11. Firefround Operations Flashcards
The driver operator must also be capable of transferring water from internal water tanks supply to an external source
Changeover operation
Once the pump is engaged your first take upon exiting the cab of the fire apparatus is to ___ the wheels
Chock
Forward hose lay, proceed to the fire scene no faster than ___ mph
15 mph
Notes
Hand lay
S shape best approach
A centrifugal pump can only pump fluids
Sprinkler 150 psi
The benefit of the four-way valve is
The ability to change a supply set up without interrupting the flow
Performing a changeover, the goal is to ensure the fluctuation does not exceed ___ psi
10 psi
If the engine temperature begins to increase you need to shut down all unnecessary load on the engine and then
Open the auxiliary cooler
Designed to protect electrical system from needless damage while maintaining the operation of essential devices
Load management system
Most electrical cords will have a three prong adapter. The most common size is
12 gauge 3 wire type
Single stage or two stage hydraulic pump
Low pressure/ high volume mode
High pressure/ low volume mode
5000 psi
10,000 psi
Converts the fluid pressure in a hydraulic rescue tool system into a mechanical force
Actuator
Designed to deactivate a necessary electrical load in order of necessity
Load shedding