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driver operator handbook Flashcards

0
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What is the LOAD MONITOR?

A

The load monitor watches the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system. It will shut down less important electrical equipment to prevent overload.

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What is a LOAD SEQUENCER?

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It turns on lights at specified intervals so that the start up electrical load for all the devices does not occur at the same time.

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2
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Load shedding

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When the load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to prevent overload.

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3
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How much play should a steering wheel have?

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Not more than 10 degrees in each direction.

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Wharf does NFPA 1901 say about braking test.

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That apparatus must be brought to a complete stop from a speed of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed 35 feet. On a dry paved surface.

In addition the parking break will also hold apparatus on a 20% grade.

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5
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How long can an apparatus take to build sufficient air to operate vehicle per NFPA 1901?

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60 seconds

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6
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What does SAE mean?

A

Society of Automotive Engineers.

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7
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what percentage of firefighter fatalities and death are caused by mva’s responding to or returning from calls?

A

20-25%

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8
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Whee do most firefighter involved collisions occur?

A

intersections

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9
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What 3 factors lead to fire apparatus collisions

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  1. poor road conditions
  2. poor vehicle condition
  3. failure to obey traffic laws
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10
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How much does a gallon of water weigh?

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8.33lbs

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11
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How much does gasoline weigh?

A

5.6lbs

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12
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Who are driver/operators regulated by?

A 
federal laws, 
state vehicle codes,
city ordinances
NFPA standards
department policies
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13
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How long should starter controls be operated?

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no longer than 30 seconds with a 60 second rest in between starts.

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14
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When does Lugging occur?

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When the throttle is in to high of a gear for a given set of conditions.

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15
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what happens during overthrottling in a Diesel engine ?

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more fuel is being injected then can be consumed.

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16
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What can long idling periods result in?

A

the use of 1/2 gallon of fuel per hour
build up of carbon in injectors pistons and valve seats
damage to turbo charger shaft seats

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17
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How long should a engine idle following a heavy workload?

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3-5 minutes

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18
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What is the first element in learning to drive safely?

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A safety conscious attitude.

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19
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how should LDH be loaded

A

slowly moving forward 5mph. with no members standing and a spotter.

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20
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What are the control factors as it relates to driving.

A 
Aim high in sterring
Get the big picture
Keep your eyes moving
Leave yourself an out
Make sure others can see and hear you
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21
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What are some of the factors that influence a operators ability to stop.

A

condition and slope of driving surface
speed being traveled
weight of vehicle
type and condition of braking system

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22
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What are some common causes of skids?

A 
Driving to fast
Weight shifts in vehicle
Failing to anticipate obstacles
Improper use of auxiliary braking systems
Improper tire pressure and tread depth
23
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How long is the momentary delay in a air brake system?

A

0.4 seconds

24
Q

What is ATC

A

Automated traction control helps improve traction on slippery roads by reducing drive wheel spin.
It does this by using the the air brakes on the spinning wheel to transfer engine torque to the wheels with better traction.

when all wheels are spinning it reduces engine torque to provide better traction

25
Q

What is an emitter as it relates to traffic control devices ?

A

A emitter generates an optical signal that is received by a sensor which than changes the phase selector giving the apparatus a green light.

26
Q

What is NFPA 1451?

A

Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program.

27
Q

What is NFPA 1002?

A

STANDARD FOR FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.

28
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WHAT IS NFPA 1500?

A

STANDARD FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

29
Q

WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ALLEY DOCK EXERCISE?

A

< ALLEY IS 4

30
Q

WHAT IS THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ALLEY DOCK EXERCISE?

A

< ALLEY IS 40FT WIDE
< DOCK IS 12FT WIDE
< DOCK IS 20FT DEEP

31
Q

HOW FAR ARE THE CONES SEPARATED ON THE SERPENTINE EXERCISE ?

A

30-38 FT DEPENDING ON THE APPARARTUS.

32
Q

WHAT IS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE CONFINED SPACE EXERCISE?

33
Q

WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE DIMINISHING CLEARANCE EXERCISE?

A

75 FT LONG NARROWING FROM 9FT 6 INCHES TO 8FT 2 INCHES.

34
Q

WHERE SHOULD APPARATUS BE PARKED AT HAZ MAT INCIDENTS

A

THE COLD ZONE

35
Q

HOW LARGE IS THE COLLAPSE ZON?

