Engineer Manual Flashcards
What are the fluid levels checked daily
Motor oil, transmission, power steering, coolant and DEF
Booster tank and foam are checked by
Visual
What is the proper air brake pressure both front and rear
> 100
What is the minimum tire tread depth
4/32”
Which bleeder is the lowest level of the pump
Pump drain
What is the oxygen bottle minimum pressure
> 1000
What is the minimum bottle pressure for the air chisel
> 4000
What SOG is for SCBAs
421
What it the spacing for spreaders for storage
1/2”
How long does it take for the generator to warm up
Approx 5 minutes
Which end of the air tool is oil applied
Blade end
How many drops of air tool oil are applied
5
What is the rope SOG
419
When is a complete daily inspection required
Out of service for 24 hrs or a span of 2 shifts
How many feet are needed for the ladder rack
5
Where does a spotter stand
Engineers side, 5-10ft behind tailboard
What are the ranges of fire mains
6-24”
What is the average static pressure of a firemain
70
What communities operate their own water utilities
Atl Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin
What does the GPM flow depend on
Diameter of main and water pressure
What are the supply main ranges for residential
6-10
What are the supply main ranges for commercial
8-36
What is the static pressure of an industrial private hydrant
Up to 180
What are the supply main sizes in an apt or business complex
6-10”
Red hydrant flow
Less than 500
Orange hydrant flow
500-1000
Green hydrant flow
1000-1500
Blue hydrant flow
Greater than 1500
What size are sound barrier access holes
About 12”
What type of supply is a booster tank
Static
What size is the tank to pump valve
3”
What is the flow from the booster tank limited to
7-800GPM
Booster tanks can only be refilled from where
City hydrants
What are most dry hydrants made out of
PVC
Where are dry hydrants found
Near commercial structures
What are the 2 types of pumps
Single or 2 stage
What are the 3 pump capacities
1500, 1750 or 2000 GPM
Where does water from the impeller discharge to
The volute
What are the 3 positions of the pump shift control
Road, neutral and pump
What are centrifugal pumps tested according to
NFPA 1911
Who tests the centrifugal pumps
Underwriters Labratory
What stage pump is easiest to build and operate
Single stage
What 2 settings can a two stage pump operate in
Pressure or volume
What is the volume position also called
Parallel or capacity
What is the advantage of the two stage design
Ability to operate in either pressure or volume
What valve is used to change between pressure or volume
Transfer valve
What size socket wrench is used if the electric valve fails
3/4”
What is the normal position of the transfer valve
Volume
What is the main difference in operation in a two stage pump
Motor speed
What PSI is the intake pressure relief valve set at
150
What determines the diameter of the intake pipe
Rated capacity of the pump
What size are the front and rear intake pipes
5”
What color is the direct tank fill painted
Red
What type of valve are most intake and discharge valves
Quarter turn ball valves
How long does it take for the electric front and rear intake valves to open or close
15-20 seconds
What are the most commonly used valves
Tank to pump and tank fill
What is size range of discharge options
1-4”
What does the Master discharge gauge read
Discharge manifold pressure
What type of gauge is each gauge
Compound
What is the range that pressure gauge reads
0-600 psi
What range does the vacuum gauge read
0 to -30 inches
What is required for a centrifugal pump due to the inability to pump air
Primer
What type of pump is the primer
Positive displacement pump
How many primers do engines with front intakes have
2
What are the 2 alternative ways to bleed air from the pump
Deck gun and tank fill
What is the highest discharge on the pump
Deck gun
What is the performance range of the primer
1000-1200
What are the 4 motor functions to be monitored
Oil pressure, coolant, voltage and transmission temp
What is the normal range of oil pressure
15psi at idle. 35-45 at speed
What is the normal coolant temp
180-220
What is the normal voltage range
13-14.5 volts
What is the normal transmission temp
Below 300
What could result in motor damage
High coolant temp or low oil pressure
How many GPM does the pump cooler valve flow
Less than 25
What temp is the thermal dump valve activated at
140
What valve generally needed when hose lines are charged but not flowing
Pump cooler
What valve operates as a heat exchanger for preventing overheating while the pump is operating
Engine cooler or Aux cooler
What can make automatic adjustments to the discharge pressure
Pressure governor
