CPS CPS Firefighter Test Situational Judgment and Teamwork Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

You notice a fellow firefighter appears fatigued and is making small errors during a prolonged incident. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Inform your supervisor so the firefighter can be rotated to rehabilitation

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Say nothing and let the incident commander notice on their own

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Shame the firefighter for being out of shape

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Take over all of the firefighter's tasks yourself without telling anyone

Question 2

At an apartment fire, your crew leader assigns you to assist with hose advancement, but you believe the door you are about to breach shows signs of extreme heat. You should:

Accepted Answer

Alert your crew leader to the signs before breaching

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Open the door quickly to vent the heat

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Proceed as ordered without mentioning your observation

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Call for a second opinion from a firefighter on a different crew

Question 3

A civilian approaches you at a fire scene and claims their family member is still inside the building. You should:

Accepted Answer

Take note of the information and relay it to the incident commander

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Immediately enter the building alone to find the victim

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Tell the civilian to wait quietly until the fire is out

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Ask other bystanders to verify the claim before reporting it

Question 4

During a working fire, your SCBA low-air alarm activates. You should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Notify your partner and begin exiting the building

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Continue working until the alarm stops

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Remove the mask briefly to conserve air

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Ask your partner to share their air supply

Question 5

Your crew is assigned to ventilation duties but the crew assigned to interior attack has not yet made entry. You should:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with interior crews before ventilating to prevent premature air flow to the fire

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Begin ventilation immediately to reduce smoke visibility

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Ventilate as quickly as possible to show efficiency

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Skip ventilation and assist with hose lines instead

Question 6

After a difficult call involving a civilian fatality, a teammate is visibly distressed. The BEST immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Check in with the firefighter privately and encourage them to speak with a peer support member or chaplain

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Tell the firefighter to stay focused because there is still work to do

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Avoid the subject entirely to give them space

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Post about the incident on social media to raise awareness