TCFP DRIVER OP 2027 PAPER ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔For most fire depts, the largest number of fire apparatus accidents is related to: -
✔✔Backing the apparatus
✔✔In accordance with NFPA 1901, a fire apparatus wiht a completely discharged air
system must be able to move within _________________ of start up. - ✔✔1 minute
✔✔The driver / operator must understand that a speedy response is achieved by
adhering to many guidelines including: - ✔✔driving safely and efficiently
✔✔Research has shown that a vehicle is easier for other drivers and pedestrians to
identify during and condition if it: - ✔✔has its headlights on
✔✔True of False? NFPA 1901 requires that all seats on fire apparatus be enclosed and
provided with an approved seat belt: - ✔✔True
✔✔How would a driver/ operator disconnect all electrical power to a fire apparatus to
prevent discharge while it is not in use? - ✔✔Use the battery selector switch
✔✔When returning to the station from an emergency, the driver/ operator operating the
fire apparatus should __________________________ once the fire apparatus is on the
ramp in front of the station. - ✔✔Allow the engine to cool down as much as possible
✔✔When backing a fire apparatus, the driver/ operator should immediately stop the
apparatus when: - ✔✔The driver/ operator loses sight of the spotter
✔✔In performing the serpentine exercise, the driver is permitted to: - ✔✔Use a spotter
✔✔How long should a fire apparatus be at idle prior to shutting down the engine? -
✔✔3-5 minutes
,✔✔what are the dimensions of the boundary used for the confined space turnaround
exercise? - ✔✔50 ft x 100 ft
✔✔The switch that engages the starter motor for cranking? - ✔✔Starter Switch
✔✔The care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances?
- ✔✔Due regard
✔✔A series of checks that an electrical system completes to ensure that all of the
systems are functioning properly before the fire apparatus is started: - ✔✔System check
sequence
✔✔A person who guides the driver/ operator into the appropriate position while
operating in a confined space or in reverse mode: - ✔✔Spotter
✔✔A switch that engages power to the chassis of a motor vehicle: - ✔✔Ignition Switch
✔✔In-order to properly maneuver the fire apparatus around objects at the scene, NFPA
1002 requires the driver/ operator to successfully perform a ____________________
exercise that is designed to simulate these conditions: - ✔✔Serpentine Maneuver
✔✔What is the first step a driver/ operator must perform if the fire apparatus is
responding from inside the fire station? - ✔✔Open the apparatus bay door
✔✔The distance that it takes for a driver/ operator to recognize a hazard, process the
need to stop the apparatus, apply the brakes, and then come to a complete stop is
known as the ___________________ distance. - ✔✔Total stopping
✔✔True or False? The use of sirens and warning lights does not automatically give the
right- of -way to the fire apparatus. - ✔✔True
✔✔The steps on fire apparatus are often high and can be slippery - ✔✔Be careful when
mounting and dismounting apparatus, because:
✔✔All aerial devices should remain a minimum of _______________ from all overhead
wires. - ✔✔10 Ft
✔✔While on a fire scene, fire apparatus are classified into which two categories? -
✔✔Working and parked
✔✔which of the following control zones is the area for entry teams and rescue teams
only and immediately surrounds the dangers of the site? - ✔✔Hot Zone
, ✔✔A highway incident that causes the closure of lanes for 1 and 1/2 hours would be
considered a: - ✔✔Intermediate traffic incident
✔✔According to the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and
Highways, which classification of traffic incidents is expected to result in closing of the
highway for more than 2 hours? - ✔✔Major traffic incident
✔✔What is the term that best defines the process of sending out emergency response
resources promptly to an incident location for a specific purpose? - ✔✔Dispatch
✔✔Which level of response means the fire apparatus is operating with emergency lights
but without any audible warning devices such as sirens? - ✔✔Code 2 response
✔✔A collapse zone is a distance of _____________________ times the height of the
building in which fire fighters and fire apparatus must not be located in case of a
building collapse. - ✔✔1 1/2
✔✔When arriving on the scene of an incident that requires the driver/ operator to
position the fire apparatus on or near an intersection or highway, the driver/ operator
should: - ✔✔Not allow personnel to exit the cab until the driver is satisfied with the
position of the fir apparatus.
