FCTC Verbal and Visual Information 2

Question 1

A dispatcher broadcasts the following: 'Engine 7, respond to 422 Oak Street for a reported kitchen fire. Caller states smoke is visible from the front of the residence. No reported injuries at this time.' What is the address of the incident?

Accepted Answer

422 Oak Street

Answer

The dispatcher clearly stated the address as '422 Oak Street.' Accurate retention of address information from verbal broadcasts is a critical operational skill.

Question 2

Your officer verbally gives you four assignments in sequence: (1) connect to the hydrant, (2) charge the supply line, (3) advance the attack line to the door, (4) report to the officer when ready. Which task is performed third?

Accepted Answer

Advance the attack line to the door

Answer

The third task in the sequence given is 'advance the attack line to the door.'

Question 3

A fire investigation report states: 'Fire origin determined at the northeast corner of the living room. Fire spread to the adjacent bedroom via the open doorway. Estimated time from ignition to full room involvement: 8 minutes.' How many minutes passed before full room involvement?

Accepted Answer

8 minutes

Answer

The report states 'Estimated time from ignition to full room involvement: 8 minutes.'

Question 4

During a safety briefing, the training officer states: 'Our three top causes of firefighter injuries last year were: first, overexertion; second, falls; and third, burns. Overexertion accounted for nearly half of all injuries.' Which injury type ranked second?

Accepted Answer

Falls

Answer

The training officer listed the causes in order: first overexertion, second falls, third burns. Falls ranked second.

Question 5

The incident commander transmits over radio: 'All units, all units — evacuation order is now in effect for the structure. All interior crews withdraw immediately. Accountability officer, confirm all personnel are out.' What is the incident commander ordering?

Accepted Answer

Immediate withdrawal of all interior crews from the structure

Answer

The IC is ordering 'immediate withdrawal of all interior crews from the structure' — an evacuation order.

FCTC Test Practice Test

FCTC Test Practice Test

FCTC Verbal and Visual Information 2