TCFP FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
What are two natural causes of wildfires? – ANSWER- Lighting
Spontaneous heating
What are some human causes of wildfires? – ANSWER- Campsite
Smoking
Debris burning
Glass refraction
Incendiary
Controlled burn
Machines
Railroad
Juveniles
Fireworks
What are some utilities that can cause wildfires? – ANSWER- Electrical
Gas and oil drilling
What are four search patterns? – ANSWER- Segment
Loop
Grid
Lane
What are some types of suppression for wildfires? – ANSWER- Class A foam
Fire breaks
Air drops
Firing out
What are the two main parts of a wildfire? – ANSWER- Head
Heel
What are the three types of winds affecting wildfires? – ANSWER- Meterological
Diurnal
Fire winds
What are some ground fuels? – ANSWER- Duff
Roots
Leaves
Grass
Dead wood
Low brush
What are some aerial fuels? – ANSWER- Tree crowns
Snags
Moss
High brush
What are some fuel systems in vehicles? – ANSWER- Gas – low pressure or high
pressure, carb or fuel injected
Diesel
CNG/LPG
Name some ignition sources in cars: – ANSWER- Open flames
Electrical problems
Hot surfaces (exhaust, turbocharger)
Mechanical sparks
Smoking
What is the difference between combustible liquids and flammable liquids? –
ANSWER- Combustible = flash point above 100 F
Flammable = Flash point below 100 F
Name some residential appliances that can cause a fire: – ANSWER- Oven
Coffee maker
Toaster
Can opener
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Space heater
Electric blanket
Air conditioner
Hair dryer
Iron