TCFP FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXAM 2026-2027 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( ANSWERS)

TCFP FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXAM 2026-2027

100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (

ANSWERS)

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