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Engine CO OPS ✅ Flashcards

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The 904K Piercing Nozzle flows what GPM at 100 PSI?

A

175 GPM.

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The hole for Bresnan Distributors should be placed where?
How big should the hole be?

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Placed directly above the fire.

Hold should be 12” x 12”.

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The Elkart Brass R.A.M. XD has a hydraulic stability system that uses reaction force to stabilize it. How many GPM are needed to activate this system?

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Approximately 350 GPM.

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After initial knock down, what size hose lines can be extended off of the Mercury Quick Attack Monitor?

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1-3/4” hose off the end of the 1-1/4” stacked tip.

2-1/2” hose off the outlet base of the unit.

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Water cans have a discharge time of how many seconds?

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55 seconds.

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What type of an extinguisher should be used on sensitive electrical equipment?

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CO2. It leaves no residue behind.

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CFD’s standard water can has a UL rating of 2A. Each A of this rating system is equal to the fire suppression capability of how many gallons of water?

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1.25 gallons.

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With Class B foam, what is the application rate for Hydrocarbons (gasoline & diesel)?

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3%.

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With Class B Foam, what is the application rate for Polar Solvents (alcohol or acetone)?

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6%.

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What is the most common cause of Foam Eductor failure?

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Excessive back pressure.

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What is the correct PSI for the Elkart Inline Eductor & the PRO/Pak?

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Elkhart Inline Eductor = 200 psi.

PRO/Pak = 100 psi.

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What is the maximum length of 1-3/4 hose that can be used between the Elkart Brass Inline Eductor 125 gpm and the nozzle?

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200 feet.

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State Farm Blockers / ODOT freeway assistance vehicles can be contacted on what radio channel?

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D06-FSP, One click past 9 Police Fire.

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Smooth Bore Nozzles are designed to operate at what nozzle pressure?

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50 PSI

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What is the ideal nozzle pattern in a large commercial space?

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Sweeping motion at the ceiling level.

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What are the areas where the Split Stretch has the most benefit?

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Tight urban environments.

Hotel / Motel style residences that have a common access hallway.

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To estimate a stretch, the Length, Width & Set Back of a structure is added together. How many feet are added if there is a one story change in elevation?

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50 feet

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If an attack line must be extended, what type of roll offers the fastest deployment because it keeps both couplings in the same place?

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The double donut roll.

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A single 3”, (vs a 5”) supply line with a shorter lay, can provide up to how many GPM?

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800 GPM.

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Each CFD apparatus mounted pump is rated for how many GPM at draft?

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1,500 GPM.

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When Pumping in Series, the Supply Pumper should be placed as near the hydrant as possible. This should preferably be within how many feet of the hydrant?

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25 feet.

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What is the actual discharge capacity of a two-stage pump while in Pressure Mode?

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70% of the total capacity of the pump.
70% 0f 1,500 GPM is 1,050 GPM.

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Are CFD apparatus pumps kept “Wet” or “Dry”? Regardless of ambient temperature?

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Wet.

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During prolonged parking during cold weather runs. The pump should be engaged. What 2 valves should be opened?

A

Tank to Pump
Tank Fill

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If the pressure transducers fail on a Pump Boss it will not operate above idle in Pressure Mode. If this happens on scene what is the only option?

A

Use RPM Mode

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What is the starting pressure when supplying the turntable of a Tiller Ladder?

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150 PSI. Starting point.

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45° of a door CLOSEST to the Engine is?

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The inside of the door

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45° of a door FARTHEST away from the engine is?

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The outside of the door.

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To help create less of a pinch point, the hose line should be positioned on the side of the door _____ of the fire’s location.

A

Opposite the fire’s location

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30
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There are 2 basic options for extending a hoseline.

A

Extending at the truck
Extending at the nozzle

PG 72

31
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Extending an attack line should not be done in a/an _____?

A

Should not be done in a IDLH atmosphere.

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32
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On a garden stretch, the appliance should be placed approximately ____ ft from the attack lines entrance point.

A

Approximately 10 ft

PG 75

33
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To combat the weight of the water pulling the hose down during a vertical stretch, what is the “general rule of thumb” for a 2-story stretch and a 3-story stretch?

A

2-story stretch - 50’ of hose on the fire floor landing

3-story stretch - 75’ of hose on the fire floor landing

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34
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The vertical hook stretch method should not be used over how many stories?

A

Should not be used over 3 stories.

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35
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The ELKHART BRASS R.A.M. XD is NOT to exceed how many GPM and/or PSI?

A

Operation is NOT to exceed 500 GPM and/or 150 psi

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36
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On the MERCURY QUICK ATTACK MONITOR, which stack tip will allow a 1-3/4” hose line to be connected?

A

1-1/4” stacked tip will allow the 1-3/4 hose line to be be connected.

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Per the UL (Underwriters Laboratories), the “A” in a rating like 2A, each number indicates how many gallons of water?

