NFSI NFSI Reading Comprehension and Situational Judgment 2

Question 1

A passage explains that in a mayday situation, a firefighter activates their PASS device, announces mayday three times on the radio, and states their location and air supply. If a firefighter activates their PASS but cannot reach their radio, they should:

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, conserve air, and await rescue after the PASS alarm alerts others

Answer

If radio contact is impossible, activating the PASS device and conserving air while awaiting RIT rescue is the correct protocol.

Question 2

According to a departmental directive, new firefighters must be directly supervised by a senior firefighter during all interior operations for their first 12 months. A new firefighter's supervising partner becomes separated in smoke. The new firefighter should:

Accepted Answer

Announce their location on the radio and begin exiting the structure

Answer

Without required supervision and in a disorienting environment, a new firefighter should announce their position and begin an organized exit.

Question 3

A passage states that ventilation must be coordinated with the hoseline attack to prevent fire spread. A ventilation crew opens the roof before a hoseline is in position. The incident commander should:

Accepted Answer

Order the ventilation stopped and coordinate timing with the hoseline crew

Answer

Uncoordinated ventilation before the hoseline is ready can spread fire; the IC must halt ventilation and synchronize the operation.

Question 4

A training document states: 'When reading a passage under timed conditions, identify the main idea first, then supporting details.' A firefighter reads a hazmat placard description. The first thing they should identify is:

Accepted Answer

The primary hazard class of the material

Answer

The primary hazard class (flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.) represents the 'main idea' of a placard and guides the initial response approach.

Question 5

A department bulletin explains that peer support resources are available 24/7 for firefighters experiencing critical incident stress. After a traumatic call, a firefighter notices a colleague seems withdrawn and stops eating at the firehouse. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Casually check in with the colleague and mention peer support is available

Answer

A low-pressure check-in that mentions available peer support is the appropriate first step, respecting the colleague's dignity while opening the door to help.

NFSI - National Firefighter Selection Inventory Practice Test

NFSI - National Firefighter Selection Inventory Practice Test

NFSI NFSI Reading Comprehension and Situational Judgment 2