PADO TCFP TEST QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
A quint is defined as an appliance with a fire pump, water tank, hose, ground
ladders, and aerial device. According to NFPA 1901, the car needs to have a
water tank that holds at least 300 gallons and a pump that can pump at least
1,000 gpm.
Who chooses which departments will handle maintenance and repairs? -
ANSWER AHJ
Who makes sure that everyone using the equipment is safe? ANSWER
Operators and Drivers
In order for the device to react, what PPE need FFers wear? ANSWER Except
for their helmets, all PPE
What is the "inside/outside" approach to equipment placement? ANSWER
Aerial and pumping equipment placement at a fire incident. Attack pumper
locations closest to the building are those that are less than five stories high.
More than five stories—the aerial locations nearest to the structure.
Level 1 staging: what is it? ANSWER utilized for all emergency situations
involving numerous companies. Each type of vehicle responds straight to the
situation upon arrival, while others wait nearby.
Level 2 staging: what is it? ANSWER used in large-scale incidents involving a
greater number of emergency services and fire departments responding.
Businesses react to remote locations and wait for assignments.
The cause of engine lugging and its effects when the transmission is in a gear
that is too high for the engine's demands and the throttle is engaged. More fuel
than can be burnt is injected.
ANSWERS
A quint is defined as an appliance with a fire pump, water tank, hose, ground
ladders, and aerial device. According to NFPA 1901, the car needs to have a
water tank that holds at least 300 gallons and a pump that can pump at least
1,000 gpm.
Who chooses which departments will handle maintenance and repairs? -
ANSWER AHJ
Who makes sure that everyone using the equipment is safe? ANSWER
Operators and Drivers
In order for the device to react, what PPE need FFers wear? ANSWER Except
for their helmets, all PPE
What is the "inside/outside" approach to equipment placement? ANSWER
Aerial and pumping equipment placement at a fire incident. Attack pumper
locations closest to the building are those that are less than five stories high.
More than five stories—the aerial locations nearest to the structure.
Level 1 staging: what is it? ANSWER utilized for all emergency situations
involving numerous companies. Each type of vehicle responds straight to the
situation upon arrival, while others wait nearby.
Level 2 staging: what is it? ANSWER used in large-scale incidents involving a
greater number of emergency services and fire departments responding.
Businesses react to remote locations and wait for assignments.
The cause of engine lugging and its effects when the transmission is in a gear
that is too high for the engine's demands and the throttle is engaged. More fuel
than can be burnt is injected.
