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IFSTA Pumping Driver Operator Flashcards

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What is NFPA 1002?

A

Standard for for fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications sets a minimum qualifications for driver operators

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What is second to heart attacks for the number of fatalities in the fire service

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Responding to or returning from emergencies per NIOSH

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What is NFPA 1000

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Standard for firefighter professional qualifications for firefighter I

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What are skills and physical abilities needed by the driver operator

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Reading skills 
writing skills 
mathematical skills  
physical fitness 
vision requirements 
hearing requirements 
mechanical ability
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What is NFPA 1500

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Standard on fire department occupational safety and health program

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What reading skills must an engineer possess

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Reading maps review manufacture operating instructions studying preincident plans reviewer and computer dispatch instructions reading and working on MCT MDT

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What does NFPA 1582 recommend

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Rejecting any candidate who has hearing loss of 40 dB are more at frequencies 500,1000 2000 or 3000

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What is NFPA 1451

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Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program

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Who maybe held responsible if a Driver operator is negligent in operation of an emergency vehicle and becomes involved in an accident

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Both the driver operator and the fire department may be held responsible

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What rules are driver operators regulated by

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State laws city ordinances and department SOP’s

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10
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Establishes the basic requirements for the licensing of drivers in the united states? Canada?

A

Transport Canada (TC)

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11
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when do most driving regulations pertain?

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When roads are dry and clear

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What are the three basic firefighting components common to virtually every fire department pumper?

A

Fire pump
Water tank
Fire hose

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13
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When washing and apparatus with a garden hose the water pressure should be set so that the stream is from the end of the hose is no more than how many feet

A

1ft.

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14
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preventative maintenance ensures what?

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  • apparatus reliability
  • reduces frequency and cost of repairs
  • lessens out of service time
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15
Q

standard for emergency vehicle technician proff. quals.

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NFPA 1071

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16
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2 things that can be inspected on approaching a vehicle.

A

vehicle damage

severe leaning

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17
Q

seals that retain axle gear oil may show slight seepage and still be serviceable, what would be unacceptable?

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trail of fluids on the tire

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18
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operators should use a systematic approach to checking apparatus based off what?

A

dept. sops
NFPA standards
manufacturer recommendations

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19
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what do load managers prevent?

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prevent an overload of the vehicles electrical generation system.

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20
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steer wheel should have no more than___ of play

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10 degrees of play in either direction

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21
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Air brake test require that new apparatus be brought to a full stop in less than

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35 ft

22
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air brakes are required to hold the apparatus in place on a ____

A

20% grade

23
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air pressure should be able to build within

A

60 sec.

24
Q

air horn shouldnt operate with an air pressure lower than?

A

80 psi

25
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apparatus inspections should be done in what order?

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  • on approach
  • Driverside door, cab
  • front insp.
  • passenger side
  • right rear
  • -rear
  • in cab
  • engine compartment
26
Q

at a minimum what should be checked in the engine compatment?

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  • engine oil
  • engine air filter -emergency shut down
  • exhaust system
  • radiator coolant
  • cooling fan
  • washer fluid
  • battery condition
  • automatic trans fluid
  • power steering
  • air system
  • belts
  • leaks
  • elec. wiring
  • steering linkage
  • manual trans oil
27
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The primary function of a fire department pumper on the fireground.

A

Provide water for firefighting operations.

28
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When fire is evident there is a variety considerations in positioning the apparatus, what are some of the more important ones?

A
  • Department SOP’s
  • Rescue situations
  • Water supply
  • Method of attack
  • Exposures
  • Wind Direction
  • Terrain
  • Relocation potential
29
Q

If a fire has the potential to grow or spread to exposures how should the apparatus be positioned?

A

So that it is not trapped by the advancing fire

30
Q

If an apparatus arrives to a scene where no fire is evident (investigation mode), it is generally advisable to stop where?

A

The best access point into the occupancy, often the main entrance.

31
Q

when using the front intake the apparatus should be at ____ degrees from the hydrant

A

45 degrees

32
Q

how many lanes next to a incident on a roadway should be blocked?

A

at least one lane next to the incident

33
Q

water converted to gas is called what, at what temp?

A

water vapor at 212 degrees

34
Q

weight of a gal. of water?

A

8.33lbs per gallon

35
Q

what is the primary way water extinguishes fire?

A

cooling, secondary smothers

36
Q

when referring to friction loss what does first principle mean?

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friction loss due to length of hose

37
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when referring to friction loss what is second principle?

A

friction loss due to flow, gpm

38
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when referring to friction loss what is third principle?

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friction loss due to the diameter of the hose

39
Q

4 fundamentals of every water system in terms of delivery

A

hydrants
distributers
secondary feeders
feeder

40
Q

a centrifugal pump consists of what 2 parts?

A

an impeller, and a casing

41
Q

what collects water, confines it and converts velocity to pressure

A

the pump casing

42
Q

what is generally the rpms of the pump impeller?

A

2000-4000

43
Q

3 main factors that influence the PDP?

A
  • amount of water being discharged
  • speed the impeller is turning
  • pressure from the hydrant
44
Q

what is the first indication that wear is becoming an issue on the pump?

A

when an increased rpm is required to pump the rated capacity.

45
Q

what are some advantages to rear mount pumps

A

provides even weight distribution, allows more compartment space. but it also exposes the engineer to traffic

46
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NFPA 1901 states pumpers with capacities greater than 500 gpm should be able to flow at least ____ gpm

A

500 gpm

47
Q

tank to pump lines are generally ____ in.

A

4in.

48
Q

in a centrifugal pump all intakes lines are generally below ____

A

the eye of the impeller, the only exception is tank to pump line

49
Q

to avoid a vortex as water nears the pump what shape does the piping take

A

typically tapers to a square

50
Q

why is it recommended to not pump with the drains open?

A

it can damage the O ring on the gasket that maintains an airtight connection

51
Q

what is the purpose of a pressure governor, or pressure reliefs valve?

A

to reduce an accidental pressure surge on a discharge or hoseline.

52
Q

when operating handlines and the intake pressure drops below____ psi the pump is in danger of cavitation.

A

20 psi

53
Q

generally 1, 1000 gpm rated pumper should supply the FDC for every _____ sprinklers going off.

A

50 sprinklers

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