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Pump Ops Flashcards

1
Q

In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what?

A

The anchor.

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2
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When does brake fade occur?

A

When the brakes overheat from excessive use.

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3
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What area is between wild-land and rural area?

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Wild land urban interface.

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4
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Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system?

A

Hydraulic braking system.

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5
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If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should he do?

A

Not worry because it’s normal.

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6
Q

Brush trucks have the ability to do what?

A

Pump and roll.

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7
Q

Audio sirens out run the effective range of its audible warning device at speeds above what?

A

50 mph.

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8
Q

What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers?

A

They are top heavy.

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9
Q

2 short blasts of the air horn indicate what?

A

Backing up.

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10
Q

Water tenders must be capable of a portable water tank at what gpm?

A

1,000 gpm.

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11
Q

Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed?

A

10%

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12
Q

NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at a rate of ____ gpm?

A

1,000 gpm

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13
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When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to?

A

The water main.

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14
Q

It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks?

A

Filling through the tops of tanks.

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15
Q

Most common drafting problem?

A

Air leaks.

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16
Q

What is the proper flow rate %

A

100% of max flow rate at 150 psi
70% of max flow rate at 200 psi
50% of max flow rate at 250 psi

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17
Q

Most common relief valve?

A

Spring-controlled pilot valve.

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18
Q

Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics?

A

Piercing nozzle.

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19
Q

What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging system?

A

A meter.

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20
Q

What prevents water movement inside of tanks?

A

Baffles.

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21
Q

Vacuum gauge should read?

A

22 inches of mercury.

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22
Q

What is the symbol for mercury?

A

Hg

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23
Q

Brakes should be tested?

A

Annually.

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24
Q

When should volunteer dept’s do truck checks?

A

Weekly (After each call)

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25
Q

Inverters have how many watts?

A

1500 watts

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26
Q

Portable generators have how many watts?

A

5000 watts

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27
Q

Rescue fixed mounted generators have how many watts?

A

50,000 watts

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28
Q

Least capable auxiliary brake device?

A

Exhaust brakes

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29
Q

Why should you never rev diesel engines?

A

Damage internal components.

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30
Q

Pump capacity of 750 gpm or greater should have how many discharges?

A

2

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31
Q

Standpipe should be supplied at?

A

150 psi

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32
Q

All gauges should be calibrated within?

A

60 days

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33
Q

Driver operator is involved in what test?

A

Acceptance test

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34
Q

Pump certification is done by?

A

Independant testing organization. (CFPI)

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35
Q

How many feet is theoretical lift?

A

33.9 ft

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36
Q

How many feet is maximum lift?

A

25 ft

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37
Q

How many feet is a dependable lift?

A

14.7 ft

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38
Q

What type of gauge offers increased efficiency over a pilot gauge?

A

A flow meter

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39
Q

____ and drive slow when driving through smoke?

A

Sound the horn frequently.

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40
Q

Pumping a hose into a water tank during water shuttle operations will?

A

Prevent overheating

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41
Q

Newer or modern trucks use what braking system?

A

Air actuated brakes.

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42
Q

Air horns will not operate under?

A

80 psi.

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43
Q

A mid (maybe mini) pumper chasms weighs?

A

12,000 lbs

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44
Q

Brush truck gpm?

A

500 gal tank size and 500 gpm

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45
Q

Hand and palm placement for spotter during backing?

A

Palms facing spotter.

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46
Q

Hand and palm placement for spotter when telling the driver to move forward?

A

Palm away from spotter face.

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47
Q

Minimum distance around strainer for drafting?

A

24” or 2 ft

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48
Q

What helps control hard suction drafting hose?

A

Attaching a rope to the strainer.

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49
Q

How can most apparatus or equipment failures be prevented?

A

Performing routine maintenance checks.

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50
Q

Tank fill sizes?

A

1,000 gal or less-1”
1,000 gal or more-2”

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51
Q

Most common sizes for LDH supply line?