Where is the governor integrated in to
Motors fuel management system
What are the 2 major parts of the pressure governor
Control box and pressure sensor
How many types of governors does JFRD use
3
What are the 3 types of governors
Class 1, pump boss 100 and 200
What are the 2 modes of operations for the pressure governor
PSI and RPM
What mode allows the governor to monitor and regulate PFP
PSI
What is the most common disruption to PDP
Opening and closing of nozzles
A change to intake pressure can be felt where
Discharge side of the pump
What is PSI mode used for
Pumping handlines Ladders Ground monitors Sprinklers Standpipes
Above what PSI is the pressure monitor disabled
Above 300
What PSI situation would require switching from PSI to RPM
High rise pumping
What mode disables the pressure sensor
RPM
What is RPM mode used for
Drafting
Relay
Charging 5in
PSI malfunction
What mode can you change to once a draft is established
PSI
What engine is in PSI mode when relay pumping
Attack engine
What are PSI mode malfunctions
Failure of pressure sensor or loss of electronic signal between pressure sensor and control box
What is the order that the governor must be checked
Engage pump
Open tank to pump
Select discharge
Operate governor
What are engines PDP set to
110psi
What are tankers preset to
50
What are engines and tankers RPM presets
1100
What is the normal discharge pressure while at idle for a 2 stage pump
30-40psi
At least what PDP must be maintained before the governor returns to idle
30psi
what is the residual pressure when the governor will return to idle
Below 10psi
What is minimum length of 6in soft intake
25ft
What is minimum length of 5in
1000ft
What is minimum length of 2 1/2in
1000ft
What is the minimum length for booster hose
200ft
What is the minimum length of 10ft hard suction hose
2 sections
What is the minimum length of high rise hose
195ft of HR hose
What is the minimum length of preconnected 1 3/4in hose
2, 200ft crosslays, all other lengths determined by company Capt
What is the minimum length of wildland hose
200ft of 1in
What is the minimum length of apt pack
100ft of 1 3/4in hose
On what side is the hose clamp used
Supply side
At least how many feet from the tail board is the hose clamp used
25ft
How should 5in supply line be crossed
At an angle
What is the practical volume limit of the 5in hose
1600 GPM
What PSI should never be exceeded for 5in
200psi
What are the uses of 2 1/2 in hose
FDC
Master stream
Handline
Supply
What is the PSI 2 1/2 in can be flowed up to
Up to 300
What is a disadvantage of 2 1/2in hose
Relatively short lengths
What is the flow of a 2 1/2 smooth bore with 1in tip
200
What is the maximum safe flow of 2 1/2in hose
300gpm
What PSI added to 2 1/2 handlines for friction loss per 100ft
10 psi
What pressure does the Akron 2 1/2in fog nozzle operate at
100 psi
What is the bread and butter attack line
1 3/4in
What is the recommended GPM setting for the turbojet nozzle
95,125 or 150
What akron turbo jet nozzle to most engines carry
75psi
What are the GPMs that the Akron Saberjet 1 3/4 smooth bore will flow
7/8- 150gpm
15/16- 180gpm
What will the saberjet flow on fogstream
135gpm at 100 psi
What is the friction loss from fog to solid stream
40-50psi
What are the GPM setting on the booster nozzle
13,25,40 and 60gpm
What is the heavy duty hose used for
Drafting or connecting to a hydrant
How many types of low level strainers are there
2
What color is the soft intake hose
Red
How long is the soft intake hose
25ft
The soft intake hose will flow in excess of how many GPMs
2000
What length are the 2 sections of aluminum pipe used for attic nozzles
2 and 6ft
What is the size of the pipe used for attic nozzles
1 1/2in
What square feet does an attic nozzle cover
1000
How many GPM will an attic nozzle flow
Approx 125 at 100psi
What is the attic nozzle ideal for
Fires caused by lightening strikes
What is class A foam primarily used for
Wildland fires
What percent is class B foam educted at
3%
What class B foam is most effective on aviation fuel
Mil-spec AFFF
What is the main purpose of Foam 37 and 371
To protect the Navy fuel depot
How many gallons of foam does Foam 37 and 371 carry
1800
What percents is the foam eductor adjustable to
1/4 to 6%
What size line is the eductor used with
1 3/4in
What is the maximum distance for the foam educators. 75 and 100psi
75psi is 250ft
100psi is 150ft
What is the GPM that eductor must be used at
125gpm
What is the inlet pressure required for the foam eductor
200psi
What engines carry the Angus 240 eductor
1 7 11 21 30 57 34 37
What is maximum inlet pressure for the Angus 240
120psi
What is total foam capacity of JFRD
20,000 gallons
What is class A foam stored in
Squail pails
