TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST PAPER

TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST PAPER NFPA 1001 is the - CORRECT ANSWER-Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - CORRECT ANSWERperforming forcible entry to fire scene buildings OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - CORRECT ANSWER-health and safety In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - CORRECT ANSWERCommand What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaporation of perspiration What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - CORRECT ANSWER-walking up many flights of stairs in PPE A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-key box/lock box In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its strength - CORRECT ANSWER-75 percent The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - CORRECT ANSWER-a clove hitch and half hitches The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - CORRECT ANSWERchain of command The street, or address side of the structure is termed - CORRECT ANSWER-Division A The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water at the same temperature is - CORRECT ANSWER-specific gravity Life safety rope should be stored in - CORRECT ANSWER-coils in rope bags Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - CORRECT ANSWERimmediately dangerous to life and health Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - CORRECT ANSWER-obtain the information that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should - CORRECT ANSWER-listen to be sure the channel is not being used When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefighter's face is - CORRECT ANSWER-dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - CORRECT ANSWER-in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - CORRECT ANSWER-increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - CORRECT ANSWER-super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - CORRECT ANSWERcontrol their breathing The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - CORRECT ANSWER-for use if the regulator fails The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal conditions is - CORRECT ANSWER-fully closed Hypoxia is - CORRECT ANSWER-a deficiency of oxygen inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - CORRECT ANSWER-disease of the lung tissue What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use? - CORRECT ANSWERThe closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting The purpose of the PASS device is to - CORRECT ANSWER-sound and alarm if a firefighter is motionless for a set period of time At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure their SCBA is at least __% full - CORRECT ANSWER-90 Once overhead doors have forced, they should be - CORRECT ANSWER-blocked open Which tool is a pulling tool? Crowbar, flathead ax, pike pole, halligan - CORRECT ANSWER-pike pole What is one example of a hand powered hydraulic spreader tool? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rabbet tool Overhaul operations should commence - CORRECT ANSWER-after fire investigation concerns are met Ideally when should fire investigators begin their work scene - CORRECT ANSWERbefore overhaul starts If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas lacking floor drains, firefighters may _____ to remove the water quickly - CORRECT ANSWER-remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain Soft sleeve intake hose is used for - CORRECT ANSWER-transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus On a dry barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is located_____ of the hydrant - CORRECT ANSWER-at the base Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include - CORRECT ANSWER-carbon dioxide and dry chemical Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter A. I colored, it should be _____ - CORRECT ANSWER-blue circle Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter D. I colored, it should be _____ - CORRECT ANSWER-yellow star Stell and aluminum cylinders for breathing apparatus should be hydrostatically tested after each ____ year period - CORRECT ANSWER-four When loading fire hose, the ____ serves to change the direction of the hose and can also change the location of a coupling - CORRECT ANSWER-dutchman Which is not a common load for pre connected attack lines? flat, triple layer, straight, minuteman - CORRECT ANSWER-straigh