FireTEAM Test FireTEAM Written Expression 1

Question 1

Which sentence is written most clearly for a fire incident report?

Accepted Answer

Firefighter Jones located the victim in the second-floor hallway.

Answer

The victim was located by the firefighter in the hallway on the second floor.

Answer

In the hallway was where the victim was found by Firefighter Jones on the second floor.

Answer

The second floor hallway had the victim being found by Firefighter Jones.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes this report sentence: 'The crew _____ the hose line to the second floor before the fire was controlled.'

Accepted Answer

advanced

Answer

advancing

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had advance

Answer

to advance

Question 3

Which phrase is most appropriate for formal fire report writing?

Accepted Answer

At approximately 0300 hours

Answer

Around 3 in the morning

Answer

About 3 o'clock or so

Answer

Pretty early in the morning

Question 4

A firefighter writes: 'Me and my partner entered the structure.' What is the grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

'Me' should be 'I' (written as 'My partner and I')

Answer

'entered' should be 'did enter'

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'structure' should be 'building'

Answer

There is no error

Question 5

Which sentence uses correct punctuation when joining two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

Engine 5 arrived at 14:32, and crews began an interior attack.

Answer

Engine 5 arrived at 14:32 and crews began an interior attack.

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Engine 5 arrived at 14:32 and, crews began an interior attack.

Answer

Engine 5 arrived at 14:32; and crews began an interior attack.

Question 6

What does the abbreviation 'EMS' stand for in fire department reports?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Medical Services

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Engine Management System

Answer

Emergency Management Staff

Answer

Engine and Medical Station