FireTEAM Test FireTEAM Reading Comprehension Aptitude 3

Question 1

Read the passage: 'Incident command systems (ICS) are standardized management structures used to coordinate emergency response. The incident commander holds ultimate authority and responsibility, while operations, planning, logistics, and finance sections support the response. Span of control is typically limited to 3–7 subordinates per supervisor.' What is the recommended span of control per supervisor under ICS?

Accepted Answer

3–7 subordinates

Answer

The passage states that span of control is typically limited to 3–7 subordinates per supervisor under ICS.

Question 2

Read the passage: 'Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) uses a high-powered fan placed at the entry point of a structure to push fresh air in and force smoke and heat out through an exit opening. For PPV to be effective, the exit opening must be approximately 1.5 times the size of the entry opening.' What size must the exit opening be relative to the entry opening for effective PPV?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1.5 times the size of the entry opening

Answer

The passage specifies that the exit opening must be approximately 1.5 times the size of the entry opening for PPV to work effectively.

Question 3

Read the passage: 'Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) provides firefighters with a breathable air supply in environments that are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). A standard SCBA cylinder holds approximately 45 minutes of air under normal conditions, but heavy exertion can reduce this to as little as 15 minutes.' What effect does heavy exertion have on SCBA air supply?

Accepted Answer

It can reduce air supply duration to as little as 15 minutes

Answer

The passage states that heavy exertion can reduce the air supply to as little as 15 minutes from the standard 45 minutes.

Question 4

Read the passage: 'A fire stream is a flow of water or foam directed at a fire. Straight streams penetrate deeply and have long reach but can disturb thermal layering. Fog patterns cover wide areas and absorb heat quickly but are less effective at long distances. Incident commanders select stream types based on fire conditions.' According to the passage, what is a disadvantage of straight streams?

Accepted Answer

They can disturb thermal layering inside the structure

Answer

The passage states that straight streams can disturb thermal layering, which is listed as a disadvantage.

Question 5

Read the passage: 'Ladder safety requires that ground ladders be placed at a 75-degree angle to the structure for optimal stability. At this angle, the base of the ladder should be positioned one foot away from the structure for every four feet of working height.' If a ladder's working height is 20 feet, how far should the base be from the structure?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

The passage states one foot of base distance per four feet of height, so 20 feet ÷ 4 = 5 feet.

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