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TCFP Driver/ Operator/602 Questions and Answers/A+ Graded
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TCFP Driver/ Operator/602 Questions andAnswers/A+ Graded
In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - -
Hand Pump
-Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all
members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside
an enclosed cab? - -NFPA 1500
-What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by
using a large soda acid extinguisher? - -Chemical Wagon
-The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the
introduction of the __________________ which carried a booster tank, had a
pump capacity of 250 gallons per minute or greater, and carried 21/2 inch
and 11/2 inch hoses used for water supply and firefighting. - -Triple-
combustion pumper
-Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
- -National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
-In the early years of U.S. firefighting history, a was used to pull, down a
burning building and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. -
-Fire hook
-The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: - -Coal
-In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop
a municipal water supply system? - -Wood
-In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk
the streets at night looking for: - -fires
-Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to
supplement the service brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: - -
antilock braking system (ABS)
-Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire
apparatus resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA: - -1500
-What was the system used by colonial-era firefighters in which leather
buckets were passed from person to person to assist in extinguishing a fire? -
-bucket brigade
, -The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while:
- -responding or returning from the fireground
-Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus
crash prevention? - -Driver/ Operator Skill and experience
-What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the
steam engine? - -Engineer
-What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake
application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop? - -antilock braking
system
-NFPA standards are generally based on _________________. - -Consensus
-What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help
maneuver a long ladder cart through the streets? - -Tillerman
-With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-
1800s, _________________ replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the
fireground. - -horses
-A small truck constructed with a large soda acid extinguisher and 50 ft or
more of small hose (booster line size). - -Chemical Wagon
-A water pump mounted on the fire apparatus in addition to a fire pump and
used for firefighting either in conjunction with or independent of the fire
pump. - -Booster Pump
-A piston-driven, positive-displacement pump that is pushed up and down by
fire fighters manning poles at the side of the pump. - -Hand pump
-A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi. - -
Fire pump
-A truck that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and
commonly called the booster tank. - -Triple-combination pumper
-Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat
belt warning devices that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - -NFPA
1901
-Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in
which NFPA standard? - -1001
-What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? - -Fire plugs
, -Which type of auxiliary braking system slows a vehicle by opening valves in
the cylinders of diesel engines to divert compression from the cylinders to
create drag? - -Engine brake
-Which system utilizes steering wheel positioning sensors, lateral positioning
senors, and accelerometers in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system
to determine when the vehicle is approaching a rollover threshold then
depowers the engine and applies the appropriate amount of braking? - -
Electronic stability control
-What type of system detects situations in which the vehicle may enter into
a skid and applies precise amounts of braking to help the vehicle maintain
traction in slippery road conditions? - -Automatic Traction Control
-In the early 1800s, the city of ____________________ developed a municipal
water supply using wooden water mains that could be tapped for firefighting.
- -Philadelphia
-Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/
operator? - -Selecting the best team to bring aboard
-When the driver operator experiences a problem with the apparatus that
can't be be managed in the field, the driver/ operator must: - -immediately
communicate the problem to an officer
-Training drivers to operate their apparatus ________________ and
_______________ is critical to the success of any fire department. - -Safely,
efficiently
-What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational
questions? - -Operating Manuals
-According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional
Qualifications, the _________________________ is responsible for getting the fire
apparatus to the scene safely, setting up, and running the pump or operating
the aerial ladder once the vehicle arrives on the scene. - -driver/ operator
-NFPA ____________ requires that driver/operators meet the requirements of
NFPA 1001, Standard for firefighter professional qualifications, for firefighter
I, if they will be responsible for operating a fire pump or aerial device on the
fire apparatus. - -1002
-___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - -Routine
, -The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and
responsibilities, the stronger the crew's __________________ becomes. - -
Synergy
-According to Chapter 4 of National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1002, standard for
Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, it is the
_________________________ responsibility to ensure that passenger restraints
are used. - -Driver/ Operator's
-According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver
training for all members no less than: - -Twice A year
-NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - -
twice a year
-Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - -indentifying
nearby hydrant locations or water sources, and selecting the best position for
the apparatus at the incident scene.
-___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are
assigned to team members prior to arrival. - -Assigned riding positions
-Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety
initiatives? - -Research delegations
-Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: - -Officer
in Charge
-Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase
of an incident are known as: - -tactical benchmarks
-___________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is
critical for building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew members,
and supporting positive response outcomes. - -
-A _____________ aid is a checklist or inspection sheet critical to ensuring the
accuracy of inspections. - -job
-The ___________________________ is a collection of permanent rules published
by the federal government, and includes 50 titles that represent broad areas
of interest that are governed by federal regulation. - -Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR)
-NFPA standard _______________ contains the minimum requirements for a
Fire Emergency services vehicle Operations Training Program. - -1451
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