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1
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Maximum lift.

A

33.8

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2
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Pump capacity vs. lift.

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100% @ 10 feet
70% @ 15 feet
60% @ 20 feet
(IFSTA Pump Operator Pg. 299)

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3
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According to NFPA 1901, apparatus must carry at least _______ to be considered a _______ apparatus

A

1000 Gallons,

mobile water supply

(IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 111)

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4
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Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus

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NFPA 1901 (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg. 8)

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5
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Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications for Firefighter 1

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NFPA 1001

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6
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Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

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NFPA 1002

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7
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If all other conditions are the same, friction loss varies directly with the length of the hose/pipe.

A

1st principle of friction loss (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 144)

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8
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At speeds above _______ emergency vehicles may “outrun” the effective range of its audible warning device.

A

50mph (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg. 67)

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9
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_______ is when one hydrant is used to supply two pumpers.

A

Dual pumping (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 88)

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10
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Standard for the Care, Use and Service Testing of Fire Hose Incubus, Couplings and Nozzles.

A

NFPA 1962

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11
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For the same discharge, friction loss varies inversely as the 5th power of the diameter of hose.

A

3rd Principle of friction loss (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 114)

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12
Q

NFPA 1901 requires the parking brake to hold the apparatus in place on a _______ grade

A

20% (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 34)

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13
Q

Vehicles with the ability to “pump and roll” use a _______ or a _______ to power the fire pump.

A

separate motor, PTO (power take off) (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 12)

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14
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Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus

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NFPA 1906

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15
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Standard for ARFF Vehicles

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NFPA 414 (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 14)

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16
Q

During the pressure control test the pump is operated at _______, _______ and _______ psi.

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150 psi, 90 psi, 250 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 392)

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17
Q

During the pressure control test, discharges are shut down no faster than _______ and no slower than ______ looking for no more than _______ raise in pressure.

A

3 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 341)

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18
Q

During the discharge pressure gauge test, any gauges that are off by ore than _______ should be _______.

A

10 psi, recalibrated, repaired or replaced (IFSTA Pump Op. Pg 393)

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19
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During the discharge pressure gauge test, all discharges should be capped and gauges should be tested at _______, _______ and _______.

A

150 psi, 200 psi, 250 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 393)

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20
Q

During the pumping test, reading should be checked at _______ minute intervals until the _______ minute test is over.

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5 minute, 20 minute (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 391)

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21
Q

When hoses are the same size, friction loss varies approximately with the square of the increase in the velocity of flow.

A

2nd Principle of Friction Loss (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 114)

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22
Q

During the vacuum test, no more than _______ should be lost in _______ min.

A

10 inHg, 5 min (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 389)

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23
Q

Any pressure less than atmospheric pressure is called a _______.

A

vacuum (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 111)

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24
Q

On apparatus equipped with airbrakes, NFPA 1901 requires the air pressure to build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within _______ seconds of starting.

A

60 seconds (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 34)

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25
Q

In order to convert head (in feet) to head pressure; divide the number of feet by _______.

A

2.304 (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 112)

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26
Q

_______ refers to the center line of the pump or the bottom of a static water supply above or below sea level.

A

Elevation (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg113)

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27
Q

Above sea level, atmospheric pressure decreases approximately _______ for every 1000 foot increase.

A

0.5 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 113)

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28
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For a given velocity, friction loss is approximately the same, regardless of the pressure on the water.

A

4th principle of friction loss (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 114 – 115)

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29
Q

During the vacuum test the priming pump is run until the test gauge shows _______.

A

22 inHg (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 388)

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30
Q

_______ feet of water column exerts a head pressure of 1 psi at its base.

A

2.304 feet (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 109)

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31
Q

During the hydrostatic test, pumps should be tested at _______ for _______ minutes.

A

250 psi, 3 minutes (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 381)

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32
Q

Standard for Service Tests of Fire Pump Systems on Fire Apparatus.

A

NFPA 1911 (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 382)

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33
Q

Pumps should be given a service test at least _______ or _______.

A

once a year, whenever it has undergone extensive pump or power train repair
(IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 382)

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34
Q

Pump Service Tests are to be conducted at _______, _______, _______, and _______ net PDP.

A

150 psi, 165 psi, 200 psi, 250 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 384)

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35
Q

The three types of foam application techniques are _______, _______ and _______.

