Driver Pump Operator

Question 1

What is the equation for Gallons per minute

Answer 1

(29.7)(D^2)(sq.r NP)

Question 2

What is the equation for Friction Loss

Answer 2

(Coefficient)(Quantity^2)(Length)

100

Question 3

What is the GPM from a Red Hydrant

Answer 3

< 500 GPM

Question 4

What is the GPM from a Orange hydrant

Answer 4

500-1000 GPM

Question 5

What is the GPM from a Green hydrant

Answer 5

1000 - 1500 GPM

Question 6

What is the GPM from a Blue hydrant

Answer 6

> 1500

Question 7

What is the equation for like volumes

Answer 7

(Static - Residual)100

Static

Question 8

How many “like” volumes can be used if you have used 10% of available hydrant pressure

Answer 8

3

Question 9

What is the PSI loss/gain do to elevation

Answer 9

5PSI per 10ft / per floor

Question 10

What is the friction loss for appliances if flowing less then 350 gpm

Answer 10

< 350 = 0

Question 11

What is the GPM for a 3/4” tip

Answer 11

100 GPM

Question 12

What is the GPM for a 7/8” tip

Answer 12

150 GPM

Question 13

What is the GPM for a 15/16” tip

Answer 13

185 GPM

Question 14

What is the GPM for a 1” tip

Answer 14

200 GPM

Question 15

What is the GPM for a 1 1/8” tip

Answer 15

250 GPM

Question 16

What is the GPM for a 1 1/4” tip

Answer 16

300 GPM

Question 17

What is the GPM for a 1 1/4” tip (Master Stream)

Answer 17

400 GPM

Question 18

What is the GPM for a 1 3/8” tip

Answer 18

500 GPM

Question 19

What is the GPM for a 1 1/2” tip

Answer 19

600 GPM

Question 20

What is the GPM for a 1 5/8” tip

Answer 20

700 GPM

Question 21

What is the GPM for a 1 3/4” tip

Answer 21

800 GPM

Question 22

What is the GPM for a 1 7/8” tip

Answer 22

900 GPM

Question 23

What is the GPM for a 2” tip

Answer 23

1000 GPM

Question 24

What is the GPM for a 1 1/2’ fog nozzle

Answer 24

125 GPM

Question 25

What is the GPM for a 1 3/4" fog nozzle

Answer 25

150 GPM

Question 26

What is the GPM for a 2 1/2" fog nozzle

Answer 26

250 GPM

Question 27

Define type 1 construction

Answer 27

Fire Resistive

Question 28

Define type 2 construction

Answer 28

Non Cumbustable

Question 29

Define type 3 construction

Answer 29

Ordinary

Question 30

Define type 4 construction

Answer 30

Heavy timber

Question 31

Define type 5 construction

Answer 31

Light weight

Question 32

What is the coefficient for 1 1/2" hose

Answer 32

25

Question 33

What is the coefficient for 1 3/4" hose

Answer 33

15

Question 34

What is the coefficient for 2" hose

Answer 34

8

Question 35

What is the coefficient for 2 1/2" hose

Answer 35

2

Question 36

What is the coefficient for 3" hose

Answer 36

.8

Question 37

What is the coefficient for 4" hose

Answer 37

.2

Question 38

What is the coefficient for 5" hose

Answer 38

.08

Question 39

What is the square root for 50psi

Answer 39

7

Question 40

What is the square root for 80psi

Answer 40

9

Question 41

What is the square root for 100psi

Answer 41

10

Question 42

Describe 3/4" as a decimal

Answer 42

.75

Question 43

Describe 7/8" as a decimal

Answer 43

.875

Question 44

Describe 15/16" as a decimal

Answer 44

.95

Question 45

Describe 1 1/8 as a decimal

Answer 45

1.125

Question 46

Describe 1 1/4" as a decimal

Answer 46

1.25

Question 47

Describe 1 3/8" as a decimal

Answer 47

1.375

Question 48

Describe 1 1/2" as a decimal

Answer 48

1.5

Question 49

Describe 1 5/8 as a decimal

Answer 49

1.625

Question 50

Describe 1 3/4 as a decimal

Answer 50

1.75

Question 51

Describe 1 7/8 as a decimal

Answer 51

1.875

Question 52

How many gallons are in 1 Cubic Ft

Answer 52

7.5 gal

Question 53

How much does 1 cubic ft of water weigh

Answer 53

62.5 lbs

Question 54

How many gallons are in a 100' section of 1 3/4"

Answer 54

12.5gal

Question 55

How many gallons are in a 100' section of 2 1/2"

Answer 55

25.5gal

Question 56

How many gallons are in a 100' section of 3"

Answer 56

36.6gal

Question 57

How many gallons are in a 100' section of 4"

Answer 57

62 gal

Question 58

What is the appropriate psi for hand line smooth bore tips

Answer 58

50 psi

Question 59

What is the alternate psi for hand line smooth bore tips for greater GPM

Answer 59

60 psi

Question 60

What is the appropriate psi for master stream smooth bore tips

Answer 60

80 psi

Question 61

What is the alternate psi for master stream smooth bore tips for greater GPM

Answer 61

100 psi

Question 62

what is the maximum safe pump discharge pressure

Answer 62

250 psi

Question 63

what is the minimum residual pressure when supplying another pumper

Answer 63

20 psi

Question 64

what is the starting pressure for a Fire Department Connection

Answer 64

150 psi

Question 65

what is the minimum residual psi when receiving water from a hydrant

Answer 65

10 psi

Question 66

what is the starting psi when pumping in a relay

Answer 66

50 psi

Question 67

what should your engine rpm be when starting a draft

Answer 67

1000-1200 RPM

Question 68

what is the maximum dependable lift when pulling a draft

Answer 68

20' - 25'

Question 69

while using an inline foam eductor what should the psi be at the eductor

Answer 69

200psi

Question 70

How far from the foam eductor should the nozzle be when using 1 1/2" hand line

Answer 70

200'

Question 71

How far from the foam eductor should the nozzle be when using a 1 3/4" hand line

Answer 71

350'

Question 72

What is the friction loss for appliances if flowing more then 350 gpm

Answer 72

> 350 = 10 psi

Question 73

What is the friction loss for a master stream

Answer 73

25 psi

Question 74

How many "like" volumes can be used if you have used 15% of available hydrant pressure

Answer 74

2

Question 75

How many "like" volumes can be used if you have used 25% of available hydrant pressure

Answer 75

1

Question 76

How many "like" volumes can be used if you have used > 25% of available hydrant pressure

Answer 76

0