ISO TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Two primary means of communication typically used by ISO are: - CORRECT ANSWER -Radio and
Face to Face
ISO role in supporting ICS communication is two fold: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Monitor overall
radio communications, 2. use various communication methods to maintain contact with the IC
and working crews.
As a rule the ISO should have face to face communication with IC every - CORRECT ANSWER -15
minutes at routine incidents (more frequently if conditions or factors change, ISO & IC come up
with schedule)
While radio communication is essential on a scene: - CORRECT ANSWER -Face to Face is
preferred
IC's are responsible for developing and communicating an IAP that reflects the overall strategy,
tactics, risk management, and responder safety objectives. - CORRECT ANSWER -NFPA 1561
In cases where the first-arriving companies and/or the IC have not communicated an IAP, the
____ should initiate the conversation to do so with the IC. - CORRECT ANSWER -ISO
The ISO role for a simple IAP (Incident Action Plan) - CORRECT ANSWER -Review it, make
suggestions, and signoff on the IAP
ISO role for a more complex incident...The ISO will be required to prepare or review specific
forms: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. ICS 206 Medical Plan (reviewed by ISO)
2. ICS 208 Safety Message plan
, 3. ICS 214 Activity Log
Site Safety Plan (Hazmat)
4. ICS 215A IAP Safety Risk Analysis
Types of zones in a Hazardous area. - CORRECT ANSWER -Hot, Warm, Cold, (No entry zone)
Safety Officer shall ensure that the incident scene rehabilitation area has been
established....Which NFPA standard requires the ISO to establish a rehabilitation area...Which
NFPA standard states that the ISO must ensure that a rehab area has been established? -
CORRECT ANSWER -NFPA 1561
What does NFPA 1561 recommend in the event that a pre designated ISO is not available -
CORRECT ANSWER -The IC see will appoint a qualified member to fill the ISO role
What individual is a popular choice to be designated as the ISO at an emergency scene -
CORRECT ANSWER -Training Officer
Which NFPA standard is for Fire Officer 1 professional qualifications. - CORRECT ANSWER -NFPA
1021
Publications that offer procedures, directions, or standards of care to address a condition or
situation. Doesn't have the impact of a law but can be used in case of negligence. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Guides
Set of rules, procedures, or professional measurements that are established by authority. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Standards
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Two primary means of communication typically used by ISO are: - CORRECT ANSWER -Radio and
Face to Face
ISO role in supporting ICS communication is two fold: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Monitor overall
radio communications, 2. use various communication methods to maintain contact with the IC
and working crews.
As a rule the ISO should have face to face communication with IC every - CORRECT ANSWER -15
minutes at routine incidents (more frequently if conditions or factors change, ISO & IC come up
with schedule)
While radio communication is essential on a scene: - CORRECT ANSWER -Face to Face is
preferred
IC's are responsible for developing and communicating an IAP that reflects the overall strategy,
tactics, risk management, and responder safety objectives. - CORRECT ANSWER -NFPA 1561
In cases where the first-arriving companies and/or the IC have not communicated an IAP, the
____ should initiate the conversation to do so with the IC. - CORRECT ANSWER -ISO
The ISO role for a simple IAP (Incident Action Plan) - CORRECT ANSWER -Review it, make
suggestions, and signoff on the IAP
ISO role for a more complex incident...The ISO will be required to prepare or review specific
forms: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. ICS 206 Medical Plan (reviewed by ISO)
2. ICS 208 Safety Message plan
, 3. ICS 214 Activity Log
Site Safety Plan (Hazmat)
4. ICS 215A IAP Safety Risk Analysis
Types of zones in a Hazardous area. - CORRECT ANSWER -Hot, Warm, Cold, (No entry zone)
Safety Officer shall ensure that the incident scene rehabilitation area has been
established....Which NFPA standard requires the ISO to establish a rehabilitation area...Which
NFPA standard states that the ISO must ensure that a rehab area has been established? -
CORRECT ANSWER -NFPA 1561
What does NFPA 1561 recommend in the event that a pre designated ISO is not available -
CORRECT ANSWER -The IC see will appoint a qualified member to fill the ISO role
What individual is a popular choice to be designated as the ISO at an emergency scene -
CORRECT ANSWER -Training Officer
Which NFPA standard is for Fire Officer 1 professional qualifications. - CORRECT ANSWER -NFPA
1021
Publications that offer procedures, directions, or standards of care to address a condition or
situation. Doesn't have the impact of a law but can be used in case of negligence. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Guides
Set of rules, procedures, or professional measurements that are established by authority. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Standards
