CPS CPS Firefighter Test Observation and Memory 3

Question 1

During a post-incident review, a firefighter recalls that Engine 7 arrived first, followed by Ladder 4, then Rescue 2. Which unit arrived second?

Accepted Answer

Ladder 4

Answer

The arrival order was Engine 7 first, Ladder 4 second, and Rescue 2 third.

Question 2

A scene description states: 'Two cars were parked in front; one was silver, one was black.' What color was the first car mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Silver

Answer

The description lists the silver car first, then the black car second.

Question 3

A memo states that Station 12 responded to 18 medical calls and 9 fire calls last month. What fraction of calls were fire-related?

Accepted Answer

1/3

Answer

9 fire calls out of 27 total calls (18 + 9) equals exactly one-third (1/3) of all calls.

Question 4

A firefighter reviews a log showing: 'Unit left station at 08:00, arrived on scene at 08:09, cleared scene at 09:15.' How long was the unit on scene?

Accepted Answer

66 minutes

Answer

From 08:09 arrival to 09:15 clearance is 1 hour and 6 minutes, totaling 66 minutes on scene.

Question 5

An observer notes a fire spreading from apartment 201 to apartments 202 and 203. How many apartments are now involved in the fire?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

The fire originated in 201 and spread to 202 and 203, making 3 apartments now involved.

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