TCFP Problem Solving Exam Questions and
With Distinction level Marking scheme
updated 2023/2024
The normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of
the system freezing is a: - correct answer Wet System.
In order to help minimize exposures to risk at a structural fire
scene, firefighters should: - correct answer Do a risk/benefit
analysis for every action.
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of the fire department
training programs? - correct answer A process for evaluating
firefighter skills & knowledge.
Following each use, the facepiece of a breathing apparatus
should be cleaned by: - correct answer Washing with a
mixture of warm water and approved disinfectant.
If apparatus sirens and noise levels exceed __ Decibels,
firefighters should wear hearing protection - correct answer
90 Decibels
Manufacturers should provide users of personal protective
clothing with what information? - correct answer Cleaning
instructions
, Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) extinguishers are suitable for
use on __ fires? - correct answer Class A and B
Water type extinguishers exposed to weather below 40 degrees
require _ to be added? - correct answer Anti-freeze
Atmospheres are classified as oxygen deficient when they fall
below _ percent oxygen? - correct answer 19.5%
Steel and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be
hydrostatically tested after each ____ year period - correct
answer 5
Handline streams have flows that discharge: - correct answer
From 40 to 350 GPM ( 160 to 1 400L/min )
The NIMS-ICS structure was created so that it: - correct
answer Can be modified based on the incident
Which is an example of a type of informal communication at an
incident? - correct answer Two crew members discussing
their assigned duty.
Isolation and protective distances in the Emergency Response
Guidebook (ERG) are based on conditions commonly associated
with incidents in/at? - correct answer In open areas.
With Distinction level Marking scheme
updated 2023/2024
The normal type of sprinkler system used where there is a risk of
the system freezing is a: - correct answer Wet System.
In order to help minimize exposures to risk at a structural fire
scene, firefighters should: - correct answer Do a risk/benefit
analysis for every action.
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of the fire department
training programs? - correct answer A process for evaluating
firefighter skills & knowledge.
Following each use, the facepiece of a breathing apparatus
should be cleaned by: - correct answer Washing with a
mixture of warm water and approved disinfectant.
If apparatus sirens and noise levels exceed __ Decibels,
firefighters should wear hearing protection - correct answer
90 Decibels
Manufacturers should provide users of personal protective
clothing with what information? - correct answer Cleaning
instructions
, Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) extinguishers are suitable for
use on __ fires? - correct answer Class A and B
Water type extinguishers exposed to weather below 40 degrees
require _ to be added? - correct answer Anti-freeze
Atmospheres are classified as oxygen deficient when they fall
below _ percent oxygen? - correct answer 19.5%
Steel and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be
hydrostatically tested after each ____ year period - correct
answer 5
Handline streams have flows that discharge: - correct answer
From 40 to 350 GPM ( 160 to 1 400L/min )
The NIMS-ICS structure was created so that it: - correct
answer Can be modified based on the incident
Which is an example of a type of informal communication at an
incident? - correct answer Two crew members discussing
their assigned duty.
Isolation and protective distances in the Emergency Response
Guidebook (ERG) are based on conditions commonly associated
with incidents in/at? - correct answer In open areas.
