CPS CPS Firefighter Test Oral Information Comprehension Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A dispatcher radios: 'Engine 7, respond to 4420 Maple Avenue. Report of smoke coming from the second floor of a three-story apartment building. Occupant states fire may be in unit 204.' Which unit number was reported as potentially involved?
- Unit 402
- Unit 240
- Unit 204 (Correct answer)
- Unit 420
Correct answer: Unit 204
The dispatcher specifically stated that the occupant reports fire may be in unit 204.
Question 2: A captain announces: 'We will rotate assignments every 45 minutes. Team Alpha begins on the hose line, Team Bravo handles search and rescue, and Team Charlie monitors the exposure building.' How often are assignments rotated?
- Every 30 minutes
- Every 45 minutes (Correct answer)
- Every 60 minutes
- Every 90 minutes
Correct answer: Every 45 minutes
The captain stated assignments would rotate every 45 minutes.
Question 3: You are told: 'The building has four stairwells — two on the north side and two on the south side. The east elevator is out of service. Use the north stairwells for primary access.' How many stairwells are on the south side?
- One
- Three
- Four
- Two (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Two
The briefing stated there are two stairwells on the north side and two on the south side.
Question 4: Dispatch reports: 'Hazmat incident at 800 Industrial Parkway. Unknown chemical spill covering approximately 50 feet. Wind is from the northwest at 12 mph. Establish a 300-foot perimeter.' What is the reported wind speed?
- 8 mph
- 15 mph
- 12 mph (Correct answer)
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 12 mph
The dispatch report stated wind speed was 12 mph from the northwest.
Question 5: A lieutenant states: 'Search teams will check the third floor first, then the second, then the first. Do not enter the basement under any circumstances. The primary exit is the stairwell on the east wall.' Which floor should be searched LAST?
- Third floor
- Basement
- Second floor
- First floor (Correct answer)
Correct answer: First floor
The search order given was third, second, then first, making the first floor last.
Question 6: You hear: 'Water supply from Hydrant 14 on Oak Street is confirmed at 1,200 gallons per minute. Hydrant 22 on Elm is available as a backup at 800 gallons per minute. Engine 3 has already connected to Hydrant 14.' What is the flow rate of the backup hydrant?
- 1,000 gpm
- 800 gpm (Correct answer)
- 1,200 gpm
- 600 gpm
Correct answer: 800 gpm
Hydrant 22 on Elm was identified as the backup with a flow rate of 800 gallons per minute.
CPS CPS Firefighter Test Oral Information Comprehension Questions and Answers 2
A dispatcher radios: 'Engine 7, respond to 4420 Maple Avenue.
Report of smoke coming from the second floor of a three-story apartment building.
Occupant states fire may be in unit 204.' Which unit number was reported as potentially involved?