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1
Q

Eng. Man. Pg5

Engineers are only authorized to add: what to ensure proper levels?

A
  • motor oil
  • power steering fluid
  • water to the cooling system
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Eng. Man. Pg5

Ensure proper air brake pressure both front and rear is _______

A

> 100 psi

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Eng. Man. Pg6

Proper tread depth for engine tires is ________

A

4/32”

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Eng. Man. Pg6, 33

Once Started the motor must run until it reaches what temperature?

A

Normal operating temperature
180-220 degrees
fully warmed up

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Eng. Man. Pg7

When should you not climb under apparatus?

A

While the motor is running

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Eng. Man. Pg8

Store hydraulic spreaders with what size gap between the tips?

A

1/2”

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Eng. Man. Pg8

Shut off fuel supply to portable gas motors and run how long before shutting off the motor?

A

1-2 minutes

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8
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Eng. Man. Pg8

Who will establish a maintenance schedule for engines?

A

Company Captain

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Eng. Man Pg10

On Pierce engines the steamer strainer functions as a what?

A

Anode

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Eng. Man. Pg10

Apply what to wood handles as needed?

A

Linseed Oil

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Eng. Man. Pg11

Apply how many drops of air tool oil in the what end of the chisel and operate?

A

5 drops

blade end

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Eng. Man. Pg11

Extinguishers shall be insepected how and by when?

A

TSF anually

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13
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Eng. Man. Pg12

Clean Come-Along with what?

A

Dry cloth

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14
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Eng. Man. Pg13
If the service requires the Engine to be out of service for how long; A complete daily inspection shall be performed immediately prior to swapping equipment and returning to service?

A

For 24 hours or a shorter period that spans two shifts.

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15
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Eng. Man. Pg13
If the service was performed and engine returned on the same shift, the following checks must be completed prior to returning to service, at a minimum?

A
  • Visual Verification that booster tank is full
  • Verify pump engages and governor operates properly (in both modes)
  • Verify proper air brake pressure, brake, and auxillary brake operation
  • Ensure all equipment is accounted for
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16
Q

Eng. Man. Pg15

If apparatus is facing oncoming traffic at night, turn off what to improve night vision of approaching vehicles?

A

Head lights

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17
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Eng. Man. Pg16
Multi-Story Structure:
Engine placement is the same as for a single story but the engine should be places to leave the building what open? This permits the ladder company to place the turntable in a position to reach how many sides of the structure?

A

Corners

Two Sides

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18
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Eng. Man. Pg17

When backing use a spotter on what side and how many feet back?

A

Engineers side

5-10 feet from the tail board

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19
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Eng. Man. Pg18

The main supplying hydrants range in size from what to what in diameter and average what static pressure?

A

6” to 36”

70PSI

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20
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Eng. Man. Pg18

An alternative to the water main system is a ________

A

Static Supply

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21
Q 
Eng. Man. Pg19
City Fire Hydrants
color-
thread sizes
    Steamer-
    Side outlet - 
Static Pressure
    Approximately-
Supply Mains
    Residential-
    Commercial
A

Yellow

4 1/2”

2 1/2”

70PSI

6” to 10”

8 to 36”

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22
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Eng. Man. Pg20
Private Fire Hydrants 
Industrial Facilities
    Color - 
Thread Size
    Steamer - 
    Side Outlets - 
Some may not have a steamer and individual outlets may be gated.

Static pressure -
Supply mains -

A

Red

4 1/2”

2 1/2”

180PSI

Private System

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Eng. Man. Pg20
Private Fire Hydrants
Apartment and Business complexes
    Color - 
Thread sizes
    Steamer - 
    Side Outlets - 
    Static Pressure - 
    Supply Mains -
A

Red

4 1/2”

2 1/2”

70PSI

6” to 10” Dead end mains or loops.

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24
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Eng. Man. Pg21
NFPA color code hydrants
Red - 
Orange - 
Green - 
Blue -
A

Red - less than 500 GPM
Orange - 500 - 1000 GPM
Green - 1000 - 1500 GPM
Blue - <1500 GPM

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25
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Eng. Man. Pg21

The diameter of the back flow preventor is what diameter of the main?

A

The same size

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26
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Eng. Man Pg22

The booster tank is located higher than the pump intake manifold, taking advantage of what?

A

Head Pressure

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27
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Eng. Man. Pg22

JFRD engines are limited to what GPM when pimping from the booster tank?

