FREE FCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A rectangular room measures 24 ft by 18 ft with a ceiling height of 10 ft. What is the total volume of the room?
Answer: 4,320 cu ft
24 × 18 × 10 = 4,320 cubic feet.
A firefighter carries a 35-pound hose pack and a 22-pound SCBA. If body weight is 185 pounds, what is the total load?
Answer: 242 lbs
185 + 35 + 22 = 242 pounds.
A fire hydrant flows at 1,500 gpm. A pumper uses 650 gpm. What percentage of the hydrant's flow is being used?
Answer: 43.3%
650 / 1,500 × 100 = 43.3%.
A fire station has 5 fire engines, each with a 500-gallon tank. If all tanks are 60% full, how many total gallons of water are available?
Answer: 1,500 gallons
5 × 500 × 0.60 = 1,500 gallons.
A fire doubles in size every 4 minutes. If it starts at 50 square feet, what size is it after 12 minutes?
Answer: 400 sq ft
In 12 minutes the fire doubles 3 times: 50 × 2³ = 50 × 8 = 400 sq ft.
A firefighter's schedule is 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off. How many days does the firefighter work in a 30-day month?
Answer: 10 days
One cycle = 3 days; 30 ÷ 3 = 10 on-duty days.
A nozzle discharges 95 gpm. A backup nozzle discharges 60 gpm. What is the combined discharge rate?
Answer: 155 gpm
95 + 60 = 155 gpm.