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TCFP Comprehensive Final Exam: 2025 Edition - 140 Questions and Answers, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

San Antonio CollegeSafety and Fire Engineering

A comprehensive set of 140 questions and answers covering various aspects of the tcfp (technical certification for fire protection) exam. It covers topics such as fire safety, fire suppression, rescue operations, and fire prevention. The questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of essential fire service concepts and procedures. This resource can be valuable for individuals preparing for the tcfp exam or seeking to enhance their knowledge of fire safety practices.

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TCFP COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
2025|140Qs&As|LATEST UPDATE|A+ GRADE
ASSURED
Why is it important to be able to locate information in departmental documents
and standard or code materials?
To be able to locate information that applies to your duties, authority,
and responsibility
Which NFPA standard specifies the minimum requirements for department
safety and health programs?
- NFPA 1500
What does the all-hazards approach mean in the fire service?
- provides a variety of services in the community
Which of the following guidelines demonstrates radio communications best
practices?
- Speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice.
When using a mobile or portable radio, how should the antenna be positioned for
the best transmission?
- Vertically
What is the best way to handle a nonemergency complaint call if the caller
is upset or angry?
- Remain calm and courteous and refer the caller to the appropriate
officer or division.
Which entity regulates the construction of mobile or manufactured homes in the
United States?
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Which types of walls are most difficult to penetrate when attempting to
force entry?
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TCFP COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM

2025 |140Qs&As|LATEST UPDATE|A+ GRADE

ASSURED

Why is it important to be able to locate information in departmental documents and standard or code materials? To be able to locate information that applies to your duties, authority, and responsibility Which NFPA standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and health programs?

- NFPA 1500 What does the all-hazards approach mean in the fire service? - provides a variety of services in the community Which of the following guidelines demonstrates radio communications best practices? - Speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice. When using a mobile or portable radio, how should the antenna be positioned for the best transmission? - Vertically What is the best way to handle a nonemergency complaint call if the caller is upset or angry? - Remain calm and courteous and refer the caller to the appropriate officer or division. Which entity regulates the construction of mobile or manufactured homes in the United States? - The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Which types of walls are most difficult to penetrate when attempting to force entry?

- Exterior and fire walls Which style of roof is supported exclusively by the structure's exterior walls? - Arched Which term refers to the span of temperatures between the Upper Explosive (flammable) Limit (UEL) and Lower Explosive (flammable) Limit (LEL)? - Flammable Range Which term refers to the temperature at which a liquid fuel produces sufficient vapors to support combustion once the fuel is ignited? - Fire Point What fire development factor is based on considering how the volume of air will impact radiated heat in a fire? - Compartment volume and ceiling height Which fire development factor affects the Heat Release Rate (HRR)?

  • Fuel Type What is the most common source of heat in combustion reactions? - Chemical energy What is structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed to do? - Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving Which limitation of respiratory protection equipment is caused by the weight and resistance of harness straps? - Decreased mobility Which of the following is an emergency exit indicator?
  • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) failure Match the classification to its material
  • Plastic: Class A Magnesium: Class D Propane: Class B Computer server room: Class C Deep Fryer: Class K

Which tool should be used to breach wooden exterior walls?

  • An Ax or sledgehamer Which type of door has one or two panels that slide into an adjacent wall?
  • Interior pocket door Which type of saw should be equipped with safety features such as kickback protection and brakes?
  • Chain saw Partial or total structural collapse could be a direct result of:
  • Breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure If a firefighter becomes trapped with a failing/malfunctioning Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), what should he/she do after making a mayday transmission?
  • Activate Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) device For firefighters, the environment may remain tenable as long as:
  • Heat levels and duration of the interior operations stay within acceptable limits for the PPE and SCBA provided What is a common cause of firefighter injury during victim removal?
  • Improper lifting technique The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) should establish action levels that describe how firefighters should respond to high- or low-level alarms while performing: Select one:
  • Air monitoring What should a firefighter do to ensure safety when transporting a rotary saw or chain saw to or from the point of operation?
  • Turn it off The effect occurs when heated smoke and fire gases travel upward and then spread horizontally and stratify.
  • Stack Cutting a hole in the roof above the fire or opening existing roof access doors,

scuttles, or skylights are all examples of which type of ventilation?

