TCFP FF1 Study Guide Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?—ANSWER-CO2 does not
leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts.
How many basic steps are there in operating a fire extinguisher?—ANSWER-There are four
basic steps.
What means do Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) portable fire extinguishers use for
expelling their contents?—ANSWER-They use compressed air.
What is the best position to attack a fire with a portable extinguisher?—ANSWER-Upwind,
with exit path behind you.
What is true about water-mist fire extinguishers?—ANSWER-They use deionized water and
are safe to use on energized electrical equipment.
What does the acronym for the proper use of fire extinguishers stand for?—ANSWER-PASS
(Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
What is correct regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?—ANSWER-No single
agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals.
What are the two basic designs for handheld dry chemical extinguishers?—ANSWER-
Cartridge and stored pressure.
, How much fire can a dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B extinguish compared to a
unit rated as 1-B?—ANSWER-It should be capable of extinguishing 10 times as much fire.
What is the proper type of extinguisher for a fire involving magnesium, titanium, or
sodium?—ANSWER-Dry powder extinguisher.
What type of fires involve flammable liquids and gases?—ANSWER-Class B fires.
What is the capability of a dry chemical extinguisher rated 60-B?—ANSWER-It is capable of
extinguishing a 60 ft flammable liquid pan fire.
When approaching a fire, where should stored-pressure water extinguishers be aimed?—
ANSWER-At the base of the fire.
Which organization tests and certifies fire extinguishers?—ANSWER-Underwriters
Laboratories (UL).
What is the first step for using a fire extinguisher?—ANSWER-Aim the nozzle.
What are fires involving flammable liquids and gases called?—ANSWER-Class B fires.
When using a stored-pressure water extinguisher, where should the nozzle be aimed?—
ANSWER-The nozzle should be aimed at the base of the fire.
What is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?—ANSWER-Pull the pin.
What does a green triangle containing a letter indicate?—ANSWER-It indicates an
extinguisher to be used on Class A fires.
What type of fires are carbon dioxide extinguishers generally rated for?—ANSWER-Class B
and C fires.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What advantage does CO2 have over a dry chemical extinguisher?—ANSWER-CO2 does not
leave a residue or corrode electrical contacts.
How many basic steps are there in operating a fire extinguisher?—ANSWER-There are four
basic steps.
What means do Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) portable fire extinguishers use for
expelling their contents?—ANSWER-They use compressed air.
What is the best position to attack a fire with a portable extinguisher?—ANSWER-Upwind,
with exit path behind you.
What is true about water-mist fire extinguishers?—ANSWER-They use deionized water and
are safe to use on energized electrical equipment.
What does the acronym for the proper use of fire extinguishers stand for?—ANSWER-PASS
(Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
What is correct regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?—ANSWER-No single
agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals.
What are the two basic designs for handheld dry chemical extinguishers?—ANSWER-
Cartridge and stored pressure.
, How much fire can a dry chemical fire extinguisher rated as 10-B extinguish compared to a
unit rated as 1-B?—ANSWER-It should be capable of extinguishing 10 times as much fire.
What is the proper type of extinguisher for a fire involving magnesium, titanium, or
sodium?—ANSWER-Dry powder extinguisher.
What type of fires involve flammable liquids and gases?—ANSWER-Class B fires.
What is the capability of a dry chemical extinguisher rated 60-B?—ANSWER-It is capable of
extinguishing a 60 ft flammable liquid pan fire.
When approaching a fire, where should stored-pressure water extinguishers be aimed?—
ANSWER-At the base of the fire.
Which organization tests and certifies fire extinguishers?—ANSWER-Underwriters
Laboratories (UL).
What is the first step for using a fire extinguisher?—ANSWER-Aim the nozzle.
What are fires involving flammable liquids and gases called?—ANSWER-Class B fires.
When using a stored-pressure water extinguisher, where should the nozzle be aimed?—
ANSWER-The nozzle should be aimed at the base of the fire.
What is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?—ANSWER-Pull the pin.
What does a green triangle containing a letter indicate?—ANSWER-It indicates an
extinguisher to be used on Class A fires.
What type of fires are carbon dioxide extinguishers generally rated for?—ANSWER-Class B
and C fires.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