A

700 - 800 GPM

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28
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Eng. Man. Pg22

A Dry Hydrant consists of a pipe with threaded what attached to a static water supply?

A

4 1/2” Steamer Connection

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29
Q

Eng. Man. Pg22

An Engine connected to A Dry Hydrant will have to what through a what?

A

Draft (through a)

hard suction hose

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30
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Eng. Man. Pg24
JFRD Engines are built by American Lafrance (ALF) fitted with what pumps, and Pierce fitted with what pumps?

All rated at what with what size tank.

A

ALF - Halepumps

Pierce - Waterous

Rated 1500-2000 GPM

600 Gallon tank

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31
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Eng. Man. Pg24
Intake manifold is located where?

Discharge manifold is located where?

Transfer case is located where?

A

Lower half of pump

Upper half of pump

Below the pump

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32
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Eng. Man. Pg26

The Impeller discharges water into the what?

A

Volute

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33
Q

Eng. Man. Pg26
The pump shift control is a _______ shift on CPierce engines, or a _______ shift on ALF?

Both types have what positions?

A

Pierce - pnuematic shift

ALF - electric-over-pneumatic shift

Road - neutral - pump

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34
Q

Eng. Man. Pg26
The ______ position is provided only in the event of a failure with the pump shift requiring use of the _______ pump shift control?

A

Neutal

Manual

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35
Q

Eng. Man. Pg27

Centrifugal pumps are tested by __________ in accordance with _______. A data plate will be affixed to the ________.

A

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

NFPA 1911

Pump panel

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36
Q

Eng. Man. Pg27

The pump test measures ________ at three _______ while drafting from ________ of lift.

A

Volume

Pressure

10’ lift

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37
Q

Eng. Man. Pg27

The pump test volume at _____PSI is the maximum capacity of the pump at _________, also called the _______.

A

150 PSI

Daft

Rated capacity

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38
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Eng. Man. Pg27
For example: a 1500 GPM engine must pump

100% of rated capacity at _____PSI and has ______GPM
70% of rated capacity at _____PSI and has ______GPM
50% of rated capacity at _____PSI and has ______GPM

A

100% - 150 PSI 1500GPM

70% - 200PSI 1050GPM

50% - 250PSI 750GPM

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39
Q

Eng. Man. Pg28
Pierce two-stage engines will also have a manual override in case of electric switch failure. Utilize a _____ size socket and socket wrench.

A

3/4” socket

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40
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Eng. Man. Pg28
A standard rule states that when the discharge volume exceeds ____% of rated capacity, the transfer valve should be in what?

A

50% volume

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41
Q

Eng. Man. Pg29

To prevent water hammer temporarily reduce ________ to _________ before operating the transfer valve.

A

RPM’s

Idol

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42
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Eng. Man. Pg29
JFRD Engines have _______ to ________ intakes. There are _______ (how many) of _________ (what size) steamer intakes. There are ________ (how many) of ________ (what size) auxiliary intakes, often called __________ intakes.

A

4-5 intakes

two 6” steamer intakes

two 2 1/2: auxiliary intakes

often called Pony

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43
Q

Eng. Man. Pg29

Each steamer intake has a ________ type intake valve.

A

Piston intake valve

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44
Q

Eng. Man. Pg29
In addition to the piston intake valve, the pump is protected by a _________ built into the pump.
Both the internal and external intake ________ is adjustable, and preset to ______PSI.

A

intake relief valve

relief valve

150PSI

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45
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30
1500GPM pumps have _______(size) steamer intakes which allows the pump to draw full capacity through _________ (how many) intake at draft.

A

6” steamer

one intake

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46
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30
2000GPM pumps also have ________(size) steamers, but must draft from __________(how many) and ________(what size) connections to pump the rated capacity.

A

6” steamer

2 suction hose

6” steamers

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47
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30

The rear intake if equipped is _____(size) in diameter, and at draft will limit the pump capacity to _______GPM.

A

5” diameter

1000GPM

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48
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30

E-7 and E-21 have one additional _______ intake. This is a _______.

A

2 1/2” rear intake

direct take refill

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49
Q

Eng. Man. PG30
Most intake and discharge valves are ___________ valves and can be operated __________(how) at the pump panel and are commonly called __________.

A

Quarter turn ball valves

operated directly or by remote control handle

Pull Handles

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50
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30

Large diameter intake and discharge uses ________(type) valve controlled by ________ or _________.

