TCFP Incident Safety Officer Exam Questions and Answers |Fall
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Question 1
True or False: Weather should NOT be considered a form of hazardous energy.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer
B) False
Question 2
__________ includes factors such as slope (degree), aspect (relationship to the sun), and physical features (chimneys, saddles,
barriers, etc.) that all influence wildland fire behavior
A) Layout
B) Fuels
C) Geography
D) Topography
Correct Answer
D) Topography
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,Question 3
An event where the initial response assignment is 100% committed and more resources are needed is known as:
A) a reactive incident
B) a working incident
C) a "Murphy" fire
D) a multiple alarm incident
Correct Answer
B) a working incident
Question 4
As a practical rule, in smoky conditions, the driver of a small fire apparatus should:
A) avoid using spotters and back up carefully because personnel are spread thin
B) always use headlights and flashers
C) keep radios turned off to avoid distractions
D) drive quickly to where the apparatus needs to be
Correct Answer
B) always use headlights and flashers
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,Question 5
The integrity of electrical systems is based on their being properly grounded _____________, and circuit protected.
A) measured
B) regulated
C) managed
D) insulated
Correct Answer
D) insulated
Question 6
Increasing smoke speed can be a warning sign for:
A) backdraft
B) flashover
C) flame-over
D) smoke explosion
Correct Answer
C) flame-over
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, Question 7
A typical residence aboveground propane tank of 500 gallons (1,893 liters) would need a minimum water-cooling rate of:
A) 100-150 GPM (379-568 LPM)
B) 500-1,000 GPM (1,893-3,785 LPM)
C) 50-100 GPM (189-379 LPM)
D) 150-250 GPM (568-946 LPM)
Correct Answer
A) 100-150 GPM (379-568 LPM)
Question 8
For routine training (not live-fire, full-scale or multi-agency events), how much time should the SO use to prepare?
A) A few of hours before the event with the IIC
B) 4 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 6 hours
Correct Answer
A) A few of hours before the event with the IIC
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2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
True or False: Weather should NOT be considered a form of hazardous energy.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer
B) False
Question 2
__________ includes factors such as slope (degree), aspect (relationship to the sun), and physical features (chimneys, saddles,
barriers, etc.) that all influence wildland fire behavior
A) Layout
B) Fuels
C) Geography
D) Topography
Correct Answer
D) Topography
Page 1 of 131
,Question 3
An event where the initial response assignment is 100% committed and more resources are needed is known as:
A) a reactive incident
B) a working incident
C) a "Murphy" fire
D) a multiple alarm incident
Correct Answer
B) a working incident
Question 4
As a practical rule, in smoky conditions, the driver of a small fire apparatus should:
A) avoid using spotters and back up carefully because personnel are spread thin
B) always use headlights and flashers
C) keep radios turned off to avoid distractions
D) drive quickly to where the apparatus needs to be
Correct Answer
B) always use headlights and flashers
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,Question 5
The integrity of electrical systems is based on their being properly grounded _____________, and circuit protected.
A) measured
B) regulated
C) managed
D) insulated
Correct Answer
D) insulated
Question 6
Increasing smoke speed can be a warning sign for:
A) backdraft
B) flashover
C) flame-over
D) smoke explosion
Correct Answer
C) flame-over
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, Question 7
A typical residence aboveground propane tank of 500 gallons (1,893 liters) would need a minimum water-cooling rate of:
A) 100-150 GPM (379-568 LPM)
B) 500-1,000 GPM (1,893-3,785 LPM)
C) 50-100 GPM (189-379 LPM)
D) 150-250 GPM (568-946 LPM)
Correct Answer
A) 100-150 GPM (379-568 LPM)
Question 8
For routine training (not live-fire, full-scale or multi-agency events), how much time should the SO use to prepare?
A) A few of hours before the event with the IIC
B) 4 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 6 hours
Correct Answer
A) A few of hours before the event with the IIC
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