TCFP Driver/ Operator 600 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXAM 2025- ACTUAL EXAM WITH A STUDY GUIDE AND
PRACTICE EXAM | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members
riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? -
CORRECT ANSWER NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large
soda acid extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical Wagon
The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the introduction of
the __________________ which carried a booster tank, had a pump capacity of 250
gallons per minute or greater, and carried 21/2 inch and 11/2 inch hoses used for water
supply and firefighting. - CORRECT ANSWER Triple-combustion pumper
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection? -
CORRECT ANSWER National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hand Pump
In the early years of U.S. firefighting history, a was used to pull, down a burning building
and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. - CORRECT ANSWER
Fire hook
The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: - CORRECT ANSWER
Coal
In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal
water supply system? - CORRECT ANSWER Wood
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at
night looking for: - CORRECT ANSWER fires
Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service
brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER antilock braking
system (ABS)
Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire apparatus resulted
in the adoption of standard NFPA: - CORRECT ANSWER 1500
,What was the system used by colonial-era firefighters in which leather buckets were
passed from person to person to assist in extinguishing a fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER bucket brigade
The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: -
CORRECT ANSWER responding or returning from the fireground
Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash
prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER Driver/ Operator Skill and experience
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine?
- CORRECT ANSWER Engineer
What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake application in the
event of a sudden or emergency stop? - CORRECT ANSWER antilock braking
system
NFPA standards are generally based on _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER Consensus
What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help maneuver a
long ladder cart through the streets? - CORRECT ANSWER Tillerman
With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-1800s,
_________________ replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the fireground. -
CORRECT ANSWER horses
A small truck constructed with a large soda acid extinguisher and 50 ft or more of small
hose (booster line size). - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical Wagon
A water pump mounted on the fire apparatus in addition to a fire pump and used for
firefighting either in conjunction with or independent of the fire pump. - CORRECT
ANSWER Booster Pump
A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by fire fighters
manning poles at the side of the pump. - CORRECT ANSWER Hand pump
A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi. - CORRECT
ANSWER Fire pump
A truck that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and commonly
called the booster tank. - CORRECT ANSWER Triple-combination pumper
,Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat belt warning
devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - CORRECT ANSWER NFPA
1901
Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in which NFPA
standard? - CORRECT ANSWER 1001
What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? - CORRECT ANSWER Fire
plugs
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER Engine brake
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic stability control
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic Traction Control
In the early 1800s, the city of ____________________ developed a municipal water
supply using wooden water mains that could be tapped for firefighting. - CORRECT
ANSWER Philadelphia
Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/ operator? -
CORRECT ANSWER Selecting the best team to bring aboard
When the driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that can't be be
managed in the field, the driver/ operator must: - CORRECT ANSWER immediately
communicate the problem to an officer
Training drivers to operate their apparatus ________________ and _______________
is critical to the success of any fire department. - CORRECT ANSWER Safely,
efficiently
What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational questions? -
CORRECT ANSWER Operating Manuals
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. - CORRECT ANSWER driver/ operator
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1002
___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER Routine
The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and responsibilities, the
stronger the crew's __________________ becomes. - CORRECT ANSWER
Synergy
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Driver/ Operator's
According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver training for all
members no less than: - CORRECT ANSWER Twice A year
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - CORRECT
ANSWER twice a year
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - CORRECT ANSWER
indentifying nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the best position
for the apparatus at the incident scene.
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - CORRECT ANSWER Assigned riding positions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives? -
CORRECT ANSWER Research delegations
Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: - CORRECT
ANSWER Officer in Charge
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an incident
are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER tactical benchmarks
EXAM 2025- ACTUAL EXAM WITH A STUDY GUIDE AND
PRACTICE EXAM | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members
riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? -
CORRECT ANSWER NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large
soda acid extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical Wagon
The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the introduction of
the __________________ which carried a booster tank, had a pump capacity of 250
gallons per minute or greater, and carried 21/2 inch and 11/2 inch hoses used for water
supply and firefighting. - CORRECT ANSWER Triple-combustion pumper
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection? -
CORRECT ANSWER National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hand Pump
In the early years of U.S. firefighting history, a was used to pull, down a burning building
and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. - CORRECT ANSWER
Fire hook
The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: - CORRECT ANSWER
Coal
In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal
water supply system? - CORRECT ANSWER Wood
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at
night looking for: - CORRECT ANSWER fires
Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service
brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER antilock braking
system (ABS)
Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire apparatus resulted
in the adoption of standard NFPA: - CORRECT ANSWER 1500
,What was the system used by colonial-era firefighters in which leather buckets were
passed from person to person to assist in extinguishing a fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER bucket brigade
The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: -
CORRECT ANSWER responding or returning from the fireground
Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash
prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER Driver/ Operator Skill and experience
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine?
- CORRECT ANSWER Engineer
What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake application in the
event of a sudden or emergency stop? - CORRECT ANSWER antilock braking
system
NFPA standards are generally based on _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER Consensus
What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help maneuver a
long ladder cart through the streets? - CORRECT ANSWER Tillerman
With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-1800s,
_________________ replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the fireground. -
CORRECT ANSWER horses
A small truck constructed with a large soda acid extinguisher and 50 ft or more of small
hose (booster line size). - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical Wagon
A water pump mounted on the fire apparatus in addition to a fire pump and used for
firefighting either in conjunction with or independent of the fire pump. - CORRECT
ANSWER Booster Pump
A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by fire fighters
manning poles at the side of the pump. - CORRECT ANSWER Hand pump
A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi. - CORRECT
ANSWER Fire pump
A truck that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and commonly
called the booster tank. - CORRECT ANSWER Triple-combination pumper
,Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat belt warning
devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - CORRECT ANSWER NFPA
1901
Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in which NFPA
standard? - CORRECT ANSWER 1001
What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? - CORRECT ANSWER Fire
plugs
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER Engine brake
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic stability control
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic Traction Control
In the early 1800s, the city of ____________________ developed a municipal water
supply using wooden water mains that could be tapped for firefighting. - CORRECT
ANSWER Philadelphia
Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/ operator? -
CORRECT ANSWER Selecting the best team to bring aboard
When the driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that can't be be
managed in the field, the driver/ operator must: - CORRECT ANSWER immediately
communicate the problem to an officer
Training drivers to operate their apparatus ________________ and _______________
is critical to the success of any fire department. - CORRECT ANSWER Safely,
efficiently
What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational questions? -
CORRECT ANSWER Operating Manuals
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. - CORRECT ANSWER driver/ operator
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1002
___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER Routine
The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and responsibilities, the
stronger the crew's __________________ becomes. - CORRECT ANSWER
Synergy
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Driver/ Operator's
According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver training for all
members no less than: - CORRECT ANSWER Twice A year
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - CORRECT
ANSWER twice a year
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - CORRECT ANSWER
indentifying nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the best position
for the apparatus at the incident scene.
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - CORRECT ANSWER Assigned riding positions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives? -
CORRECT ANSWER Research delegations
Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: - CORRECT
ANSWER Officer in Charge
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an incident
are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER tactical benchmarks
