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Driver/Operator Miscellaneous Questions Flashcards

0
Q

_______Is the speed at which a fluid travels.

A

Velocity

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1
Q

What are the pump ratings for drafting 10 foot of lift through 20 foot apart suction

A

100% at 150 psi
70% at 200 psi
50% at 250 psi

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2
Q

What NFPA number? Standard for low medium and high expansion foam

A

NFPA 11

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3
Q

What NFPA number? Standard for recommended practice for fire flow testing and marking of hydrants

A

NFPA 291

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4
Q

What NFPA number?

standard for aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles

A

NFPA 414

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5
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for firefighter professional qualifications

A

NFPA 1001

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6
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for fire apparatus driver/operator professional qualifications

A

NFPA 1002

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7
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications

A

NFPA 1071

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8
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program

A

NFPA 1451

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9
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard on fire department occupational safety and health program

A

NFPA 1500

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10
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments

A

NFPA 1582

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11
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for automotive fire apparatus

A

NFPA 1901

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12
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for wildland fire apparatus.

A

NFPA 1906

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13
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for service test of fire pump systems on fire apparatus

A

NFPA 1911

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14
Q

What NFPA number?

Standard for the inspection, care, and use a firehose, couplings, and nozzles in the service test a firehose

A

NFPA 1962

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15
Q

One cubic foot of water contains_______gallons.

A

7.481 gallons

16
Q

What is the minimum gallons needed to be considered a mobile supply apparatus?

A

1000 gallons

17
Q

The airhorn on apparatus will not work if the pressure in a reservoir drops below _________psi.

A

80 psi

18
Q

Lighting equipment is divided into two categories:

A

Portable and fixed

19
Q

When shutting down a really operation, where do you start first?

A

at the scene pumper first

20
Q

One sprinkler head covers _______square feet.

A

100

21
Q

How long should you let the engine of an apparatus warm-up for nonemergency?

A

3 to 5 minutes

22
Q

A 500 GPM pump or less must be able to flow at least _______ GPM.

A

250 GPM

23
Q

When parking and apparatus, the wheel should be turned to a ______degree angle.

A

45° angle

24
Q

Most common valve used in the fire service is_______.

A

Ball valve

25
Q

Where does the highest percent of accidents occur with an emergency vehicle?

A

Intersections

26
Q

The air pressure on apparatus should build up within ________ seconds.

A

60 seconds

27
Q

How are sprinkler and standpipe systems ID?

A

Sprinkler – circular

Standpipe – rectangular

28
Q

What is head pressure?

A

Back pressure due to elevation

29
Q

Sprinkler formula for a building

A

LxW
_______
100

30
Q

What percentage of injuries and deaths in the US are caused by collision while responding to or returning from calls?

A

20 to 25%

31
Q

The largest percentage of collisions occur while_________.

A

Backing

32
Q

Where are you most likely to suck air while drafting?

A

The intake

33
Q

A class a pumper for NFPA 1901 must have what?

A

Hose bed, water tank and pump

34
Q

Where do centrifugal pumps get there pressure?

A

Volute

35
Q

Most common type of pump in use today?

A

Midship centrifugal pump

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