A

quarter turn valve

hand wheel or electronic control

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51
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30

Large diameter intake and discharge. Due tot he large volumes they must be of the _______type to prevent _________.

A

slow operating

water hammer

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52
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30

The electric rear intake valve takes how long to fully open or fully close?

A

15-20 seconds

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53
Q

Eng. Man. Pg30
The electric valve controlling the rear intake may be held closed by ________. You should _____________ the valve prior to the supply line being charged.

A

hydrant pressure

partially open

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54
Q

Eng. Man. Pg31

When the water supply is from a source other than the booster tank, the tank to pump valve must be ________.

A

Closed

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Q

Eng. Man. Pg31
Each pump gauge intake and discharge is of the ___________ type. The pressure scale reads from ____ or ____ . Vacuum scale reads ___________ to ___________ .

A

Compound type

0-400PSI

0-600PSI

0

-30 inches

0-30”

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56
Q

Eng. Man. Pg32
The electric primer is a _________type pump and is mounted __________ in relation to the pump. It is driven by __________ and activated __________(how) and ___________ (where).

A

Rotary vane pump

remote from the pump

motor

pull handle

pump panel

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57
Q

Eng. Man. Pg32

Newer engines utilize a ____________ type primer. This primer is activated _________(how) and ________(where).

A

pneumatic primer

pressing a button

pump panel

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58
Q

Eng. Man. Pg32
Electric priming pumps and air compressors draw __________(what) from ___________(where). Set RPM to _____ to _______.
When should it be set?

A

Current

vehicle charging system

1100-1200

before activating

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59
Q

Eng. Man. Pg33
Oil Pressure
At idle -
At Speed -

Water Temp
fully warmed up -

Voltage -

A

15PSI

35-45PSI

180-220 degrees

13 to 14.5 volts

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60
Q

Eng. Man. Pg34
Recirculator line when opened will flow less than _________GPM and will remove hot pump water tube replaced with cooler water from _________.

A

25GPM

the supply

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61
Q

Eng. Man. Pg34
All pumps have a thermal dump valve. This valve is temperature activated at _________ and discharges pump water _________(where). When the pump cools down the valve _________.

A

120 degrees

booster tank or onto ground

reseats itself

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62
Q

Eng. Man. Pg36

If the relief valve detects pressure higher than the set PDP, the valve opens and discharges water to the __________.

A

intake manifold

63
Q

Eng. Man. Pg37
JFRD utilizes two types of governors. The ________ is installed on two stage Pierce engines and some ALF. The _________ is installed on Pierce engines with single stage pumps.

A

class 1

FRC pump boss

64
Q

Eng. Man. Pg38

The engineer must select PSI mode for the following fireground operations:

A
  • Pumping handlines
  • Pumping ladder pipes or stingers
  • Supplying a sprinkler or standpipe system
65
Q

Eng. Man. Pg38

Engineers must select RPM mode for the following fireground operations:

A
  • PSI mode malfuntion
  • Drafting
  • Relay Pumping
  • charging LDH
66
Q

Eng. Man. Pg39
When operating in RPM mode there is no _________ protection. Changes in ________ can affect hoseline safety. The engineer must closely monitor PDP.

A

automatic pressure protection

intake or discharge pressure

67
Q

Eng. Man. Pg40
Once the pump is engaged the FRC governor is on and defaults to _________ mode.
Changing modes is accomplished by pressing and holding the mode button for how long?

A

PSI modes

3 seconds

68
Q

Eng. Man. Pg40

The engine PSI preset is _________ and tanker PSI preset is __________. The RPM on both engines and tankers is _______.

A

100PSI

50PSI

1100RPM

69
Q

Eng. Man. Pg40

The discharge pressure at idle will be _______.

A

30-40PSI

70
Q

Eng. Man. Pg41
If the pump cannot maintain at least _______ the governor will return to ________ to idle. This is a safeguard to prevent ____________.

A

30PSI

RPM

cavitation

71
Q

Eng. Man. Pg41

If you need to supply the deck gun from the booster tank use _______(size) tips or _______ setting on the fog nozzle.

A

1 1/4” or 1 3/8 tip

500 GPM setting

72
Q

Eng. Man. Pg41

When residual pressure gets ________, the governor may sense a supply problem and return to ________.