A

4” or 5”

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52
Q

Most collisions occur?

A

At intersections.

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53
Q

Best location for command at a scene?

A

Corner of building.

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54
Q

Weight of 1 gal of water?

A

8.35 lbs

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55
Q

When a pumper is connected to a hydrant and the 1st line is opened, and there is a drop in residual pressure 20% this would indicate the hydrant should be able to supply ___?

A

Two times the amount of water (1 additional setup)

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56
Q

Most common type of valve?

A

Ball valve

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57
Q

Nozzle pressure solid-master stream and fog-master stream?

A

Solid master stream 80 psi
Fog master stream 100 psi

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58
Q

A foam system that combines air under pressure with a foam solution?

A

Compressed air foam system (CAFS) Class A foam

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59
Q

What do you call the amount of travel the clutch has before it begins to disengage?

A

Free play

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60
Q

Conduct that constitutes a willful or reckless disregard for duty?

A

Gross negligence

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61
Q

According to NFPA 1911 tires should be replaced every?

A

7 years

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62
Q

All tires on apparatus must?

A

Match

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63
Q

GPM of master stream?

A

350 gpm or greater

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64
Q

Floating strainer may be used in water as shallow as?

A

2” of water

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65
Q

Floating pump capacity?

A

500 gpm

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66
Q

Examples of static water?

A

Dry hydrants, storage tanks, lakes, streams

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67
Q

Strobe lights that activate traffic emitters cause lights to?

A

Turn the signal green in the direction of travel

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68
Q

Steering wheel sensors along with accelerometers are also equipped with what?

A

Stability control sensors.

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69
Q

An operator must get in the cab and start the engine to perform what test?

A

Function test.

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70
Q

Turning off appliances to prevent overload is known as?

A

Load shedding

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71
Q

What is the only fluid you check while the engine is running?

A

Transmission

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72
Q

During a water shuttle operation what do you do after the first tender delivers water?

A

The dump site pumper begins to draft.

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73
Q

Agitation and turbulence are caused by ___ during pumping operations?

A

Critical velocity

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74
Q

Most common fire pump?

A

Centrifugal

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75
Q

Hub, shroud, vane, and impeller are parts of?

A

Centrifugal pump

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76
Q

Spiral section of the pump is called?

A

Volute

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77
Q

All apparatus weighing over ___ must be equipped with an auxiliary brake system?

A

36,000 lbs

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78
Q

When training on a tiller you might have to ?

A

Add a detachable seat for the instructor

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79
Q

Drivers may want to use ____ during emergency response?

A

Excessive speed

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80
Q

Most common elevating water devices are ___ tall?
(Maybe height of aerials)

A

50-75 ft

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81
Q

Foam proportion for 3%? ___ parts water and ___ parts foam?

A

97 parts water
3 parts foam

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82
Q

The D/O must ensure all occupants are wearing seatbelts. Confirmation must be made ___ before moving apparatus?

A

Verbally

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83
Q

When is the exhaust brake activated?

A

When you remove pressure off the accelerator (foot off the gas pedal)

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84
Q

What gpm’s does PTO drive limit pump capacity to?

A

500 gpm

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85
Q

What is the typical length for intake hose used for hydrant connection?

A

10’-20’

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86
Q

How often should a pump be tested?

A

Annually

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87
Q

What is the term for laying supply lines from the hydrant to the fire scene?

A

Forward lay

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88
Q

What is the term for laying supply lines from the fire scene to the hydrant?

A

Reverse lay

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89
Q

An apparatus equipped with a fire pump, whose rated capacity is less than 750 gpm is required to undergo the same certification test as a pumper over 750 gpm with the exception of?

A

The pumping engine overload test.

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90
Q

Engine pulls past or short of the hydrant to?

A

Allow the hose to curve

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91
Q

A counter clockwise turn on a hose connection between hydrants is to?

