NFSI Information Ordering Application 3

Question 1

A fire station receives four simultaneous alarms. Rule: respond to alarms in order of (1) confirmed structure fire, (2) gas leak with ignition risk, (3) vehicle accident with injuries, (4) trash fire. The calls are: Call A=gas leak, Call B=trash fire, Call C=structure fire, Call D=vehicle accident. Correct dispatch order:

Accepted Answer

C, A, D, B

Answer

Structure fire (C) first, gas leak with ignition risk (A) second, vehicle accident (D) third, trash fire (B) last per the priority rule.

Question 2

A rescue protocol states: (E) extricate victim, (F) treat airway, (G) move victim to safe zone, (H) perform primary assessment. The rule requires H before F, F before E, and G only after E. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

H, F, E, G

Answer

Assessment (H) precedes treatment (F), which precedes extrication (E), and the victim moves to safety (G) only after extrication.

Question 3

A multi-unit response rule states Engine 1 stages at hydrant, Ladder 1 positions for aerial, Engine 2 enters the block last after both are set. Units arrive in order: Ladder 1, Engine 2, Engine 1. What is the correct positioning sequence?

Accepted Answer

Engine 1, Ladder 1, Engine 2

Answer

Engine 1 must secure the hydrant first regardless of arrival order, Ladder 1 positions for aerial second, and Engine 2 enters last.

Question 4

Post-fire overhaul rules state: (1) confirm fire is fully extinguished, (2) open walls and ceilings to check for extension, (3) remove smoldering debris, (4) apply water to hot spots. The rule states step 4 only follows step 3 if hot spots are found. No hot spots are found. Correct sequence:

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3

Answer

Without hot spots, step 4 is skipped; the correct sequence is confirm extinguishment, open walls, then remove debris.

Question 5

An evacuation alarm procedure requires: (W) account for all personnel, (X) sound evacuation tone, (Y) withdraw all crews, (Z) establish rehab area. The rule states Y must immediately follow X with no other steps between them. Which ordering is valid?

Accepted Answer

Z, X, Y, W

Answer

Rehab is set before evacuation tone, tone is sounded, crews withdraw immediately after, then accountability is taken.

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NFSI Information Ordering Application 3