NFSI NFSI Reading Comprehension and Situational Judgment

Question 1

A passage states: 'Firefighters must always don full PPE before entering a hazardous environment, regardless of apparent urgency.' A captain orders a crew to enter a smoke-filled building without SCBA to rescue a victim. The best action for a crew member is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse, don PPE, and inform the captain before entering

Answer

Safety protocols require PPE in hazardous environments; crew members should don equipment and communicate with the captain before entry.

Question 2

According to a departmental SOP passage: 'When two units arrive simultaneously at a structure fire, the first unit on the radio log assumes command.' Units A and B arrive at the same moment, but only Unit A has contacted dispatch. Command goes to:

Accepted Answer

Unit A, per the radio log rule

Answer

The SOP explicitly assigns command to the unit first on the radio log, which is Unit A.

Question 3

A training bulletin states: 'A charged hose line on the first floor provides the best initial attack on a residential structure fire.' You are assigned to the second floor where fire is visible. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Request a charged line be advanced to the second floor before attacking

Answer

The bulletin emphasizes a charged line for the attack; the correct action is to request the charged line be brought to the fire floor.

Question 4

A memo reads: 'All equipment checks must be completed within the first 30 minutes of each shift and documented in the apparatus log.' A firefighter finishes their check at 35 minutes. They should:

Accepted Answer

Document the check and note the delay with a reason

Answer

Accurate recordkeeping requires honest documentation, including noting the delay and reason rather than falsifying the log.

Question 5

A passage describes that water application to an electrical fire is prohibited until utilities are confirmed off. Dispatch has not confirmed power shutoff, but the fire is growing rapidly. The firefighter should:

Accepted Answer

Use a CO₂ or dry chemical extinguisher while awaiting utility confirmation

Answer

Using non-conductive agents (CO₂ or dry chemical) allows the firefighter to act on the growing fire without the electrocution risk of water.

NFSI - National Firefighter Selection Inventory Practice Test

NFSI - National Firefighter Selection Inventory Practice Test

NFSI NFSI Reading Comprehension and Situational Judgment