TCFP Driver/ Operator Exam Questions and answers 100% SOLVED
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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? - ANSWER-NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher...
TCFP Driver/ Operator Exam Questions
and answers 100% SOLVED
In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a
large soda acid extinguisher? - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Triple-combustion pumper
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection? -
ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Fire
hook
The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: - ANSWER-Coal
In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a
municipal water supply system? - ANSWER-Wood
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets
at night looking for: - ANSWER-fires
Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the
service brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-antilock braking
system (ABS)
Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire apparatus
resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-bucket
brigade
,The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: -
ANSWER-responding or returning from the fireground
Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash
prevention? - ANSWER-Driver/ Operator Skill and experience
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam
engine? - ANSWER-Engineer
What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake application in the
event of a sudden or emergency stop? - ANSWER-antilock braking system
NFPA standards are generally based on _________________. - ANSWER-
Consensus
What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help maneuver a
long ladder cart through the streets? - ANSWER-Tillerman
With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-1800s,
_________________ replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the fireground. -
ANSWER-horses
A small truck constructed with a large soda acid extinguisher and 50 ft or more of
small hose (booster line size). - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-
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. - ANSWER-Hand pump
A water pump with a rated capacity of 250 GPM or greater at 150 psi. - ANSWER-
Fire pump
A truck that carries water in a tank generally used for the booster line and commonly
called the booster tank. - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-NFPA
1901
Training and performance qualifications for firefighters are specified in which NFPA
standard? - ANSWER-1001
What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-
Philadelphia
Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/ operator? -
ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-immediately
communicate the problem to an officer
Training drivers to operate their apparatus ________________ and
_______________ is critical to the success of any fire department. - ANSWER-
Safely, efficiently
What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational questions?
- ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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. -
ANSWER-1002
___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - ANSWER-Routine
The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and responsibilities, the
stronger the crew's __________________ becomes. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Driver/ Operator's
, According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver training for all
members no less than: - ANSWER-Twice A year
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - ANSWER-
twice a year
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Assigned riding positions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives? -
ANSWER-Research delegations
Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: - ANSWER-Officer
in Charge
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an
incident are known as: - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-
A _____________ aid is a checklist or inspection sheet critical to ensuring the
accuracy of inspections. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR)
NFPA standard _______________ contains the minimum requirements for a Fire
Emergency services vehicle Operations Training Program. - ANSWER-1451
Vehicle construction and mechanical design characteristics that directly affect the
handling, stability, maneuverability, functionality, and safeness of a vehicle. -
ANSWER-Vehicle Dynamics
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an
incident. - ANSWER-Tactical Benchmarks
The care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances.
- ANSWER-Due regard
A tool, device or system used to assist a person with executing specific tasks. -
ANSWER-Job aid
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