TCFP BASIC STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER FINAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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
, ◉ 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
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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
, ◉ 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
