DPO 1-4

Question 1

Minimum gpm and tank capacity for a pumper?

Answer 1

750 gpm

At least 300 gallon tank.

Question 2

Small fire apparatus mounted on a pick up truck chassis. Pump capacity less than 500 gpm. Advantage is speed and mobility.

Answer 2

Mini pumper

Question 3

Between a mini pumper and full sized pumper. GVW of no more than 12,000 lbs.
Pump capacity no greater than 1000 gpm

Answer 3

Midi pumper

Question 4

Step up that converts 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110 or 120 AC current

Answer 4

Inverter

Question 5

Process of shutting down less important electrical equipment when overload occurs.

Answer 5

Load shedding

Question 6

Device that watches electrical system for added loads that may threaten overload

Answer 6

Load monitor

Question 7

Device that turns on lights in specified intervals in electrical system.

Answer 7

Load sequencer

Question 8

Component in manual transmission used to push internal clutch fingers.

Answer 8

Throw out bearing

Question 9

There should be no more than ____° of steering wheel play in either direction

Answer 9

10

Question 10

Per NFPA 1901 and 1911, a side to side variance in weight should not exceed ___?

Answer 10

7%

Question 11

Air horns and other non essential devices become locked out when air pressure in reservoir drops below___?

Answer 11

80 psi

Question 12

Per NFPA 1911, apparatus brakes should be tested __?

Answer 12

Annually

Question 13

Most common place for collisions

Answer 13

Intersections

Question 14

The capacity of a tanker is based on what?

Answer 14

Terrain
Bridges weight limits
Monetary restraints (money)
Interoperability (near by units)