TCFP Final Exam LATEST 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does "CAD" stand for? - ANSWER>> Computer aided dispatch
- automates functions for receiving calls
- shortens time -VERIFIES Addy
Dispatcher 1st responsibility? - ANSWER>> Get the info needed to dispatch to the correct
location
GPS ANSWER>> Global
- positioning
system
PSAP ANSWER>> public safety answering
- point; any agency that
takes emergency calls
from citizens in a given region and dispatches the emergency resources necessary to respond
individual calls for help.
What should you do as a telecommunicater if a caller disconnects - ANSWER>> dispatch the
police to check in
ANI -ANSWER>> Automated Number Identifier ->
shows caller's #
TDD -ANSWER>> Telecommunications Device for Deaf -> device
used by dead for
emergency services
TTY ANSWER>> Teletype -> device used by deaf to
- contact emergency
Can telecommunication centers receiveANSWER>>
text messages? - YES
ADA ANSWER>> American
- Disabilities Act
Which system is similar to the US EmergencyANSWER>> The
Services system - Canadian
emergency systems
Where are mobile radiosANSWER>> On an engine/ some
found? - vehicle
What is aANSWER>> Press to
PTT? - talk
,What is the 5 step process of receiving/dispatching emergencyANSWER>>
calls? -
1. Call receipt 2. Location validation
3. classification / priority
4. unit selection
5. dispatch
ALI - ANSWER>> Automated Location Identifier -> relies on accurate & current
database
Direct Line - ANSWER>> A telephone that connects two predetermined
points.
National Fire Incident Reporting SystemANSWER>> A system used by fire departments
- to
report and maintain computerized records of fires and other fire department incidents in a
uniform
manner. NFPA 1061 - ANSWER>> Complete list of qualifications for telecommunicators
Time it should take to dispatch after getting a call at aANSWER>> 60
center? - sec
Call boxANSWER>> A system of telephones connected by phone lines, radio
- equipment, or
cellular technology to a communications center or fire department.
- great for rural areas
Base station - ANSWER>> a two-way radio at a fixed site such as a hospital or dispatch
center.
Federal Communications Commission - ANSWER>> Federal agency that regulates the radio,
television, wire, satellite and cable communications.
- *licenses FD to operate radio* units of radio frequency -
ANSWER>> Megahertz
, Duplex ANSWER>> radio that
- transmits
and
receives on
different
frequencies
Repeater ANSWER>> A special
- base
station
radio that
receives
messages
and
signals on
one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency.
Great for long distance
Class A Extinguisher (include use & sign) - ANSWER>> Wood, paper, cloth, plastic
green triangle
Class B extinguisher - ANSWER>> Grease, oil, chemical
Red square
Class C extinguisher - ANSWER>> electrical
Blue Circle
Class D - ANSWER>> Metals
Yellow star
Class K - ANSWER>> cooking oils
black hectagon
How should you treat a class C fire? - ANSWER>> Use nonconductive extinguishing agent
, Ex: carbon dioxide, dry chem
Or cut electricity and treat as Class A/B
What is the main factor when determining hazard classification for extinguisher selection
placement? - ANSWER>> Amount of combustibles present
List some dry chemical extinguishing agents - ANSWER>> Sodium
bicarbonate potassium bicarbonate urea potassium bicarbonate potassium
chloride
*ammonium phosphate*
What is the numerical rating for Class A Extinguishers - ANSWER>> 1A - 40A
Polar solvents are... - ANSWER>> water - soluble
1 = 1.25g or 5L
What is the numerical rating for class b extinguishers - ANSWER>> 1B - 640B
represents square footage
Maximum reach of CO2 extinguisher is - ANSWER>> 8 ft
What extinguishing agent is no longer used/ limited to do its harmful effect to the environment -
ANSWER>> Halon 1211
cleaning agents are designed to replace
Similarity between dry chemical and dry powder - ANSWER>> NONE
Dry powder is only for D
Dry chem is for ABC
PurposeANSWER>> Resist
of freezing
What does "CAD" stand for? - ANSWER>> Computer aided dispatch
- automates functions for receiving calls
- shortens time -VERIFIES Addy
Dispatcher 1st responsibility? - ANSWER>> Get the info needed to dispatch to the correct
location
GPS ANSWER>> Global
- positioning
system
PSAP ANSWER>> public safety answering
- point; any agency that
takes emergency calls
from citizens in a given region and dispatches the emergency resources necessary to respond
individual calls for help.
