TCFP FIRE INVESTIGATOR TEST /FIRE
INVESTIGATOR -MASTER FOR TCFP
EXAM Questions and Answers
What are some ground fuels? Duff
Roots
Leaves
Grass
Dead wood
Low brush
What are some aerial fuels? Tree crowns
Snags
Moss
High brush
What are some fuel systems in vehicles? Gas - low pressure or high pressure, carb or fuel
injected
Diesel
,CNG/LPG
Name some ignition sources in cars: Open flames
Electrical problems
Hot surfaces (exhaust, turbocharger)
Mechanical sparks
Smoking
What is the difference between combustible liquids and flammable liquids? Combustible
= flash point above 100 F
Flammable = Flash point below 100 F
Name some residential appliances that can cause a fire: Oven
Coffee maker
Toaster
Can opener
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
, Microwave
Space heater
Electric blanket
Air conditioner
Hair dryer
Iron
Dryer
Lighting
What is an exemplar? It is an example / exact copy of the product or item burned in the
fire. It is for testing purposes.
What are some different explosion related injuries? Blast pressure
Shrapnel
Thermal (burns)
Seismic effect injuries (building collapse)
What are the degrees of burns? First, red skin
INVESTIGATOR -MASTER FOR TCFP
EXAM Questions and Answers
What are some ground fuels? Duff
Roots
Leaves
Grass
Dead wood
Low brush
What are some aerial fuels? Tree crowns
Snags
Moss
High brush
What are some fuel systems in vehicles? Gas - low pressure or high pressure, carb or fuel
injected
Diesel
,CNG/LPG
Name some ignition sources in cars: Open flames
Electrical problems
Hot surfaces (exhaust, turbocharger)
Mechanical sparks
Smoking
What is the difference between combustible liquids and flammable liquids? Combustible
= flash point above 100 F
Flammable = Flash point below 100 F
Name some residential appliances that can cause a fire: Oven
Coffee maker
Toaster
Can opener
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
, Microwave
Space heater
Electric blanket
Air conditioner
Hair dryer
Iron
Dryer
Lighting
What is an exemplar? It is an example / exact copy of the product or item burned in the
fire. It is for testing purposes.
What are some different explosion related injuries? Blast pressure
Shrapnel
Thermal (burns)
Seismic effect injuries (building collapse)
What are the degrees of burns? First, red skin
