Driver Test Book Flashcards
Process of injection or supplying the diesel engine with more fuel than can be burned
Overthrottling
Batteries give off
Explosive hydrogen gas
NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus specifies a minimum pump capacity of
750 gpm (3000L min) and a water tank with a capacity of at least 300 gallons (1 200 L) pg14
These vehicles often have pump capacities and water tanks of 500 gallons (2000 L) or less
Brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus,
A pump and roll system that allows the apparatus to be driven while discharging water is an advantage when combating
Wildland fires
NFPA 1002 requires that drivers/operators be skilled
in the performance of certain maintenance tasks
Maintenance refers to
keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness
Repair means to
restore that which has become inoperable
Repairs should be left to
qualified personnel
NFPA 1002 requires routine tests, inspections, and servicing of the following systems (name some)
Batteries, Braking Systems, Coolant System, Electrical System, Fuel System, Hydraulic Fluids, Oil, Tires, Steering System, Belts, Tools, Appliances, and Equipment
Repair work that involves complex tools, parts, or in-depth mechanical knowledge is left to
a certified mechanic
During the first 6mths after an apparatus is received, while the paint and protective coating are new and unseasoned, the vehicle should be washed frequently using
cold water to harden the paint and keep it from spotting
In departments where drivers/operators relieve each other at a specified shift change the incoming driver/operator ___
Should consult the person being relieved
Weather permitting; the apparatus should be parked where?
Outside for functional tests
Whenever the apparatus is parked ___
Be sure to chock its wheels.
A device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
Diesel Particulate Filter
Most driving regulations pertain to ___
Dry, clear roads during daylight conditions.
The most common place for a collision to occur __
Is at an intersection.
When the driver/operator drives with due caution and is fully aware of surroundings ___
Traffic, collisions are less likely to occur.
A collision en route to an emergency will ___
End the response to the apparatus involved.
The vehicle and personnel assigned to it must remain at the scene of the collision to ___
treat potential injuries, document damage, and await the police.
Steering wheel play should be no more than
10 degrees in either direction
How often should apparatus brakes be thoroughly tested?
Annually
Loading fire hose while driving the apparatus is particularly common when loading
Large diameter supply hose
The observer must have constant visual contact with the hose-loading operation, as well as
Visual and voice communication with the driver/operator
Drive the apparatus only in a forward direction, straddling or to one side of the hose, and at a speed no greater than
5 mph
___ will have very clean exhaust emissions and no black smoke as is common with older diesel engines
DPF
Used in limited circumstances if the apparatus is parked on dry grass or over other combustible materials where there is a risk that high exhaust temperatures may start a fire
Regeneration inhibit switch
How do you prevent engine damage?
Limit downhill speed lower than MAXimum RPM
Occurs when the throttle is applied when a manual transmission is in too high a gear for the demand on the engine
Engine lugging
At what speed can an emergency vehicle outrun its audible warning device?
50 mph
Driver/operator must be aware that warning lights and scene floodlights may reduce the effectiveness of the reflective
Trim on firefighters PPE
True or False, In certain situations, it may be appropriate to turn off some of the warning lights once the apparatus is in position?
True, warning lights and scene floodlights may reduce reflective trim on PPE
Which of the following statements about tire types and condition is MOST accurate?
All tires should be the same size and weight ratings according to appropriate manufacturer specifications
Why is it BEST that departments predetermine the most advantageous sites and routes for water shuttle operations during preincident planning?
The IC or Water Supply Group Supervisor will be able to establish a reliable water supply more quickly during an incident
What should a driver/operator do immediately upon indication that the water supply or pumping ability may be unattainable or interrupted?
Notify officer or Incident Commander
What is the MOST likely reason to impede access to a natural static water source?
Wet/soft ground approaches
When providing flow required to reach the capacity of the pumping apparatus, floating strainers may be used for water as shallow as
1 foot (300 mm)
What is the first consideration in establishing a drafting operation?
Site selection
What staging protocol is MOST likely to be applied to initial response of more than one fire department unit?
Level 1 staging
If water is not flowing for an extended period of time during fire attack, why might a circulator, bypass, or booster cooling valve be opened on a pump?
Prevent pump from overheating
What is a guideline for loading hose while driving an apparatus?
Drive apparatus only forward, 5 mph
What is the function of diesel particulate filters?
Provide cleaner emissions from diesel engines
The component in a load management system that turns on various lights at specified intervals so the startup electrical load for all devices does not occur at the same time is called the
Load sequencer
Which component in a load management system will shut down less important electrical equipment systems if an overload condition occurs?
Load monitor
Tire selections for fire apparatus are based on
Gross axle weight ratings for the apparatus
Which apparatus are known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus?
Wildland fire apparatus
This apparatus is most likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water
Wildland fire apparatus
The device that injects the correct amount of foam concentrate into the water stream to make the foam solution is called
Foam proportional
What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment onboard is found broken, defective, or in need of any type of repair?
Follow the established policy of the AHJ for documenting, reporting, and following up on status of repair
Which of the following statements about batch mixing is most accurate?
it’s potentially inaccurate
What is the smallest type of foam storage container?
Pails
Installed in-line eductors are most commonly used to proportion which class of foam?
Class B
Direct application is a method of attack that is best used with?
Class A Foam
What is the maximum speed that must be reached by apparatus during road tests?
50 Mph
Who should perform repair work that involves complex tools, parts, or in-depth mechanical knowledge?
Certified mechanic
Which of the following is a function of antilock braking system?
Reduce the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide during heavy braking
Which of the following is the optimum travel route for a water shuttle circuit on a significant grade?
A circular travel route with empty tenders traveling uphill
___ is the maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways in ideal conditions
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
On apparatus equipped with air brakes, if the engine must be run longer than the specified peroid of time to build sufficient air pressure?