A

low (below 10PSI)

RPM to idle

73
Q

Eng. Man. Pg42

The minimum hose inventory of each engine company shall consist of :

A

1000’ of 5”

1000’ of 2 1/2 (supply attack loads)

4 pre-connected 1 3/4” lines (100; 150; 200)

200’ booster line (1” diameter)

2 sections 10’ hard suction

150’ 1 3/4” hose in a highrise pack

74
Q

Eng. Man. Pg42

__________(size) hose fitted with _________ coupling are the primary supply hose.

A

5” hose

storz quarter turn couplings

75
Q

Eng. Man. Pg42

5” hose also called _________ shall be loaded _________(how) in the hose bed.

A

LDH

flatload

76
Q

Eng. Man. Pg42
When connecting LDH to piston intake valve, never place a ________ hand twist in the hose. It may uncouple upon charging.

A

right hand twist

77
Q

Eng. Man. Pg42
If a hose clamp is used when laying out, the clamp must be placed close to a coupling on the _________ side. So always clamp at least __________(how far) back from the tail bond.

A

supply side

25’ back

78
Q

Eng. Man. Pg43

Rescue units as well as most Pierce engines and Ladder trucks have a low ________ and cannot __________ on LDH coupling.

A

low suspension

cannot drive over

79
Q

Eng. Man. Pg43

What GPM is the practical volume limit of LDH?

A

1600GPM

80
Q

Eng. Man. Pg43

On LDH maintain a minimum of what PSI residual pressure and never exceed what PSI PDP?

A

10PSI

200PSI

81
Q

Eng. Man. Pg43

6” piston intake valve with 5” storz connection. This is located on the _________(what) and ___________(where).

A

steamer inlet

on each side of the pump panel

82
Q

Eng. Man. Pg43

5” female to 5”storz adaptor. Located on the ________ below ____________.

A

rear intake

below the hose bed

83
Q

Eng. Man. Pg44

4” female to 5” storz adapter. Located on ________ usually with a 5” storz to 2 1/2 adapter.

A

LDH discharge pipe

84
Q

Eng. Man. Pg44

This is the standard JFRD hydrant adapter and the preferred hydrant connection.

A

4 1/2 female to 5” storz adapter.

85
Q

Eng. Man. Pg44

The 2 1/2 hose can flow up to ______GPM for supply hose or master stream and up to _______GPM on a handline.

A

400 GPM

300GPM

86
Q

Eng. Man. Pg44
2 1/2 may be preferred over LDH for ______ lays and _______ or ____________, where LDH would block later arriving apparatuses.

A

short lays

small residential fires or long driveways

87
Q

Eng. Man. Pg45
2 1/2 pre-connected handline;
advantage:

disadvantage

A

advantage: rapid deployment up to 300GPM
disadvantage: relatively short lengths (200’ or less). Limiting factor for large area structures.

88
Q

Eng. Man. Pg45
2 1/2 static load;
advantage:

disadvantage:

A

advantage: ability to carry several hundred feet of hose, so the proper length can be deployed.
disadvantage: the engineer must break the coupling and connect to the desired discharge outlet.

89
Q

Eng. Man. Pg46
2 1/2 x 1 1/2 gated wye;
Every engine should carry how many and where?

A

at least two. one in the high rise bag and one on the front bumper discharge.

90
Q 
Eng. Man. Pg46
2 1/2 Smooth Bore Nozzle
The stacked tip nozzle operates at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_PSI nozzle pressure flows;
1" - 
1 1/8"-
1 1/4"-
A

50 PSI

1”- 200GPM

1 1/8”- 250GPM

1 1/4” 300GPM

91
Q

Eng. Man. Pg46

The maximum safe flow through a 2 1/2” handline is ________.

A

300GPM

92
Q

Eng. Man. Pg46

To compensate for friction loss in 2 1/2 handlines add ______ per ________(how many) feet to the nozzel pressure.

A

10 PSI

100’

93
Q

Eng. Man. Pg47
Akron Turbojet 2 1/2 fog nozzle operates at what NP and adjustable flow range from what?
It also has a ______ to allow ______hose to be extended from the play pipe.

A

100PSI

125, 150, 200, 250GPM

break-apart

1 3/4”hose

94
Q

Eng. Man. Pg47

What hose loaded in a preconnected manner is the bread and butter attack line of the JFRD?

A

1 3/4” hose

95
Q

Eng. Man. Pg47
What colors for the crosslays and how many feeted hose?
What color indicates the bumper lines and how many feet?

