2025/2026|TCFP FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXAM
|2025 UPDATE|FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS/Recently testing real exam
questions|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|already graded A+
What are some ways to identify a boat? - answer-Hull Identification Number
(HIN)
Registration numbers
US Coast Guard documentation numbers
Boat name and hailing port
What are some common ignition sources on a boat? - answer-Open flames
Electrical faults / overloads
Mechanical (bearings, friction)
Hot surfaces (exhaust, cooking, heating)
What are some ground fuels? - answer-Duff
Roots
,Leaves
Grass
Dead wood
Low brush
What are some aerial fuels? - answer-Tree crowns
Snags
Moss
High brush
What are some fuel systems in vehicles? - answer-Gas - low pressure or high
pressure, carb or fuel injected
Diesel
CNG/LPG
Name some ignition sources in cars: - answer-Open flames
Electrical problems
Hot surfaces (exhaust, turbocharger)
Mechanical sparks
Smoking
What is the difference between combustible liquids and flammable liquids? -
answer-Combustible = flash point above 100 F
Flammable = Flash point below 100 F
, Name some residential appliances that can cause a fire: - answer-Oven
Coffee maker
Toaster
Can opener
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Space heater
Electric blanket
Air conditioner
Hair dryer
Iron
Dryer
Lighting
What is an exemplar? - answer-It is an example / exact copy of the product or
item burned in the fire. It is for testing purposes.
What are some different explosion related injuries? - answer-Blast pressure
Shrapnel
Thermal (burns)
Seismic effect injuries (building collapse)
|2025 UPDATE|FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS/Recently testing real exam
questions|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|already graded A+
What are some ways to identify a boat? - answer-Hull Identification Number
(HIN)
Registration numbers
US Coast Guard documentation numbers
Boat name and hailing port
What are some common ignition sources on a boat? - answer-Open flames
Electrical faults / overloads
Mechanical (bearings, friction)
Hot surfaces (exhaust, cooking, heating)
What are some ground fuels? - answer-Duff
Roots
,Leaves
Grass
Dead wood
Low brush
What are some aerial fuels? - answer-Tree crowns
Snags
Moss
High brush
What are some fuel systems in vehicles? - answer-Gas - low pressure or high
pressure, carb or fuel injected
Diesel
CNG/LPG
Name some ignition sources in cars: - answer-Open flames
Electrical problems
Hot surfaces (exhaust, turbocharger)
Mechanical sparks
Smoking
What is the difference between combustible liquids and flammable liquids? -
answer-Combustible = flash point above 100 F
Flammable = Flash point below 100 F
, Name some residential appliances that can cause a fire: - answer-Oven
Coffee maker
Toaster
Can opener
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Space heater
Electric blanket
Air conditioner
Hair dryer
Iron
Dryer
Lighting
What is an exemplar? - answer-It is an example / exact copy of the product or
item burned in the fire. It is for testing purposes.
What are some different explosion related injuries? - answer-Blast pressure
Shrapnel
Thermal (burns)
Seismic effect injuries (building collapse)
