Driver/Operator Miscellaneous Questions Flashcards
_______Is the speed at which a fluid travels.
Velocity
What are the pump ratings for drafting 10 foot of lift through 20 foot apart suction
100% at 150 psi
70% at 200 psi
50% at 250 psi
What NFPA number? Standard for low medium and high expansion foam
NFPA 11
What NFPA number? Standard for recommended practice for fire flow testing and marking of hydrants
NFPA 291
What NFPA number?
standard for aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles
NFPA 414
What NFPA number?
Standard for firefighter professional qualifications
NFPA 1001
What NFPA number?
Standard for fire apparatus driver/operator professional qualifications
NFPA 1002
What NFPA number?
Standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications
NFPA 1071
What NFPA number?
Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program
NFPA 1451
What NFPA number?
Standard on fire department occupational safety and health program
NFPA 1500
What NFPA number?
Standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments
NFPA 1582
What NFPA number?
Standard for automotive fire apparatus
NFPA 1901
What NFPA number?
Standard for wildland fire apparatus.
NFPA 1906
What NFPA number?
Standard for service test of fire pump systems on fire apparatus
NFPA 1911
What NFPA number?
Standard for the inspection, care, and use a firehose, couplings, and nozzles in the service test a firehose
NFPA 1962
One cubic foot of water contains_______gallons.
7.481 gallons
What is the minimum gallons needed to be considered a mobile supply apparatus?
1000 gallons
The airhorn on apparatus will not work if the pressure in a reservoir drops below _________psi.
80 psi
Lighting equipment is divided into two categories:
Portable and fixed
When shutting down a really operation, where do you start first?
at the scene pumper first
One sprinkler head covers _______square feet.
100
How long should you let the engine of an apparatus warm-up for nonemergency?
3 to 5 minutes
A 500 GPM pump or less must be able to flow at least _______ GPM.
250 GPM
When parking and apparatus, the wheel should be turned to a ______degree angle.
45° angle
Most common valve used in the fire service is_______.
Ball valve
Where does the highest percent of accidents occur with an emergency vehicle?
Intersections
The air pressure on apparatus should build up within ________ seconds.
60 seconds
How are sprinkler and standpipe systems ID?
Sprinkler – circular
Standpipe – rectangular
What is head pressure?
Back pressure due to elevation
Sprinkler formula for a building
LxW
_______
100
What percentage of injuries and deaths in the US are caused by collision while responding to or returning from calls?
20 to 25%
The largest percentage of collisions occur while_________.
Backing
Where are you most likely to suck air while drafting?
The intake
A class a pumper for NFPA 1901 must have what?
Hose bed, water tank and pump
Where do centrifugal pumps get there pressure?
Volute
Most common type of pump in use today?
Midship centrifugal pump