A

1.25 Gallons.
Examples
2A = 2.5 Gallons
3A = 3.75 Gallons

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38
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What is the recommended percentage knob setting on the PRO/PAK for ordinary combustible materials using Class A foam?

A

Ordinary combustible materials recommended percentage know setting for class A are 0.1%-1%

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39
Q

CFD carries what 2 series of nozzles?

A

Elkhart Chief and Chief XD series nozzles.

Engines 2019 and newer carry Chief XD

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40
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The principal that states “when building an attack package, the orifice of the nozzle should ideally not be greater than half the diameter of the hose.”

A

Freeman Principle - Smooth Bore

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41
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Which CFD nozzles have the “integrated tip”?

A

Elkhart Chief nozzle has the integrated tip.

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42
Q

After cleaning a nozzle, what is the recommended lubricant per the operating manual?

A

Dow-Corning #7 lubricant

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43
Q

The backup firefighter should check for “LFL”… what does “LFL” stand for?

A

Life - victims
Fire - location/direction
Layout - stairs/rooms

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44
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A common phrase on the training around the country is “_______”

A

“The fire goes as the first line goes”

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45
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Initial line selection: What is a 1-3/4” hose line best used for?

A

Anything from a single room and contents fire, up to 3 rooms of fire.

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46
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Initial line selection: What are two 1 3/4 hose line or one 2” hose line best used for?

A

More than 3 rooms of fire

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47
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Initial line selection: What is a 2-1/2” hose line best used for?

A

One floor or more of fire

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48
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Initial line selection: What hose lines are best for commercial structures?

A

2” or 2 1/2” hose line

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49
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Initial line selection: Consider a Master stream for…

A

Defensive Operations

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50
Q

What are the components of the “Exponential Engine Theory”?
- Brian Brush

A

• Enough water to extinguish BTUs
• Every line should be set to fight different fires
• Different “weapons” for different fights
• Rule of Thumb: the next larger line/nozzle size should approximately double the GPM

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The Andy Frederick’s ADULTS acronym is used to outline 2-1/2” hand line use. What does ADULTS stand for?

A

Advanced fire on arrival
Defensive operations
Unable to determine the extent/size
Large, non-compartmentalized areas
Tons of water
Standpipe System Operations

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What is the weight of a charged 2” and a charged 2-1/2” hose line per 50’?

A

2” - 68lbs per 50’
2-1/2” - 103 lbs per 50’

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53
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What is the first and most important consideration when choosing a hand line to combat a fire?
(Size vs. maneuvering)

A

Flow, should be the most important consideration.

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54
Q

What hose load used by CFD is the fastest to deploy?

A

Triple Fold

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55
Q

What hose load used by CFD is the more versatile around cars and fixed obstacles?

A

Modified Minuteman

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56
Q

To estimate the stretch, what 3 to 4 things must be added together?

A

•Length
•Width
•Setback
•Elevation

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57
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When calculating available hydrant water,what is the remaining supply after a drop 10%, 11-15%, 16-20% and greater than 20% of the static pressure?

A

•0-10% - 3x the amount that caused the drop remaining
•11-15% - 2x the amount remaining
•16-20% - 1x the amount remaining
•>20% - 1/2 the amount remaining

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58
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What are the driver/pump operators 3 priorities?

A

•Priority one - Get water for crew
•Priority two - Get water for yourself/engine
•Priority three - Get water for everyone else

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59
Q

When operating on tank water alone, should the driver/operator charge a backup line?

A

No. They should wait until they have a supply established.

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60
Q

Once the attack engine operator opens their supply intake, they should close their TANK TO PUMP to maintain an emergency supply of how much?

A

1/4 tank emergency supply use

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61
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What are some examples of when the demand for water would exceed the capacity of a two-stage pump in pressure mode?

A

•Multi line operations
•Quick attack operations
•Deck gun operations
•Ladder pipe operations

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62
Q

How many INTAKE RELIEF valves does each CFD engine have?

A

3 intake relief valves

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63
Q

Newer CFD Sutphen apparatus come with the intake relief valves set to what PSI?

A

Intake Relief valves are set to 180psi

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64
Q

What is “Back Flushing”?

A

The act of flowing water in reverse through the pump to clear debris.

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65
Q

During freezing weather, what drains should remain closed vs open?

A

The master drain should be kept closed, but every other drain should be left open during freezing weather.

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66
Q

What are the “FAULT CODES” displayed on the pump boss if the transducers fail?

A

E06 or F06

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67
Q

What PSI is the STARTING point at the Platforms pump?

A

80 PSI at the Platforms pump should be the STARTING point.

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68
Q

A 3” supply line will require approximately how many gallons per 100’ to fill the hose line?

A

37 Gallons per 100’

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69
Q

What is the only operation that can not be done in volume mode?

A

Standpipe Operations

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70
Q

What is the max effective range for a water can?

A

44-55 feet

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