TCFP Firefighter Exam Review – Complete
Study Guide with Practice Questions, Correct
Answers & Verified Rationales |Latest 2026
Updated Edition
Question 1
Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard
requires ______ rescuers.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer: C
Rationale: Spinal immobilization on a long backboard requires 4 rescuers to maintain
alignment and safely move the victim.
Question 2
A recommended way to breach a metal wall is to use a:
A. Battering ram
B. Rotary saw
C. Sledge hammer and pry bar
D. Halligan
Answer: B
Rationale: A rotary saw is the recommended tool for breaching metal walls.
Question 3
It is recommended that tempered plate glass should be shattered by striking:
A. In the center with a blunt object
B. At the lowest corner with the pick end of a fire axe
C. With a flat-headed axe with hands above the head
D. With a flat-headed axe at the highest corner
Answer: B
Rationale: Tempered glass should be struck at the lowest corner with the pick end of a
fire axe to shatter it.
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,Question 4
What could a firefighter do if their SCBA becomes damaged or malfunctions?
A. Use the protective hood as filter
B. Deactivate the PASS device
C. Remain calm and stay with their team
D. Run for the nearest exit as quickly as possible
Answer: C
Rationale: If SCBA malfunctions, remain calm and stay with your team.
Question 5
The universal air rescue connection is:
A. The female quick fill inlet found on the back of an SCBA by the cylinder valve
B. Used to refill cylinders normally
C. The term used for a short section of hose used to share air between users' masks
D. Used to refill a cylinder of a firefighter running out of air
Answer: A
Rationale: The universal air rescue connection is the female quick fill inlet on the back
of the SCBA by the cylinder valve.
Question 6
What type of construction, found on some older wooden buildings, provides a path of
rapid fire extension?
A. Side split
B. Bungalow
C. Slate roof
D. Balloon frame
Answer: D
Rationale: Balloon frame construction provides a path for rapid fire extension through
open stud cavities.
Question 7
Which lift or drag is effective for carrying children or small adults who are conscious?
A. Cradle-in-arms lift/carry
B. Incline drag
C. Blanket drag
D. Webbing drag
pg. 2
,Answer: A
Rationale: The cradle-in-arms lift/carry is effective for conscious children or small
adults.
Question 8
Which statement about positive-pressure SCBA is correct?
A. They are also known as "rebreathers."
B. They filter and condition atmospheric air for breathing.
C. They prevent exposure by ingestion as well as by inhalation.
D. They use compressed or liquid oxygen.
Answer: C
Rationale: Positive-pressure SCBA prevents exposure by ingestion and inhalation.
Question 9
What is a proximity suit designed for?
A. Limited exposures to high temperatures
B. Protection from radiological hazards
C. Protection from both chemical and heat hazards
D. Hazardous materials support work, such as decontamination
Answer: A
Rationale: Proximity suits are designed for limited exposures to high temperatures.
Question 10
Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ______ fires.
A. Class A and B
B. Class B and C
C. Class C and D
D. Class B and D
Answer: B
Rationale: CO2 extinguishers are generally rated for Class B and C fires.
Question 11
A green triangle containing a letter would indicate an extinguisher to be used on
______ fires.
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
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, D. Class D
Answer: A
Rationale: A green triangle indicates a Class A fire extinguisher.
Question 12
A definition of ______: moisture in concrete is heated to steam and expands causing
parts of the concrete to break away.
A. Delamination
B. Depolymerization
C. Spalling
D. Stressing
Answer: C
Rationale: Spalling is when moisture in concrete turns to steam and causes concrete to
break away.
Question 13
To maintain scene security, the FF may use control zones using which of the following
guidelines?
A. Tape should be tied to the emergency vehicles to anchor the scene
B. The FF will need to determine the appropriate distance from the scene of the area
C. FF should only operate in the cold zone
D. Media are authorized to work in the warm zone
Answer: B
Rationale: The firefighter must determine the appropriate distance from the scene for
each control zone.
Question 14
When dismounting the apparatus on the roadside, firefighters should:
A. Turn lights to face opposing traffic so they will detour the incident
B. Never walk with their backs to the traffic
C. Block as many lanes as possible to ensure firefighter safety
D. Establish an isolation zone of at least 200 ft
Answer: B
Rationale: Firefighters should never walk with their backs to traffic when dismounting
on the roadside.
pg. 4
Study Guide with Practice Questions, Correct
Answers & Verified Rationales |Latest 2026
Updated Edition
Question 1
Immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard
requires ______ rescuers.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer: C
Rationale: Spinal immobilization on a long backboard requires 4 rescuers to maintain
alignment and safely move the victim.
