9. Driving fire apparatus

Question 1

NFPA 1901 to hold a fire apparatus on at least a __% grade

Answer 1

20%

Question 2

The __ switch delivers the operational power to the chassis

Answer 2

Ignition

Question 3

The ___ switch engages the starter motor for cranking

Answer 3

Starter

Question 4

If the engine does not start within ___ seconds release the starter switch and allow the starter motor to cool off for 2 minutes before attempting to start it again

Answer 4

30 sec

Question 5

No fire apparatus fuel tank should Ever drop below the __ level

Answer 5

Half way

Question 6

NFPA 1901 require that the fire apparatus have a quick build up capability so that if the apparatus has a completely discharged air system, it is capable to move within ___ seconds of start up

Answer 6

60

Question 7

The alarm is activated when the pressure falls below ___ PSI and remains active until adequate pressure has build up to release the parking break

Answer 7

60

Question 8

Voltmeter

An alarm sound system voltage drops below 11.8 V or 12 V nominal system or below 23.6 V for 24 V nominal system for more than ___ seconds

Answer 8

120 sec

Question 9

Allow the engine to warm up for 3 to 5 minutes. You should not exceed __ mph while pulling out of the fire station

Answer 9

5 mph

Question 10

The distance of the fire apparatus to an object in front of it

Answer 10

Diminishing clearance

Question 11

The largest number of fire apparatus accidents are related to __ up the fire apparatus

Answer 11

Backing