Po Book

Question 1

For relay operations the apparatus with the largest pumping capacity should be —–

Answer 1

Closest to the water supply

Question 2

The need for relay pumping is determined by two major factors—– and——

Answer 2

Amount of water needed and the distance between the water source and the scene

Question 3

NFPA 1901

Answer 3

Standard for automotive fire apparatus, contains the requirements of pumper design

Question 4

NFPA 1911

Answer 4

Standard for the inspection, maintenance, testing and retirement of in-service automotive fire apparatus

Out of service criteria

Question 5

Pretrip road worthiness inspection

Answer 5

A visual inspection of an apparatus to ensure the major components of the chassis are present and in proper working condition

Question 6

Functional check

Answer 6

An inspection where a certain system or component of an apparatus is operated to ensure that it is functioning properly

Question 7

Operational readiness inspection

Answer 7

Inspecting an apparatus and equipment on the apparatus to ensure that all equipment is in place clean and ready for service

Question 8

Post maintenance repair inspection

Answer 8

A specific inspection to an area of a chassis or apparatus to ensure that the unit is operating properly in accordance with the manufactures initial design

Question 9

NFPA 1500

Answer 9

Standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments

Question 10

What is the primary purpose for the pre trip inspection

Answer 10

Mechanical failures can be minimized and personal and public safety is enhanced

Question 11

NFPA 1451

Answer 11

Standard for a fire and emergency service vehicle operations training program

Question 12

Duel pumping

Answer 12

A strong hydrant is used to supply two pumpers by connecting the pumpers INTAKE TO INTAKE. The second receives the EXCESS water not being pumped by the first pumper which is directly connected to the water supply source.

Question 13

Tandem pumping

Answer 13

Short relay the pumper taking water from the supply source pumps into the intake of the second pumper then boosts the pressure of the water even higher

Max 300’ apart

Question 14

NFPA 1962

Answer 14

Standard for the inspection,care, and use of fire hose, couplings, nozzles and the service testing of fire hose contained the pressures for various types of fire hose

Question 15

Primary feeders

Answer 15

Large pipes and mains with relatively wide spread spacing that convey quaintness of water to various points of the system for local distribution to the smaller mains

Question 16

Secondary feeders

Answer 16

Intermediate size pipes that reenforce the grid with in the various loops of the primary feeders. Aid in concentration of the required fire flow at any point

Question 17

Distributors

Answer 17

Grid arrangement of smaller mains serving individual fire hydrants and blocks of consumers

Question 18

NFPA 1901 requires controls and instrument ness art to operate the pump are located on the pump panel

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Answer 18

Intake
Master discharge
Tachometer
Engineers coolant temp indicator
Voltmeter
Pump pressure controls( discharge valves)
Pump engine engine throttle
Primer control
Tank to pump valve
Tank to fill valve
Water tank indicator

Question 19

Polar solvents

Answer 19

Liquids having a molecule where the positive and negative charges are permanently separated. Resulting in their ability to ionize in solution and create electrical conductivity Water alcohol and sulfuric acids are examples of pilot solvents

Question 20

Hydrocarbon fuel

Answer 20

A petroleum based organic compound the contains only hydrogen and carbon

Hydro carbons have a specific gravity of less then 1 which means the float on top of water

Question 21

NFPA 11

Answer 21

Low expansion foam 20:1
Medium expansion foam 20:1-200:1
High expansion foam 200:1-1,000-1

Air:solution ratio

Question 22

Bypass type balanced pressure proportioned

Answer 22

Foam concentrate proportioned that operates in tandem with a fire water pump to ensure a proper foam concentrate to water mixture

Question 23

Reckless disregard

Answer 23

Act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger while ignoring any potential consequence of so doing. Reckless disregard

Question 24

Negligence

Answer 24

Breach of duty in which a person or organization fails to preform at the standard required by law. Or that would be expected by a reasonable person under similar circumstance

Question 25

Gross negligence

Answer 25

Willful and wanton disregard

Question 26

NFPA 1071

Answer 26

Standard for emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications

Question 27

Fog nozzle patterns

Answer 27

Straight

Narrow fog=15-45 degrees
Wide fog =45-80 degrees