FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A standard operating procedure states: 'Upon arrival, the incident commander shall establish command, conduct a size-up, and transmit an initial report within 90 seconds.' What is the time limit for transmitting the initial report?
- 60 seconds
- 90 seconds (Correct answer)
- 2 minutes
- 3 minutes
Correct answer: 90 seconds
The SOP specifies the initial report must be transmitted within 90 seconds of arrival.
Question 2: A fire department manual states that ladders must be inspected after each use, monthly, and annually. Which of the following inspection schedules is NOT mentioned?
- After each use
- Weekly (Correct answer)
- Monthly
- Annually
Correct answer: Weekly
The manual specifies inspections after each use, monthly, and annually — weekly is not mentioned.
Question 3: According to a safety bulletin: 'Personnel entering an IDLH atmosphere must use SCBA, maintain buddy system contact, and carry a personal alert safety system (PASS) device.' How many requirements are stated?
- One
- Two
- Three (Correct answer)
- Four
Correct answer: Three
The bulletin lists three requirements: SCBA use, buddy system contact, and carrying a PASS device.
Question 4: A hose specification reads: '2½-inch attack line — rated for 400 PSI service pressure, tested at 600 PSI.' The test pressure is how much higher than the service pressure?
- 100 PSI
- 150 PSI
- 200 PSI (Correct answer)
- 250 PSI
Correct answer: 200 PSI
600 PSI (test) minus 400 PSI (service) equals a difference of 200 PSI.
Question 5: A policy document states firefighters must complete recertification every two years, with a written exam and a practical skills evaluation. Which component is NOT required for recertification?
- Written exam
- Practical skills evaluation
- Physical fitness test (Correct answer)
- Completion every two years
Correct answer: Physical fitness test
The policy specifies a written exam and practical skills evaluation — a physical fitness test is not mentioned.
Question 6: A technical manual states: 'The thermal imaging camera battery provides approximately 2.5 hours of continuous operation and should be recharged when the indicator shows below 25%.' At what indicator level should recharging begin?
- 10%
- 15%
- 20%
- 25% (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 25%
The manual specifies recharging should begin when the battery indicator shows below 25%.
Question 7: An apparatus specification document lists the following pump capacities: 1,500 GPM at 150 PSI, 70% capacity at 200 PSI, and 50% capacity at 250 PSI. What is the rated capacity at 150 PSI?
- 750 GPM
- 1,050 GPM
- 1,500 GPM (Correct answer)
- 2,000 GPM
Correct answer: 1,500 GPM
The specification explicitly states the pump is rated at 1,500 GPM at 150 PSI.
FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 2
A standard operating procedure states: 'Upon arrival, the incident commander shall establish command, conduct a size-up, and transmit an initial report within 90 seconds.' What is the time limit for transmitting the initial report?