TCFP GENERAL D/O REVIEW
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Hand Pump - ANSWER-In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace
the bucket brigade?
NFPA 1500 - ANSWER-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?
Chemical Wagon - ANSWER-What was the first gasoline powered fire
apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher?
Triple-combustion pumper - ANSWER-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.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - ANSWER-Which national
organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
Fire hook - ANSWER-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.
Coal - ANSWER-The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by:
Wood - ANSWER-In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia
use to develop a municipal water supply system?
fires - ANSWER-In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed
watchmen to walk the streets at night looking for:
antilock braking system (ABS) - ANSWER-Auxiliary braking systems
incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service brakes include
all of the following EXCEPT:
1500 - ANSWER-Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the
progression of fire apparatus resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA:
,bucket brigade - ANSWER-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?
responding or returning from the fireground - ANSWER-The second leading
cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while:
Driver/ Operator Skill and experience - ANSWER-Which of the following is/are
the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash prevention?
Engineer - ANSWER-What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged
with operating the steam engine?
antilock braking system - ANSWER-What type of system uses sensors on
each wheel to control brake application in the event of a sudden or
emergency stop?
Consensus - ANSWER-NFPA standards are generally based on
_________________.
Tillerman - ANSWER-What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a
vehicle to help maneuver a long ladder cart through the streets?
horses - ANSWER-With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called
steamers) in the mid-1800s, _________________ replaced fire fighters in
moving equipment to the fireground.
Chemical Wagon - ANSWER-A small truck constructed with a large soda acid
extinguisher and 50 ft or more of small hose (booster line size).
Booster Pump - ANSWER-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.
Hand pump - ANSWER-A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is
pushed up and down by fire fighters manning poles at the side of the pump.
Fire pump - ANSWER-A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or
greater at 150 psi.
Triple-combination pumper - ANSWER-A truck that carries water in a tank
generally used for the booster line and commonly called the booster tank.
NFPA 1901 - ANSWER-Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus
manufacturers to install seat belt warning devices that verify a fire fighter is
seated and belted?
,1001 - ANSWER-Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are
specified in which NFPA standard?
Fire plugs - ANSWER-What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called?
Engine brake - ANSWER-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?
Electronic stability control - ANSWER-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?
Automatic Traction Control - ANSWER-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?
Philadelphia - ANSWER-In the early 1800s, the city of ____________________
developed a municipal water supply using wooden water mains that could be
tapped for firefighting.
Selecting the best team to bring aboard - ANSWER-Which of the following is
NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/ operator?
immediately communicate the problem to an officer - ANSWER-When the
driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that can't be be
managed in the field, the driver/ operator must:
Safely, efficiently - ANSWER-Training drivers to operate their apparatus
________________ and _______________ is critical to the success of any fire
department.
Operating Manuals - ANSWER-What is the best source for retrieving the
answers to specific operational questions?
driver/ operator - ANSWER-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.
1002 - ANSWER-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.
Routine - ANSWER-___________________ inspections include all on-board
systems and all carried equipment.
Synergy - ANSWER-The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles
and responsibilities, the stronger the crew's __________________ becomes.
Driver/ Operator's - ANSWER-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.
Twice A year - ANSWER-According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should
provide driver training for all members no less than:
twice a year - ANSWER-NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers
training at least:
indentifying nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the
best position for the apparatus at the incident scene. - ANSWER-Response
actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include:
Assigned riding positions - ANSWER-___________________ are a proactive
means that critical functions are assigned to team members prior to arrival.
Research delegations - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT one of the 16
Firefighter Life Safety initiatives?
Officer in Charge - ANSWER-Most fire departments designate the front
passenger seat to the:
tactical benchmarks - ANSWER-Objectives that are required to be completed
during the operational phase of an incident are known as:
- ANSWER-___________________ 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.
job - ANSWER-A _____________ aid is a checklist or inspection sheet critical to
ensuring the accuracy of inspections.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - ANSWER-The ___________________________
is a collection of permanent rules published by the federal government, and
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Hand Pump - ANSWER-In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace
the bucket brigade?
