ISO TCFP 2025 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
Two primary means of communication typically used by ISO are: - ANSWER-
Radio and Face to Face
ISO role in supporting ICS communication is two fold: - 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 -
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: - 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. - 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. - ANSWER-ISO
The ISO role for a simple IAP (Incident Action Plan) - 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: - 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. - 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? - ANSWER-NFPA 1561
What does NFPA 1561 recommend in the event that a pre designated ISO is
not available - 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 - ANSWER-Training Officer
Which NFPA standard is for Fire Officer 1 professional qualifications. -
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. - ANSWER-Guides
Set of rules, procedures, or professional measurements that are established
by authority. - ANSWER-Standards
The ___ needs to listen to Radio Traffic and when the sense of priority is not
congruent with the risk being taken, intervene if necessary. * Mayday
*Urgent *Emergency Traffic *Unintelligible yelling *im lost *look out -
ANSWER-ISO
What observation(s) should the ISO routinely share with the RIC
Leader....Doing so will be beneficial for both the ISO and the RIC. - ANSWER-
1. Location of Interior Crews
2. Fire behavior issues
3. Access/egress options
4. Building construction collapse threats
5. hazardous energy issues.
As a guideline what are the adequate staffing numbers for initial fire ground
operations that have various occupancy hazards? - ANSWER-42 for high
hazard buildings
30 for medium
23 for low
& ANSWERS
Two primary means of communication typically used by ISO are: - ANSWER-
Radio and Face to Face
ISO role in supporting ICS communication is two fold: - 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 -
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: - 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. - 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. - ANSWER-ISO
The ISO role for a simple IAP (Incident Action Plan) - 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: - 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. - 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? - ANSWER-NFPA 1561
What does NFPA 1561 recommend in the event that a pre designated ISO is
not available - 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 - ANSWER-Training Officer
Which NFPA standard is for Fire Officer 1 professional qualifications. -
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. - ANSWER-Guides
Set of rules, procedures, or professional measurements that are established
by authority. - ANSWER-Standards
The ___ needs to listen to Radio Traffic and when the sense of priority is not
congruent with the risk being taken, intervene if necessary. * Mayday
*Urgent *Emergency Traffic *Unintelligible yelling *im lost *look out -
ANSWER-ISO
What observation(s) should the ISO routinely share with the RIC
Leader....Doing so will be beneficial for both the ISO and the RIC. - ANSWER-
1. Location of Interior Crews
2. Fire behavior issues
3. Access/egress options
4. Building construction collapse threats
5. hazardous energy issues.
As a guideline what are the adequate staffing numbers for initial fire ground
operations that have various occupancy hazards? - ANSWER-42 for high
hazard buildings
30 for medium
23 for low