What should you do as a telecommunicater if a caller disconnects - ANSWER>> dispatch the
police to check in
ANI -ANSWER>> Automated Number Identifier ->
shows caller's #
TDD -ANSWER>> Telecommunications Device for Deaf -> device
used by dead for
emergency services
TTY ANSWER>> Teletype -> device used by deaf to
- contact emergency
Can telecommunication centers receiveANSWER>>
text messages? - YES
ADA ANSWER>> American
- Disabilities Act
Which system is similar to the US EmergencyANSWER>> The
Services system - Canadian
emergency systems
Where are mobile radiosANSWER>> On an engine/ some
found? - vehicle
What is aANSWER>> Press to
PTT? - talk
,What is the 5 step process of receiving/dispatching emergencyANSWER>>
calls? -
1. Call receipt 2. Location validation
3. classification / priority
4. unit selection
5. dispatch
ALI - ANSWER>> Automated Location Identifier -> relies on accurate & current
database
Direct Line - ANSWER>> A telephone that connects two predetermined
points.
National Fire Incident Reporting SystemANSWER>> A system used by fire departments
- to
report and maintain computerized records of fires and other fire department incidents in a
uniform
manner. NFPA 1061 - ANSWER>> Complete list of qualifications for telecommunicators
Time it should take to dispatch after getting a call at aANSWER>> 60
center? - sec
Call boxANSWER>> A system of telephones connected by phone lines, radio
- equipment, or
cellular technology to a communications center or fire department.
- great for rural areas
Base station - ANSWER>> a two-way radio at a fixed site such as a hospital or dispatch
center.
Federal Communications Commission - ANSWER>> Federal agency that regulates the radio,
television, wire, satellite and cable communications.
- *licenses FD to operate radio* units of radio frequency -
ANSWER>> Megahertz
, Duplex ANSWER>> radio that
- transmits
and
receives on
different
frequencies
Repeater ANSWER>> A special
- base
station
radio that
receives
messages
and
signals on
one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency.
Great for long distance
Class A Extinguisher (include use & sign) - ANSWER>> Wood, paper, cloth, plastic
green triangle
Class B extinguisher - ANSWER>> Grease, oil, chemical
Red square
Class C extinguisher - ANSWER>> electrical
Blue Circle
Class D - ANSWER>> Metals
Yellow star
Class K - ANSWER>> cooking oils
black hectagon
How should you treat a class C fire? - ANSWER>> Use nonconductive extinguishing agent
, Ex: carbon dioxide, dry chem
Or cut electricity and treat as Class A/B
What is the main factor when determining hazard classification for extinguisher selection
placement? - ANSWER>> Amount of combustibles present
List some dry chemical extinguishing agents - ANSWER>> Sodium
bicarbonate potassium bicarbonate urea potassium bicarbonate potassium
chloride
*ammonium phosphate*
What is the numerical rating for Class A Extinguishers - ANSWER>> 1A - 40A
Polar solvents are... - ANSWER>> water - soluble
1 = 1.25g or 5L
What is the numerical rating for class b extinguishers - ANSWER>> 1B - 640B
represents square footage
Maximum reach of CO2 extinguisher is - ANSWER>> 8 ft
What extinguishing agent is no longer used/ limited to do its harmful effect to the environment -
ANSWER>> Halon 1211
cleaning agents are designed to replace
Similarity between dry chemical and dry powder - ANSWER>> NONE
Dry powder is only for D
Dry chem is for ABC
PurposeANSWER>> Resist
of freezing
