TCFP Practice Test FF1 Questions and
correct Answers
,The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's: - CORRECT
ANS:SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the MOST COMMONLY
accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is? - CORRECT ANS:Life safety, incident stabilization, and
property conservation
Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas
such as a(n): - CORRECT ANS:Hazardous material technician
Rescue specialist
Emergency medical technician or paramedic
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual trained in fire suppression? - CORRECT
ANS:Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - CORRECT ANS:The company
Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company? - CORRECT ANS:Performing
specialized rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - CORRECT ANS:Performing forcible entry
to fire building
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue company? - CORRECT ANS:Stretching
the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the fire department is the: -
CORRECT ANS:Fire chief
, In all fire departments, training must: - CORRECT ANS:Be a continuing function
Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency operations? - CORRECT
ANS:Bylaws
What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)? - CORRECT ANS:Firefighter
safety is the first consideration for all procedures
SOPs should be brief, clear, and concise
If an SOP doesn't work, change it
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs? - CORRECT ANS:Guidelines are more
flexible and useable by line officers
The chain of command: - CORRECT ANS:Is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the
department to the lowest.
__________ related to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise. - CORRECT
ANS:span of control
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew? - CORRECT
ANS:Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
An attack that uses the steam generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of
the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is know as a(n) _______ attack - CORRECT
ANS:Combination
Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: - CORRECT ANS:energized
correct Answers
,The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's: - CORRECT
ANS:SOP/SOG
Fire department standard operating procedures should be established in the MOST COMMONLY
accepted order of fire ground priorities, which is? - CORRECT ANS:Life safety, incident stabilization, and
property conservation
Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform in areas
such as a(n): - CORRECT ANS:Hazardous material technician
Rescue specialist
Emergency medical technician or paramedic
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual trained in fire suppression? - CORRECT
ANS:Being certified as a pumper driver/operator
Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - CORRECT ANS:The company
Which of the following is NOT of the basic duties of an engine company? - CORRECT ANS:Performing
specialized rescue
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - CORRECT ANS:Performing forcible entry
to fire building
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of the rescue company? - CORRECT ANS:Stretching
the initial attack line
The person ultimately responsible for the operation and administration of the fire department is the: -
CORRECT ANS:Fire chief
, In all fire departments, training must: - CORRECT ANS:Be a continuing function
Which of the following terms DOES NOT 'relate to fire and emergency operations? - CORRECT
ANS:Bylaws
What is/are the rule(s) for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)? - CORRECT ANS:Firefighter
safety is the first consideration for all procedures
SOPs should be brief, clear, and concise
If an SOP doesn't work, change it
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Why have many departments adopted SOGs in lieu of SOPs? - CORRECT ANS:Guidelines are more
flexible and useable by line officers
The chain of command: - CORRECT ANS:Is the pathway of responsibility from the highest level of the
department to the lowest.
__________ related to the number of personnel an individual can effectively supervise. - CORRECT
ANS:span of control
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic tasks of the ladder company crew? - CORRECT
ANS:Advancing hose lines to extinguish the fire
An attack that uses the steam generating techniques of a ceiling-level attack, along with application of
the fire stream on a material burning near the floor level, is know as a(n) _______ attack - CORRECT
ANS:Combination
Firefighters should treat all downed wires as: - CORRECT ANS:energized
