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1
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Process of injection or supplying the diesel engine with more fuel than can be burned

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Overthrottling

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Batteries give off

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Explosive hydrogen gas

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NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus specifies a minimum pump capacity of

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750 gpm (3000L min) and a water tank with a capacity of at least 300 gallons (1 200 L) pg14

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These vehicles often have pump capacities and water tanks of 500 gallons (2000 L) or less

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Brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus,

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5
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A pump and roll system that allows the apparatus to be driven while discharging water is an advantage when combating

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Wildland fires

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NFPA 1002 requires that drivers/operators be skilled

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in the performance of certain maintenance tasks

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7
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Maintenance refers to

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keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness

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8
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Repair means to

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restore that which has become inoperable

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9
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Repairs should be left to

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qualified personnel

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10
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NFPA 1002 requires routine tests, inspections, and servicing of the following systems (name some)

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Batteries, Braking Systems, Coolant System, Electrical System, Fuel System, Hydraulic Fluids, Oil, Tires, Steering System, Belts, Tools, Appliances, and Equipment

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11
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Repair work that involves complex tools, parts, or in-depth mechanical knowledge is left to

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a certified mechanic

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12
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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

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cold water to harden the paint and keep it from spotting

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13
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In departments where drivers/operators relieve each other at a specified shift change the incoming driver/operator ___

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Should consult the person being relieved

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14
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Weather permitting; the apparatus should be parked where?

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Outside for functional tests

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15
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Whenever the apparatus is parked ___

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Be sure to chock its wheels.

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16
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A device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.

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Diesel Particulate Filter

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17
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Most driving regulations pertain to ___

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Dry, clear roads during daylight conditions.

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18
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The most common place for a collision to occur __

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Is at an intersection.

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19
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When the driver/operator drives with due caution and is fully aware of surroundings ___

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Traffic, collisions are less likely to occur.

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20
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A collision en route to an emergency will ___

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End the response to the apparatus involved.

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21
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The vehicle and personnel assigned to it must remain at the scene of the collision to ___

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treat potential injuries, document damage, and await the police.

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22
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Steering wheel play should be no more than

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10 degrees in either direction

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23
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How often should apparatus brakes be thoroughly tested?

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Annually

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24
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Loading fire hose while driving the apparatus is particularly common when loading

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Large diameter supply hose

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25
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The observer must have constant visual contact with the hose-loading operation, as well as

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Visual and voice communication with the driver/operator

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26
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Drive the apparatus only in a forward direction, straddling or to one side of the hose, and at a speed no greater than

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5 mph

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27
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___ will have very clean exhaust emissions and no black smoke as is common with older diesel engines

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DPF

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28
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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

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Regeneration inhibit switch

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29
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How do you prevent engine damage?

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Limit downhill speed lower than MAXimum RPM

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30
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Occurs when the throttle is applied when a manual transmission is in too high a gear for the demand on the engine

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Engine lugging

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31
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At what speed can an emergency vehicle outrun its audible warning device?

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50 mph

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32
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Driver/operator must be aware that warning lights and scene floodlights may reduce the effectiveness of the reflective

A

Trim on firefighters PPE

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33
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True or False, In certain situations, it may be appropriate to turn off some of the warning lights once the apparatus is in position?

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True, warning lights and scene floodlights may reduce reflective trim on PPE

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34
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Which of the following statements about tire types and condition is MOST accurate?

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All tires should be the same size and weight ratings according to appropriate manufacturer specifications

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35
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Why is it BEST that departments predetermine the most advantageous sites and routes for water shuttle operations during preincident planning?

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The IC or Water Supply Group Supervisor will be able to establish a reliable water supply more quickly during an incident

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36
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What should a driver/operator do immediately upon indication that the water supply or pumping ability may be unattainable or interrupted?

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Notify officer or Incident Commander

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37
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What is the MOST likely reason to impede access to a natural static water source?

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Wet/soft ground approaches

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38
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When providing flow required to reach the capacity of the pumping apparatus, floating strainers may be used for water as shallow as

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1 foot (300 mm)

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39
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What is the first consideration in establishing a drafting operation?

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Site selection

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40
Q

What staging protocol is MOST likely to be applied to initial response of more than one fire department unit?

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Level 1 staging

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41
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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?