  • Vertical ventilation What guidelines should be followed for removing frozen hose?
    • Perform service testing before placing thawed hose back in service What type of couplings are highly resistant to corrosion?
  • Brass Couplings What kind of hose should be washed with clear water while scrubbing with a stiff brush?
    • Woven jacket hose Which of the following statements describes two-way couplings?
  • Do not have male and female threads Which type of nozzle can be adjusted, resulting in different patterns?
    • Fog Which of the following statements about fire streams is most accurate?
    • A broken stream has a smaller surface area Which type of hose lay is the most expedient if the apparatus must stay at the water source?
    • Reverse lay What should be done to prevent water hammers?
  • Close control valves slowly Which visual cue may indicate that a vehicle is powered by alternative fuel?
    • Vehicle profile Which of the following is a form of exterior exposure protection?
  • Apply a protective spray of water or foam between the fire and exposures Feedback Refer to page 684 in the manual to review this material. Which fire-suppression method does not work if fuel is self-oxidizing?

What term refers to the area on either side of a winch cable where the cable can whip if it is broken?

  • The danger zone For which vehicle frame are the vehicle's stress-bearing elements and sheet metal body parts built as one unit?
  • Unibody What can the varying capabilities of tools be attributed to?
  • Age of tool and power source When fighting a flammable gas cylinder fire, what is indicated by an increase in sound intensity or fire from a pressure relief valve?
    • The vessel is overheating and a rupture is imminent What application method is used only on a pool of ignited or unignited fuel on open ground?
    • Roll-on method Which of the following statements about foam hazards is most accurate?
    • Some foam concentrates and their vapors may be harmful if inhaled. Who is normally responsible for requesting multiple alarm assignments or additional resources?
    • The Incident Commander (IC) Which type of report is also a legal document?
    • A postincident report Who provides the arrival report?
    • The first person to arrive on the scene Which category of evidence supports inference formed from direct evidence?
    • Circumstantial What occurs when movement, change, or alteration of evidence prevents another investigator or interested party from obtaining the same evidentiary, interpretative, or analytical value from the evidence as the initial investigator?
  • Spoliation When do insurance investigators begin investigating a scene?
  • After the fire is out and the fire department has left the scene When should the spark plug on an electrical generator be replaced?
  • When it is damaged Who may repair a malfunctioning generator that requires detailed maintenance work?
  • A qualified technician Which procedure should be followed during fire hose service testing?
  • Lay Large-Diameter Hose (LDH) flat on the ground before charging it Who are Class II standpipe systems designed to be used by?
  • Trained building occupants and fire personnel Which strategy for providing effective fire and life safety messages considers factors such as season and recent fire incidents? - Targeted messages Which type of fire and life safety hazard may arise from the design or use of a building, facility, or equipment? - Unsafe behaviors Which documentation contains detailed information about a product or chemical? - Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Which type of dispersion pattern usually occurs when material is spread by contaminated responders?
  • Irregular Which dispersion pattern involves the three-dimensional release of slow- flowing liquid material?
  • Pool Which type of storage tank is vacuum-jacketed with safety-relief valves and rupture disks and is designed to hold refrigerated liquids?
  • Cryogenic liquid storage tank Which class of storage tanks do cone roof tanks belong to?

When conducting either offensive or defensive operations at a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incident, what is the first thing that should happen if a situation suddenly and rapidly deteriorates?

  • Withdraw from operations What factor determines the type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selected?
  • Risk and potential hazards Which type of decontamination removes the threatening contaminant from victims or rescuers as quickly as possible without regard for environment or property?
  • Emergency decontamination What spill control and confinement method is used inside structures to remove and/or disperse harmful airborne particles, vapors, or gases?
  • Ventilation Where can the emergency remote shutoff valve be found on a Motor Carrier (MC)- 307/Department of Transportation (DOT)-407? - Front left corner of the tank Match the decontamination limitation, feature, or characteristic with the corresponding decontamination method.
  • Has the least regard for the impact on the environment or property- Emergency decontamintion Used when protective clothing fails
  • Emergency Decontamination Used when immediate medical attention is required
  • Emergency decontamination Remove contaminants from the victim as quickly as possible
  • Gross Decontamination Uses chemical or physical methods to remove contaminants
  • Gross Decontamination Usually conducted with a formal decontamination corridor
  • Gross Decontamination Used for the significant reduction of the amount of surface contamination; takes place as quickly as possible
  • Gross Decontamination Is recommended at all emergency incidents involving exposure to potentially hazardous substances
  • Emergency Decontamination Is not a complete decontamination
  • Emergency decontamination Which feature of the Incident Command System (ICS) ensures control of a large-scale incident involving multiple agencies with overlapping authority and responsibility?
    • Unified Command The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) is required of all emergency service organizations in order to receive:
  • Federal Funding What information is generally contained within an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
    • Incident objectives and assignments