NFSI Information Ordering Application Questions and Answers

Question 1

A firefighter must write a narrative for an incident report. The following sentences describe the events. What is the correct chronological and logical order for these sentences?

1. Upon arrival, crews observed light smoke coming from a second-floor window of a two-story residence.
2. Engine 1 was dispatched at 15:30 to a report of a possible structure fire.
3. The fire was declared under control at 15:55, and overhaul operations began.
4. A 1.75-inch attack line was advanced to the second floor, where a small fire in a bedroom was quickly extinguished.

Accepted Answer

2, 1, 4, 3

Answer

1, 2, 4, 3

Answer

2, 4, 1, 3

Answer

1, 4, 2, 3

Question 2

When responding to a motor vehicle accident on a highway, which of the following sequences of actions represents the correct priority of operations for the first-arriving fire unit?

1. Stabilize the involved vehicles.
2. Position the apparatus to protect the scene.
3. Establish a safe work area with traffic control devices.
4. Provide patient assessment and care.

Accepted Answer

2, 3, 1, 4

Answer

4, 1, 2, 3

Answer

1, 4, 3, 2

Answer

3, 2, 4, 1

Question 3

A firefighter is tasked with properly donning their Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Arrange the following critical steps into the correct sequence.

1. Don the facepiece and check for a proper seal.
2. Fully open the cylinder valve and check the gauge readings.
3. Don the backpack assembly and tighten the straps.
4. Connect the regulator to the facepiece and begin breathing.

Accepted Answer

2, 3, 1, 4

Answer

1, 3, 2, 4

Answer

3, 2, 4, 1

Answer

2, 1, 3, 4

Question 4

You are the first unit arriving at a suspected hazardous materials incident involving a leaking tank truck. What is the proper sequence of initial actions?

1. Identify the material using placards and the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
2. Isolate the area and deny entry to the public.
3. Approach the scene from uphill and upwind.
4. Establish command and request additional resources.

Accepted Answer

3, 2, 4, 1

Answer

1, 3, 2, 4

Answer

2, 4, 3, 1

Answer

4, 1, 2, 3

Question 5

Two firefighters are preparing to raise a 24-foot extension ladder to a second-story window using a beam raise. What is the correct order of the following general actions?

1. One firefighter 'foots' the ladder to prevent it from slipping while the other raises it.
2. The ladder is carried on its beam to the target location.
3. The halyard is untied and the fly section is extended to the proper height.
4. The ladder is raised from the ground to a vertical position against the building.

Accepted Answer

2, 4, 1, 3

Answer

2, 1, 4, 3

Answer

4, 2, 1, 3

Answer

1, 2, 4, 3

Question 6

A firefighter is performing the weekly maintenance check on a chainsaw. Place the following steps in the most logical and safe order.

1. Check the fuel and bar oil levels, and refill if necessary.
2. Start the saw to ensure it runs properly and the chain brake functions.
3. Disengage the chain brake and inspect the chain for proper tension and sharpness.
4. Ensure the saw is off, and clean debris from the cooling fins, air filter, and chain cover.

Accepted Answer

4, 3, 1, 2

Answer

1, 4, 3, 2

Answer

2, 4, 1, 3

Answer

3, 1, 4, 2