practice Pump & Aerial Apparatus book questions Flashcards
Which of the following techniques should be applied to minimize the chance of skids when driving a vehicle equipped with an antilocking braking system (ABS)?
A) A very slow application of pressure on the brake pedal.
B) Pump brakes gently
C) Maintain a steady pressure on the brake pedal until the apparatus comes to a complete stop
D) Release the brakes allowing the wheels to rotate freely
C) Maintain a steady pressure on the brake pedal until the apparatus comes to a complete stop
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 109, para 1
A pumper’s onboard tank can be considered for water supply only:
A) after a proper size-up confirms the location and extent of the fire.
B) if a backup supply is available or will be available imminently.
C) if the fire is in its incipient stage,
D) after rescue needs have been determined.
A) after a proper size-up confirms the location and extent of the fire.
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 137, para 7
In Level I Staging, engine companies typically stage:
A) three to four blocks from the incident.
B) within one block of the incident.
C) near a hydrant or water source.
D) within sight of the involved structure(s)
C) near a hydrant or water source.
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 150, para 3
The difference between static pressure and normal operating pressure is:
A) flow pressure
B) residual pressure.
C) head pressure.
D) the friction caused by water flowing through the pipes, valves, and fittings of the system
D) the friction caused by water flowing through the pipes, valves, and fittings of the system
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 176, para 1
The flow and reach of a solid stream are determined by nozzle pressure and:
A) hose diameter
B) hose length
C) friction loss
D) the size of the discharge orifice
D) the size of the discharge orifice
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 194, para 3
Which of the following is the formula for Nozzle Reaction for solid stream nozzles?
A) NR = 1.57 x NP
B) NR = 1.57 x √NP
C) NR = 29.7 x d² x √NP
D) NR = 1.5 x d² x NP
D) NR = 1.5 x d² x NP
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 203, Formula 6.2
Friction loss in cases where the total flow through the appliance is less than 350 gpm is generally considered to be:
A) 0 psi
B) 10 psi
C) 15 psi
D) 25 psi
A) 0 psi
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 213, Note
In the friction loss formula, FL = CQ²L, C, the friction loss coefficient, is based on :
A) each diameter of hose
B) the type and/or size of nozzle
C) the ump discharge pressure
D) the total GPM flowing
A) each diameter of hose
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 222, Formula 7.1, para 2
Any changeover on a multi-stage centrifugal pump on the fire ground must be:
A) gradual
B) when the engine is pumping at no more than 50 percent of capacity
C) when the engine is pumping at no more than 70 percent of capacity
D) coordinated with attack crews so that they will be prepared for a slight interruption during the transfer.
D) coordinated with attack crews so that they will be prepared for a slight interruption during the transfer.
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 303, para 1
By returning the engine to idle when intake pressure drops below 30 psi, electronic pressure governors provide _______ protection.
A) water hammer
B) engine stalling
C) cavitation
D) discharge shutdown
C) cavitation
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 321, para 5
Driver/Operators should maintain a residual pressure of at least 20 psi on their master intake gauge at all times during pumping operations. Water supply systems must maintain a residual pressure of at least ______ psi within their mains.
A) 20
B) 30
C) 60
D) 80
A) 20
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 340, para 2
The use of a four-way valve with a forward lay allows:
A) hose with different size couplings to be used at the same hydrant.
B) a second arriving pumper, located at the hydrant, to be connected without interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line.
C) supply pumpers to be located at a great distance from the hydrant.
D) All of the above
B) a second arriving pumper, located at the hydrant, to be connected without interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line.
Ref: Pump & Aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed. p 341, last para.
When the pump is operating at draft, a gradual increase in the vacuum may be noted with no change in the flow rate. It indicates:
A) an air leak
B) too many discharges are open.
C) the wrong pump setting.
D) a blockage is developing.
D) a blockage is developing.
Ref: Pump and Aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. P 361, para 6
As the lift or friction loss in hard intake hose is increased, the water supply capability of the pump decreases. The pump may only deliver _______ percent of its capacity at a 20 foot lift.
A) 90
B) 80
C) 60
D) 50
C) 60
Ref: Pump and aerial Apparatus; 3rd ed; p 406, para 2
A relay pumping operation begins with:
A) the first arriving pumper at the fire.
