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TCFP FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|GRADED A+
What does "CAD" stand for? - ANSWER-Computer aided dispatch
- automates functions for receiving calls
- shortens time
-VERIFIES Addy
Dispatcher 1st responsibility? - ANSWER-Get the info needed to dispatch to the correct
location
GPS - ANSWER-Global positioning system
PSAP - ANSWER-public safety answering point; any agency that takes emergency calls
from citizens in a given region and dispatches the emergency resources necessary to
respond to individual calls for help.
What should you do as a telecommunicater if a caller disconnects - ANSWER-dispatch
the police to check in
ANI - ANSWER-Automated Number Identifier -> shows caller's #
TDD - ANSWER-Telecommunications Device for Deaf -> device used by dead for
emergency services
TTY - ANSWER-Teletype -> device used by deaf to contact emergency
Can telecommunication centers receive text messages? - ANSWER-YES
ADA - ANSWER-American Disabilities Act
,Which system is similar to the US Emergency Services system - ANSWER-The
Canadian emergency systems
Where are mobile radios found? - ANSWER-On an engine/ some vehicle
What is a PTT? - ANSWER-Press to talk
What is the 5 step process of receiving/dispatching emergency calls? - ANSWER-1.
Call receipt
2. Location validation
3. classification / priority
4. unit selection
5. dispatch
ALI - ANSWER-Automated Location Identifier -> relies on accurate & current database
Direct Line - ANSWER-A telephone that connects two predetermined points.
National Fire Incident Reporting System - ANSWER-A system used by fire departments
to report and maintain computerized records of fires and other fire department incidents
in a uniform manner.
NFPA 1061 - ANSWER-Complete list of qualifications for telecommunicators
Time it should take to dispatch after getting a call at a center? - ANSWER-60 sec
Call box - ANSWER-A system of telephones connected by phone lines, radio
equipment, or cellular technology to a communications center or fire department.
- great for rural areas
Base station - ANSWER-a two-way radio at a fixed site such as a hospital or dispatch
center.
Federal Communications Commission - ANSWER-Federal agency that regulates the
radio, television, wire, satellite and cable communications.
- *licenses FD to operate radio*
units of radio frequency - ANSWER-Megahertz
Duplex - ANSWER-radio that transmits and receives on different frequencies
Repeater - ANSWER-A special base station radio that receives messages and signals
on one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency.
,Great for long distance
Class A Extinguisher (include use & sign) - ANSWER-Wood, paper, cloth, plastic
green triangle
Class B extinguisher - ANSWER-Grease, oil, chemical
Red square
Class C extinguisher - ANSWER-electrical
Blue Circle
Class D - ANSWER-Metals
Yellow star
Class K - ANSWER-cooking oils
black hectagon
How should you treat a class C fire? - ANSWER-Use nonconductive extinguishing
agent
Ex: carbon dioxide, dry chem
Or cut electricity and treat as Class A/B
What is the main factor when determining hazard classification for extinguisher
selection placement? - ANSWER-Amount of combustibles present
List some dry chemical extinguishing agents - ANSWER-Sodium bicarbonate
potassium bicarbonate
urea potassium bicarbonate
potassium chloride
*ammonium phosphate*
Polar solvents are... - ANSWER-water - soluble
What is the numerical rating for Class A Extinguishers - ANSWER-1A - 40A
1 = 1.25g or 5L
What is the numerical rating for class b extinguishers - ANSWER-1B - 640B
, represents square footage
Maximum reach of CO2 extinguisher is - ANSWER-8 ft
What extinguishing agent is no longer used/ limited to do its harmful effect to the
environment - ANSWER-Halon 1211
cleaning agents are designed to replace
Similarity between dry chemical and dry powder - ANSWER-NONE
Dry powder is only for D
Dry chem is for ABC
Purpose of loaded stream - ANSWER-Resist freezing
What is wet chemical used on? - ANSWER-Class K fires -> saponification
What is used to pressurize a stored pressure water extinguisher - ANSWER-
compressed air
ex: APW
Class D agents work primarily by - ANSWER-forming a crust over the fuel
How does an extinguishing agent become rated for a certain type of fire? - ANSWER-By
preventing rekindling of a fire once it is out
NFPA 10 - ANSWER-Maximum floor area that can be protected by each extinguisher
depends on occupancy time
requirements for placing/ mounting portable extinguishers
"light hazards" - ANSWER-combustibles present arranged so fire is NOT likely to
spread
Primary extinguishing mechanism of dry chemical - ANSWER-interrupting chemical
chain
Can dry chemicals freeze? - ANSWER-NO ... they are dry duh
how do dry chemical agents prevent rekindling - ANSWER-by forming a crust over the
fuel
P.A.S.S - ANSWER-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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