Firefighters Judgement/Reasoning Questions with Correct Solutions

A woman enters the fire station complaining that the trees in the front of her house are blocking her view and are growing up around utility lines. She says that the trees are a fire hazard and requests that the fire department remove the top portion of the trees. What should the firefighters do? - A. suggest she call a tree-trimmer B. refer her to the Mayor C. cut the trees down D. refer her to the utility company Reasoning: Since the trees may present a hazard to the utility lines, it would be best to suggest that the woman call the utility company. They will be able to assess the situation. Choice D is correct During a fire, the superior officer asks a recruit to use a certain type of ladder. The recruit feels strongly that a different type of ladder should be used. What should the recruit do? - A. use the ladder that the recruit thinks is right for the job B. ask the officer to explain why they chose that type of ladder C. follow orders and once the fire is out, ask for an explanation D. tell the officer that they should have chosen the other ladder Reasoning: During a fire, the recruit should understand that orders from superior officers must be obeyed. Once the fire is extinguished and the danger is under control, the recruit can ask the officer to explain the choice of ladder. Choice C is correct Which of the following solutions can be used to reduce the risk of children playing with matches? - A. advertise on children's programs about the dangers of fire B. if children are caught playing with matches, social services department should be called C. educate adults to keep matches in a safe place away from children D. tell parents to only use lighters Reasoning: If matches are kept in a safe place away from children, they will not play with them and get burned. Choice C is correct During a fire in an apartment, a firefighter locates an unconscious child under a bed. What should the firefighter do first? - A. reassure the child B. call for assistance C. carry the child outside D. check to see if the child is breathing Reasoning: The firefighter should carry the child outside to a safe place. Once there, first aid can be administered. Choice C is correct Drivers who double park are a hazard to effective fire fighting. Which of the following is the least serious result of illegal parking? - A. ladder trucks might not be able to reach the fire B. access to the building on fire is obstructed C. narrow streets become too crowded for the fire trucks to navigate safely D. hoses need to be longer to reach over the parked cars Reasoning: Clear access to the fire building is very important. The length of hoses is not the most serious impediment of illegal parking. Choice D is correct What is the main function of public relations in a fire department? - A. creating new fire regulations B. educating the public to fire safety issues C. recruiting firefighters D. makes the firefighter's job look interesting