FCTC FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage reads: 'Engine 3 carries 500 gallons of water, Engine 5 carries 750 gallons, and Tanker 1 carries 2,000 gallons.' Which apparatus carries the most water?
- Engine 3
- Engine 5
- Tanker 1 (Correct answer)
- Both Engine 3 and Engine 5
Correct answer: Tanker 1
Tanker 1 carries 2,000 gallons, which is the largest capacity listed.
Question 2: A prefire plan states: 'Knox Box is located on the east wall, 4 feet from the main entrance door, at approximately 5 feet height.' Where is the Knox Box located?
- West wall near the rear exit
- East wall, 4 feet from the main entrance (Correct answer)
- North wall adjacent to the electrical panel
- South wall at ground level
Correct answer: East wall, 4 feet from the main entrance
The prefire plan places the Knox Box on the east wall, 4 feet from the main entrance at 5 feet height.
Question 3: A written memo states: 'Self-contained breathing apparatus inspections are due on the 1st and 15th of each month. Cylinder hydrostatic testing is due annually every January.' How often are SCBA inspections performed?
- Once a month
- Twice a month (Correct answer)
- Once a year
- Every three months
Correct answer: Twice a month
Inspections on the 1st and 15th means twice per month.
Question 4: An incident report states: 'Command established at 0823. First water on fire at 0831. Fire under control at 0904. Units released at 0947.' How long from first water on fire to fire under control?
- 8 minutes
- 33 minutes (Correct answer)
- 41 minutes
- 24 minutes
Correct answer: 33 minutes
From 0831 to 0904 is 33 minutes.
Question 5: A visual information scenario shows a neighborhood map. The fire station is on Main Street. The reported fire is 3 blocks north and 2 blocks east of the station. A road closure exists 1 block north of the station on Main Street. Which route avoids the closure?
- Proceed north on Main Street through the closure
- Turn east first, then proceed north to the fire (Correct answer)
- Turn west, then proceed north past the closure
- Proceed south to find an alternate route
Correct answer: Turn east first, then proceed north to the fire
Turning east first before heading north avoids the closure that is 1 block north on Main Street.
Question 6: A written passage states: 'Chemical placard on the tanker showed the number 1203, indicating gasoline. The DOT guide recommends an initial isolation distance of 330 feet in all directions.' What does placard number 1203 indicate?
- Diesel fuel
- Gasoline (Correct answer)
- Propane
- Ammonia
Correct answer: Gasoline
The passage directly states that placard number 1203 indicates gasoline.
Question 7: A training document reads: 'Ladder placement for second-story rescue should position the tip 2 rungs above the windowsill. The base should be set at a 75-degree angle from vertical.' Where should the ladder tip be positioned?
- At the windowsill level
- 2 rungs below the windowsill
- 2 rungs above the windowsill (Correct answer)
- At the roof edge above the window
Correct answer: 2 rungs above the windowsill
The document states the tip should be 2 rungs above the windowsill for second-story rescue.
FCTC FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 5
A passage reads: 'Engine 3 carries 500 gallons of water, Engine 5 carries 750 gallons, and Tanker 1 carries 2,000 gallons.' Which apparatus carries the most water?