TCFP Driver Operator Study Guide Questions Answer
2025/2026 Graded A+
A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by fire fighters
manning poles at the side of the pump. - Hand pump
According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications,
the _________________________ is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the
scene safely, setting up, and running the pump or operating the aerial ladder once the
vehicle arrives on the scene. - driver/ operator
A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi. - Fire pump
NFPA ____________ requires that driver/operators meet the requirements of NFPA
1001, Standard for firefighter professional qualifications, for firefighter I, if they will be
responsible for operating a fire pump or aerial device on the fire apparatus. - 1002
A truck that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and commonly
called the booster tank. - Triple-combination pumper
According to Chapter 4 of National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1002, standard for Fire
Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, it is the
_________________________ responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints are
used. - Driver/ Operator's
Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat belt warning
devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - NFPA 1901
According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver training for all
members no less than: - Twice A year
Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in which NFPA
standard? - 1001
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - twice a year
Which type of auxiliary braking system slows a vehicle by opening valves in the
cylinders of diesel engines to divert compression from the cylinders to create drag? -
Engine brake
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - indentifying nearby
hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the best position for the apparatus at
the incident scene.
Which system utilizes steering wheel positioning sensors, lateral positioning senors, and
accelerometers in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system to determine when the
,vehicle is approaching a rollover threshold then depowers the engine and applies the
appropriate amount of braking? - Electronic stability control
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - Assigned riding positions
What type of system detects situations in which the vehicle may enter into a skid and
applies precise amounts of braking to help the vehicle maintain traction in slippery road
conditions? - Automatic Traction Control
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives? -
Research delegations
The ___________________________ is a collection of permanent rules published by
the federal government, and includes 50 titles that represent broad areas of interest that
are governed by federal regulation. - Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
NFPA standard _______________ contains the minimum requirements for a Fire
Emergency services vehicle Operations Training Program. - 1451
A series of simulation exercises for a promotional examination. - Assessment center
Conditions that, create excessive physical and mental pressure on a person's body. -
Stressors
According to the NFPA, the largest share of deaths in the United States, 2016 occurred
from: - overexertion, stress, and medical conditions
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a distracter to the communications
process within the cab of a fire apparatus? - Personnel
_________________________ along with a variety of state and provincial health and
safety agencies, develops and enforces government regulations on workplace safety,
and in some cases, responder safety. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
One result of the first National firefighter Life Safety Summit in 2004 was the creation of
the: - Everyone goes home program
What is the primary mission for a pumper? - Supply Water
Reports accidents, fatalities, and near misses from other fire departments can help
identify: - common problems and lead to the development of effective preventative
actions
,Safety Officers are Responsible for: - Evaluating the hazards of various situations and
recommending appropriate safety measures to the Incident Commander (IC).
1911 - Performance testing is typically performed by a qualified EVT level 2 technician,
as defined by NFPA:
Booster Pump - _________________were rotary gear pumps and could generate as
much as 200 gallons (800 L) of water per minute.
Two - All water tanks should be equipped with a baffling system with a minimum of
_____________ transverse or longitudinal vertical baffles.
Two - Most aerials allow for operation of the turntable controls at ___________ speeds.
Illuminated - Each gauge, instrument and control must be marked with a label as to its
function and must be:
a psychological history review - The medical requirements specified in Chapter 8 of
NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire
Departments, include all of the following EXCEPT:
115 ft (35 m) - To be considered an aerial fire apparatus as defined by NFPA 1901, the
apparatus must include at a minimum, a _____________ total complement of ground
ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacturer.
Multiplexing - _________________ is a term used in electrical engineering to refer to
the process of combining information from several different sources.
