EXAM Questions Flashcards
Ch. 3 pg. 84 The D/O is not protected from the legal consequences of driving with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for the safety of others. A. Negligence B. Gross negligence C. Reckless disregard D. Due Regard
C. Reckless disregard
Def. an act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger, while ignoring any potential consequences of so doing.
Ch. 3 pg. 84
Driver operators must exercise care for the safety of other and must maintain complete control of the vehicle. The privileges extended to the D/O of an emergency vehicle do not relieve them of the duty to drive with due regard. In most jurisdictions, fire apparatus are not exempt from laws that require a vehicle to stop for:
A. train crossings
B. Other emergency apparatus
C. School buses unloading students
D. Obvious disabled pedestrians in the roadway.
C. school buses unloading students.
Ch. 3 pg 85 The D/O most important responsibility is to operate the apparatus safely during routine driving and while responding to emergency calls. The most common place for a collision is at: A. Neighborhood entrance B. Highway ramps C. Exiting the station D. Intersections
D. intersections
Ch. 5 principles of water pg. 169
The greater the surface area of water exposed the more rapidly heat is absorbed. The amount of surface area can be increased:
A. use of a straight stream, partly closing the nozzle
B. Deflecting water off interior surface
C. Deflecting water off the ceiling
D. using a constant GPM nozzle on fog stream.
C. deflecting water off the ceiling.
Note: also using a fog nozzle.
Ch. 19 pg. 678-679 A D/O is fundamentally a \_\_\_\_\_\_ who must be well trained in the location of each control, it's function, how it operates, when it should be used, and the appropriate safety precautions. A. expert B. Technician C. professional D. operator
B. technician.
Ch. 12 pg. 428
What is the second important consideration during relay pumping operations?
A. Distance of the relay
B. Lift of the relay
C. Amount of water required for the incident.
D. Distance between pumpers in the relay system.
A. distance of the relay.
First consideration is the amount of water required.
Ch. 19 Operating Aerial apparatus pg. 690
Use the 75-80-80 guideline for quick ladder pipe use. This refers to:
A. 75 feet, 80 degree angle, 80 psi
B. 75 psi, 80 feet, 80 degree ladder angle
C. 75 degree angle, 80 % extension, 80 PSI
D. 75 degree angle, 80 psi, 80 % fog stream for coverage
C. 75 degree angle, 80 % extension
80 psi.
Ch. 12 relay pumping pg. 434 When the need for relay pumping has ended the operation should be discontinued from the fire scene first. To maintain safety for all personnel, clear communication between each D/O and the \_\_\_\_\_ in important. A. Incident Command B. Operations C. Company Officer D. Water supply Officer
D. water supply officer.
Note: where the hell did this guy come from. he is no where else in the material!!.
this position is not stated in the setup of a relay system.
Ch. 12 relay pumping pg. 432
Regardless of the type of relay used for a particular incident, D/O must be familiar with the basic guidelines for setting up operating, and shutting down relay operations. All personnel involved must understand that the overall capacity of the system is determined by:
A. the amount of lift, and source pumper
B. Source pumper and hose diameter
C. The amount of lift, and hose diameter
D. hose diameter, and smallest pump
D. hose diameter and smallest pump.
the relay needs to begin with the largest capacity pumper working from the water source. When drafting from a static source this pumper may need to develop a higher pump discharge pressure to compensate for friction loss in the suction hose and the energy required to overcome the height of the lift.
Ch. 3 Apparatus safety. pg. 88
An apparatus with a properly baffled tank that is partially filled may be more dangerous than a full or empty tank. For safety reasons, many manufactures recommend that tanks be either completely empty or full. A partially filled tank may lead to a collision. This collision would be considered a lack of driving skill and fall under what:
A. Insufficient training on a piece of apparatus.
B. Inability to recognize a dangerous situation
C. Misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities
D. Overconfidence in your driving ability
C. misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities.
ch. 16 pg. 548
In order to control the flow of hydraulic fluid through the system, a number of different valves are used. Valves start, stop, regulate and direct the flow of fluid to control presure in the system. Check valves are used to:
