FireTEAM Test FireTEAM Math Skills 3

Question 1

A fire station responds to 240 calls in a 30-day month. What is the average number of calls per day?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

240 ÷ 30 = 8 calls per day.

Question 2

Water pressure drops from 85 psi to 62 psi after a hose is connected. What is the pressure drop?

Accepted Answer

23 psi

Answer

85 − 62 = 23 psi pressure drop.

Question 3

A firefighter earns $52,800 per year. What is the monthly salary?

Accepted Answer

$4,400

Answer

52,800 ÷ 12 = $4,400 per month.

Question 4

A circular water storage pond has a diameter of 20 feet. What is its radius?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

Radius = diameter ÷ 2 = 20 ÷ 2 = 10 feet.

Question 5

If a hose line flows 200 gallons per minute and a fire is controlled in 12 minutes, how many total gallons were used?

Accepted Answer

2,400

Answer

200 × 12 = 2,400 gallons.

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