Disengage the throttle and press the brake pedal - When approaching an intersection
with a green light, or where the fire apparatus has the right-of- way, the first thing to do
is:
Service Testing - NFPA 1911 calls for annual performance testing or
________________ of fire apparatus pumps.
200 gallons (750 L - According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of
carrying a minimum of:
115 Ft (35 M) - According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to meet the classification
of aerial, what is the minimum number of feet in length that the total complement of
ground ladders must meet?
aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle - A mobile foam fire apparatus is more commonly
referred to as a(n):
, The five functions associated with a quint fire apparatus include: pump, water tank, fire
hose storage, aerial, and: - ground ladders
300 FT (90 m); 2 1/2- inch (65-mm) - To be classified as an initial attack pumper, NFPA
1901 requires a minimum of ________________ of ___________________ or larger
fire supply hose.
Two - For an apparatus to be classified as an aerial apparatus in accordance with NFPA
1901, how many straight ladders (with folding roof hooks) must be installed by the
manufacturer?
800 ft (240 m) - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of supply hose
to be carried on a pumper?
750 gpm (3000 L/min) - The mobile foam fire apparatus, as defined in NFPA 1901, shall
be equipped with a fire pump that has a minimum rated capacity of:
Mobile water supply - What type of fire apparatus is designed to carry a large capacity
of water to the fire scene?
Initial attack - What type of fire apparatus is a smaller version of the pumper that is
designed to be more maneuverable than the pumper, especially on off-road terrain?
Mobile foam - What type of fire apparatus has a permanently mounted fire pump, and a
foam concentrate tank(s)?
Two - How many portable hand lights are required as a minimum for special service fire
apparatus?
15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6m) - If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire
pump, it must carry a minimum of ___________ of soft suction hose _____________ of
hard suction hose with a strainer.
Mobile water supply apparatus - A vehicle designed primarily for transporting water to
fire emergency scenes to be applied by other vehicles or pumping equipment.
Aerial fire apparatus - A vehicle equipped with an aerial ladder, elevating platform, or
water tower that is designed and equipped to support firefighting and rescue operations
by positioning personnel, handling materials, providing continuous egress, or
discharging water at positions elevated from the ground.
Chassis - The basic operating motor vehicle, including the engine, frame, and other
essential structural and and mechanical parts, but exclusive of the body and all
appurtenances for the accommodation of driver, property, passengers, appliances, or
equipment related to other than control.
2025/2026 Graded A+
A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by fire fighters
manning poles at the side of the pump. - Hand pump
According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications,
the _________________________ is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the
scene safely, setting up, and running the pump or operating the aerial ladder once the
vehicle arrives on the scene. - driver/ operator
A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi. - Fire pump
NFPA ____________ requires that driver/operators meet the requirements of NFPA
1001, Standard for firefighter professional qualifications, for firefighter I, if they will be
responsible for operating a fire pump or aerial device on the fire apparatus. - 1002
A truck that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and commonly
called the booster tank. - Triple-combination pumper
According to Chapter 4 of National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1002, standard for Fire
Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, it is the
_________________________ responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints are
used. - Driver/ Operator's
Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat belt warning
devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - NFPA 1901
According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver training for all
members no less than: - Twice A year
Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in which NFPA
standard? - 1001
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - twice a year
Which type of auxiliary braking system slows a vehicle by opening valves in the
cylinders of diesel engines to divert compression from the cylinders to create drag? -
Engine brake
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - indentifying nearby
hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the best position for the apparatus at
the incident scene.
Which system utilizes steering wheel positioning sensors, lateral positioning senors, and
accelerometers in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system to determine when the
,vehicle is approaching a rollover threshold then depowers the engine and applies the
appropriate amount of braking? - Electronic stability control
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - Assigned riding positions
What type of system detects situations in which the vehicle may enter into a skid and
applies precise amounts of braking to help the vehicle maintain traction in slippery road
conditions? - Automatic Traction Control
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives? -
Research delegations
The ___________________________ is a collection of permanent rules published by
the federal government, and includes 50 titles that represent broad areas of interest that
are governed by federal regulation. - Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
NFPA standard _______________ contains the minimum requirements for a Fire
Emergency services vehicle Operations Training Program. - 1451
A series of simulation exercises for a promotional examination. - Assessment center
Conditions that, create excessive physical and mental pressure on a person's body. -
Stressors
According to the NFPA, the largest share of deaths in the United States, 2016 occurred
from: - overexertion, stress, and medical conditions
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a distracter to the communications
process within the cab of a fire apparatus? - Personnel
_________________________ along with a variety of state and provincial health and
safety agencies, develops and enforces government regulations on workplace safety,
and in some cases, responder safety. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
One result of the first National firefighter Life Safety Summit in 2004 was the creation of
the: - Everyone goes home program
What is the primary mission for a pumper? - Supply Water
Reports accidents, fatalities, and near misses from other fire departments can help
identify: - common problems and lead to the development of effective preventative
actions
,Safety Officers are Responsible for: - Evaluating the hazards of various situations and
recommending appropriate safety measures to the Incident Commander (IC).
