TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER-Standard for Firefighter Professional
Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ANSWER-
performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
- ANSWER-health and safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including
the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ANSWER-
Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANSWER-
Evaporation of perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? -
ANSWER-walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ANSWER-
key box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately
_____ of its strength - ANSWER-75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes -
ANSWER-a clove hitch and half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - ANSWER-chain
of command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - ANSWER-Division A
The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of
an equal volume of water at the same temperature is - ANSWER-specific
gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in - ANSWER-coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - ANSWER-immediately
dangerous to life and health
, Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? -
ANSWER-Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - ANSWER-obtain the
information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct
location
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire
fighter should - ANSWER-listen to be sure the channel is not being used
When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and
the firefighter's face is - ANSWER-dangerous, because it is depleting the air
supply more quickly
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - ANSWER-in emergency situations
involving a malfunctioning regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - ANSWER-increased
respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire
are - ANSWER-super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - ANSWER-control
their breathing
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - ANSWER-for use if
the regulator fails
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under
normal conditions is - ANSWER-fully closed
Hypoxia is - ANSWER-a deficiency of oxygen
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - ANSWER-disease of the lung tissue
What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use? - ANSWER-
The closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
The purpose of the PASS device is to - ANSWER-sound and alarm if a
firefighter is motionless for a set period of time
At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure their SCBA is at
least __% full - ANSWER-90
Once overhead doors have forced, they should be - ANSWER-blocked open
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER-Standard for Firefighter Professional
Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ANSWER-
performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
- ANSWER-health and safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including
the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ANSWER-
Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANSWER-
Evaporation of perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? -
ANSWER-walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ANSWER-
key box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately
_____ of its strength - ANSWER-75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes -
ANSWER-a clove hitch and half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - ANSWER-chain
of command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - ANSWER-Division A
The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of
an equal volume of water at the same temperature is - ANSWER-specific
gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in - ANSWER-coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - ANSWER-immediately
dangerous to life and health
, Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? -
ANSWER-Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - ANSWER-obtain the
information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct
location
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire
fighter should - ANSWER-listen to be sure the channel is not being used
When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and
the firefighter's face is - ANSWER-dangerous, because it is depleting the air
supply more quickly
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - ANSWER-in emergency situations
involving a malfunctioning regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - ANSWER-increased
respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire
are - ANSWER-super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - ANSWER-control
their breathing
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - ANSWER-for use if
the regulator fails
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under
normal conditions is - ANSWER-fully closed
Hypoxia is - ANSWER-a deficiency of oxygen
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - ANSWER-disease of the lung tissue
What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use? - ANSWER-
The closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
The purpose of the PASS device is to - ANSWER-sound and alarm if a
firefighter is motionless for a set period of time
At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure their SCBA is at
least __% full - ANSWER-90
Once overhead doors have forced, they should be - ANSWER-blocked open
