10. Operating Fire Pumps Flashcards
This method is used when a driver first reports to the incident location to size up the scene before laying a supply line.
Reverse lay
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Executing a reverse lay is a common method for setting up a water supply operation using:
Medium diameter hose
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The most direct method of supplementing hydrant pressure or performing drafting operations.
Reverse Lay
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The amount of friction loss in the intake hose depends on the diameter and length of the hose as well as the:
(2answers)
Intake strainer
Adapters in use
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When using a portable tank a swimming pool for dropping operations,_____is the appliance of choice.
Low level strainer
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The most common cause of an air leak at a draft.
Open drain or valve
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After successfully priming the pump…:
The throttle setting should be slowly increased before opening any discharges.
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The most common source of problems while operating at draft.
Air leak on the intake side of the pump.
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_____strainer may also be used in areas of shallow water were whirl pooling may be a problem.
A floating dock strainer
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While the pump is operating, a gradual increase in the vacuum may be noted with no change in the flow rate. This is an indication that:
A blockage is developing
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