TCFP Questions and verified correct ANSWERS

TCFP Questions and verified correct ANSWERS For which task with a single ladder be used? A. To reach someone trapped in a 6 foot (2m) trench B. To provide stability while working on a pitched roof C. To gain access to the roof of a commercial building D. To gain access to the third story of a residential home - correct answer-A. To reach someone trapped in a 6 foot (2M) trench Ground ladders should be service tested at least once a year and: A. After being subjected to high heat or rough treatment B. A minor service test should be done on them each day C. A minor service test should be done on them each week D. When they are subjected to extremely cold temperatures - correct answer-A. After being subjected to high heat or rough treatment Which type of lugs are shallow holes drilled into booster hose couplings that require a special spanner wrench to tighten? A. Pin lugs B. Rocker lugs C. Extended lugs D. Recessed lugs - correct answer-D. Recessed Lugs Which statement describes two way couplings? A. Only used on attack hose B. Do not have male and female threads C. No risk of connections coming undone D. Require adapters to connect two sections of hose - correct answer-B. Do not have male and female threads In order to prevent mildew, ______ hose must be dried before being stored. A. Hard intake B. Hard rubber booster C. Woven jacket natural fiber D. Synthetic jacket collapsible - correct answer-C. Woven jacket natural fiber Which describes a master stream device? A. Appliance used to increase pressure when drafting from a static water source B. Small red hose lines carried on some apparatus that are used for car fires or small trash fires C. Large volume hose streams carried by appliances such as apparatus mounted deck guns D. Appliances attached to the underside of aerial platforms which allow multiple hoses to be operated from the platform at one time - correct answer-C. large volume hose streams carried by appliances such as apparatus mounted deck guns When a _____ is used with a smoothbore nozzle, turbulence can affect the quality of the solid stream if the valve is left partially open A. Ball valve B. Slide valve C. Large diameter hoseline D. Small diameter hoseline - correct answer-A. Ball valve Security doors and gates cause a problem for firefighters during forcible entry operations, because they: A. Require extra planning and will delay entry B. Cannot be forced using common forcible entry tools C. Are expensive and difficult to replace for homeowners if damaged D. Indicate that the structure will likely have more layers of security in place beyond the gate - correct answer-A. Require extra planning and will delay entry Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a fire fighter should "try before you pry" and: A. Radio the computer aided dispatch center B. Look for a lock box near the main entrance C. Get permission from the buildings owner or superintendent D. Request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials - correct answer-B. Look for a lock box near the main entrance Partial or total structural collapse could be a direct result of: A. Breaking window glass to gain access to the buildings interior B. Opening the door of a building that contains a ventilation limited fire C. Creating a hole in a load bearing interior wall of a fire weakened structure D. Breaching a load bearing exterior wall of a fire weakened structure - correct answer- D. Breaching a loadbearing exterior wall of a fire weakened structure Which tool would be practical to use to make an opening that is large enough for a fire fighter to pass through in a brick or concrete block wall? A. Jackhammer B. Battering ram C. Sledge hammer D. Reciprocating saw - correct answer-A. Jack hammer Damage resulting from forcible entry may be reduced by: A. Using a lock box, if available B. Using multiple tools to force the door C. Breaking windows rather than doors D. Forcing the door as quickly as possible - correct answer-A. Using a lock box, if available Which condition should be pointed out to occupants during a fire safety survey? A. Type II construction B. Void spaces in the attic C. Nonworking smoke detectors D. Presence of photovoltaic panels - correct answer-C. Non working smoke detectors What is a guideline for conducting fire and life safety surveys in residential homes? A. Only survey areas that are open and easily accessible B. Offer constructive solutions for correcting or eliminating hazards C. Conduct surveys as quickly as possible so that residents do not get mad D. Refer occupants to specific companies who can help them repair broken items, such as smoke detectors - correct answer-B. Offer constructive solutions for correcting or eliminating hazards On a pre-incident survey sketch or map, the locations of all ______ should be marked A. Fire lines B. Fire hydrant C. Heavily traveled hallways D. Handicapped parking spaces - correct answer-B. Fire hydrant A ______ outlines the material to be taught and teaching procedures to be used A. Lesson plan B. Learning outcome C. Learning objective D. Classroom activities planned - correct answer-A. Lesson plan On a pre-incident survey diagram, common symbols are often used to show: A. Partitions and openings B. Common paths of travel for occupants C. The type of wall coverings and interior finishes D. The number of electrical outlets in each compartment - correct answer-A. Partitions and openings Barriers that protect against fire spread, such as door gaskets and fire stops, are an example of: A. An active smoke control system B. A passive smoke control system C. Smoke control measures that are rarely effective D. Smoke control systems that are rarely encountered - correct answer-B. A passive smoke control system A class _____ standpipe system is primarily designed to be used by fire suppression personnel who are trained in handling large hose lines A. Class I B. Class II C. Class III D. Class IV - correct answer-A. Class I Which highway or roadway incident hazard would require firefighters in full PPE to standby with a charged hose line? A. Fuel spill B. Wreckage debris C. Downed powerline D. Glass in the roadway - correct answer-A. Fuel spill While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing: A. High top shoes B. Short sleeve shirts C. Clothing made from 100% cotton D. Clothing made of non-fire resistant synthetic materials - correct answer-D. Clothing made of non-fire resistant synthetic materials In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated environment, firefighters should: A. Thoroughly inspect PPE to check for damage B. Place contaminated PPE in the cab of the apparatus C. Follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool D. Make sure that the protective trousers and coat do not overlap - correct answer-C. Follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool which SCBA component controls airflow from the cylinder when the regulator fails? A. Diaphragm B. Bypass valve C. Mainline valve D. Pressure gauge - correct answer-B. Bypass valve Airborne pathogen's may cause illness through inhalation or: A ingestion B. Absorption C. Adsorption D. Direct contact - correct answer-D. Direct contact What information should be gathered by a dispatcher? A. Number and location of people involved B. Hospital information for victims involved C. Previous incidents at the location involved