A

roll on, bank down, rain down (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 378)

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36
Q

Class B fuels fall into one of two catagories:

A

Hydrocarbons, Polar Solvents (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 356)

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37
Q

Polar solvents are _______ with water.

A

miscible (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 356)

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38
Q

NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, requires that tenders be designed at a rate of at least _______ gpm.

A

1000 gpm (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 331)

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39
Q

In a water shuttle operation, fill site pumpers must have a minimum capacity of _______.

A

1000 gpm (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 331

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40
Q

NFPA 1901 states tenders must have at least one large tank discharge that can discharge _______ of the tank at an average of _______ gpm.

A

90%, 1000 gpm (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 333)

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41
Q

Hydrocarbons are petroleum based and _______ water

A

float (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 356)

42
Q

The four basic methods by which foam may be proportioned:

A 
Induction (eduction)
Injection
Premix
Batch Mixing
(IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 357)
43
Q

There are two basic types of medium and high expansion foam generators. They are _______ and _______.

A

water aspirating, mechanical blower (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 376)

44
Q

The two types of rotary pumps are _______ and _______.

A

rotary vein and rotary gear (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 206 – 207)

45
Q

Tests have indicated that an apparatus can override the parking brake system if it “jumps” from pump gear into road gear at engine speeds as low as _______.

A

1300 rpm (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 243)

46
Q

_______ is one of the easiest ways to ensure the maximum possible flow.

A

Removing kinks (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 87)

47
Q

When one or more units are responding along the same route, they should travel at least _______ apart.

A

300 feet – 500 feet (IFSTA Pg 68)

48
Q

A solid stream master stream device should be operated at _______ nozzle pressure.

A

80 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 127)

49
Q

Foam works by _______, _______ and _______.

A

separating, cooling, smothering (aka suppressing) (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 357)

50
Q

Generally _______ is the max amount of water that can safely flow through a handline nozzle.

A

350 gpm (through a 3” attack line) (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 131)

51
Q

Fog master streams are usually operated at _______ nozzle pressure.

A

100 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 131)

52
Q

When solid stream nozzles are used on handlines, they should be operated at _______ nozzle pressure.

A

50 psi (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 127)

53
Q

The best hydrants are located on large water mains that are arranged in grid pattern so that they can receive water from _______ at the same time.

A

several directions (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 250)

54
Q

The worst hydrants typically are those located on ________ mains.

A

dead end (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 250)

55
Q

The distance the vehicle travels while the driver is transferring his foot from the accelerator to the brake after perceiving the need for stopping.

A

reaction distance (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 62)

56
Q

_______ is a step up transformer that converts the vehicle’s 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110 or 220 volt AC current.

A

Inverter (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 17)

57
Q

Total stopping distance:

A

Distance traveled from the time the engineer realizes the need to stop, applies the brakes and when the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
(IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 60 – 61)

58
Q

The distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus come to a complete stop.

A

Braking distance (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 62)

59
Q

The completed product after air is introduced into the foam solution.

A

Foam (aka finished foam)

60
Q

_______ is the part of the total available pressure not used to overcome friction loss or gravity while forcing water through pipe, fittings, firehose and adapters.

A

Residual pressure (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 113)

61
Q

The mixture of foam concentration and water before the introduction or air.

A

Foam solution

62
Q

The raw foam liquid as it rests in its storage container before the introduction of water and air.

A

Foam concentrate (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 356)

63
Q

Incidents that require flow rates in excess of _______ are best served by multiple portable tank dump sites.

A

300 gpm (IFTSA Pump Operator Pg 349)

64
Q

The pumper connected to the water supply at the beginning of a relay operation.

A

Supply Pumper (aka Source Pumper) (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 312)

65
Q

_______ is the part of the total pressure lost while forcing water through pipe, fittings, firehose and adapters.

A

Friction loss (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 114)

66
Q

_______ is a stream of water or other extinguishing agent after it leaves the firehose and nozzle until it reaches the desired point.

A

Fire stream (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 126)

67
Q

NFPA 1002 requires that the driver/operator be able to perform functional tests on _______.

A

foam systems (IFSTA Pump Operator Pg 380)

68
Q

Simultaneous ignition of room contents.

A

Flashover (IFSTA Pg 33)

69
Q

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1° Celsius.

A

Calorie (IFSTA Pg 36)

70
Q

The three ways heat can be transferred are _______, _______ and _______.

