FCTC Reading Comprehension and Recall 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'Firefighters must wear full protective gear including helmet, coat, pants, gloves, and SCBA when entering a burning structure.' According to the passage, which item is NOT listed as required gear?

Accepted Answer

Safety goggles

Answer

The passage lists helmet, coat, pants, gloves, and SCBA but does not mention safety goggles.

Question 2

Read: 'The incident commander establishes a command post at a safe distance upwind and uphill from the incident.' What two positional factors does the passage specify for the command post?

Accepted Answer

Upwind and uphill

Answer

The passage explicitly states the command post should be positioned upwind and uphill from the incident.

Question 3

A training bulletin reads: 'Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth. Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases.' A fire in a pile of wooden pallets would be classified as which type?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Wood is an ordinary combustible, which the passage defines as a Class A fire.

Question 4

A memo states: 'All personnel must complete their daily apparatus checks before 0800 hours and document findings in the apparatus log.' According to the memo, where must findings be documented?

Accepted Answer

In the apparatus log

Answer

The memo specifically states findings must be documented in the apparatus log.

Question 5

Read: 'Ventilation removes heat, smoke, and toxic gases from a structure, improving visibility and reducing flashover risk.' According to this passage, which of the following is NOT listed as something ventilation removes?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide specifically

Answer

The passage mentions heat, smoke, and toxic gases generally but does not specifically name carbon monoxide.

FCTC Test Practice Test

FCTC Test Practice Test

FCTC Reading Comprehension and Recall 2