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