TCFP DRIVER OROPERATOR
EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket ( corre
brigade? answers ) Hand Pump ct
Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all
members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area
inside an enclosed cab? ( correct answers ) NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by
using a large soda acid extinguisher? ( correct answers ) Chemical
Wagon
The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the
introduction of the which carried a booster tank, had a pump capacity
of 250 gallons per minute or greater, and carried 21/2 inch and 11/2 inch
hoses used for water supply and firefighting. ( correct answers ) Triple-
combustion pumper
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
( correct answers ) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
In the early years of U.S. firefighting history, a was used to pull, down a
burning building and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
( correct answers ) Fire
hook
The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by:
( correct answers ) Coal
In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop
a municipal water supply system? ( correct answers ) Wood
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk
the streets at night looking for: ( correct answers ) fires
Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement
the service brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: ( correct answers )
antilock braking system (ABS)
Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire
apparatus resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA: ( correct answers )
GRADED
1500
A+
,What was the system used by colonial-era firefighters in which leather
buckets were passed from person to person to assist in extinguishing a
fire? ( correct answers ) bucket brigade
The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while:
( correct answers ) responding or returning from the fireground
Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire
apparatus crash prevention? ( correct answers ) Driver/ Operator
Skill and experience
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the
steam engine? ( correct answers ) Engineer
What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake
application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop? ( correct
answers ) antilock braking system
NFPA standards are generally based on . ( correct
answers ) Consensus
What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help
maneuver a long ladder cart through the streets? ( correct answers )
Tillerman
With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-
1800s,
replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the
fireground. ( correct answers )
horses
A small truck constructed with a large soda acid extinguisher and 50 ft or
more of small hose (booster line size). ( correct answers ) Chemical
Wagon
A water pump mounted on the fire apparatus in addition to a fire pump
and used for firefighting either in conjunction with or independent of the
fire pump. ( correct
answers ) Booster Pump
A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by
fire fighters manning poles at the side of the pump. ( correct answers )
Hand pump
A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi.
( correct answers ) Fire pump
GRADED
A truck
A+ that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and
commonly called the booster tank. ( correct answers ) Triple-
combination pumper
Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat
belt warning devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? ( correct
,Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in
which NFPA standard? ( correct answers ) 1001
What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? ( correct answers )
Fire plugs
Which type of auxiliary braking system slows a vehicle by opening valves in
the cylinders of diesel engines to divert compression from the cylinders to
create drag? ( correct answers )
Engine brake
Which system utilizes steering wheel positioning sensors, lateral positioning
senors, and accelerometers in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system
to determine when the vehicle is approaching a rollover threshold then
depowers the engine and applies the appropriate amount of braking?
( correct answers ) Electronic stability control
What type of system detects situations in which the vehicle may enter into
a skid and applies precise amounts of braking to help the vehicle maintain
traction in slippery road conditions? ( correct answers ) Automatic
Traction Control
In the early 1800s, the city of developed a municipal
water supply using wooden water mains that could be tapped for
firefighting. ( correct answers )
Philadelphia
Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/
operator? ( correct answers )
Selecting the best team to bring aboard
When the driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that
can't be be managed in the field, the driver/ operator must: ( correct
answers ) immediately communicate
the problem to an officer
Training drivers to operate their apparatus and
is critical to the success of any
fire department. ( correct answers )
Safely, efficiently
What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational
questions? ( correct answers )
Operating Manuals
According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional
Qualifications, the is responsible for getting the fire apparatus
to the scene safely, setting up, and running the pump or operating the
aerial ladder once the vehicle arrives on the scene. ( correct answers )
GRADED
driver/
A+ operator
NFPA requires that driver/operators meet the requirements
of NFPA 1001, Standard for firefighter professional qualifications, for
firefighter I, if they will be responsible for operating a fire pump or aerial
device on the fire apparatus.
( correct answers ) 1002
, inspections include all on-board systems and all
carried equipment. ( correct answers ) Routine
The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and
responsibilities, the stronger the crew's becomes. ( correct
answers ) Synergy
According to Chapter 4 of National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1002,
standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications,
it is the
responsibility to ensure that passenger
restraints are used. ( correct answers ) Driver/ Operator's
According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver
training for all members no less than: ( correct answers ) Twice A
year
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: (
correct answers
) twice a year
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: ( correct
answers ) indentifying nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and
selecting the best position for the apparatus at the incident scene.
are a proactive means that critical functions are
assigned to team members prior to arrival. ( correct answers )
Assigned riding positions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives?
