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