A. Limit the pressure built up in the system
B. prevent unintentional or undesirable motion of the device
C. prevent fluid from flowing backwards through a component.
D. direct fluid through the valve assembly to one work port or another, acting as an interlock between the systems.
C. prevent fluid from flowing backwards through a component.
Ch. 14 Foam pg. 493 Alcohol resistant AFFF concentrate is commonly available for use on polar solvents. This concentration is generally used at a concentration of \_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_ percent based on the manufactures guidelines. A. 3-6% B. 2-5% C. 1-3% D. .5-1.0%
A. 3-6%.
Note: alcohol resistant AFFF can also be used on hydrocarbon fuels at 1-6% proportioned based on the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Ch. 14 foam pg. 493 Foam that releases an air/vapor film ahead of the foam blanket, and the aerated foam blanket drains its water, more film is released giving the foam an ability to recover or heal areas where the foam blanket is disturbed is refering to what kind of foam? A. AFFF or FFFP B. Alcohol resistant AFFF C. Fluoroprotein foam D. Protein foams
A. AFFF or FFFP
FFFP = film forming fluoroprotein foam. its in the name dummy.
Ch. 3. pg. 94
When preparing to start the apparatus, whether for an emergency response or routine trip, the D/O must first:
A. Ensure occupants are properly restrained using seatbelts.
B. Know the destination and the route of travel.
C. Consider weather conditions that could delay arrival.
D. Place their foot on the brake before starting the apparatus.
B. know the destination and the route of travel.
Ch. 20 pg. 735 Where should the working end of the rope be anchored when using an aerial device to lift objects other than people? A. part of the apparatus B. object on the ground C. Nearby building D. Lower ladder section
D. lower ladder section.
note: the working end of the rope should never be anchored to other parts of the apparatus, to static structures, or to objects on the ground.
ch 20 pg. 737 What should be used to make the firefighter safe when ventilating upper windows with a pike pole from an aerial device? A. leg lock B. roof ladder C. Pulley system D. Safety belt.
D. safety belt.
Ch. 20 pg 729 Which rescue method should be used as a last resort? A. place victim in the platform B. Allow victim to climb the ladder C. Use an interior pathway D. Support victim down the ladder.
D. support victim down the ladder.
Ch. 20 pg. 727 What should be placed just above or over the roof using an aerial platform to perform a roof rescue? A. top of the gate B. Top of the platform C. Bottom of the gate D. bottom of the platform.
Bottom of the platform.
ch 10 pr 341.
what is the advantage of a 4 way valve?
A. allows a later arriving pumper to connect at the hydrant to increase pressure to the attack pumper.
B. Allows the second pumper to immediately charge the supply line to the first pumper.
C. allows the second pumper to be connected with out interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line.
D. allows a later arriving pumper to connect at the hydrant to increase the GPMs to the attack pumper.
C. allows the second pumper to be connected without interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line.
The second pumper is then able to boost the pressure to the supply line using a second intake connection of the valve
Ch. 5 principles of water pg. 171 What is an influence that causes a change in the speed, direction, or shape of a substance? A. Mass B. Pressure C. Weight D. Force.
D. force.
Force- simple measure of weight, usually expressed in pounds or kilograms.
note: force is the water weight acting on a structure or hose. the pressure is causing that action.
Ch. 20 pg. 748
Where should all ladders be positioned during aircraft rescue operations?
A. front of entry doors
B. Rear of entry doors
C. bottom of entry doors
D. against the lead edge of the wings for stability.
B. rear of the entry doors.
This placement allows for the use of slides equipped on the plane.
Aerial device placed at leading edge of the wing like window rescue operations.
Ch. 5 pg. 172
What is the Third principle of pressure?
A. fluid pressure is perpendicular to any surface on which it acts.
B. Fluid pressure at a point in fluid at rest is the same intensity in all directions.
C. Pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.
D. The pressure of a liquid in an open vessel is proportional to its depth.
C. Pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.
Ch. 5 pg. 175 What refers to the height of a water supply above the discharge orifice? A. Altitude B. Elevation C. Head D. elevation pressure
C. Head.
ch. 10 pg. 337 The initial water source is often: A. hydrant B. apparatus water tank C. static water supply D. Local city provided water
B. apparatus water tank
the D/O needs to establish a water supply that can supply more water.
