TCFP driver/operator test

[JP135]

Anyone take the TCFP Driver Operator (engine) test? A college class on fire hydraulics qualified me to get the cert but I have to perform the four random skills/take the written test next week. Any pointers on what I need to study/be up to speed on? Should I expect scenario-based questions with applied math problems or just be able to recognize the correct formula? Thanks ahead of time.
JP

[gumbl3]

Usually some scenarios where you have to calculate PDP accounting for multiple lines, a 3" supply and appliance... or maybe a line with some elevation through a standpipe, etc... Good to know the formulas, coefficients and how to apply them.. Questions on water supply systems (mains, secondary, distributors, gravity fed, pumped, combination, hydrants etc).. If you got a week, spend the $10 on the ifsta app and go through those questions, lately I've found them to be the best prep for any TCFP test

[JP135]

Thanks, bud!

[Buckshot-73]

Just do like I was trained many years ago.

Crank the pressure up till their feet come off the ground 1-2 inches, then back the pressure down 125 gpm. [emoji23][emoji16][emoji33]


This was long afore we adopted TCFP.

SFFMA was a little more lax on their standards. [emoji51]

[JP135]

Just do like I was trained many years ago.

Crank the pressure up till their feet come off the ground 1-2 inches, then back the pressure down 125 gpm. [emoji23][emoji16][emoji33]


This was long afore we adopted TCFP.

SFFMA was a little more lax on their standards. [emoji51]

The ol' Rule Of Thumb! I'm all for it, but the guys on the nozzle are such whiney little babies - "You gave us a concussion and broken bones...boo-hoo-hoo!"