CPS CPS Firefighter Test Observation and Memory 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When observing a fire scene during size-up, which detail is MOST important to note first?
- Color of nearby vehicles
- Location of hydrants and water sources (Correct answer)
- Number of windows on the building
- Brand of the building's HVAC system
Correct answer: Location of hydrants and water sources
Water supply locations are critical tactical information needed immediately upon arrival at a fire scene.
Question 2: A firefighter observes a building and notes: '3 floors, red brick exterior, 2 exits on the north side.' How many exits did the firefighter note?
- 1
- 2 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 4
Correct answer: 2
The firefighter specifically noted 2 exits on the north side of the building.
Question 3: During a size-up, a firefighter notices smoke coming from windows on the second and fourth floors. How many floors show visible smoke?
- 1
- 2 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 4
Correct answer: 2
Smoke was observed on two separate floors: the second floor and the fourth floor.
Question 4: A firefighter is told that Engine 3 responded to 5 calls on Monday, 3 on Tuesday, and 7 on Wednesday. What was the total number of calls?
- 13
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 10
- 12
Correct answer: 15
5 + 3 + 7 = 15 total calls across the three days.
Question 5: An incident report states: 'Dispatch received the call at 14:23. The first unit arrived at 14:31.' How many minutes elapsed between dispatch and arrival?
- 6
- 7
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 9
Correct answer: 8
14:31 minus 14:23 equals exactly 8 minutes of elapsed response time.
Question 6: A firefighter observes a hazmat placard on a truck displaying the number 1203. What does this number help identify?
- The truck's license plate number
- The specific hazardous material being transported (Correct answer)
- The driver's employee ID
- The truck's maximum weight capacity
Correct answer: The specific hazardous material being transported
UN/NA hazmat placard numbers are standardized identifiers for the specific hazardous material being transported.
CPS CPS Firefighter Test Observation and Memory 1
When observing a fire scene during size-up, which detail is MOST important to note first?