CPS - Firefighter Test Firefighter Mathematical Reasoning 1

Question 1

A firefighter's protective gear weighs 45 pounds. If a full crew of 8 firefighters suits up for a call, what is the total combined weight of all gear?

Accepted Answer

360 lbs

Answer

Multiply the weight per person by the number of crew members: 45 × 8 = 360 pounds total.

Question 2

A fire station's onboard water tank holds 750 gallons. If the hose discharges water at 150 gallons per minute, how many minutes will the tank last?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

Divide total capacity by the discharge rate: 750 ÷ 150 = 5 minutes until the tank is empty.

Question 3

A fire department has 120 active personnel. If 15% are currently on medical or administrative leave, how many firefighters are on duty?

Accepted Answer

102

Answer

15% of 120 = 18 firefighters on leave. 120 − 18 = 102 firefighters on active duty.

Question 4

Firefighter training sessions run 6 hours per day for 5 days. If 3 training sessions are held in a single month, how many total training hours are logged?

Accepted Answer

90 hours

Answer

Each session = 6 hours × 5 days = 30 hours. Three sessions = 30 × 3 = 90 total hours.

Question 5

A fire truck traveling to an emergency covers 12 miles at an average speed of 36 mph. How many minutes does the response take?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

Time = distance ÷ speed = 12 ÷ 36 = 1/3 hour. Converting to minutes: 1/3 × 60 = 20 minutes.

CPS Firefighter Test Practice Test

CPS Firefighter Test Practice Test

CPS - Firefighter Test Firefighter Mathematical Reasoning 1