TCFP EXAM 2026
Basic Structure Fire Suppression Certification
70 Questions & Answer key | Full Practice Exam
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Answers key at the end
QUESTIONS
1. What is the minimum temperature at which a fuel will ignite without an
external ignition source called?
A) Flash point
B) Autoignition temperature
C) Fire point
D) Ignition temperature
2. Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
3. The four sides of the fire tetrahedron include fuel, heat, oxygen, and:
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Nitrogen
C) Chemical chain reaction
D) Water vapor
4. What is the term for the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces enough
vapor to ignite?
A) Boiling point
B) Flash point
C) Fire point
D) Autoignition temperature
5. Which type of heat transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves?
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Direct flame contact
6. Abackdraft is most likely to occur when:
A) There is an abundance of oxygen
B) The fire is fully developed
C) Oxygen is introduced into a ventilation-limited fire
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,D) The fire is in the incipient stage
7. The term 'rollover' refers to:
A) A structural collapse
B) Flames rolling across the ceiling
C) A hose line failure
D) A SCBA malfunction
8. Which gas is the primary product of incomplete combustion and is highly
toxic?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Hydrogen cyanide
D) Sulfur dioxide
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, 9. Atwhat pressure should an SCBA low-air alarm typically activate?
A) 2216 psi
B) 1250 psi
C) 4500 psi
D) 1000 psi
10. What does PASS stand for in relation to SCBA equipment?
A) Personal Alert Safety System
B) Pressure Air Supply System
C) Primary Air Safety Signal
D) Protective Alarm Sound Signal
11. Which NFPA standard covers the requirements for protective ensembles for
structural fire fighting?
A) NFPA 1500
B) NFPA 1851
C) NFPA 1971
D) NFPA 1981
12. Turnout gear should be cleaned:
A) Only when visibly dirty
B) After every fire exposure
C) Once a month
D) Only at the manufacturer
13. Which type of SCBA is most commonly used in the fire service?
A) Demand-type
B) Pressure-demand
C) Continuous-flow
D) Escape-only
14. How should a firefighter check for proper SCBA facepiece seal?
A) Negative pressure test
B) Positive pressure test
C) Both negative and positive pressure tests
D) Visual inspection only
15. What is the maximum service life of an SCBA cylinder made of composite
materials?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years
16. What is the proper climbing angle for a ground ladder?
A) 45 degrees
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Basic Structure Fire Suppression Certification
70 Questions & Answer key | Full Practice Exam
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Answers key at the end
QUESTIONS
1. What is the minimum temperature at which a fuel will ignite without an
external ignition source called?
A) Flash point
B) Autoignition temperature
C) Fire point
D) Ignition temperature
2. Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
3. The four sides of the fire tetrahedron include fuel, heat, oxygen, and:
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Nitrogen
C) Chemical chain reaction
D) Water vapor
4. What is the term for the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces enough
vapor to ignite?
A) Boiling point
B) Flash point
C) Fire point
D) Autoignition temperature
5. Which type of heat transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves?
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Direct flame contact
6. Abackdraft is most likely to occur when:
A) There is an abundance of oxygen
B) The fire is fully developed
C) Oxygen is introduced into a ventilation-limited fire
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,D) The fire is in the incipient stage
7. The term 'rollover' refers to:
A) A structural collapse
B) Flames rolling across the ceiling
C) A hose line failure
D) A SCBA malfunction
8. Which gas is the primary product of incomplete combustion and is highly
toxic?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Hydrogen cyanide
D) Sulfur dioxide
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, 9. Atwhat pressure should an SCBA low-air alarm typically activate?
A) 2216 psi
B) 1250 psi
C) 4500 psi
D) 1000 psi
10. What does PASS stand for in relation to SCBA equipment?
A) Personal Alert Safety System
B) Pressure Air Supply System
C) Primary Air Safety Signal
D) Protective Alarm Sound Signal
11. Which NFPA standard covers the requirements for protective ensembles for
structural fire fighting?
A) NFPA 1500
B) NFPA 1851
C) NFPA 1971
D) NFPA 1981
12. Turnout gear should be cleaned:
A) Only when visibly dirty
B) After every fire exposure
C) Once a month
D) Only at the manufacturer
13. Which type of SCBA is most commonly used in the fire service?
A) Demand-type
B) Pressure-demand
C) Continuous-flow
D) Escape-only
14. How should a firefighter check for proper SCBA facepiece seal?
A) Negative pressure test
B) Positive pressure test
C) Both negative and positive pressure tests
D) Visual inspection only
15. What is the maximum service life of an SCBA cylinder made of composite
materials?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years
16. What is the proper climbing angle for a ground ladder?
A) 45 degrees
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