FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage states: 'Ladder 3 was placed in service at 08:00. It went out of service for maintenance at 13:45 and returned to service at 16:20.' How long was Ladder 3 out of service?
- 1 hour 35 minutes
- 2 hours 35 minutes (Correct answer)
- 3 hours 35 minutes
- 2 hours 55 minutes
Correct answer: 2 hours 35 minutes
From 13:45 to 16:20 is 2 hours and 35 minutes out of service.
Question 2: A site map shows: Building A is directly north of Building B. Building C is directly east of Building B. Which building is in the southwest position relative to Building C?
- Building A
- Building B (Correct answer)
- Building C itself
- Cannot be determined
Correct answer: Building B
Since Building B is directly west and south of neither A nor C, it sits southwest of Building C.
Question 3: A chart shows incident types responded to last month: Structure Fire – 42, EMS – 118, Hazmat – 6, Vehicle Accident – 31. What percentage of total incidents were EMS calls (rounded to the nearest whole number)?
- 47%
- 52% (Correct answer)
- 59%
- 61%
Correct answer: 52%
Total incidents = 197; 118 ÷ 197 ≈ 59.9%, which rounds to approximately 60% — closest answer is 59%.
Question 4: A passage reads: 'Positive pressure ventilation should only be initiated after all openings have been identified and a flow path is established.' A firefighter sets up a PPV fan but the exit opening has not yet been located. What should occur first?
- Start the PPV fan immediately to clear smoke
- Identify and open the exit before starting the fan (Correct answer)
- Have a second crew enter the structure with the fan running
- Notify command that PPV is complete
Correct answer: Identify and open the exit before starting the fan
The passage requires identifying all openings and establishing a flow path before initiating PPV.
Question 5: A diagram of a structure shows the water supply on the west side, the command post on the north side, and rehab on the east side. A crew exiting the south entrance and walking toward rehab would be moving in which direction?
- North
- East (Correct answer)
- South
- West
Correct answer: East
Rehab is on the east side, so moving toward it from the south entrance means traveling east.
Question 6: A table lists radio channels: Channel 1 = Command, Channel 2 = Fire Attack, Channel 3 = EMS, Channel 4 = Logistics. A crew needing to request additional hose lines should use which channel?
- Channel 1
- Channel 2
- Channel 3
- Channel 4 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Channel 4
Requesting additional hose lines is a logistics matter, assigned to Channel 4.
Question 7: A passage states: 'Upon discovering a victim, the firefighter shall immediately radio the victim's location, condition, and number of victims before attempting removal if the environment is tenable.' A firefighter finds one conscious victim in a tenable hallway. What is the FIRST action?
- Begin victim removal immediately
- Radio the victim's location, condition, and number (Correct answer)
- Request medical assistance before transmitting
- Proceed to the exit with the victim
Correct answer: Radio the victim's location, condition, and number
In a tenable environment, the passage requires radioing location, condition, and count before removal.
FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 4
A passage states: 'Ladder 3 was placed in service at 08:00.
It went out of service for maintenance at 13:45 and returned to service at 16:20.' How long was Ladder 3 out of service?