A

conduction, convection and radiation (IFSTA Pg 36)

71
Q

The collapse zone should be equal to _______ the height of the building.

A

1½ times the height of the building (IFSTA Pg 74)

72
Q

Point – to – point transfer of heat energy.

A

Conduction (IFSTA Pg 37)

73
Q

The transfer of heat energy by the movement of heated liquid and gasses.

A

Convection (IFSTA Pg 37)

74
Q

Flashover occurs in the range of approximately _______ to _______.

A

900° to 1200° fahrenheight (IFSTA Pg 50)

75
Q

The transmission of heat energy as an electromagnetic wave without an intervening medium.

A

Radiation (IFSTA Pg 37)

76
Q

The ratio of the mass of a given volume of a liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water.

A

Specific gravity (IFSTA Pg 39)

77
Q

The density of a gas or vapor in relation to air.

A

Vapor density (IFSTA Pg 39)

78
Q

A self-sustaining chemical reaction yielding energy or products that cause further reactions of the same kind.

A

Combustion (IFSTA Pg 40)

79
Q

A rapid self-sustaining oxidation process accompanied by the evolution of heat and light of varying intensities.

A

Fire (IFSTA Pg 40)

80
Q

The chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of heat.

A

Pyrolysis ( IFSTA Pg 42)

81
Q

The transformation of a liquid to its vapor or gaseous state.

A

Vaporization (IFSTA Pg 43)

82
Q

The minimum temperature at which self-sustaining combustion occurs for a specific substance.

A

Ignition temperature (IFSTA Pg 45 to 46)

83
Q

Five stages of a compartment fire:

A 
Ignition 		(I)
Growth		(Go)
Flashover		(Fuck)
Fully Developed	(Florence)
Decay			(Daily)
(IFSTA Pg 48)
84
Q

Indicators of backdraft potential:

A 
Pressurized smoke exiting small openings
Black smoke turning a dense grey yellow
Confinement of fire and excessive heat
Little or no visible flame
Smoke appears to be breathing
Smoke stained windows
(IFSTA Pg 55)
85
Q

Class A Fire

A

Ordinary combustibles (IFSTA Pg 58)

86
Q

Class B Fire

A

Flammable and combustible liquids and gasses (IFSTA Pg 58)

87
Q

Class C Fire

A

Energized electrical equipment (IFSTA Pg 58)

88
Q

Class D Fires

A

Combustible metals (IFSTA Pg 59)

89
Q

In residential areas, the recommended size for fire hydrant supply mains is at least _______ and should be closely gridded by _______ cross connecting mains at intervals of not more than _______.

A

inches, 8 inch, 600 feet (IFSTA Pg383)

90
Q

A network of intermediate sized pipes that reinforce the grid within the various loops of the primary feeder system and aid the concentration of the required fire flow at any point.

A

Secondary feeds (IFSTA Pg 383)

91
Q

_______ mains may be used on principle streets and in long mains not cross – connected at frequent intervals.

A

inch (IFSTA Pg 383)

92
Q

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

A

Distributors (IFSTA Pg 383)

93
Q

Large pipes (mains) with relatively widespread spacing that convey large quantities of water to various points of the system for local distribution to smaller mains.

A

Primary feeders (IFSTA Pg 382)

94
Q

A distribution system that provides a circulating feed from several mains constitutes a _______.

A

grid system (IFSTA Pg 382)

95
Q

Reference made to the diameter of fire hose refers to the dimensions of the _______ of the hose.

A

inside diameter (IFSTA Pg 397)

96
Q

A basic rule in hydrant placement is one hydrant near each street intersection and to place intermediate hydrants where distances between intersections exceed _______ to _______.

A

350 feet to 400 feet (IFSTA Pg 388)

97
Q

On an OS&Y the threaded portion of the stem is OUT of the yoke when the valve is _______ and INSIDE the yoke when the valve is _______.

A

open, closed (IFSTA Pg 384)

98
Q

The two types of fog nozzles with water flow adjustment are _______ and _______.

A

manually adjustable and automatic (constant pressure) (IFSTA Pg 495)

99
Q

IFSTA defines a handline nozzle as a nozzle that _______ firefighters can safely handle that flows less than _______ gpm.

A

one – three, 350 gpm (IFSTA Pg 511)

100
Q

At 212° F, water expands to approximately _______ its original volume.

A

1700 times (IFSTA Pg 488)

Pumping Operations (2 decks)

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