NFPA 1500 - ANSWER-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?
Chemical Wagon - ANSWER-What was the first gasoline powered fire
apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher?
Triple-combustion pumper - ANSWER-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.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - ANSWER-Which national
organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
Fire hook - ANSWER-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.
Coal - ANSWER-The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by:
Wood - ANSWER-In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia
use to develop a municipal water supply system?
fires - ANSWER-In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed
watchmen to walk the streets at night looking for:
antilock braking system (ABS) - ANSWER-Auxiliary braking systems
incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service brakes include
all of the following EXCEPT:
1500 - ANSWER-Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the
progression of fire apparatus resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA:
,bucket brigade - ANSWER-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?
responding or returning from the fireground - ANSWER-The second leading
cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while:
Driver/ Operator Skill and experience - ANSWER-Which of the following is/are
the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash prevention?
Engineer - ANSWER-What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged
with operating the steam engine?
antilock braking system - ANSWER-What type of system uses sensors on
each wheel to control brake application in the event of a sudden or
emergency stop?
Consensus - ANSWER-NFPA standards are generally based on
_________________.
Tillerman - ANSWER-What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a
vehicle to help maneuver a long ladder cart through the streets?
horses - ANSWER-With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called
steamers) in the mid-1800s, _________________ replaced fire fighters in
moving equipment to the fireground.
Chemical Wagon - ANSWER-A small truck constructed with a large soda acid
extinguisher and 50 ft or more of small hose (booster line size).
Booster Pump - ANSWER-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.
Hand pump - ANSWER-A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is
pushed up and down by fire fighters manning poles at the side of the pump.
Fire pump - ANSWER-A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or
greater at 150 psi.
Triple-combination pumper - ANSWER-A truck that carries water in a tank
generally used for the booster line and commonly called the booster tank.
NFPA 1901 - ANSWER-Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus
manufacturers to install seat belt warning devices that verify a fire fighter is
seated and belted?
,1001 - ANSWER-Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are
specified in which NFPA standard?
Fire plugs - ANSWER-What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called?
Engine brake - ANSWER-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?
Electronic stability control - ANSWER-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?
Automatic Traction Control - ANSWER-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?
Philadelphia - ANSWER-In the early 1800s, the city of ____________________
developed a municipal water supply using wooden water mains that could be
tapped for firefighting.
Selecting the best team to bring aboard - ANSWER-Which of the following is
NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/ operator?
immediately communicate the problem to an officer - ANSWER-When the
driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that can't be be
managed in the field, the driver/ operator must:
Safely, efficiently - ANSWER-Training drivers to operate their apparatus
________________ and _______________ is critical to the success of any fire
department.
Operating Manuals - ANSWER-What is the best source for retrieving the
answers to specific operational questions?
driver/ operator - ANSWER-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.
1002 - ANSWER-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.
Routine - ANSWER-___________________ inspections include all on-board
systems and all carried equipment.
Synergy - ANSWER-The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles
and responsibilities, the stronger the crew's __________________ becomes.
Driver/ Operator's - ANSWER-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.
Twice A year - ANSWER-According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should
provide driver training for all members no less than:
twice a year - ANSWER-NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers
training at least:
indentifying nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the
best position for the apparatus at the incident scene. - ANSWER-Response
actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include:
Assigned riding positions - ANSWER-___________________ are a proactive
means that critical functions are assigned to team members prior to arrival.
Research delegations - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT one of the 16
Firefighter Life Safety initiatives?
Officer in Charge - ANSWER-Most fire departments designate the front
passenger seat to the:
tactical benchmarks - ANSWER-Objectives that are required to be completed
during the operational phase of an incident are known as:
- ANSWER-___________________ 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.
job - ANSWER-A _____________ aid is a checklist or inspection sheet critical to
ensuring the accuracy of inspections.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - ANSWER-The ___________________________
is a collection of permanent rules published by the federal government, and
