TCFP DRIVER OP EXAMS SCRIPT ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given second
priority? - ✔✔The largest group of people
✔✔During the initial setup, it is the driver/operator's responsibility to: - ✔✔consider the
potential water supply demand.
✔✔If a litter does not fit between rails of the aerial ladder, firefighters should: - ✔✔place
the litter on top of handrails perpendicular to the ladder.
✔✔Which NFPA® standard details requirements for rope and hardware used for lifting
eyes? - ✔✔NFPA® 1983
✔✔Which is MOST commonly used in defensive operations? - ✔✔Elevated master
streams
✔✔Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs suppression duties at structure fires? - ✔✔Engine company
✔✔When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - ✔✔must completely cover the wristlet of
the protective coat.
✔✔How might a Fire Fighter I exhibit situational awareness in action on the fireground?
- ✔✔Notifying the IC that he or she noticed fire spreading to another area of the building
✔✔Where are wet-barrel hydrants usually installed? - ✔✔Climates that do not have long
periods of below-freezing temperatures
✔✔Standard fire hydrants have at least one large steamer connection and: - ✔✔two
hose outlet nozzles for 2½-inch (65 mm) couplings.
, ✔✔What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
incident? - ✔✔Look for damage like rips or tears
✔✔Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose
debris and rinsing the PPE? - ✔✔Routine cleaning
✔✔Which statement BEST describes an all-hazard concept approach in the fire
service? - ✔✔All responders use a similar, coordinated approach to provide a variety of
services to the public.
✔✔What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500? - ✔✔Annual
medical exams to verify continued fitness
✔✔Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
MOST accurate? - ✔✔Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed
because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
✔✔ In addition to a control pedestal on the turntable, NFPA® 1901 also requires a
control station: - ✔✔in the platform.
✔✔The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for operating the various
hydraulic components needed to: - ✔✔stabilize the apparatus and operate the aerial
device.
✔✔Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and minimum reach
required of an aerial apparatus? - ✔✔NFPA® 1901
✔✔Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way communication
system on all aerial device apparatus? - ✔✔NFPA® 1901
✔✔Which standard establishes requirements for the quality of air in breathing air
systems? - ✔✔NFPA® 1989
✔✔Driver/operators should examine electrical cords daily: - ✔✔for damage to insulation
and connections.
✔✔NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be provided on the
bottom of an elevated platform that can be operated to: - ✔✔provide an additional
barrier when the platform is exposed to high levels of heat.
✔✔Which is a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves or
the aerial device control valves? - ✔✔Selector valve
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given second
priority? - ✔✔The largest group of people
✔✔During the initial setup, it is the driver/operator's responsibility to: - ✔✔consider the
potential water supply demand.
✔✔If a litter does not fit between rails of the aerial ladder, firefighters should: - ✔✔place
the litter on top of handrails perpendicular to the ladder.
✔✔Which NFPA® standard details requirements for rope and hardware used for lifting
eyes? - ✔✔NFPA® 1983
✔✔Which is MOST commonly used in defensive operations? - ✔✔Elevated master
streams
✔✔Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and
performs suppression duties at structure fires? - ✔✔Engine company
✔✔When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - ✔✔must completely cover the wristlet of
the protective coat.
✔✔How might a Fire Fighter I exhibit situational awareness in action on the fireground?
- ✔✔Notifying the IC that he or she noticed fire spreading to another area of the building
✔✔Where are wet-barrel hydrants usually installed? - ✔✔Climates that do not have long
periods of below-freezing temperatures
✔✔Standard fire hydrants have at least one large steamer connection and: - ✔✔two
hose outlet nozzles for 2½-inch (65 mm) couplings.
, ✔✔What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
incident? - ✔✔Look for damage like rips or tears
✔✔Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose
debris and rinsing the PPE? - ✔✔Routine cleaning
✔✔Which statement BEST describes an all-hazard concept approach in the fire
service? - ✔✔All responders use a similar, coordinated approach to provide a variety of
services to the public.
✔✔What is a medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500? - ✔✔Annual
medical exams to verify continued fitness
✔✔Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
MOST accurate? - ✔✔Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed
because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
✔✔ In addition to a control pedestal on the turntable, NFPA® 1901 also requires a
control station: - ✔✔in the platform.
✔✔The function of the hydraulic system is to provide power for operating the various
hydraulic components needed to: - ✔✔stabilize the apparatus and operate the aerial
device.
✔✔Which NFPA® standard establishes the number of sections and minimum reach
required of an aerial apparatus? - ✔✔NFPA® 1901
✔✔Which of the following NFPA® standards now requires a two-way communication
system on all aerial device apparatus? - ✔✔NFPA® 1901
✔✔Which standard establishes requirements for the quality of air in breathing air
systems? - ✔✔NFPA® 1989
✔✔Driver/operators should examine electrical cords daily: - ✔✔for damage to insulation
and connections.
✔✔NFPA® 1901 requires a protective water fog curtain nozzle to be provided on the
bottom of an elevated platform that can be operated to: - ✔✔provide an additional
barrier when the platform is exposed to high levels of heat.
✔✔Which is a three-way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves or
the aerial device control valves? - ✔✔Selector valve
