TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
NFPA 1001 is the - ans-Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
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One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ans-
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performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings
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OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - ans-
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health and safety ws ws
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the develo
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pment and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ans-Command
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What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ans-
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What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - ans-
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walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
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A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ans-key box/
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lock box ws
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of it
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s strength - ans-75 percent
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The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - ans-
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a clove hitch and half hitches
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The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - ans-chain of command
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The street, or address side of the structure is termed - ans-Division A
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The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal v
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olume of water at the same temperature is - ans-specific gravity
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Life safety rope should be stored in - ans-coils in rope bags
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Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - ans-
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Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? - ans-
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Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
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, The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - ans-
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obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct lo
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cation
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should -
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ans-listen to be sure the channel is not being used
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When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefig
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hter's face is - ans-dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly
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The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - ans-
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in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
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The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - ans-
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increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination
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Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - ans-
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super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
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Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - ans-
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control their breathing ws ws
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - ans-
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for use if the regulator fails
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The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal condi
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tions is - ans-fully closed
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Hypoxia is - ans-a deficiency of oxygen ws ws wsws ws ws ws
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - ans-disease of the lung tissue
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What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use? - ans-
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The closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
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The purpose of the PASS device is to - ans-
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sound and alarm if a firefighter is motionless for a set period of time
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At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure their SCBA is at least __
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% full - ans-90
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Once overhead doors have forced, they should be - ans-blocked open
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Which tool is a pulling tool? Crowbar, flathead ax, pike pole, halligan - ans-pike pole
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CORRECT ANSWERS
NFPA 1001 is the - ans-Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
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One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ans-
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performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings
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OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - ans-
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health and safety ws ws
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the develo
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pment and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ans-Command
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What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ans-
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Evaporation of perspiration ws ws
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - ans-
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walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
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A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ans-key box/
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lock box ws
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of it
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s strength - ans-75 percent
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The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - ans-
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a clove hitch and half hitches
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The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - ans-chain of command
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The street, or address side of the structure is termed - ans-Division A
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The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal v
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olume of water at the same temperature is - ans-specific gravity
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Life safety rope should be stored in - ans-coils in rope bags
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Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - ans-
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immediately dangerous to life and health ws ws ws ws ws
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? - ans-
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Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
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, The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - ans-
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obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct lo
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cation
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should -
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ans-listen to be sure the channel is not being used
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When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefig
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hter's face is - ans-dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly
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The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - ans-
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in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
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The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - ans-
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increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination
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Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - ans-
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super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
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Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - ans-
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control their breathing ws ws
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - ans-
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for use if the regulator fails
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The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal condi
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tions is - ans-fully closed
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Hypoxia is - ans-a deficiency of oxygen ws ws wsws ws ws ws
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - ans-disease of the lung tissue
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What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use? - ans-
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The closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
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The purpose of the PASS device is to - ans-
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sound and alarm if a firefighter is motionless for a set period of time
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At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure their SCBA is at least __
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% full - ans-90
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Once overhead doors have forced, they should be - ans-blocked open
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Which tool is a pulling tool? Crowbar, flathead ax, pike pole, halligan - ans-pike pole
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