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CPS Firefighter Basic Math Flashcards

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  1. A firefighter uses 45 gallons of water per minute fighting a blaze. How many gallons are used in 18 minutes?

    Answer: 810

    45 × 18 = 810 gallons.

  2. A fire crew of 6 shares a supply of 480 water bottles equally over a 4-day training. How many bottles does each firefighter receive per day?

    Answer: 20

    480 ÷ 6 ÷ 4 = 20 bottles per firefighter per day.

  3. An aerial ladder reaches 75 feet. If a building floor is 10 feet tall, how many full floors can the ladder reach?

    Answer: 7

    75 ÷ 10 = 7.5, so the ladder can fully reach 7 floors.

  4. A firefighter earns $52,000 per year. What is the monthly salary?

    Answer: $4,333

    $52,000 ÷ 12 ≈ $4,333.33 per month.

  5. A hose weighs 2.5 pounds per foot. How much does 80 feet of hose weigh?

    Answer: 200 lbs

    2.5 × 80 = 200 pounds.

  6. A fire station responds to 3 structure fires, 5 vehicle fires, and 12 medical calls in one week. What percentage of calls were medical?

    Answer: 60%

    Total calls = 3 + 5 + 12 = 20; medical % = 12 ÷ 20 × 100 = 60%.