CPS Situational Judgment Scenarios 2

Question 1

During a structure fire, your captain orders an immediate evacuation over the radio while you are searching a bedroom. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Exit the building immediately by the nearest safe route

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Finish searching the room first, then leave

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Radio to ask why the order was given

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Continue only if you believe a victim is present

Question 2

You notice a fellow firefighter showing signs of heat exhaustion during overhaul. What is the best first action?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the officer and get them to rehab/medical

Answer

Tell them to push through the shift

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Wait to see if symptoms worsen

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Give them your water and continue working

Question 3

A bystander at a scene begins recording video and interfering with the hose line. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Calmly ask them to step back and let law enforcement manage the crowd

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Confront the bystander aggressively

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Ignore them and keep working

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Stop work until they leave

Question 4

You arrive first at a vehicle accident and smell gasoline. What is your priority?

Accepted Answer

Establish scene safety and eliminate ignition sources before patient care

Answer

Begin extricating victims immediately

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Direct traffic around the scene

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Search for the cause of the leak

Question 5

Your crew disagrees with the incident commander's tactical decision. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Follow the order and raise concerns through proper channels afterward

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Refuse the order publicly

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Carry out your own plan instead

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Discuss it loudly on the fireground

Question 6

While responding, you realize the address dispatched seems incorrect based on the smoke you see. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Notify dispatch and the officer of the discrepancy and confirm the correct location

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Drive to the smoke without telling anyone

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Continue to the original address regardless

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Stop and wait for clarification

Question 7

A probationary firefighter repeatedly skips a required PPE check. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Correct them and ensure the check is done, then inform the officer if it continues

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Ignore it since they are new

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Report them for termination immediately

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Do the check for them every time