Engine Ops Flashcards
All Engine Officers should be familiar with the capabilities of Fire Department pumpers. In which choice below is the information incorrect?
A: “ High Pressure Engines” have been fitted with a high-pressure discharge elbow and issued specialized high-pressure equipment which allows them to safely perform high-pressure pumping operations up to 600 psi.
B: “3rd Stage Engines” have been fitted with two special high-pressure discharge elbows and issued high-pressure equipment which allows them to safely perform high-pressure pumping operations up to 700 psi.
C: The idle pressure of an apparatus in “Volume” Operation is roughly 55 psi.
D: The idle pressure of an apparatus in “Pressure” Operation is roughly 85 psi.
Answer: D
Eng Ops Ch 2 2.1.1, 2.1.3, 2.2.1 C, 2.2.2 C