The apparatus should be inspected and reparied by a certified mechanic
Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection vavle that prevents air horns or other nonessential devices from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below?
80 PSI
Which of the following is a function of antilock braking systems?
Assists the driver in keeping apparatus in a straight trajectory during heavy or emergency braking
Engines produced after Jan 1, 2010 may be equpped with an exhaust after treatment system called Selective Catalyst Reductant that?
Uses DEF to help further reduce emissions
____ ____ of braking function which occurs due to excessive use of the brakes
Brake Fade
Apparatus should be weighed after loading it with all equipment and personnel to ensure that axle loading is balanced?
Within 7 percent from side to side
When strobe lights mounted on apparatus are used to activate sensors in traffic lights, the signal?
Causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel, and red light in all other directions
Which of the following transmits data to a radio receiver on a traffic light in order to preempt a signal at the intersection and will operate automatically as long as the apparatus is in range and transmitter on?
GPS based traffic signal preemption
Driver/operator can practice skid control with ___ ___ on their apparatus
Skid pads
____ ____ ___ generally results from braking too hard at a high rate of speed
Locked wheel skid
What is the purpose of the driver controlled differential lock
Improve traction and handling
The purpose of this equipment is to improve traction and handling by locking the differential during off-road and wet weather conditions, such as snow or ice.
Driver controlled differential lock (DCDL)
Which of the following is a guideline IFSTA recommends when backing apparatus?
Sound two short blasts of vehicles horn immediately before backing the apparatus
What should the driver do if he or she loses sight of the spotter during backing?
Stop and set the parking brake
Which of the following is a guideline IFSTA recommends when backing apparatus?
Require the use of one or more spotters
When should fire departments identify suitable drafting sites in their response district?
During preincident planning
Which is the preferred type of hose for making hydrant connections?
Large diameter intake hose
What is the function of a booster line/bypass valve cooling valve?
Diverts a portion of discharge water into the tank
True or false: Improper backing causes a large % of damage repair costs?
True
*Verbal confirmation is required for
Seatbelts
*Engine lugging may occur if in
to high a gear
*Diesel vehicles after 2007 have DPF, which breaks down
the NOx
*Regen burns off?
Soot
*Idling engine may build up carbon on
Injectors, valves, and pistons
*In regards to Emergency Response Driving,
Keep eyes moving, look at the big picture, leave an out
*Roll stability uses
Lateral accelerators
*ABS can minimize the chance of
Skids
*Aux brakes can use
Exhaust brake
*The Practical Driving Exercise should include a
Diminishing clearance exercise
*True or False, overheated brakes can have brake fade occur?
True
*Many manufacturers recommend having a completely full or empty
Tank when driving
*is the weight of an empty fire apparatus fresh off the assembly line, no tools, water, equipment or passengers
Curb weight
*Many home-built apparatus are
Top heavy and over gross vehicle weight
*Who determines the location for initial vehicle placement?
Driver/operator, company officer or IC
*Preplanning aids in identifying buildings prone to
Collapse
*are permanently installed pipe that has pumper suction connections at a static water supply to speed drafting operations
Dry hydrant
*used to connect a pumper to a nearby water source, may be soft sleeve or hard sleeve
Intake hose
*one strong hydrant is used to supply two pumpers
Dual pumping
*Stopping short of the hydrant allows a bend/curve in the hose which prevents
prevents kinks
*is when one pumper cannot supply the needed pressure so an additional pumper is used
Tandem pumping
*Where do you begin a Wildland Fire Attack from?
Anchor point
*Sound horn or siren periodically when driving through
Smoke
*Staging for more than one unit typically stage near water source
Level 1
*Staging when multiple alarms
Level 2
*Apparatus should not go opposing traffic on highway unless
Police have closed the road to traffic
*Brush trucks have pump capacities and water tanks of
500 gallons
*Turns on lights at specified intervals
Load sequencer
*Used in air braking to connect activation pads and brake pads
Slack adjusters
*If pressure drops below 80psi it could be a
Problem
*Some apparatus batteries may require
Distilled batteries
*Road test weight is the same as
what it will drive at
*Water availability can be determined by
first digit method, square lines, or percentage
*Most important in determining water source is
Water available
*Least desirable hydrants are those located on
Dead end mains
*1 Foot of water needed for
Floating strainers
*Minimum water for barrel-type strainer? Floating strainer can be used as shallow as?
2 feet barrel-type
1 foot floating strainer
*The largest pumper working from the water source is needed in?
Relay pumping
*Set pump to RPM mode when____, and Pressure mode when ____
Relay pumper
Attack pumper
*Personnel near waters edge need to have a
Floatation device on
*Apparatus should maintain a clear zone of ___ from train tracks
30’
*Park engine outside when performing
Functional tests
*Load monitor shuts things off when
Overloaded
*Before tilting cab, be sure there is
Adequate clearance
*If deficiency in apparatus, record then tell
Supervisor
*Document and inspection records are used in
Warranty claims
*Weight transfer follows
Law of inertia
*Palms face _____ when backing up
Backer/Spotter
*Driver should ___ before pulling ____ to straighten out
Stop, Forward
*What are the 3 types of nozzles
Solid, fog and broken
*Uses the venturi method to pick up the foam concentrate
Eductor
*What are 4 ways foam is stored
Pails, barrels, totes, and tanks
*Class A foam may be mixed with percentages as little as
0.1 to 1.0 percent
*What class foam can be applied directly to the fire?
Class A
*How does foam work?
Separating, cooling, and suppressing/smothering
*The apparatus must come to a complete stop from 20Mph in
30’ Feet
*What is the purpose of the bleeder valve
Let air out of the hose
