Driver Flashcards
The weight distribution and load requirements generally limit tank capacity to (p.17)
1,500 gallons
On apparatus equipped with air breaks, The standard requires the air pressure to build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within (p.45)
60 seconds of starting
The parking brake may also be tested in a similar manner allow the apparatus to move forward at about 5 miles an hour then activate the parking brake control apparatus should come to a complete stop (p.45)
20 feet
Some latter tenders are equipped with relatively small water tanks fire pumps and booster hoses that allow them to handle small nuisance fires and some vehicle fires typically the capacity of the water tank does not exceed page 23
300 gallons
Whenever possible avoid over throttling which results in page 71
Lugging
Avoid allowing the engine to overspeed as the result of improper downshifting or hill descent in an effort to prolong engine life page 71
200 or 300 RPM lower than maximum recommended RPM
Electromagnetic braking system. Under normal conditions this system does not activate at speeds under. page 83
2 mph
Confined space turn around. This exercise may be performed in area that is at least___feet wide and___feet long. Page 91
50 feet wide and 100 feet long
The main disadvantage of connecting to the 2 1/2 inch outlet is that it. Page 112
Limits the amount of water that can be supplied
Hydrant angle. Page 112
45° or less
As in extinguishing agent water depends on the following: page 136
Specific heat
Latent heat of vaporization
Exposed surface area
specific gravity
The friction loss in an old hose may be as much as: page 147
50% greater than that a new hose
The rougher the inner surface of the pipe the more friction loss that occurs: Commonly referred to as the page 147
Coefficient of friction
The most common variable flow nozzle in use today are: page 169
Automatic nozzles
Smoothbore master streams are usually operated at ___ and fog master streams at___. Page 171
80 psi and 100 psi
