FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A firefighter receives the following radio transmission: 'Engine 4 to Command — we have a 2-story, wood-frame residential, heavy smoke from all floors, possible victims, 3rd house from the corner on Maple Street.' What is the address of the fire?

Accepted Answer

3rd house from the corner on Maple Street

Answer

The radio transmission clearly states 3rd house from the corner on Maple Street — direct recall of verbal information.

Question 2

A visual diagram shows four chemical hazmat labels: Label 1 is a red diamond for flammable, Label 2 is a white diamond for corrosive, Label 3 is a yellow diamond for oxidizer, and Label 4 is a blue diamond for health hazard. A tanker is placarded with Label 3. What is the primary hazard?

Accepted Answer

Oxidizer

Answer

Label 3 in the diagram is a yellow diamond representing an oxidizer per DOT and NFPA 704 hazmat labeling standards.

Question 3

A dispatcher provides the following information: 'Structure fire at 440 West Commerce — 3-story commercial, sprinklers activated, occupants evacuating, caller reports smoke on floor 2.' What floor has smoke according to the caller?

Accepted Answer

Floor 2

Answer

The dispatch transmission specifically states smoke on floor 2 — direct verbal recall of a stated fact.

Question 4

A diagram shows two firefighters communicating with a key showing: open hand equals stop, closed fist equals advance, thumb up equals okay, crossed arms equals evacuate. A firefighter raises a closed fist. What should the partner do?

Accepted Answer

Advance toward the firefighter

Answer

Per the diagram key, a closed fist means advance — the partner should move forward.

Question 5

A written message is passed to a firefighter: 'Tell Lieutenant Chen: Sector B needs two additional hose lines, water supply is from hydrant on Oak and 5th, and ventilation crew is 10 minutes out.' The firefighter relays this to Lt. Chen. Which detail is MOST likely to be misremembered under stress?

Accepted Answer

The hydrant intersection (Oak and 5th)

Answer

Specific proper nouns such as street names and intersection details are most commonly misremembered under stress compared to general action information.

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FCTC Verbal and Visual Information Questions and Answers 2