PADO TCFP Study UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definition of a Quint - CORRECT ANSWER - an apparatus equipped with a fire pump,
water tank, and hose, in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders. NFPA 1901, states the
vehicle must be equipped with a pump rated at a minimum of 1,000 gpm and a water tank of at
least 300 gallons.
Who determines the assignment of maintenance & repair in each department? - CORRECT
ANSWER - AHJ
Who ensures the safety of all personnel riding on the apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Driver/Operators
What PPE should FFers don before the apparatus responds? - CORRECT ANSWER - All
PPE except their helmets
What is the "inside/outside" method of apparatus positioning? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Position of aerial & pumping apparatus at a fire scene. Less than 5 floors tall-attack pumper
positions closest to building. Greater than 5 floors-aerial positions closest to building.
What is level 1 staging? - CORRECT ANSWER - Used on all multiple-company
emergency responses. First arriving vehicles of each type respond directly to the scene, and
others stand by in close proximity.
What is level 2 staging? - CORRECT ANSWER - Used on large-scale incidents where
larger number of fire & emergency services companies are responding. Companies respond to a
remote location & await assignment.
Reason / Consequences of engine lugging - CORRECT ANSWER - When the throttle is
applied while the transmission is in too high a gear for the demand on the engine. Excess fuel is
injected than can be burned.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definition of a Quint - CORRECT ANSWER - an apparatus equipped with a fire pump,
water tank, and hose, in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders. NFPA 1901, states the
vehicle must be equipped with a pump rated at a minimum of 1,000 gpm and a water tank of at
least 300 gallons.
Who determines the assignment of maintenance & repair in each department? - CORRECT
ANSWER - AHJ
Who ensures the safety of all personnel riding on the apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Driver/Operators
What PPE should FFers don before the apparatus responds? - CORRECT ANSWER - All
PPE except their helmets
What is the "inside/outside" method of apparatus positioning? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Position of aerial & pumping apparatus at a fire scene. Less than 5 floors tall-attack pumper
positions closest to building. Greater than 5 floors-aerial positions closest to building.
What is level 1 staging? - CORRECT ANSWER - Used on all multiple-company
emergency responses. First arriving vehicles of each type respond directly to the scene, and
others stand by in close proximity.
What is level 2 staging? - CORRECT ANSWER - Used on large-scale incidents where
larger number of fire & emergency services companies are responding. Companies respond to a
remote location & await assignment.
Reason / Consequences of engine lugging - CORRECT ANSWER - When the throttle is
applied while the transmission is in too high a gear for the demand on the engine. Excess fuel is
injected than can be burned.