A

ONE AND ONE HALF TIMES THE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING.

36
Q

WHAT IS THE OPTIMAL POSITION TO PLACE AERIAL APPARATUS

A

CORNER OF BUILDINGS. THIS IS THE SAFEST POSITION SHOULD A COLLAPSE OCCUR.

37
Q

WHAT ARE INDICATORS THAT A BUILDING IS UNSTABLE

A
  • BULGING WALLS
  • LARGE CRACKS IN THE EXTERIOR
  • FALLING BRICKS, BLOCKS, MORTAR
  • INTERIOR COLLAPSES
38
Q

WHAT IS DUAL PUMPING?

A

ONE HYDRANT SUPPLYING 2 PUMPERS. WITH WATER PASSING THROUGH FIRST PUMPER TO BE RECEIVED BY SECOND PUMPER. PUMPERS ARE CONNECTED INTAKE TO INTAKE.

39
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WHAT IS TANDEM PUMPING

A

IT IS A FORM OF RELAY PUMPING WHICH CAN GENERATE HIGH PRESSURES. ONE PUMPER SUPPLIES THE OTHER AT GREATER PRESSURES THAN THE HYDRANT CAN PRODUCE. BENEFICIAL AT HIGH RISE INCIDENTS.

40
Q

Where should apparatus park to minimize exposure on wildland fires?

A

Lee side of structure

41
Q

Wildland fires are always attacked from an anchor point. What are some typical anchor points?

A

Roads, lakes, ponds, streams and previously burned areas.

42
Q

During wildland pump and roll operations how long should hose lines be?

A

As short as possible.

43
Q

Why should wild land engines never be driven in unburned fuels higher than bumper or running boards without a spotter.

A

because hidden stumps logs and other hazards can disable vehicles.

D/O PG119

44
Q

WHAT IS A GOOD LOCATION FOR COMMAND VEHICLES?

A

AT THE CORNER OF BUILDINGS (OFFERING TWO VIEWS) DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS, YARDS AND CROSS STREETS.

D/O PG121

45
Q

WHAT IS LEVEL ONE STAGING?

A

WHILE APPROACHING SCENE CREWS STOP ONE BOLCK FROM INCIDENT IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND WAIT FOR ORDERS.

46
Q

WHAT IS LEVEL 2 STAGGING.

A

A STAGING LOCATION ESTABLISHED BY THE IC OR OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF. DISPATCHED UNITS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF STAGING LOCATION AND SHOULD RESPOND THERE.

FIRST OFFICER ARRIVING ASSUMES STAGING.

D/O PG125

47
Q

What does the US D.O.T. say about the use of warning lights on highway emergencies.

A

Use of high-intensity warning light should be kept to a minimum as to not distract drivers causing a secondary collision.

48
Q

What position should the front wheels of the fire apparatus be positioned when operating as a shield on highway incidents.

A

front wheels should be turned away from firefighters so if struck from behind apparatus is not pushed into responders.

49
Q

What are other terms used for hot zone as it relates to haz mat.

A

restricted zone, exclusion zone, red zone

D/O pg128

50
Q

What are other terms to describe the warm zone as it relates to haz mat incidents?

A

contamination reduction zone, limited access zone, yellow zone.

D/O pg128

51
Q

What are other terms used to describe the cold zone?

A

support zone, green zone

D/O pg 128

52
Q

What sectors are located within the cold zone

A

IC
staging
triage/treatment area

D/O pg128

53
Q

WHAT ARE THE 7 FIRE GROUND FACTORS

A 
LIFE HAZARD
BUILDING
OCCUPANCY
ARRANGEMENT
FIRE
RESOURCES
OTHER FACTORS
54
Q

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF FRICTION LOSS?

PA/DO CH.8

A

HOSE CONDITION
COUPLING CONDITION
KINKS
VOLUME OF WATER FLOWING PER MINUTE.

55
Q

WHAT MUST YOU TAKE INTO ACCOUNT FOR DETERMINING FRICTION LOSS?

PA/DO CH. 8

A

LENGTH AND DIAMETER OF HOSE LINE,

APPLIANCES ATTACHED TO HOSE LINE.

Pumping Apparatus Driver/operator (7 decks)

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