FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A departmental directive reads: 'All firefighters shall wear full PPE including SCBA during interior operations, overhaul, and when exposed to smoke or unknown atmospheres.' During which activity does the directive NOT explicitly require full PPE?
- Interior operations
- Overhaul
- Exposure to smoke
- Traffic control (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Traffic control
The directive lists interior operations, overhaul, and smoke exposure — traffic control is not mentioned.
Question 2: A passage states: 'Class A foam concentrate is mixed at a ratio of 0.1% to 1.0% depending on application method — compressed air foam systems use 0.1–0.3%, while aspirating nozzles use 0.5–1.0%.' Which system uses the lower concentration range?
- Aspirating nozzles
- Compressed air foam systems (Correct answer)
- Both use the same range
- The passage does not specify
Correct answer: Compressed air foam systems
The passage states compressed air foam systems use 0.1–0.3%, which is lower than aspirating nozzles at 0.5–1.0%.
Question 3: A technical bulletin states that ground ladders should be cleaned with mild soap and water, dried thoroughly, and stored away from direct sunlight. What should ground ladders be stored away from?
- Heat sources
- Moisture
- Direct sunlight (Correct answer)
- Chemical solvents
Correct answer: Direct sunlight
The bulletin specifically states ladders should be stored away from direct sunlight.
Question 4: An SOP states: 'The rapid intervention team (RIT) shall consist of a minimum of four personnel, including a team leader, and shall be established before interior operations begin.' When must the RIT be established?
- Within 5 minutes of arrival
- After a mayday is declared
- Before interior operations begin (Correct answer)
- When the incident commander requests it
Correct answer: Before interior operations begin
The SOP states the RIT must be established before interior operations begin.
Question 5: A pump operations manual describes three discharge pressure zones: low pressure (under 100 PSI), medium pressure (100–200 PSI), and high pressure (over 200 PSI). A reading of exactly 200 PSI falls in which zone?
- Low pressure
- Medium pressure (Correct answer)
- High pressure
- The manual does not classify 200 PSI
Correct answer: Medium pressure
The medium pressure zone is defined as 100–200 PSI, which includes exactly 200 PSI.
Question 6: A training document states: 'Firefighters must complete the self-contained breathing apparatus confidence course four times annually, with at least one repetition in low-light conditions.' What is the minimum number of low-light repetitions required per year?
- One (Correct answer)
- Two
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: One
The document states at least one repetition must be completed in low-light conditions.
Question 7: An equipment list passage reads: 'Engine 7 carries two 200-foot preconnected attack lines, one 100-foot bumper line, and 1,000 feet of supply hose.' What is the total length of attack hose carried?
- 300 feet
- 400 feet
- 500 feet (Correct answer)
- 600 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Two 200-foot attack lines equal 400 feet, plus the 100-foot bumper line equals 500 feet total attack hose.
FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 3
A departmental directive reads: 'All firefighters shall wear full PPE including SCBA during interior operations, overhaul, and when exposed to smoke or unknown atmospheres.' During which activity does the directive NOT explicitly require full PPE?