15, 18, 16, 19, 17, 20, ...?
A rectangular assembly ground at the fire station has a length of 50 meters and a width of 30 meters. What is the perimeter of this assembly ground?
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