TCFP Exam Questions with Accurate
Solutions
NFPA 1001 is the: - ANS-A. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades
B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
C. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training
D. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANS-evaporation of
perspiration
Which of the following statements regarding power saw safety is incorrect? - ANS-the
saw should be started on level ground and carried up the ladder while running
when a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately _______ to
ensure a safe climb - ANS-75 degrees
when performing the one person raise, the ______________ of the ladder is placed
against the building - ANS-butt
what do the stops do on an extension ladder? - ANS-prevent it from overextending
where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one firefighter carry? - ANS-on the
shoulder
one of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hose line is a hose _____ -
ANS-strap
immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard
requires __________ rescuers. - ANS-4
a hose ____________ is used to seal small cuts or breaks that may occur in fire hose or
to connect mismatched or damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking - ANS-
jacket
the _____________ method is performed with 2 firefighters and used for breaking tight
couplings without the use of a spanner wrench - ANS-stiff-arm
The usual cause of collapse of open web steel joists is the
________________________ - ANS-amount of heat genereated by a fire in a structure
, overhaul operations should commence - ANS-after fire investigation concerns are met
T/F a catch all is used when the volume of water is too great for a water chute - ANS-
False
sprinkler heads rated for the ultra high temperature classification are color coded: -
ANS-orange
tenders combined with ___________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a
foreground operation - ANS-portable water tanks
what feature is required on a fire department connection that allows a firefighter to
charge the first hose line prior to connecting the second? - ANS-clapper valve
metal ladders that have been exposed to excessive heat should be - ANS-place out of
service until tested
when inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert firefighters to possible
damage in the rope? - ANS-depressions of the kern
about how much of a kernmantle ropes strength is provided by the mantle? - ANS-25 -
30%
another term for safety knot is an - ANS-overhand knot
who should always plan ahead so that there is a fresh or rested crew ready to rotate
with a crew that needs rehabilitation? - ANS-the incident commander
what does the automatic number identification feature of enhanced 911 do? - ANS-
show the caller's phone number
as the oxygen supply in any given area falls below _____ %, unconsciousness can
occur - ANS-9%
which of the following is true regarding personal protective clothing? - ANS-it requires
fire fighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
a cutting torch has a flame temperature of approximately: - ANS-5,000 degrees
farenheit
which of the following is not one of the basic types of locks?
a. mortise
b. bored
c. rim
d. tumbled - ANS-tumbled
Solutions
NFPA 1001 is the: - ANS-A. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades
B. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
C. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training
D. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANS-evaporation of
perspiration
Which of the following statements regarding power saw safety is incorrect? - ANS-the
saw should be started on level ground and carried up the ladder while running
when a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately _______ to
ensure a safe climb - ANS-75 degrees
when performing the one person raise, the ______________ of the ladder is placed
against the building - ANS-butt
what do the stops do on an extension ladder? - ANS-prevent it from overextending
where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one firefighter carry? - ANS-on the
shoulder
one of the most useful tools to aid in handling a charged hose line is a hose _____ -
ANS-strap
immobilizing a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a long backboard
requires __________ rescuers. - ANS-4
a hose ____________ is used to seal small cuts or breaks that may occur in fire hose or
to connect mismatched or damaged couplings of the same size to stop leaking - ANS-
jacket
the _____________ method is performed with 2 firefighters and used for breaking tight
couplings without the use of a spanner wrench - ANS-stiff-arm
The usual cause of collapse of open web steel joists is the
________________________ - ANS-amount of heat genereated by a fire in a structure
, overhaul operations should commence - ANS-after fire investigation concerns are met
T/F a catch all is used when the volume of water is too great for a water chute - ANS-
False
sprinkler heads rated for the ultra high temperature classification are color coded: -
ANS-orange
tenders combined with ___________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a
foreground operation - ANS-portable water tanks
what feature is required on a fire department connection that allows a firefighter to
charge the first hose line prior to connecting the second? - ANS-clapper valve
metal ladders that have been exposed to excessive heat should be - ANS-place out of
service until tested
when inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert firefighters to possible
damage in the rope? - ANS-depressions of the kern
about how much of a kernmantle ropes strength is provided by the mantle? - ANS-25 -
30%
another term for safety knot is an - ANS-overhand knot
who should always plan ahead so that there is a fresh or rested crew ready to rotate
with a crew that needs rehabilitation? - ANS-the incident commander
what does the automatic number identification feature of enhanced 911 do? - ANS-
show the caller's phone number
as the oxygen supply in any given area falls below _____ %, unconsciousness can
occur - ANS-9%
which of the following is true regarding personal protective clothing? - ANS-it requires
fire fighters to wear the most appropriate PPE for the hazard they face
a cutting torch has a flame temperature of approximately: - ANS-5,000 degrees
farenheit
which of the following is not one of the basic types of locks?
a. mortise
b. bored
c. rim
d. tumbled - ANS-tumbled
