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TCFP DRIVER/ OPERATOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERSIn 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - Answers -
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? -
Answers -NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large
soda acid extinguisher? - Answers -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. - Answers -Triple-combustion pumper
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection? - Answers -
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. - Answers -Fire hook
The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: - Answers -Coal
In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal
water supply system? - Answers -Wood
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at
night looking for: - Answers -fires
Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service
brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answers -antilock braking system (ABS)
Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire apparatus resulted
in the adoption of standard NFPA: - Answers -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? - Answers -bucket
brigade
The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: - Answers -
responding or returning from the fireground
,Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash
prevention? - Answers -Driver/ Operator Skill and experience
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine?
- Answers -Engineer
What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake application in the
event of a sudden or emergency stop? - Answers -antilock braking system
NFPA standards are generally based on _________________. - Answers -Consensus
What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help maneuver a
long ladder cart through the streets? - Answers -Tillerman
With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-1800s,
_________________ replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the fireground. -
Answers -horses
In the early 1800s, the city of ____________________ developed a municipal water
supply using wooden water mains that could be tapped for firefighting. - Answers -
Philadelphia
Which of the following is NOT a response action of the apparatus driver/ operator? -
Answers -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: - Answers -immediately communicate
the problem to an officer
Training drivers to operate their apparatus ________________ and _______________
is critical to the success of any fire department. - Answers -Safely, efficiently
What is the best source for retrieving the answers to specific operational questions? -
Answers -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. - Answers -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. - Answers -
1002
,___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - Answers -Routine
The more a crew knows about the driver/operator's roles and responsibilities, the
stronger the crew's __________________ becomes. - Answers -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. - Answers -Driver/ Operator's
According to NFPA 1451, each fire department should provide driver training for all
members no less than: - Answers -Twice A year
NFPA 1451 requires all members to receive drivers training at least: - Answers -twice a
year
Response actions for the apparatus driver/ operator include: - Answers -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. - Answers -Assigned riding positions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety initiatives? - Answers
-Research delegations
Most fire departments designate the front passenger seat to the: - Answers -Officer in
Charge
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an incident
are known as: - Answers -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. - Answers -
A _____________ aid is a checklist or inspection sheet critical to ensuring the accuracy
of inspections. - Answers -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. - Answers -Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
NFPA standard _______________ contains the minimum requirements for a Fire
Emergency services vehicle Operations Training Program. - Answers -1451
, Vehicle construction and mechanical design characteristics that directly affect the
handling, stability, maneuverability, functionality, and safeness of a vehicle. - Answers -
Vehicle Dynamics
Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an
incident. - Answers -Tactical Benchmarks
The care exercised by a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances. -
Answers -Due regard
A tool, device or system used to assist a person with executing specific tasks. -
Answers -Job aid
Areas around the fire apparatus that are not visible to the driver/operator. - Answers -
Blind spots
A series of simulation exercises for a promotional examination. - Answers -Assessment
center
Conditions that, create excessive physical and mental pressure on a person's body. -
Answers -Stressors
According to the NFPA, the largest share of deaths in the United States, 2016 occurred
from: - Answers -overexertion, stress, and medical conditions
What is the first priority of the Driver/ operator? - Answers -Safety
How many fire fighters did the NFPA report as killed in the line of duty in 2016? -
Answers -69
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a distracter to the communications
process within the cab of a fire apparatus? - Answers -Personnel
_________________________ along with a variety of state and provincial health and
safety agencies, develops and enforces government regulations on workplace safety,
and in some cases, responder safety. - Answers -Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
One result of the first National firefighter Life Safety Summit in 2004 was the creation of
the: - Answers -Everyone goes home program
___________________________ are the best sources for retrieving the answers to
specific equipment operational questions. - Answers -Operating Manuals
What is the primary mission for a pumper? - Answers -Supply Water
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