FireTEAM Test FireTEAM Problem Sensitivity 2

Question 1

A firefighter notices that the smoke coming from a structure is changing from gray to black and thickening rapidly. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

The fire is intensifying and consuming more fuel

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The fire is being successfully suppressed

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Ventilation is improving conditions inside

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The fire is transitioning to a smoldering phase

Question 2

While performing a primary search, a firefighter finds a door that is warm to the touch but not hot. What should the firefighter do before opening it?

Accepted Answer

Open it slowly while staying low and to the side

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Open it quickly to vent heat and gases

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Force it open with a halligan tool immediately

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Leave it closed and skip that area

Question 3

A hoseline team is advancing when they notice water pressure suddenly drops significantly. What is the most likely problem?

Accepted Answer

There is a kink in the hose or a supply issue

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The nozzle is partially closed

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The water is too hot and turning to steam

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The fire has been extinguished

Question 4

A firefighter on the roof notices the roof surface feels spongy underfoot near the fire area. What should the firefighter do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately move away and notify command of roof integrity concerns

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Continue working — slight flex is normal in all roofs

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Add more personnel to the roof to distribute weight

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Begin cutting a larger ventilation hole in that area

Question 5

During overhaul, a firefighter smells natural gas in the structure. What is the highest priority action?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate all personnel and notify command immediately

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Continue overhaul with extra caution

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Open all windows to ventilate the gas

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Use a thermal imaging camera to locate the leak

Question 6

A firefighter observes that flames are visible from multiple floors of a building simultaneously upon arrival. What problem does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

The fire has extended vertically through the building rapidly

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The fire started on multiple floors independently

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Firefighters are already performing successful ventilation

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The building has large windows that make the fire look bigger

Question 7

While donning SCBA, a firefighter notices the low-pressure alarm activates immediately when the air cylinder valve is opened. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The cylinder is nearly empty or not fully charged

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The SCBA is functioning correctly and ready for use

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The low-pressure alarm is faulty and should be ignored

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The cylinder valve needs to be opened more slowly