A

red and yellow 150’, 200’

white and orange 100’, 150’

96
Q

Eng. Man. Pg47
Akron Turbojet Nozzle -
this nozzle has a range from what GPM? However JFRD recommends the ___________GPM setting for interior firefighting.

A

30-200GPM

95, 125, 150GPM

97
Q

Eng. Man. Pg47
(Akron Turbojet Nozzle) Always check the _______ setting at the beginning of your shift and prior to use. Be sure to add ________ per floor when operating above ground level.

A

GPM

add 5PSI NP

98
Q

Eng. Man. Pg47
Akron Turbojet nozzle color coded versions require what NP and the black version used by Hazmat requires what NP? Which nozzle has great reach?

A

75PSI NP

100PSI NP

100PSI

99
Q

Eng. Man. Pg48
Akron Turbojet 75PSI color coded fog nozzle with a PDP of ________ allows it to flow _______. A _______ PDP will flow 200GPM.

A

100PSI

95, 125, 150GPM

150PSI

100
Q

Eng. Man. Pg48
Akron Turbojet 100PSI black fog nozzle at __________ PDP allows the nozzle to _________. Can select 200GPM at ________ PDP.

A

125PSI

95, 125, 150GPM

175PSI

101
Q

Eng. Man. Pg49
Akron Saberjet Nozzle
Smooth bore setting will flow -

The fog setting will flow -

A

150GPM at 50 PSI NP 7/8”

180GPM at 50PSI NP 15/16”

135GPM at 100 PSI NP

102
Q

Eng. Man. Pg49
Akron Saberjet Nozzle
change from fog to solid friction loss increase by _______ when smooth bore is selected.

A

40-50PSI

103
Q

Eng. Man. Pg49

Elkhart High Rise Nozzle is located _________ and combines what nozzles and what feature?

A

high rise kit

fog and solid stream

break-apart

104
Q

Eng. Man. Pg49
Elkhart Highrise Nozzle
The fog attachment provides _______ at ___________ NP. What size smooth bore flows ______ at _________ NP?

A

125GPM at 75PSI

7/8” smooth bore

150GPM at 50PSI

105
Q

Eng. Man. Pg50
Elkhart automatic nozzle for ________ use can be identified by their ________ bumper for ______ size lines with _____PDP within minimum of ___________PDP

A

back up use

yellow bumper

for 150’ - 200’ lines

PDP is 1PSI per GPM

100PSI PDP

106
Q

Eng. Man. Pg50
Each engine company shall maintain _______(how many) ___________(what size) hose for high rise. What’s in the high rise bag?

A

150’ of 1 3/4 hose

highrise bag

2 1/2 to 1 1/2 gated wye

6’ of 2 1/2 hose

spanner wrench
pip wrench 14”
marking device

107
Q

Eng. Man. Pg51

All crowslays should be equipped with ________ size short section in the discharge pipe.

A

10’

108
Q

Eng. Man. Pg51
Each engine carries ______(size) and _________(how much) booster hose, Equipped with a __________ nozzle and flow maximum of _______PDP.

A

200’ of 1” booster

automatic nozzle

70GPM at 300PSI PDP

109
Q

Eng. Man. Pg51
All engines carry ______(how many) and _______(size) of hard suctions. Each hose has ________(size) threads. Tankers carry _______( how much) and ______(size) with __________(size) threads.

A

Two 10’ sections

6”threads

Two 10’ sections with 4 1/2” threads.

110
Q

Eng. Man. Pg52
Low-level strainer is carried by __________(who) for use for _________(what) in _________(where) and capable of flowing up to __________(what).

A

tankers

drafting

tanker basins

950GPM

111
Q

Eng. Man. Pg53

Class A Foam is primarily used in ___________ and is actully __________. It is educted at ___________.

A

wildland fires

actually a wetting agent

educated at 1/4% to 1%

112
Q

Eng. Man. Pg53
Class B Foam
which two company’s are utilized by JFRD?

A

Ansulite Lo - Viscosity AR-AFFF

Thunderstorm AR-AFFF

113
Q

Eng. Man. Pg53
Which apparatuses carry 3%
Mil - Spe AFFF

A

E7-E21 - Built in foam proportioners

stations 16 and 56

foam 37 and 371 tankers 1800 gallons

114
Q

Eng. Man. Pg54

Each engine carries ___________(how much) foam. Each tanker carries __________ (how much) foam.