What is class B foam stored in
Round pails
What are the 3 blades used with air chisel
Long and short flat
Panel
What are the 3 lengths of chain used in extrications
6,12 and 15ft
What is the rating for foam extinguisher
15 ft
3A:20B
What are the ratings for CO2 extinguishers
20lb
8ft
10B:C
What are the ratings for the 18lb PKP
18lb
18ft
18 seconds
80B:C
What are the ratings for the 30lb PKP
18ft
8secs
20B:C
What are the 2 class D agents
Met L X
Lith X
What color is the handle on the 30lb PKP bottle
Red
What is KW of the onboard generator
10
What does the generator power
5 scene lights
30 amp cord reel
What does the cord reel power
Fans and lights
How many of wire are on a winch
100
What is pulling capacity of the wire
9000lbs
What is used to estimate available water supply
Static and residual pressure
What is the waterway limited to on a ladder truck
1000gpm
Within 100ft what is recommended initial PDP for supplying a ladder pipe
150psi
What is the exclusion for the 1000gpm waterway
Tower ladders
What is the master stream fog nozzle psi
100psi
What are the incriments for the master stream fog nozzle
500
750
1000
1250
What is the flow of the 2.5” smooth bore tips
1 3/8- 500
1 1/2- 600
1 3/4- 800
2- 1000
What does the mini monitor flow
100psi, up to 500 GPM
What hose provides the most volume from a hydrant
Hard suction
How many feet is needed for a hard suction hose to connect
Within 10ft
What is the minimum of personnel need to hook up a hard suction hose
2
What hose is preferred when hard suction is impractical
6in soft in take
By what percent will a full hook up increase water supply
25%
How many engines are needed to relay pump
At least 2
What are 2 stage pumps operated in while relay pumping
Volume
What mode is the attack engine in when relay pumping
PSI
When tandem pumping both engines must maintain what residual PSI
10psi
What is the PDP when pumping a sprinkler system
150psi
What is the initial PDP when pumping a STANDPIPE
100psi
What is the maximum height for drafting
25ft
What clearance is needed for the strainer when drafting from a static source
1ft
How far below the water surface is the strainer placed
18in
How long is the primer used for pumps rated at 1500gpm
Up to 45secs
What is the time limit for the primer with pumps rated at 1750 or 2000gpm
90 secs
What gauge is closely watched when activating the primer when drafting
Master intake
What PSI is needed before disengaging the primer
Above 50psi
What type of pump do tankers have
Single stage
What are tanker pumps rated at
750gpm
How many gallons of water do tankers carry
2500
What valve and piping are bigger on tankers
Tank to pump
How many gallons of class A foam do tankers carry
10
How many gallons of class B foam do tankers carry
75
What is the most common use of a tanker onscene
Nurse tanker
How long does it take to dump 2500 gallons of water
2-3 minutes
What valve is used to dump water from a tanker
Quick dump
What is the recommended PDP when filling a tanker
100psi
How long does it to dump 2500 gallons of water
2-3 min
What percent is class A foam eductor at
1/4-1%
What oil is applied to steel surfaces
Light oil
What is used to remove dirt on the chainsaw
Air pressue
Where is grease applied
Pump and appliance threads
What is recommended to ease the movement of pump handles
Graphite
When are private hydrants transitioning to white
2016
What directs water into the discharge manifold
Volute
What is the volume called at 150 psi
Rated capacity
What pressure does drafting utilize to supply a fire pump
Atmospheric
What is 2.5in hose used for
FDC
Master Stream
Handline
Supply
What is the flow of a 2 1/2in smooth bore with 1 1/8in tip
250
What is the flow of a 2 1/2in smooth bore with 1 1/4 tip
300
What is the nozzle pressure of a 2.5in smooth bore handline
50
What is the flow of a master stream 1 3/8 tip
500
What is the flow of a master stream 1 1/2 tip
600
What is the flow of a master stream 1 3/4 tip
800
What is the flow of a master stream 2in tip
1000
A pressure spike above what PSI is there pressure protection in RPM mode
30
What mode can the pressure governor be used in as a high idle
RPM
What type of strainer is used to draft from a static source
Barrel
What foam is most effective on aviation fuel
Mil-spec AFFF
What is minimum step chocks carried by an engine
3
What is the minimum ladder cribbing carried by an engine
1
What is the PSI for a master stream smooth bore nozzle
80 psi
What is checked for fluid leaks
Motor
Transmission
Pump
Differential
What direction will rotating the bumper shut off the 2 1/2 fog nozzle
Clockwise
When drafting what position is the transfer valve placed in
Volume
If the water is how many or more feet below the steamer will full pump capacity not be reached
