TCFP FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXAM -

TCFP FIRE INVESTIGATOR 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 1 / 2

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

• / 2