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TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhich is a characteristic of smooth bore nozzles?
A. Prone to clogging with debris
B. Cannot be used to apply compressed air foam
C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns
D. Operate at higher nozzle pressures than fog nozzles - Answers -C. Cannot be
adjusted to different stream patterns
How is the rate of discharge for a manually adjustable fog nozzle changed?
A. Pushing the bale forward or backward slowly
B. Rotating the nozzle tip to choose a wider or narrower pattern
C. Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/min) setting
D. Signaling the pump operator to reduce or increase the pressure - Answers -C.
Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/Min) setting
Advancing an uncharged hose line down a flight of stairs is only recommended when:
A. The fire is minor or not present
B. There is an immediate need for water
C. The primary search has been completed
D.There are at least four firefighters on the hoseline team - Answers -A. The fire is
minor or not present
Hand line streams have flows that discharge:
A. Less than 40 GPM ( 160 L/min)
B. From 25 to 300 GPM ( 100 to 1 200L/min)
C. From 40 to 350 GPM (160 to 1 400L/min)
D. More than 350 GPM ( 1 400L/min) - Answers -From 40 to 350 GPN (160 to 1
400L/min
Most fire fighting films are intended to be mixed with:
A. 30to60% water
B. 50 to 75.9% water
C. 80 to 90% water
D. 94 to 99.9% water - Answers -D. 94 to 99.9% water
Class B foams are especially effective on
A. Surfactants
B. Hydrocarbon fuels
C. Ordinary combustibles
D. Energized electrical equipment - Answers -B. Hydrocarbon fuels
, Which type of foam proportioner is directly attached to the pump panel outlet or
connected at some point in the hose lay?
A. In line eductor
B. Foam nozzle eductor
C. Apparatus mounted proportioner
D. Compressed air foam system ( CAFS ) - Answers -A. In-line eductor
A (an) __________ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated
approach with a common set of authorities, protections and resources: - Answers -All
Hazard
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels
made up of personnel assigned by: ______ - Answers -Rank and Duty
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of
command, is an example of: - Answers -Unity of command
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are
overseen by the operations division are called a (an): - Answers -Battalion
Fire department line personnel are responsible for:
A. repairing broken department apparatus
B. Providing emergency services to the public
C. overseeing the departments annual budget
D. organizing personnel medical evaluation records - Answers -B. Providing emergency
services to the public
Define Policies: - Answers -A policy is a guide to decision making within an organization
that addresses issues such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and
chain of command
Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Fire
Life Safety Initiatives?
A. Training every Fire Fighter I to assume command at smaller incidents
B. Requiring every new recruit to obtain a bachelor's degree prior to employment
C. Purchasing additional sets of structural PPE for each firefighter in the department
D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental
safety standards. - Answers -D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in
order to revise departmental safety standards.
Which type of hose stream is created by specialized nozzles such as cellar nozzles,
piercing nozzles, or chimney nozzles?
A. Fog stream
B. Solid stream
C. Broken stream
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