A

four pails - 18 gallons

15 pails - 75 gallons

115
Q

Eng. Man. Pg55
Maximum distance between educator and nozzle;
when using a 75PSI nozzle maximum distance is _______.
when using a 100PSI nozzle maximum distance is _______.

A

250’

150’

116
Q

Eng. Man. Pg55

The foam eductor requires an inlet pressure of _________.

A

200PSI

117
Q

Eng. Man. Pg55

Angus 240GPM eductors and aspirating nozzles are carried by which Engines and used with what size hose?

A

1, 7, 11, 21, 30, 32, 34, 37

2 1/2”

118
Q

Eng. Man. Pg55

The maximum inlet pressure for Angus 240 eductor is ________.

A

120PSI

119
Q

Eng. Man. Pg56
Which engines carry Akron 250GPM eductor and foam tube and are used with what size hose? This setup allows how many feet between the eductor and nozzle?

A

E7, 21

2 1/2”hose

300’ between

120
Q

Eng. Man. Pg.56

JFRD maintains emergence stockpiles of foam ________(where) and total JFRD Foam capacity is approximately _________.

A

TSF and station 37

20,000 gallons

121
Q 
Eng. Man. Pg56
AR-AFFF Specifications
Compatible with what?
name and color pails? 
Cannot be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Can be used with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A

Compatible dry chemical

ansulite AR-AFFF is yellow
thunderstorm AR-AFFF is green

Cannot be used for subsurface for injection

Can be used with fresh or salt water

122
Q

Eng. Man. Pg57
24ft Extension Ladder
Applications are:

14ft Roof ladder
Applications are:

10Ft attic Ladder
Applications are:

A

24ft: First story roof access
Second story window access
second story balcony access

14ft: First story roof access
Interior access tall ceilings
Roof work with hooks deployed

10ft: Interior scuttle access
Interior attic access
some first story windows

123
Q

Eng Man. P58

JFRD engines carry extrication equipment as follows:

A

High lift jack w/ hook

air chisel and 3 blades (long flat, short flat, and panel)

come-a-long

6ft chain

12ft chain

15ft chain

J hook w/ shackle

3 step chocks

2 ladder cribbing

assortment of 4x4 cribbing

124
Q

Eng. Man. Pg59

JFRD Engines carry portable fire extinguishers as follows:

A

foam:
2 1/2 gallon AR foam
discharge - 20ft
rating 3A:20B

carbon dioxide (CO2)
20lb CO2
DIscharge range - 3 to 8ft
Rating - 10 B:C

Purple K (PKP)
18lb
Discharge range - 18ft, 18 seconds
Rating - 80 B:C

27lbs
Discharge Range - 18ft, 12 seconds
Rated 20 B:C

125
Q

Eng. Man. Pg59

The 27lb Purple K Extinguishers are _________ and can be identified by their ________.

A

high flow

red handle

126
Q

Eng. Man. Pg60

Heavy Engines Generator are ________ and generate ________ and can be started ___________ (where). What does it power?

A

twin cylinder diesel motor

10kw

pump panel, dashboard

fire scene lights (front, sides, rear, and 30amp cord reel)

127
Q

Eng. Man. Pg60
Heavy Engines Winch is powered by ________. Receptacles and hitch receiver tube are located _________(where). Wire extends __________(how far) and has a pulling capacity of ____________.

A

12VDC

front rear and both sides

100’ extended

9000lbs pull capacity

128
Q

Eng. Man. Pg60

Heavy engines also carry what extra equipment?

A

Exhaust fans

salvage equipment

circular saws

air bags

additional fire extinguishers

129
Q

Eng. Man. Pg61
If the drop is less than 10% you can add:

If the drop is from 10% - 20% you can add:

If the drop is from 20 - 25% you can add:

If the drop is exceeds 25% you can add:

A

10% - 3 more lines of equal GPM

10-20% - 2 more lines of equal GPM

20-25% - 1 more line of equal GPM

130
Q

Eng. Man. Pg62

Ladder truck fog nozzle flows up to ___________GPM, while smooth bore tip up to ______ may be installed.

A

1250GPM

2” tip

131
Q

Eng. Man. Pg63

When Supplying a ladder pipe within 100’ the PDP recommended is ______.

A

150 PSI

132
Q

Eng. Man. Pg64
Master Stream Fog nozzle pressure is _______ and flow is adjustable to ________.
Smooth bore nozzle pressure is __________ and tip size with flow is __________.