Question 2
A recommended way to breach a metal wall is to use a:
A. Battering ram
B. Rotary saw
C. Sledge hammer and pry bar
D. Halligan
Answer: B
Rationale: A rotary saw is the recommended tool for breaching metal walls.
Question 3
It is recommended that tempered plate glass should be shattered by striking:
A. In the center with a blunt object
B. At the lowest corner with the pick end of a fire axe
C. With a flat-headed axe with hands above the head
D. With a flat-headed axe at the highest corner
Answer: B
Rationale: Tempered glass should be struck at the lowest corner with the pick end of a
fire axe to shatter it.
pg. 1
,Question 4
What could a firefighter do if their SCBA becomes damaged or malfunctions?
A. Use the protective hood as filter
B. Deactivate the PASS device
C. Remain calm and stay with their team
D. Run for the nearest exit as quickly as possible
Answer: C
Rationale: If SCBA malfunctions, remain calm and stay with your team.
Question 5
The universal air rescue connection is:
A. The female quick fill inlet found on the back of an SCBA by the cylinder valve
B. Used to refill cylinders normally
C. The term used for a short section of hose used to share air between users' masks
D. Used to refill a cylinder of a firefighter running out of air
Answer: A
Rationale: The universal air rescue connection is the female quick fill inlet on the back
of the SCBA by the cylinder valve.
Question 6
What type of construction, found on some older wooden buildings, provides a path of
rapid fire extension?
A. Side split
B. Bungalow
C. Slate roof
D. Balloon frame
Answer: D
Rationale: Balloon frame construction provides a path for rapid fire extension through
open stud cavities.
Question 7
Which lift or drag is effective for carrying children or small adults who are conscious?
A. Cradle-in-arms lift/carry
B. Incline drag
C. Blanket drag
D. Webbing drag
pg. 2
,Answer: A
Rationale: The cradle-in-arms lift/carry is effective for conscious children or small
adults.
Question 8
Which statement about positive-pressure SCBA is correct?
A. They are also known as "rebreathers."
B. They filter and condition atmospheric air for breathing.
C. They prevent exposure by ingestion as well as by inhalation.
D. They use compressed or liquid oxygen.
Answer: C
Rationale: Positive-pressure SCBA prevents exposure by ingestion and inhalation.
Question 9
What is a proximity suit designed for?
A. Limited exposures to high temperatures
B. Protection from radiological hazards
C. Protection from both chemical and heat hazards
D. Hazardous materials support work, such as decontamination
Answer: A
Rationale: Proximity suits are designed for limited exposures to high temperatures.
Question 10
Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for ______ fires.
A. Class A and B
B. Class B and C
C. Class C and D
D. Class B and D
Answer: B
Rationale: CO2 extinguishers are generally rated for Class B and C fires.
Question 11
A green triangle containing a letter would indicate an extinguisher to be used on
______ fires.
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
pg. 3
, D. Class D
Answer: A
Rationale: A green triangle indicates a Class A fire extinguisher.
Question 12
A definition of ______: moisture in concrete is heated to steam and expands causing
parts of the concrete to break away.
A. Delamination
B. Depolymerization
C. Spalling
D. Stressing
Answer: C
Rationale: Spalling is when moisture in concrete turns to steam and causes concrete to
break away.
Question 13
To maintain scene security, the FF may use control zones using which of the following
guidelines?
A. Tape should be tied to the emergency vehicles to anchor the scene
B. The FF will need to determine the appropriate distance from the scene of the area
C. FF should only operate in the cold zone
D. Media are authorized to work in the warm zone
Answer: B
Rationale: The firefighter must determine the appropriate distance from the scene for
each control zone.
Question 14
When dismounting the apparatus on the roadside, firefighters should:
A. Turn lights to face opposing traffic so they will detour the incident
B. Never walk with their backs to the traffic
C. Block as many lanes as possible to ensure firefighter safety
D. Establish an isolation zone of at least 200 ft
Answer: B
Rationale: Firefighters should never walk with their backs to traffic when dismounting
on the roadside.
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