TCFP Exam 2022 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution
guide)
NFPA 1001 is the
Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is
performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
health and safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the
development and implementation of strategic decisions, is
Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?
Evaporation of perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy?
walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency
key box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____
of its strength
75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes
a clove hitch and half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes
chain of command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed
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
specific gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in
coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called
immediately dangerous to life and health
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission?
Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to
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
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
dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly
, The bypass valve on a SCBA is used
in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is
increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are
super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they
control their breathing
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is
for use if the regulator fails
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal
conditions is
fully closed
Hypoxia is
a deficiency of oxygen
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause
disease of the lung tissue
What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use?
The closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
The purpose of the PASS device is to
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
90
Once overhead doors have forced, they should be
blocked open
Which tool is a pulling tool? Crowbar, flathead ax, pike pole, halligan
pike pole
What is one example of a hand powered hydraulic spreader tool?
Rabbet tool
Overhaul operations should commence
after fire investigation concerns are met
Ideally when should fire investigators begin their work scene
before overhaul starts
If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas lacking floor drains,
firefighters may _____ to remove the water quickly
remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain
Soft sleeve intake hose is used for
transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus
On a dry barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is
located_____ of the hydrant
at the base
Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical
equipment include
carbon dioxide and dry chemical
guide)
NFPA 1001 is the
Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is
performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as
health and safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the
development and implementation of strategic decisions, is
Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?
Evaporation of perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy?
walking up many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency
key box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____
of its strength
75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes
a clove hitch and half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes
chain of command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed
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
specific gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in
coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called
immediately dangerous to life and health
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission?
Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or rescue
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to
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
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
dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly
, The bypass valve on a SCBA is used
in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is
increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are
super heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they
control their breathing
The primary function of the bypass valve on the SCBA is
for use if the regulator fails
The proper position of the bypass valve on positive pressure SCBA under normal
conditions is
fully closed
Hypoxia is
a deficiency of oxygen
inhaled toxic gases can directly cause
disease of the lung tissue
What is incorrect about the two SCBA types in fire service use?
The closed circuit type is commonly used for structural firefighting
The purpose of the PASS device is to
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
90
Once overhead doors have forced, they should be
blocked open
Which tool is a pulling tool? Crowbar, flathead ax, pike pole, halligan
pike pole
What is one example of a hand powered hydraulic spreader tool?
Rabbet tool
Overhaul operations should commence
after fire investigation concerns are met
Ideally when should fire investigators begin their work scene
before overhaul starts
If large amounts of water need to be removed from areas lacking floor drains,
firefighters may _____ to remove the water quickly
remove toilets and use the sewer system as a drain
Soft sleeve intake hose is used for
transferring water from a hydrant to an apparatus
On a dry barrel hydrant, the valve that controls water flow to all outlets is
located_____ of the hydrant
at the base
Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical
equipment include
carbon dioxide and dry chemical
