TCFP - Exam Questions
NFPA 1001 is the - Answer-Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications pg.27
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - Answer-performing forcible entry to fire
scene buildings, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul pg 26
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - Answer-health and safety
regulations, which becomes the standard of care pg 61
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and
implementation of strategic decisions, is - Answer-Command (Chief officer) pg 1064
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - Answer-Evaporation of perspiration
(entrapment of heat) pg 263
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - Answer-walking up many
flights of stairs in PPE/Equipment
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - Answer-key box/lock box systems
pg. 597
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its strength -
Answer-75 percent pg.374
,The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - Answer-a clove hitch and half
hitches pg. 393
The order of rank and authority in the fire service, and is the formal line of authority describes - Answer-
chain of command pg. 33
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - Answer-Division A / Alpha
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 pg. 226
Life safety rope should be stored in - Answer-Coils in nylon or canvas rope bags in a dry, out of sunlight
area pg. 381
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke, heat and gases are called - Answer-immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH) pg. 1307
What has the highest priority for radio transmission? - Answer-Emergency traffic from a unit working at
a fire or rescue / Mayday (LUNAR) pg. 120
The telecommunicator's (dispatchers) first responsibility is to - Answer-obtain the correct information
quickly, that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location of emergency pg. 97
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should - Answer-listen
to be sure the channel is not being used the key the microphone pg. 113
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 rapidly
, The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - Answer-in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning
regulator pg. 291
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - Answer-increased respiratory rate and impaired
muscular coordination, leading to hypoxia pg. 282
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - Answer-super heated
air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke pg. 281
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - Answer-control their breathing and do not
panic pg. 449
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - Answer-for use if the regulator fails pg. 291
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal conditions is - Answer-
fully closed pg. 291
Hypoxia is - Answer-Caused by a deficiency of oxygen, that can be potentially fatal pg. 282
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - Answer-damage of the lung tissue and respiratory injury or death
pg. 283
Which of the two SCBA types is less commonly used in the fire service? - Answer-The closed circuit type,
the type is commonly used for shipboard operations, hazmat, and some rescue operations. pg. 289
The purpose of the PASS device is to - Answer-sound and alarm if a firefighter is motionless for a set
period of time (30 seconds) pg. 270
NFPA 1001 is the - Answer-Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications pg.27
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - Answer-performing forcible entry to fire
scene buildings, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul pg 26
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - Answer-health and safety
regulations, which becomes the standard of care pg 61
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and
implementation of strategic decisions, is - Answer-Command (Chief officer) pg 1064
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - Answer-Evaporation of perspiration
(entrapment of heat) pg 263
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - Answer-walking up many
flights of stairs in PPE/Equipment
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - Answer-key box/lock box systems
pg. 597
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its strength -
Answer-75 percent pg.374
,The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - Answer-a clove hitch and half
hitches pg. 393
The order of rank and authority in the fire service, and is the formal line of authority describes - Answer-
chain of command pg. 33
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - Answer-Division A / Alpha
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 pg. 226
Life safety rope should be stored in - Answer-Coils in nylon or canvas rope bags in a dry, out of sunlight
area pg. 381
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke, heat and gases are called - Answer-immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH) pg. 1307
What has the highest priority for radio transmission? - Answer-Emergency traffic from a unit working at
a fire or rescue / Mayday (LUNAR) pg. 120
The telecommunicator's (dispatchers) first responsibility is to - Answer-obtain the correct information
quickly, that is required to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location of emergency pg. 97
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should - Answer-listen
to be sure the channel is not being used the key the microphone pg. 113
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 rapidly
, The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - Answer-in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning
regulator pg. 291
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - Answer-increased respiratory rate and impaired
muscular coordination, leading to hypoxia pg. 282
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - Answer-super heated
air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke pg. 281
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they - Answer-control their breathing and do not
panic pg. 449
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is - Answer-for use if the regulator fails pg. 291
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal conditions is - Answer-
fully closed pg. 291
Hypoxia is - Answer-Caused by a deficiency of oxygen, that can be potentially fatal pg. 282
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause - Answer-damage of the lung tissue and respiratory injury or death
pg. 283
Which of the two SCBA types is less commonly used in the fire service? - Answer-The closed circuit type,
the type is commonly used for shipboard operations, hazmat, and some rescue operations. pg. 289
The purpose of the PASS device is to - Answer-sound and alarm if a firefighter is motionless for a set
period of time (30 seconds) pg. 270