( correct answers ) Research delegations
Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: ( correct
answers ) Officer in Charge
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of
an incident are known as: ( correct answers ) tactical benchmarks
is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is
critical for building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew
members, and supporting positive response outcomes. ( correct
answers )
A aid is a checklist or inspection sheet critical to ensuring the
accuracy of inspections. ( correct answers ) job
The is a collection of permanent rules
published by the federal government, and includes 50 titles that represent
GRADED
broad areas of interest that are governed by federal regulation. ( correct
A+
answers ) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket ( corre
brigade? answers ) Hand Pump ct
Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all
members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area
inside an enclosed cab? ( correct answers ) NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by
using a large soda acid extinguisher? ( correct answers ) Chemical
Wagon
The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the
introduction of the which carried a booster tank, had a pump capacity
of 250 gallons per minute or greater, and carried 21/2 inch and 11/2 inch
hoses used for water supply and firefighting. ( correct answers ) Triple-
combustion pumper
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
( correct answers ) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
In the early years of U.S. firefighting history, a was used to pull, down a
burning building and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
( correct answers ) Fire
hook
The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by:
( correct answers ) Coal
In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop
a municipal water supply system? ( correct answers ) Wood
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk
the streets at night looking for: ( correct answers ) fires
Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement
the service brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: ( correct answers )
antilock braking system (ABS)
Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire
apparatus resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA: ( correct answers )
GRADED
1500
A+
,What was the system used by colonial-era firefighters in which leather
buckets were passed from person to person to assist in extinguishing a
fire? ( correct answers ) bucket brigade
The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while:
( correct answers ) responding or returning from the fireground
Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire
apparatus crash prevention? ( correct answers ) Driver/ Operator
Skill and experience
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the
steam engine? ( correct answers ) Engineer
What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake
application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop? ( correct
answers ) antilock braking system
NFPA standards are generally based on . ( correct
answers ) Consensus
What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help
maneuver a long ladder cart through the streets? ( correct answers )
Tillerman
With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-
1800s,
replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the
fireground. ( correct answers )
horses
A small truck constructed with a large soda acid extinguisher and 50 ft or
more of small hose (booster line size). ( correct answers ) Chemical
Wagon
A water pump mounted on the fire apparatus in addition to a fire pump
and used for firefighting either in conjunction with or independent of the
fire pump. ( correct
answers ) Booster Pump
A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by
fire fighters manning poles at the side of the pump. ( correct answers )
Hand pump
A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi.
( correct answers ) Fire pump
GRADED
A truck
A+ that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and
commonly called the booster tank. ( correct answers ) Triple-
combination pumper
Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat
belt warning devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? ( correct
,Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in
which NFPA standard? ( correct answers ) 1001
What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? ( correct answers )
Fire plugs
Which type of auxiliary braking system slows a vehicle by opening valves in
the cylinders of diesel engines to divert compression from the cylinders to
create drag? ( correct answers )
Engine brake
Which system utilizes steering wheel positioning sensors, lateral positioning
senors, and accelerometers in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system
to determine when the vehicle is approaching a rollover threshold then
depowers the engine and applies the appropriate amount of braking?
( correct answers ) Electronic stability control
What type of system detects situations in which the vehicle may enter into
a skid and applies precise amounts of braking to help the vehicle maintain
traction in slippery road conditions? ( correct answers ) Automatic
Traction Control
In the early 1800s, the city of developed a municipal
water supply using wooden water mains that could be tapped for
firefighting. ( correct answers )
Philadelphia
Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/
operator? ( correct answers )
Selecting the best team to bring aboard
When the driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that
can't be be managed in the field, the driver/ operator must: ( correct
answers ) immediately communicate
the problem to an officer
Training drivers to operate their apparatus and
is critical to the success of any
fire department. ( correct answers )
Safely, efficiently
What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational
questions? ( correct answers )
Operating Manuals
According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional
Qualifications, the is responsible for getting the fire apparatus
to the scene safely, setting up, and running the pump or operating the
aerial ladder once the vehicle arrives on the scene. ( correct answers )
GRADED
driver/
A+ operator
NFPA requires that driver/operators meet the requirements
of NFPA 1001, Standard for firefighter professional qualifications, for
firefighter I, if they will be responsible for operating a fire pump or aerial
device on the fire apparatus.
( correct answers ) 1002
, inspections include all on-board systems and all
carried equipment. ( correct answers ) Routine
The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and
responsibilities, the stronger the crew's becomes. ( correct
answers ) Synergy
According to Chapter 4 of National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1002,
standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications,
it is the
responsibility to ensure that passenger
restraints are used. ( correct answers ) Driver/ Operator's
According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver
training for all members no less than: ( correct answers ) Twice A
year
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: (
correct answers
) twice a year
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: ( correct
answers ) indentifying nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and
selecting the best position for the apparatus at the incident scene.
are a proactive means that critical functions are
assigned to team members prior to arrival. ( correct answers )
Assigned riding positions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives?
( correct answers ) Research delegations
Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: ( correct
answers ) Officer in Charge
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of
an incident are known as: ( correct answers ) tactical benchmarks
is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is
critical for building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew
members, and supporting positive response outcomes. ( correct
answers )
A aid is a checklist or inspection sheet critical to ensuring the
accuracy of inspections. ( correct answers ) job
The is a collection of permanent rules
published by the federal government, and includes 50 titles that represent
GRADED
broad areas of interest that are governed by federal regulation. ( correct
A+
answers ) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