10
When are compartment doors checked for proper operation
Daily
What is used to clean the come a long
Dry towel
When are hand tools inspected
Weekly
When are ladders inspected
Weekly
When are axe heads checked for tightness
Weekly
What are nozzles cleaned with
Warm soapy water
When are hydrostatic test dates checked
Weekly
What are purple hydrants used for
Maintenance flushing
What determines the flow from the booster tank
Size of tank to pump valve
Head pressure
What size is the steamer connection on a dry hydrant
4.5”
What size are the aux intakes
2.5”
What size are the front and rear intakes
5 in
What will a 5in intake flow from draft
1000
What will a 5in intake flow from a hydrant
1500
What is the preferred intake on a Hazmat scene for engines 7 and 21
Direct fill
What will gradually reduce engine RPMs
Low voltage
What mode places the engineer in complete control
RPM
What mode does the Pump Boss default to
PSI
How long is the mode button held to switch modes
3 sec
What side of the hose clamp is avoided
Hinge
What is never placed in a 5in hose when connecting
Right hand twist
What PSI is added per floor
5
Which 1 3/4 nozzle has a dual position bail
Saberjet
What are the positions of the bail on the saberjet
Solid
Fog
What size are the threads on the new strainer
6in
What color is the new strainer
Red
What is the GPM for 3/4” tip on a saberjet
100
What is the initial PDP for a Hazmat spill
100
What PSI is not be exceeded on a ladder pipe
200
What is the PDP for a Hazmat fire
200
Who assigns proper care, cleaning and upkeep
Company officer
What is used for chainsaw bar lubricant
Motor oil
What is old gas used in
Lawn equipment
Where is fresh gas kept
On apparatus
What is removed from roll up door hinges
Excess oil
What are the secondary methods to supply large volumes of water
Tanker
City main
Private systems
What amp is the cord reel
30 amp
What does the pump shift control
Ring gear in the xfer case
When is the neutral position used
Event of a failure with the pump shift
Pumping in pressure is also know as
Series
Volume is also known as
Parallel
What valve is used from pressure to volume
Transfer valve
What does a single stage pump operate like
A 2 stage pump in volume
Which intake valve is rated for drafting
BIV
Where is the tachometer built into
Governor control panel
When pumping always be aware of
Motor RPM
Where is the pressure sensor built into
Discharge manifold
How does the transfer valve and governor function
Independently
What governor is the RPM preset disabled if the pump is engaged
Class 1
What load has the ability to carry several hundred feet
2.5 static
What load requires the engineer to break the coupling
2.5 static
How many gated wyes per engine
2
What is used in joining 2 2.5 hoses to form 1 line
2.5in Siamese
What appliance can be used in a modified tanker shuttle
2.5 Siamese
What is the PSI range for frequent hose kinks
10-25
What is the GPM for 3/4in solid stream
100
What are the 2 class B foams utilized
Ansulite
Thunderstorm
Friction loss for siamesed hose
25
What is the preferred intake for laying out
Steamer
What is the preferred shut down time for a hydrant
Less than 1 minute
What is a sign of more sprinkler heads have opened
Drop in pressure
What is the standpipe pressure limit on older buildings
200 psi
What are wall hydrants used for
Testing
What mode is the governor in when drafting
RPM
Where is the standpipe located on a ship
Main deck
What increases flow on a shipboard connection
Siamese
What is the refill time on a tanker
Approx 3 min
What is used to connect basins
8-10” PVC
What is used to secure basins
Backboard straps
What is a common pump problem during overhaul
Over heating
What is a common problem with the pump unable to build presure
Air in the pump
What does cavitation sound like
Pebbles
What is the earliest indication of cavitation
Fluctuating PDP
What are the most common causes of unable to prime the pump
Open valve
Open bleeder
When are buddy breathing hoses checked
Weekly
When are extrication tools checked
Weekly
What type of source is a tanker basin
Static
Where are high pressure systems found
High risk facilities
What are the 3 ways for secondary methods of supplying large volumes of water
Shuttle
Main
Private
How many pressures are tested while drafting
3
Who can adjust the pressure relief valve
Engineer
What is the size of the high rise hose
2 1/2 in
What nozzle allows the operator to switch from fog to solid and back with no PDP adjustments
Saber Jet
What is the preferred discharge for pumping 2 1/2 in hose in the event one engine can pump 2 lines
Officers side
What size is the piping on the officers side 2 1/2 in discharge
3 in
