NFST Situational Judgment and Decision Making Flashcards
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You arrive at a house fire and a civilian tells you there may be a child trapped inside. Your hose line is not yet charged. What is the best immediate action?
Answer: Report the information to the incident commander and prepare for rapid entry once conditions permit
Life safety information must be communicated to the incident commander immediately so resources and tactics can be adjusted for potential rescue.
During overhaul, you discover what appears to be evidence of arson. What should you do?
Answer: Stop work in that area, preserve the scene, and notify your supervisor immediately
Potential arson evidence must be preserved by stopping work in that area and immediately notifying a supervisor so investigators can respond.
A fellow firefighter on your crew makes a mistake during training that could be dangerous if repeated on scene. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Correct the error privately and respectfully after the exercise
Addressing safety errors privately and respectfully promotes a learning culture while preserving team morale and safety.
You are on the scene of a medical emergency and the patient refuses treatment. What is the correct action?
Answer: Explain the risks of refusal, document the refusal, and ensure the patient is competent to refuse
A competent adult has the right to refuse medical treatment; firefighters must explain the risks, document the refusal, and confirm the patient's mental competency.
You notice a crew member operating in an IDLH atmosphere without their SCBA properly donned. What do you do?
Answer: Immediately alert them and have them correct the equipment before continuing
SCBA integrity in an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmosphere is a life-safety issue requiring immediate correction — no delay is acceptable.
While driving the apparatus to an emergency, the traffic signal turns red and cross traffic is present. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down or stop to ensure all lanes of traffic have cleared before proceeding
Emergency vehicles must treat red lights as yield signs, slowing or stopping to confirm all traffic has cleared before proceeding through the intersection.