Ch. 3 pg. 84
Driving statutes usually describe vehicles that are in the emergency category some exemptions could include:
A. speed limits direction of travel
B. direction of turns, non stops at red lights
C. speed limits, school zones
D. Parking statutes, school zones.
A. speed limits, and direction of travel. complete list: speed limits direction of travel direction of turns parking statutes and ordinances
Ch. 16 pg 562 On most aerial devices, the third, forth and fifth sections of the aerial device are extend and retracted by a system of cables and pulleys. A dual-chain drive may also be used to retract and extend the aerial device. Aerial using a main cable drum can be power by: Which of the following is incorrect? A. Hydraulically, B. Electrically C. Manually D. mechanically
C. Manually.
Ch. 16 pg. 567 Many aerial ladder are equipped with pre-piped waterways that eliminate the need for laying hose up the ladder to a master stream nozzle. What is the oldest type of Pre-piped aerial ladder waterway? A. Detachable ladder pipe system B. Pinnable telescoping waterway system C. Bed ladder system D. Telescoping waterway system.
C. Bed ladder system.
Bed Ladder systems, are attached to the underside of the Bed section. The master stream nozzle is attached directly to the tip end of the pipe. Most bed ladder pipes are equipped with manually operated nozzles.
Ch. 16 pg. 567 Most new aerial ladder are equipped with a telescoping waterway that extends toward the top of the ladder. Ladders that are \_\_\_\_\_\_ or shorter and equipped with a telescoping water system have piping that extends directly to the tip of the fly section. A. 110 feet B. 65 feet C. .137 feet D. 85 feet
A. 110 feet.
Ch. 18 pg, 646
When the apparatus stabilizers are being deployed the process of setting the stabilizers should begin:
A. Activating the PTO
B. Placing the Stabilizer pads
C. the driver and officer assessing the setup area
D. D/O assessing surface area, and locate possible overhead obstructions.
C. the process of setting the stabilizers should begin with both the driver and officer assessing the setup area.
once the area is determined to be safe and appropriate for stabilization the D/O can engage the PTO
Ch. 18 pg. 651
When setting up aerial apparatus for deployment what is the goal of the operation?
A. to set up for the best use of all apparatus functions
B. primary to be placed for rescue operations, and exposure protection as a secondary goal.
C. to support the attack pumper operations
D. to ensure one move and one setup without having to reposition.
D. to ensure one move and one setup without having to reposition.
Ch. 18 pg. 652 When deploying the apparatus stabilizer system the D/O needs to check the contact between the ground and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is as stable as possible. A. Stabilizers B. Stabilizer pad C. Stabilizer shoe D. ground jacks
C, stabilizer shoe.
Stabilizer shoes- flat metal plate attached to the bottom of the aerial apparatus stabilizer to provide firm footing on the stabilizing surface.
Ch. 18 pg. 658 When the aerial operation requires short-jacking, the operation should be monitored by the: A. Driver/Operator B. Officer in Charge C. Rescue safety officer D. safety officer.
D. safety officer.
Ch. 18 pg. 662 After fully deploying the stabilizers, the D/O must ensure that they are locked and that they will stay in place. The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ valves prevent the movement of the fluid within the stabilization system. The D/O activates the valves by moving the selector switch to the aerial position. A. Control valve B. holding valve C. selector valve D. stabilizer interlock
B. holding valve.
Ch. 3 pg 80
The method for selecting driver/operators varies among departments. In order to meet the intent of NFPA 1002 candidates must have successfully completed:
A. D/O skills review
B. D/O skills test
C. Firefighter I course or equivalent course
D. D/O skills test with performance evaluation
C. firefighter I course or equivalent course.
Ch. 12 428 Elevation pressure is not effected by the water flow, it is only effected by: A. the topography B. distance traveled C. gravity D. hose diameter.
A. the topography.
Ch. 5 pg 169 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ agents may be mixed with water to reduce is surface tension and increase it penetrating ability? A. foam B. Wetting C. durable D. Gelling
B. wetting
Ch. 5 pg 178 Which principle of friction loss illustrates that friction loss develops much faster than the increase in velocity? A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th.
B. second.
Note: faster. fast and furious.
2nd principle = when hoses are the same size, friction loss varies approximately with the square of the increase in velocity of the flow. illustrates that friction loss develops much faster than increase in velocity.