B) the first arriving pumper at the water source (if is known that a relay will be employed).
C) the largest capacity pumper working from the water source.
D) determining the total number of pumpers m=needed for the relay.
C) the largest capacity pumper working from the water source.
Ref: pump and aerial apparatus, 3rd ed. P 432, para 3.
Relay pumping operations that require the use of later arriving companies to achieve the required flow can set up an initial operation to lesser volume and greater spacing with:
A) LDH between relay pumpers.
B) a single attack pumper.
C) inline relay valves placed in the relay line awaiting the arrival of incoming pumpers
D) multiple water sources — pressurized or static.
C) inline relay valves placed in the relay line awaiting the arrival of incoming pumpers
Ref: pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. P 436, para 2.
There are two primary types of large tank discharges used on tenders:
A) single and multiple
B) gravity and jet-assisted.
C) mechanical and electronic
D) rapid and gradual.
B) gravity and jet-assisted.
Ref: pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed, p 448, para 2
The best fill and dump sites are those where:
A) there is minimum driving distance between the two
B) there is sufficient room for staging and maneuvering
C) a driver/operator may drive straight into the site and drive straight out when the fill or dump is complete
D) A & B
C) a driver/operator may drive straight into the site and drive straight out when the fill or dump is complete
Ref: pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed, p 452, para 2
In exposure protection, which of the following stream patterns is generally used to cover the involved area?
A) a straight stream with 500 gpm or greater flow.
B) a narrow fog stream.
C) a wide angle fog stream.
D) wide sweeping nozzle patterns.
D) wide sweeping nozzle patterns.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 747, bottom
Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps should always be positioned with consideration of:
A) the reach of the aerial device.
B) the proximity to a supply pumper.
C) other apparatus at the scene or expected to arrive at the scene.
D) the location of the nearest fire hydrant.
A) the reach of the aerial device.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p21, last para.
The inverter is a step-up transformer that converts the vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110 or 220-volt AC current. Inverters are typically used to:
A) power a large number of power hand tools.
B) supplement power over an extended period of time.
C) power vehicle-mounted floodlights.
D) supply power to auxiliary generators.
C) power vehicle-mounted floodlights.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p23, para 1.
In an electrical load management system, when an overload condition occurs, the load monitor will:
A) shut down less important electrical equipment to prevent the overload.
B) sound an alarm both in the cab, at the pump controls, and at the platform turntable.
C) cut back the electrical load by 10 percent.
D) shut down all lights.
A) shut down less important electrical equipment to prevent the overload.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 40, para 2.
Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents air horns or other essential devices from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below _______ psi.
A) 40
B) 60
C) 80
D) 120
C) 80
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 43, para 2
What does “aim high in steering” mean?
A) Always have the top of the steering wheel in view.
B) Find a safe path well ahead.
C) When approaching the scene of an emergency, be aware of overheard obstructions.
D) Expect the unexpected.
B) Find a safe path well ahead.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 100, 1st Bullet
A locked wheel skid generally results from:
A) one side of the vehicle sliding onto a low shoulder.
B) driving on a paved roadway at a high rate of speed when the roadway became unpaved or gravel.
C) braking too hard at a high rate of speed.
D) any of the above
C) braking too hard at a high rate of speed.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 108, para 1
If feasible, when arriving at an incident where no fire is evident (investigation mode), position the pumping apparatus:
A) past the front of the building.
B) directly in front of the building.
C) short of the front of the building.
D) at either corner at the front of the building.
A) past the front of the building.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 136, last para
Tandem pumping is most often undertaken to:
A) increase the volume of water available at a fire scene.
B) overcome friction and elevation loss.
C) increase water pressure.
D) supply aerial apparatus.
C) increase water pressure.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 146, para 1
At hazardous materials incidents, the driver/operator does not drive the apparatus directly to the scene until:
A) hazard control zones have been established.
B) the material involved can be identified.
C) hazardous materials specialists are on-scene.
D) the RIT is in position.
B) the material involved can be identified.
Ref. Pump and aerial apparatus; 3rd ed. p 153, 3rd Bullet.