FCTC Reading Comprehension Skills 3

Question 1

Read the following:

'Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT), also called Rapid Intervention Crews (RIC), are dedicated crews assigned solely to rescue firefighters who become lost, trapped, or injured inside a structure. NFPA 1710 requires that a RIT be assembled and ready before interior firefighting operations begin. The RIT must be equipped with tools appropriate for rescuing a downed firefighter, including rescue rope, spare SCBA, and forcible entry tools.'

What does NFPA 1710 require regarding RIT according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

RIT must be assembled and ready before interior operations begin

Answer

The passage states 'NFPA 1710 requires that a RIT be assembled and ready before interior firefighting operations begin.'

Question 2

Read the following:

'Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by incomplete combustion. It binds to hemoglobin in the blood approximately 200 times more readily than oxygen, displacing oxygen and causing hypoxia. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness. CO detectors should be installed on every level of a residence.'

Why is carbon monoxide particularly dangerous according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

It binds to hemoglobin far more readily than oxygen, causing oxygen deprivation

Answer

The passage explains CO is dangerous because it 'binds to hemoglobin approximately 200 times more readily than oxygen, displacing oxygen and causing hypoxia.'

Question 3

Read the following operational bulletin:

'Effective immediately, all engine companies responding to residential structure fires will deploy a 1¾-inch attack line as the primary line. A backup 2½-inch line will be stretched simultaneously for large-room or fully involved scenarios. Incident commanders retain discretion to modify line selection based on conditions observed on arrival.'

Who retains authority to change line selection according to the bulletin?

Accepted Answer

The incident commander

Answer

The bulletin states 'incident commanders retain discretion to modify line selection based on conditions observed on arrival.'

Question 4

Read the following passage:

'Turnout gear must be inspected after every use. Inspections should check for tears, burns, thermal damage, contamination, and compromised reflective trim. Gear that fails inspection must be tagged out of service and sent for professional cleaning or repair. Under no circumstances should damaged gear be returned to service without written authorization from the safety officer.'

What must happen before damaged gear can be returned to service?

Accepted Answer

Written authorization must be obtained from the safety officer

Answer

The passage states: 'Under no circumstances should damaged gear be returned to service without written authorization from the safety officer.'

Question 5

Read the following:

'The fire behavior concept known as 'flow path' describes the movement of hot gases and smoke from areas of high pressure and temperature to areas of lower pressure. Understanding flow path is critical — opening a door creates a bidirectional flow path where cool air enters low and hot gases exit high. Firefighters who position themselves in the flow path are at risk of being exposed to high-heat gases traveling toward an exhaust opening.'

What creates a bidirectional flow path according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

Opening a door

Answer

The passage states that 'opening a door creates a bidirectional flow path where cool air enters low and hot gases exit high.'

FCTC Test Practice Test

FCTC Test Practice Test

FCTC Reading Comprehension Skills 3