✔✔The tendency for objects to be pulled outward when rotating around a center. -
✔✔centrifugal force
✔✔A condition in which the brake drums become hot and expand away from the brake
shoes, so that the stroke of the slack adjusters becomes less effective. - ✔✔Brake fade
✔✔Maximum speed that a fire apparatus can safely travel around a curve. - ✔✔Critical
speed
✔✔The force imposed upon a fire apparatus by the contents of a partially filled water or
foam concentrate tank when the vehicle is accelerated, decelerated, or turned. -
✔✔Liquid surge
✔✔A standpipe and or/ sprinkler system. - ✔✔Auxiliary appliance
✔✔A _____________________ is a shutter valve that activates just behind the turbo
charger to create braking horsepower. - ✔✔exhaust brake
✔✔Level 1 staging is used when _______________ or more units are dispatched to an
emergency incident. - ✔✔three
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔For most fire depts, the largest number of fire apparatus accidents is related to: -
✔✔Backing the apparatus
✔✔In accordance with NFPA 1901, a fire apparatus wiht a completely discharged air
system must be able to move within _________________ of start up. - ✔✔1 minute
✔✔The driver / operator must understand that a speedy response is achieved by
adhering to many guidelines including: - ✔✔driving safely and efficiently
✔✔Research has shown that a vehicle is easier for other drivers and pedestrians to
identify during and condition if it: - ✔✔has its headlights on
✔✔True of False? NFPA 1901 requires that all seats on fire apparatus be enclosed and
provided with an approved seat belt: - ✔✔True
✔✔How would a driver/ operator disconnect all electrical power to a fire apparatus to
prevent discharge while it is not in use? - ✔✔Use the battery selector switch
✔✔When returning to the station from an emergency, the driver/ operator operating the
fire apparatus should __________________________ once the fire apparatus is on the
ramp in front of the station. - ✔✔Allow the engine to cool down as much as possible
✔✔When backing a fire apparatus, the driver/ operator should immediately stop the
apparatus when: - ✔✔The driver/ operator loses sight of the spotter
✔✔In performing the serpentine exercise, the driver is permitted to: - ✔✔Use a spotter
✔✔How long should a fire apparatus be at idle prior to shutting down the engine? -
✔✔3-5 minutes
,✔✔what are the dimensions of the boundary used for the confined space turnaround
exercise? - ✔✔50 ft x 100 ft
✔✔The switch that engages the starter motor for cranking? - ✔✔Starter Switch
✔✔The care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances?
- ✔✔Due regard
✔✔A series of checks that an electrical system completes to ensure that all of the
systems are functioning properly before the fire apparatus is started: - ✔✔System check
sequence
✔✔A person who guides the driver/ operator into the appropriate position while
operating in a confined space or in reverse mode: - ✔✔Spotter
✔✔A switch that engages power to the chassis of a motor vehicle: - ✔✔Ignition Switch
✔✔In-order to properly maneuver the fire apparatus around objects at the scene, NFPA
1002 requires the driver/ operator to successfully perform a ____________________
exercise that is designed to simulate these conditions: - ✔✔Serpentine Maneuver
✔✔What is the first step a driver/ operator must perform if the fire apparatus is
responding from inside the fire station? - ✔✔Open the apparatus bay door
✔✔The distance that it takes for a driver/ operator to recognize a hazard, process the
need to stop the apparatus, apply the brakes, and then come to a complete stop is
known as the ___________________ distance. - ✔✔Total stopping
✔✔True or False? The use of sirens and warning lights does not automatically give the
right- of -way to the fire apparatus. - ✔✔True
✔✔The steps on fire apparatus are often high and can be slippery - ✔✔Be careful when
mounting and dismounting apparatus, because:
✔✔All aerial devices should remain a minimum of _______________ from all overhead
wires. - ✔✔10 Ft
✔✔While on a fire scene, fire apparatus are classified into which two categories? -
✔✔Working and parked
✔✔which of the following control zones is the area for entry teams and rescue teams
only and immediately surrounds the dangers of the site? - ✔✔Hot Zone
, ✔✔A highway incident that causes the closure of lanes for 1 and 1/2 hours would be
considered a: - ✔✔Intermediate traffic incident
✔✔According to the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and
Highways, which classification of traffic incidents is expected to result in closing of the
highway for more than 2 hours? - ✔✔Major traffic incident
✔✔What is the term that best defines the process of sending out emergency response
resources promptly to an incident location for a specific purpose? - ✔✔Dispatch
✔✔Which level of response means the fire apparatus is operating with emergency lights
but without any audible warning devices such as sirens? - ✔✔Code 2 response
✔✔A collapse zone is a distance of _____________________ times the height of the
building in which fire fighters and fire apparatus must not be located in case of a
building collapse. - ✔✔1 1/2
✔✔When arriving on the scene of an incident that requires the driver/ operator to
position the fire apparatus on or near an intersection or highway, the driver/ operator
should: - ✔✔Not allow personnel to exit the cab until the driver is satisfied with the
position of the fir apparatus.
✔✔The tendency for objects to be pulled outward when rotating around a center. -
✔✔centrifugal force
✔✔A condition in which the brake drums become hot and expand away from the brake
shoes, so that the stroke of the slack adjusters becomes less effective. - ✔✔Brake fade
✔✔Maximum speed that a fire apparatus can safely travel around a curve. - ✔✔Critical
speed
✔✔The force imposed upon a fire apparatus by the contents of a partially filled water or
foam concentrate tank when the vehicle is accelerated, decelerated, or turned. -
✔✔Liquid surge
✔✔A standpipe and or/ sprinkler system. - ✔✔Auxiliary appliance
✔✔A _____________________ is a shutter valve that activates just behind the turbo
charger to create braking horsepower. - ✔✔exhaust brake
✔✔Level 1 staging is used when _______________ or more units are dispatched to an
emergency incident. - ✔✔three
