FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 4

Question 1

A fire behavior passage states: 'Flashover occurs when all combustible surfaces in a room reach their ignition temperature simultaneously, typically between 900°F and 1,200°F.' What is the upper end of the typical flashover temperature range?

Accepted Answer

1,200°F

Answer

The passage states the typical flashover temperature range is 900°F to 1,200°F, making 1,200°F the upper limit.

Question 2

An administrative policy states: 'Injury reports must be filed within 24 hours of the incident; if the incident occurs on a weekend or holiday, the report is due by 0800 on the next business day.' If a firefighter is injured on a Sunday, when is the report due?

Accepted Answer

By 0800 Monday

Answer

Sunday is a weekend day, so the report is due by 0800 on Monday, the next business day.

Question 3

A water supply passage reads: 'Static pressure is the pressure in a system with no water flowing; residual pressure is the pressure remaining during flow; flow pressure is the velocity pressure at the discharge.' Which pressure exists only when water is flowing?

Accepted Answer

Both residual and flow pressure

Answer

Both residual pressure (remaining during flow) and flow pressure (velocity at discharge) occur only when water is flowing.

Question 4

A vehicle extrication manual states that responders must stabilize the vehicle before attempting patient access. Stabilization involves chocking all wheels, deploying cribbing, and disabling the ignition. Which step must come BEFORE patient access?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization

Answer

The manual explicitly states vehicle stabilization must be completed before attempting patient access.

Question 5

A passage on hazardous materials states: 'The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is organized by UN identification number, material name, and placard design.' How many organizational methods are listed?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

The passage lists three organizational methods: UN identification number, material name, and placard design.

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FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 4