A

fog - 100PSI
500, 750, 1000, 1250GPM

Smooth Bore - 80PSI
1 1/4 - 400GPM
1 3/8 - 500GPM
1 1/2 - 600GPM
1 3/4 - 800GPM
2 - 1000GPM
133
Q

Eng. Man. Pg64
Master Stream Appliance
Add _______ (how much) for friction loss in the appliance.
Add _______ (how much) for each 100’ of 2 1/2 siamesed hose.

A

10 - 25PSI

25PSI

134
Q

Eng. Man. Pg65

___________ is the preferred supply hose and should be the choice in most situations.

A

LDH

135
Q

Eng. Man. Pg66
Hard suction hook up :
the Engine must be within _______ft of the hydrant and a minimum of _________(how many) people must be available, _______(how many) is preferred.

A

10’

2 is minmum, 3 is preferred

136
Q

Eng. Man. Pg67
Connecting the second LDH to the 2 1/2” hydrant connection require the ___________ adapter and an additional section of LDH hose. In most cases this will provide ________ (how much) in water supply.

A

storz to 2 1/2” adapter

25% increase

137
Q

Eng. Man. Pg67
When a full load of LDH (how many feet?) is needed to reach the fire and additional ________ is required to connect to the hydrant and pump the supply line. This is called _________.

A

1000’ hose

additional Engine

relay pumping

138
Q

Eng. Man. Pg68

When pumping LDH in a relay the recommended initial PDP is _________ plus ________ per 100’ of hose.

A

50PSI

10PSI

139
Q

Eng. Man. Pg68

There are only two limitations for source and relay engines. What is the maximum PDP and minimum residual pressure?

A

200PSI maximun

10PSI residual pressure

140
Q

Eng. Man. Pg68

Two stage pumps must be operated in ___________, when relay pumping.

A

volume

141
Q

Eng. Man. Pg70
Try to place the Engine within ________feet of the FDC. Sprinkler systems PDP is _______ below the 10th floor and above the 10th floor it increases PDP to ________.

A

100’

150PSI

180PSI

142
Q

Eng. Man. Pg71

Older building may have a pressure limitation on their standpipe system of ____________.

A

200PSI

143
Q

Eng. Man. Pg72

Drafting, connect the hard suction hose directly to _________, the piston intake much be ____________.

A

streamer intake

removed

144
Q

Eng. Man. Pg73

Do not attempt to draft through the ___________. This can be a source of multiple air leaks and will restrict flow.

A

piston intake valve

145
Q

Eng. Man. Pg73
The transfer valve must be place in __________ for drafting. The maximum height for drafting is _________, Measured from the water to the _________.

A

volume

25ft

water surface to the streamer connection

146
Q

Eng. Man. Pg73
The static water source must be deep enough to allow for _________(how much) strainer clearance from the bottom and ________(how much) below the water surface.

A

one foot

18”

147
Q

Eng. Man. Pg73
Before activating the primer increase throttle speed to ________. For 1500GPM pumps limit the primer use to ________, at 2000GPM you can extend this time to ________.

A

1000-1200RPM

45 seconds

90 seconds

148
Q

Eng. Man. Pg74

Allow pressure to build above __________ before disengaging the primer.

A

50PSI

149
Q

Eng. Man. Pg75

JFRD tankers have single stage ______ pumps and they hold ________(how much) water.

A

750GPM centrifugal

2500 gallon

150
Q

Eng. Man. Pg76

JFRD tankers have the following features and equipment:

A

2500 or 3000 gallon portable tanker basin

75 gallons of AR-AFFF class B foam

two preconnected 1 3/4 hoselines

deck gun

piston intake valve for LDH supply

LDH discharge valve

locking rear axle and 4 wheel drive

10” quickdump valve w/ directional chute

151
Q

Eng. Man. Pg77

If use of the tanker basin is indicated, the first arriving tanker will perform the following :

A

drop the basin on scene in position for the engine to draft

drop the low-level strainer and 4 1/2 double male at the scene

install the chute in the proper direction

after basin setup, dump the tank water and proceed to the closest source.

152
Q

Eng. Man. Pg77

How long will it take to dump 2500 gallons of water from the quick-dump valve?

A

2-3 minutes

153
Q

Eng. Man. Pg78

The recommended PDP for tanker filling is __________.

A

100PSI

154
Q

Eng. Man. Pg78

What is the formula for tanker shuttle GPM?

A

GPM = tanker gallons/time

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