TCFP EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Which is a characteristic of smooth bore
nozzles?
A. Prone to clogging with debris
B. Cannot be used to apply compressed air foam
C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream
patterns ( correct answers )
D.Operate at higher nozzle pressures than fog C.
nozzles Cannot be adjusted to different stream
How is the rate of discharge for a manually adjustable fog nozzle
patterns
changed?
A. Pushing the bale forward or backward slowly
B. Rotating the nozzle tip to choose a wider or narrower
pattern
C. Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/min) ( correct
setting answers )
D. Signaling the pump operator to reduce or increase the
pressure
Advancing an uncharged hose line down a flight of stairs is only
C. Rotating the when:
recommended selector ring to the desired GPM (L/Min)
setting
A. The fire is minor or not present
B. There is an immediate need for water
C. The primary search has been completed
D.There are at least four firefighters on the hoseline team
( correct answers ) A. The fire is minor or
not present
Hand line streams have flows that discharge:
E. Less than 40 GPM ( 160 L/min)
F. From 25 to 300 GPM ( 100 to 1 200L/min)
G. From 40 to 350 GPM (160 to 1 400L/min)
H.More than 350 GPM ( 1 400L/min) ( correct answers )
From 40 to 350 GPN (160 to 1 400L/min
Which type of hose stream is created by specialized nozzles such as
A. Fog nozzles,
cellar stream piercing nozzles, or chimney nozzles?
B. Solid stream
C. Broken
stream ( correct answers ) C. Broken
D. Straight stream
What is caused by friction
stream
loss?
GRADED
A+
, A. Increased nozzle reaction
B. Decreased nozzle reaction
C. Lower water pressure at the
pump ( correct answers ) D. Lower water
D.Lower water pressure at the pressure
nozzle at the nozzle
Class a foam acts as a surfactant, which means that it:
A. Requires a special type of nozzle for application
B. Requires a special type of aeration tool to be formed
C. Lowers the surface tension of water, allowing better penetration into the
fuel
D. Raises the surface tension of water, creating a more effective
extinguishing agent.
( correct answers ) C. Lowers the surface tension of water, allowing
better penetration into the fuel.
The rate of application for class B foam depends on:
E. The location of the fuel spill
F. Whether or not the fuel is a surfactant
G. The type of water used to proportion the foam
H.Whether the fuel is spilled or contained in a tank ( correct
What
answersis necessary
) when applying fire fighting foam?
D. Whether the fuel is
A. A vapor
spilled protectiveinsuit
or contained and SCBA
a tank
B. A hazardous materials team standing by
C. Continued, uninterrupted application until
extinguishment ( correct answers )
D.Intermittent application breaks to allow the C.
foam to settle Continued, uninterrupted application
Mixing water with foam concentrate to form a foam solution is
until extinguishment
referred to as:
A. Aerating
B.
Surfacting C
saponifying
D.
Proportionin
g
( correct
answers )
D.
Proportionin
g
Most fire
fighting
films are
intended to
GRADED
be mixed
A+
with:
A. 30to60%
water
B. 50 to
75.9%
water
ANSWERS 2025
Which is a characteristic of smooth bore
nozzles?
A. Prone to clogging with debris
B. Cannot be used to apply compressed air foam
C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream
patterns ( correct answers )
D.Operate at higher nozzle pressures than fog C.
nozzles Cannot be adjusted to different stream
How is the rate of discharge for a manually adjustable fog nozzle
patterns
changed?
A. Pushing the bale forward or backward slowly
B. Rotating the nozzle tip to choose a wider or narrower
pattern
C. Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/min) ( correct
setting answers )
D. Signaling the pump operator to reduce or increase the
pressure
Advancing an uncharged hose line down a flight of stairs is only
C. Rotating the when:
recommended selector ring to the desired GPM (L/Min)
setting
A. The fire is minor or not present
B. There is an immediate need for water
C. The primary search has been completed
D.There are at least four firefighters on the hoseline team
( correct answers ) A. The fire is minor or
not present
Hand line streams have flows that discharge:
E. Less than 40 GPM ( 160 L/min)
F. From 25 to 300 GPM ( 100 to 1 200L/min)
G. From 40 to 350 GPM (160 to 1 400L/min)
H.More than 350 GPM ( 1 400L/min) ( correct answers )
From 40 to 350 GPN (160 to 1 400L/min
Which type of hose stream is created by specialized nozzles such as
A. Fog nozzles,
cellar stream piercing nozzles, or chimney nozzles?
B. Solid stream
C. Broken
stream ( correct answers ) C. Broken
D. Straight stream
What is caused by friction
stream
loss?
GRADED
A+
, A. Increased nozzle reaction
B. Decreased nozzle reaction
C. Lower water pressure at the
pump ( correct answers ) D. Lower water
D.Lower water pressure at the pressure
nozzle at the nozzle
Class a foam acts as a surfactant, which means that it:
A. Requires a special type of nozzle for application
B. Requires a special type of aeration tool to be formed
C. Lowers the surface tension of water, allowing better penetration into the
fuel
D. Raises the surface tension of water, creating a more effective
extinguishing agent.
( correct answers ) C. Lowers the surface tension of water, allowing
better penetration into the fuel.
The rate of application for class B foam depends on:
E. The location of the fuel spill
F. Whether or not the fuel is a surfactant
G. The type of water used to proportion the foam
H.Whether the fuel is spilled or contained in a tank ( correct
What
answersis necessary
) when applying fire fighting foam?
D. Whether the fuel is
A. A vapor
spilled protectiveinsuit
or contained and SCBA
a tank
B. A hazardous materials team standing by
C. Continued, uninterrupted application until
extinguishment ( correct answers )
D.Intermittent application breaks to allow the C.
foam to settle Continued, uninterrupted application
Mixing water with foam concentrate to form a foam solution is
until extinguishment
referred to as:
A. Aerating
B.
Surfacting C
saponifying
D.
Proportionin
g
( correct
answers )
D.
Proportionin
g
Most fire
fighting
films are
intended to
GRADED
be mixed
A+
with:
A. 30to60%
water
B. 50 to
75.9%
water
