TCFP Structural Firefighting Review Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the:
All-Hazard Concept
The approach that a fire department that provides a variety of public services in a coordinated
manner employs
The Mission of the fire service
Save lives and protect property and the environment
Scalar
The type of organizational structure used by most fire departments
Chain of command
the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest level
Unity of command
the management principle that each person should report to only one supervisor
span of control
3-7 people, 5 is optimal
3 types of departments
career, volunteer, combination
NFPA 1001
,Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Policy
Guide to decision making in an organization.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specific sets of written instructions about how to perform a certain aspect of a task
Standard operating guidelines (SOGs)
Allow firefighters more leeway than SOPs.
NFPA 1500
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Acute illnesses
illnesses that have a rapid onset and short duration
Chronic illnesses
illnesses that are long lasting and usually irreversible
Hot zone
The area immediately surrounding a hazardous materials spill/incident site that is directly
dangerous to life and health. All personnel working in the hot zone must wear complete,
appropriate protective clothing and equipment. Entry requires approval by the incident
commander or other designated officer.
Warm zone
The area located between the hot zone and the cold zone at a hazardous materials incident.
The decontamination corridor is located in the warm zone.
, Cold zone
Safe area outside of the warm zone where equipment and personnel are not expected to
become contaminated and special protective clothing is not required; the Incident Command
Post and other support functions are typically located in this zone.
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
a designated 911 emergency dispatch center
clear text
Use of plain language, including certain standard words and phrases, in radio
communications transmissions.
Radio limitations
Distance
Physical Barriers
Interference
Ambient Noise
Dead Zones
Type 1 Construction
Fire Resistive
Type 2 construction
Noncombustible
Type 3 construction
Ordinary construction
with Verified Correct Answers
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
The mission of the fire service is usually mandated by law or ordinance enacted by the:
All-Hazard Concept
The approach that a fire department that provides a variety of public services in a coordinated
manner employs
The Mission of the fire service
Save lives and protect property and the environment
Scalar
The type of organizational structure used by most fire departments
Chain of command
the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest level
Unity of command
the management principle that each person should report to only one supervisor
span of control
3-7 people, 5 is optimal
3 types of departments
career, volunteer, combination
NFPA 1001
,Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Policy
Guide to decision making in an organization.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specific sets of written instructions about how to perform a certain aspect of a task
Standard operating guidelines (SOGs)
Allow firefighters more leeway than SOPs.
NFPA 1500
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Acute illnesses
illnesses that have a rapid onset and short duration
Chronic illnesses
illnesses that are long lasting and usually irreversible
Hot zone
The area immediately surrounding a hazardous materials spill/incident site that is directly
dangerous to life and health. All personnel working in the hot zone must wear complete,
appropriate protective clothing and equipment. Entry requires approval by the incident
commander or other designated officer.
Warm zone
The area located between the hot zone and the cold zone at a hazardous materials incident.
The decontamination corridor is located in the warm zone.
, Cold zone
Safe area outside of the warm zone where equipment and personnel are not expected to
become contaminated and special protective clothing is not required; the Incident Command
Post and other support functions are typically located in this zone.
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
a designated 911 emergency dispatch center
clear text
Use of plain language, including certain standard words and phrases, in radio
communications transmissions.
Radio limitations
Distance
Physical Barriers
Interference
Ambient Noise
Dead Zones
Type 1 Construction
Fire Resistive
Type 2 construction
Noncombustible
Type 3 construction
Ordinary construction
