FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage states: 'Engine 7 arrived on scene at 14:22, found heavy smoke from the second floor, and requested a second alarm at 14:27.' How many minutes elapsed between Engine 7's arrival and the second alarm request?
- 3 minutes
- 5 minutes (Correct answer)
- 7 minutes
- 9 minutes
Correct answer: 5 minutes
14:27 minus 14:22 equals 5 minutes.
Question 2: According to a building diagram, stairwell B is located at the northeast corner of the structure. If you enter through the main entrance on the south side and turn left, which direction are you heading?
- North
- East (Correct answer)
- South
- West
Correct answer: East
Entering from the south and turning left means you face east.
Question 3: A floor plan shows four exits: one on the north wall, two on the east wall, and one on the west wall. Which wall has the most exits?
- North
- East (Correct answer)
- South
- West
Correct answer: East
The east wall has two exits, which is more than any other wall.
Question 4: A passage reads: 'Personnel must wear full PPE when entering any area with an IDLH atmosphere. IDLH stands for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.' Which situation requires full PPE per this passage?
- A routine inspection of an unoccupied office building
- An atmosphere where toxins are at levels dangerous to life (Correct answer)
- Any outdoor scene regardless of air quality
- A structure fire where only smoke is visible outside
Correct answer: An atmosphere where toxins are at levels dangerous to life
Full PPE is required in IDLH atmospheres, meaning environments immediately dangerous to life or health.
Question 5: A map legend shows a blue square = hydrant, red circle = standpipe, and green triangle = fire suppression panel. On the map you see two blue squares and one green triangle. How many standpipes are shown?
- 0 (Correct answer)
- 1
- 2
- 3
Correct answer: 0
No red circles appear on the map, so zero standpipes are shown.
Question 6: A passage states: 'Firefighters on the hose line must not advance beyond the door without confirmation from the Incident Commander.' A firefighter reaches the door and has not yet received IC confirmation. What should the firefighter do?
- Advance through the door to assess conditions
- Wait at the door for IC confirmation before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Radio for a backup crew before entering
- Return to staging and await further orders
Correct answer: Wait at the door for IC confirmation before proceeding
The passage clearly states the hose line must not advance beyond the door without IC confirmation.
Question 7: A building cross-section diagram shows three floors. The fire symbol appears on the second floor, and an arrow labeled 'thermal column' rises from it through the third floor to the roof. Where is the fire located?
- First floor
- Second floor (Correct answer)
- Third floor
- Roof level
Correct answer: Second floor
The fire symbol is placed on the second floor of the diagram.
FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 3
A passage states: 'Engine 7 arrived on scene at 14:22, found heavy smoke from the second floor, and requested a second alarm at 14:27.' How many minutes elapsed between Engine 7's arrival and the second alarm request?