1911 - Performance testing is typically performed by a qualified EVT level 2 technician,
as defined by NFPA:
Booster Pump - _________________were rotary gear pumps and could generate as
much as 200 gallons (800 L) of water per minute.
Two - All water tanks should be equipped with a baffling system with a minimum of
_____________ transverse or longitudinal vertical baffles.
Two - Most aerials allow for operation of the turntable controls at ___________ speeds.
Illuminated - Each gauge, instrument and control must be marked with a label as to its
function and must be:
a psychological history review - The medical requirements specified in Chapter 8 of
NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire
Departments, include all of the following EXCEPT:
115 ft (35 m) - To be considered an aerial fire apparatus as defined by NFPA 1901, the
apparatus must include at a minimum, a _____________ total complement of ground
ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacturer.
Multiplexing - _________________ is a term used in electrical engineering to refer to
the process of combining information from several different sources.
Disengage the throttle and press the brake pedal - When approaching an intersection
with a green light, or where the fire apparatus has the right-of- way, the first thing to do
is:
Service Testing - NFPA 1911 calls for annual performance testing or
________________ of fire apparatus pumps.
200 gallons (750 L - According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of
carrying a minimum of:
115 Ft (35 M) - According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to meet the classification
of aerial, what is the minimum number of feet in length that the total complement of
ground ladders must meet?
aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle - A mobile foam fire apparatus is more commonly
referred to as a(n):
, The five functions associated with a quint fire apparatus include: pump, water tank, fire
hose storage, aerial, and: - ground ladders
300 FT (90 m); 2 1/2- inch (65-mm) - To be classified as an initial attack pumper, NFPA
1901 requires a minimum of ________________ of ___________________ or larger
fire supply hose.
Two - For an apparatus to be classified as an aerial apparatus in accordance with NFPA
1901, how many straight ladders (with folding roof hooks) must be installed by the
manufacturer?
800 ft (240 m) - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of supply hose
to be carried on a pumper?
750 gpm (3000 L/min) - The mobile foam fire apparatus, as defined in NFPA 1901, shall
be equipped with a fire pump that has a minimum rated capacity of:
Mobile water supply - What type of fire apparatus is designed to carry a large capacity
of water to the fire scene?
Initial attack - What type of fire apparatus is a smaller version of the pumper that is
designed to be more maneuverable than the pumper, especially on off-road terrain?
Mobile foam - What type of fire apparatus has a permanently mounted fire pump, and a
foam concentrate tank(s)?
Two - How many portable hand lights are required as a minimum for special service fire
apparatus?
15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6m) - If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire
pump, it must carry a minimum of ___________ of soft suction hose _____________ of
hard suction hose with a strainer.
Mobile water supply apparatus - A vehicle designed primarily for transporting water to
fire emergency scenes to be applied by other vehicles or pumping equipment.
Aerial fire apparatus - A vehicle equipped with an aerial ladder, elevating platform, or
water tower that is designed and equipped to support firefighting and rescue operations
by positioning personnel, handling materials, providing continuous egress, or
discharging water at positions elevated from the ground.
Chassis - The basic operating motor vehicle, including the engine, frame, and other
essential structural and and mechanical parts, but exclusive of the body and all
appurtenances for the accommodation of driver, property, passengers, appliances, or
equipment related to other than control.