A

Prevent pump from overheating

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42
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What is a guideline for loading hose while driving an apparatus?

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Drive apparatus only forward, 5 mph

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43
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What is the function of diesel particulate filters?

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Provide cleaner emissions from diesel engines

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44
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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

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Load sequencer

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45
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Which component in a load management system will shut down less important electrical equipment systems if an overload condition occurs?

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Load monitor

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46
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Tire selections for fire apparatus are based on

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Gross axle weight ratings for the apparatus

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47
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Which apparatus are known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus?

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Wildland fire apparatus

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48
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This apparatus is most likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water

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Wildland fire apparatus

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49
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The device that injects the correct amount of foam concentrate into the water stream to make the foam solution is called

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Foam proportional

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50
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What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment onboard is found broken, defective, or in need of any type of repair?

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Follow the established policy of the AHJ for documenting, reporting, and following up on status of repair

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51
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Which of the following statements about batch mixing is most accurate?

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it’s potentially inaccurate

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52
Q

What is the smallest type of foam storage container?

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Pails

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53
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Installed in-line eductors are most commonly used to proportion which class of foam?

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Class B

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54
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Direct application is a method of attack that is best used with?

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Class A Foam

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55
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What is the maximum speed that must be reached by apparatus during road tests?

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50 Mph

56
Q

Who should perform repair work that involves complex tools, parts, or in-depth mechanical knowledge?

A

Certified mechanic

57
Q

Which of the following is a function of antilock braking system?

A

Reduce the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide during heavy braking

58
Q

Which of the following is the optimum travel route for a water shuttle circuit on a significant grade?

A

A circular travel route with empty tenders traveling uphill

59
Q

___ is the maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways in ideal conditions

A

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

60
Q

On apparatus equipped with air brakes, if the engine must be run longer than the specified peroid of time to build sufficient air pressure?

A

The apparatus should be inspected and reparied by a certified mechanic

61
Q

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?

A

80 PSI

62
Q

Which of the following is a function of antilock braking systems?

A

Assists the driver in keeping apparatus in a straight trajectory during heavy or emergency braking

63
Q

Engines produced after Jan 1, 2010 may be equpped with an exhaust after treatment system called Selective Catalyst Reductant that?

A

Uses DEF to help further reduce emissions

64
Q

____ ____ of braking function which occurs due to excessive use of the brakes

A

Brake Fade

65
Q

Apparatus should be weighed after loading it with all equipment and personnel to ensure that axle loading is balanced?

A

Within 7 percent from side to side

66
Q

When strobe lights mounted on apparatus are used to activate sensors in traffic lights, the signal?

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Causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel, and red light in all other directions

67
Q

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?

A

GPS based traffic signal preemption

68
Q

Driver/operator can practice skid control with ___ ___ on their apparatus

A

Skid pads

69
Q

____ ____ ___ generally results from braking too hard at a high rate of speed

A

Locked wheel skid

70
Q

What is the purpose of the driver controlled differential lock

A

Improve traction and handling

71
Q

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.

A

Driver controlled differential lock (DCDL)

72
Q

Which of the following is a guideline IFSTA recommends when backing apparatus?

A

Sound two short blasts of vehicles horn immediately before backing the apparatus

73
Q

What should the driver do if he or she loses sight of the spotter during backing?

A

Stop and set the parking brake

74
Q

Which of the following is a guideline IFSTA recommends when backing apparatus?

A

Require the use of one or more spotters

75
Q

When should fire departments identify suitable drafting sites in their response district?

A

During preincident planning

76
Q

Which is the preferred type of hose for making hydrant connections?

A

Large diameter intake hose

77
Q

What is the function of a booster line/bypass valve cooling valve?

A

Diverts a portion of discharge water into the tank

78
Q

True or false: Improper backing causes a large % of damage repair costs?

A

True

79
Q

*Verbal confirmation is required for

A

Seatbelts

80
Q

*Engine lugging may occur if in

A

to high a gear

81
Q

*Diesel vehicles after 2007 have DPF, which breaks down

A

the NOx

82
Q

*Regen burns off?

