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1
Q

What are mobile water supply apparatus used for?

A

Transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate
Ch. 1

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2
Q

Mobile water supply apparatus are equipped with a tank capacity of at least ____ gallons, per NFPA 1901

A

1,000 Gallons

Ch. 1

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3
Q

What are the two basic functions of mobile water supply apparatus on a fireground?

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Water shuttle operation or stationary reservoir “nurse tender” Ch. 1

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4
Q

Which NFPA is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

A

Ch. 1 1500

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5
Q

Which equipment converts a vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current and is used when a small amount of electric power is needed?

A

InCh. 1verter

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6
Q

____ should also be carried on the apparatus to allow rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets.

A

adapters

Ch. 1

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7
Q

Specific requirements for the design of initial attack apparatus are detailed in chapter 6 of NFPA ____.

A

1901

Ch. 1

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8
Q

According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a capacity of at least ____gpm

A

750gpm

Ch. 1

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9
Q

According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water tank must have a capacity of at least ____gallons

A

300 gallons

Ch. 1

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10
Q

When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a nurse tender, where should it be positioned?

A

In close proximity to the fire scene

Ch. 1

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11
Q

An apparatus that is equipped with a fire pump, water tank, and hose, in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders, is reffered to as a-

A

Quint.

Ch. 1

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12
Q

Who is MOST often responsible for the operation of apparatus-mounted special systems?

A

Driver/Operator

Ch. 1

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13
Q

Which generator is highly useful when electric power is needed remote from the position of the fire apparatus?

A

Portable Generator.

Ch. 1

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14
Q

Which generator is powered by gasoline, diesel, PTO, or hydraulic systems and has capacities up to 12,000 watts?

A

Vehicle-mounted generator

Ch. 1

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15
Q

What is used to supply electrical power to several connections from one supply source?

A

Junction Boxes

Ch. 1

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16
Q

SOP’s for a systematic maintenance program should specify a method for reporting, correcting, and:

A

Documenting all activities

Ch. 2

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17
Q

The driver/operator has varying responsibilities regarding maintenance and is:

A

often able to correct minor deficiencies.

Ch 2

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18
Q

When an inspection finds serious issues or items meeting the NFPA 1911 “Out-of-service” criteria what mus be done?

A

Immediate action must be taken

Ch. 2

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19
Q

Which of the following should be observed when approaching a vehicle to be inspected?

A

Body damage on the vehicle

Ch. 2

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20
Q

When should the apparatus wheel be chocked with it is being inspected?

A

Whenever apparatus is parked

CH. 2

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21
Q

According to NFPA 1911, how often must tires be replaced?

A

Every seven years

Ch. 2

22
Q

Which of the following checks are completed during an interior cab inspectioned?

A

Dashboard instruments for correct readings

Ch. 2

23
Q

What component of a load management system turns on various lights at specified intervals so the startup electrical load for all devices does not occur at the same time?

A

Load Sequencer

Ch. 2

24
Q

Steering wheel play should be no more than approximately _____ degrees in either direction?

A

10 degrees

Ch. 2

25
Q

Which NFPA standard outlines methods for brake tests?

A

1911

Ch. 2

26
Q

What entity established basic licensing requirements for drivers in the US?

A

Federal Department of Transportation

Ch. 3

27
Q

Driver/Operators must adhere to driving statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that govern other vehicle drivers:

A

unless specifically exempt

Ch. 3

28
Q

Which NFPA standard prohibits firefighters from riding on the tailboard, front bumper, or running boards of any moving apparatus?

A

NFPA 1500

Ch 3

29
Q

Modern fire department pumpers are equipped with a ______ -

A

Centrifugal pump as their main pump

Ch 9

30
Q

Describe positive displacement pumps

A

They are used as priming devices to get water into the centrifugal pump during drafting operations
Ch 9

31
Q

Positive displacement pump using one or more reciprocating pistons to force water from the pump chambers

A

Piston Pump

Ch 9

32
Q

In modern apparatus, the use of _____ pumps is confined to small capacity, booster-type pumps; low volume, high pressure pumps; and priming pumps

A

Rotary Pump

Ch 9

33
Q

_____ pumps consist of rwo gears that rotate in a tightly meshed pattern inside a watertight case

A

Rotary Gear Pump

Ch 9

34
Q

A _______ pump is a rotor with attached vanes is mounted off-center inside the pump housing; pressure is imparted on the water as the space between the rotor and the pump housing wall decreases

A

Rotary Vane Pump

Ch 9

35
Q

Vaned, circulating member of the centrifugal pump that transmits motion to the water

A

Impeller

Ch 9

36
Q

Intake orifice at the center of a centrifugal pupm

A

Impeller Eye

Ch 9

37
Q

Spiral, divergent chamber of a centrifugal pump in which the velocity energy given to water by the impeller blades is converted into pressure

A

Volute

Ch 9

38
Q

The centrifugal pump imparts _____ to the water and converts it to pressure within the pump itself.

A

Velocity

39
Q

What part of the centrifugal pump transmits energy in the form of velocity to the water?

A

Impeller

Ch. 9

40
Q

Which part of the centrifugal pump collects the water and confines it in order to convert the velocity to pressure?

A

The Casing

Ch. 9

41
Q

The volume capacity of the centrifugal pump is dictated by what?

A

Size of the impeller

Ch. 9

42
Q

What is changeover?

A

The process of switching between the pressure and volume position in a multistage pump
Ch. 9

43
Q

Switching from volume to pressure for the multistage centrifugal fire pump can-

A

result in immediate doubling of previous dischare pressure

Ch. 9

44
Q

Damage to the shaft can occur if the pump is operated-

A

dry for any length of time

Ch. 9

45
Q

When using a static source, prime the pump by removing all or most of the air from the pump which-

A

lowers atmospheric pressure within the pump casing

Ch. 9

46
Q

According to NFPA 1901, a sufficient number of 2.5” discharge opening must be provided in order to flow-

A

two times the rated capacity of the fire pump

Ch. 9

47
Q

Which type of valve permits full flow through the lines with a minimum of friction loss?

A

ball-type valve

Ch 9

48
Q

Gate valves are most often operated by:

A

A handwheel

Ch 9

49
Q

Butterfly valves are most often operated by:

A

Quarter turn handles

50
Q

Automatic pressure control devices must not allow the pressure to exceed:

A

30psi above the set level

51
Q

Which type of automatic pressure control devices are sensitive to pressure change and have the ability to relieve excessive pressure within the pump discharge?

A

Relief Valves

Ch. 9

52
Q

It is generally recommended that intake relief valves be set to open when the intake pressure rises more than:

A

10psi above necessary operating pressure

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