TCFP Exam Questions and Answers
2026
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ANSWER performing
forcible entry to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as -
ANSWER health and safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the
development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ANSWER Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANSWER
Evaporation of perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - ANSWER
walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ANSWER key
box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its
strength - ANSWER 75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - ANSWER a
clove hitch and half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - ANSWER chain of
command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - 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 - ANSWER specific gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in - ANSWER coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - ANSWER immediately
dangerous to life and health
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? - ANSWER
Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
, TCFP Exam Questions and Answers
2026
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - 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 -
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 - ANSWER dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more
quickly
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - ANSWER in emergency situations involving a
malfunctioning regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - ANSWER increased respiratory rate
and impaired muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are -
ANSWER super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - ANSWER control their
breathing
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - ANSWER for use if the
regulator fails
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal
conditions is - ANSWER fully closed
Hypoxia is - ANSWER a deficiency of oxygen
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - ANSWER disease of the lung tissue
What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use? - ANSWER The closed
circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
The purpose of the PASS device is to - 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 - ANSWER 90
Once overhead doors have forced, they should be - ANSWER blocked open
2026
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ANSWER performing
forcible entry to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as -
ANSWER health and safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the
development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ANSWER Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANSWER
Evaporation of perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - ANSWER
walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ANSWER key
box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its
strength - ANSWER 75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - ANSWER a
clove hitch and half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - ANSWER chain of
command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - 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 - ANSWER specific gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in - ANSWER coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - ANSWER immediately
dangerous to life and health
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? - ANSWER
Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
, TCFP Exam Questions and Answers
2026
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - 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 -
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 - ANSWER dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more
quickly
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - ANSWER in emergency situations involving a
malfunctioning regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - ANSWER increased respiratory rate
and impaired muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are -
ANSWER super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - ANSWER control their
breathing
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - ANSWER for use if the
regulator fails
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal
conditions is - ANSWER fully closed
Hypoxia is - ANSWER a deficiency of oxygen
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - ANSWER disease of the lung tissue
What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use? - ANSWER The closed
circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
The purpose of the PASS device is to - 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 - ANSWER 90
Once overhead doors have forced, they should be - ANSWER blocked open