A

Soot

83
Q

*Idling engine may build up carbon on

A

Injectors, valves, and pistons

84
Q

*In regards to Emergency Response Driving,

A

Keep eyes moving, look at the big picture, leave an out

85
Q

*Roll stability uses

A

Lateral accelerators

86
Q

*ABS can minimize the chance of

A

Skids

87
Q

*Aux brakes can use

A

Exhaust brake

88
Q

*The Practical Driving Exercise should include a

A

Diminishing clearance exercise

89
Q

*True or False, overheated brakes can have brake fade occur?

A

True

90
Q

*Many manufacturers recommend having a completely full or empty

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Tank when driving

91
Q

*is the weight of an empty fire apparatus fresh off the assembly line, no tools, water, equipment or passengers

A

Curb weight

92
Q

*Many home-built apparatus are

A

Top heavy and over gross vehicle weight

93
Q

*Who determines the location for initial vehicle placement?

A

Driver/operator, company officer or IC

94
Q

*Preplanning aids in identifying buildings prone to

A

Collapse

95
Q

*are permanently installed pipe that has pumper suction connections at a static water supply to speed drafting operations

A

Dry hydrant

96
Q

*used to connect a pumper to a nearby water source, may be soft sleeve or hard sleeve

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Intake hose

97
Q

*one strong hydrant is used to supply two pumpers

A

Dual pumping

98
Q

*Stopping short of the hydrant allows a bend/curve in the hose which prevents

A

prevents kinks

99
Q

*is when one pumper cannot supply the needed pressure so an additional pumper is used

A

Tandem pumping

100
Q

*Where do you begin a Wildland Fire Attack from?

A

Anchor point

101
Q

*Sound horn or siren periodically when driving through

A

Smoke

102
Q

*Staging for more than one unit typically stage near water source

A

Level 1

103
Q

*Staging when multiple alarms

A

Level 2

104
Q

*Apparatus should not go opposing traffic on highway unless

A

Police have closed the road to traffic

105
Q

*Brush trucks have pump capacities and water tanks of

A

500 gallons

106
Q

*Turns on lights at specified intervals

A

Load sequencer

107
Q

*Used in air braking to connect activation pads and brake pads

A

Slack adjusters

108
Q

*If pressure drops below 80psi it could be a

A

Problem

109
Q

*Some apparatus batteries may require

A

Distilled batteries

110
Q

*Road test weight is the same as

A

what it will drive at

111
Q

*Water availability can be determined by

A

first digit method, square lines, or percentage

112
Q

*Most important in determining water source is

A

Water available

113
Q

*Least desirable hydrants are those located on

A

Dead end mains

114
Q

*1 Foot of water needed for

A

Floating strainers

115
Q

*Minimum water for barrel-type strainer? Floating strainer can be used as shallow as?

A

2 feet barrel-type

1 foot floating strainer

116
Q

*The largest pumper working from the water source is needed in?

A

Relay pumping

117
Q

*Set pump to RPM mode when____, and Pressure mode when ____

A

Relay pumper

Attack pumper

118
Q

*Personnel near waters edge need to have a

A

Floatation device on

119
Q

*Apparatus should maintain a clear zone of ___ from train tracks

A

30’

120
Q

*Park engine outside when performing

A

Functional tests

121
Q

*Load monitor shuts things off when

A

Overloaded

122
Q

*Before tilting cab, be sure there is

A

Adequate clearance

123
Q

*If deficiency in apparatus, record then tell

A

Supervisor

124
Q

*Document and inspection records are used in

A

Warranty claims

125
Q

*Weight transfer follows

A

Law of inertia

126
Q

*Palms face _____ when backing up

A

Backer/Spotter

127
Q

*Driver should ___ before pulling ____ to straighten out

A

Stop, Forward

128
Q

*What are the 3 types of nozzles

A

Solid, fog and broken

129
Q

*Uses the venturi method to pick up the foam concentrate

A

Eductor

130
Q

*What are 4 ways foam is stored

A

Pails, barrels, totes, and tanks

131
Q

*Class A foam may be mixed with percentages as little as

A

0.1 to 1.0 percent

132
Q

*What class foam can be applied directly to the fire?

A

Class A

133
Q

*How does foam work?

A

Separating, cooling, and suppressing/smothering

134
Q

*The apparatus must come to a complete stop from 20Mph in

A

30’ Feet

135
Q

*What is the purpose of the bleeder valve

A

Let air out of the hose

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