A

Prevent the pumper from forming kinks

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92
Q

___ use a pick up tube that uses the pressure differential from the stream passing through the Venturi?

A

Eductors

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93
Q

Direct application is a method of applying?

A

Class A foam

94
Q

If the operator during a backing operation feels unsafe he should?

A

Stop and then set the parking brake

95
Q

In a water shuttle operation, nurse tending and portable tanks are operations located at?

A

The dump site

96
Q

Dual pumping uses?

A

One strong hydrant to supply 2 pumpers

97
Q

The least desirable hydrants are the ones on?

A

Dead end mains

98
Q

ABS systems don’t stop faster but?

A

Greatly increase controlled stops

99
Q

Gears braking and hard shifting are due to

A

Excessive play

100
Q

In engines over 2007 with DPS it is crucial to?

A

Check exhaust connections and flex pipe

101
Q

The engine speed check is done with?

A

NO load

102
Q

If D/O finds damage he must first?

A

Document it

103
Q

Weather permitting the ___ should be conducted outside?

A

Function test

104
Q

The vehicle weight with no water, tools, and passengers is known as?

A

Curb weight

105
Q

Slack adjusters are used in the?

A

Brake system

106
Q

____ turns things on in intervals as to not do it all at once?

A

Load sequencer

107
Q

Fill site must be monitored because?

A

The area may become dangerous and have to be relocated

108
Q

DEF is used to reduce

A

Nitrogen oxide

109
Q

Side to side weight can not vary more than?

A

7%

110
Q

Protocol for staging when one or more units is at the involved scene is called?

A

Leve 1 staging

111
Q

If apparatus does not reach adequate air pressure in time it may be necessary?

A

To add an electric air compressor.

112
Q

SOP’s, officers, and D/Os determine?

A

Engine placement

113
Q

Engine lugging is caused by?

A

A manual transmission being in to high of a gear.

114
Q

Attack pumper is set in?

A

Pressure mode

115
Q

Most damage done to an apparatus is done while?

A

Backing

116
Q

Keep eyes moving and leave yourself an out while?

A

Emergency driving

117
Q

Complex repairs must be done by?

A

A certified mechanic

118
Q

If the spotter wants the driver to pull forward in the backing operation the spotter must first?

A

Stop the driver

119
Q

Elevation pressure is affected by?

A

Topography

120
Q

To solve engine lugging get?

A

An automatic transmission

121
Q

SAE refers to

A

Oil viscosity

122
Q

Most vehicles after 1990 are equipped with?

A

Anti lock brakes.

123
Q

Most apparatus have____ brakes?

A

Air actuated brakes.

124
Q

In water shuttle operations the best layout may not be?

A

The closest.

125
Q

Preferred layout for a water shuttle operation is?

A

A circular route.

126
Q

In relay pumping what pumper is at the water source?

A

The largest pumper.

127
Q

Foam concentration of 0.1%-1.0% is

A

Class A foam.

128
Q

Foam concentrator pulls?

A

Foam.

129
Q

You should never proceed in the opposite direction on an on ramp unless?

A

The road is closed and blocked by police.

130
Q

When loading hose in a forward motion you should never exceed?

A

5 mph.

131
Q

1 of the 4 driving exercises is?

A

Diminishing clearance.

132
Q

Efficient hydrants that are pre-piped with a floating strainer is called?

A

Dry hydrant.

133
Q

1st digit method or squaring the lines is used to?

A

calculate available water.

134
Q

Type of pumping with the attack pumper short distance from the hydrant but longest distance from the scene?

A

Tandem/relay pumping.

135
Q

In a wildfire attack, position the apparatus at the?

A

Anchor point.

136
Q

The apparatus should maintain a clear zone of at least___ from railroad tracks?

A

30 ft

137
Q

When relieving the current operator you should?

A

Ask about any incidents and equipment on the apparatus.

138
Q

Before tilting the cab you should?

A

Check the overhead clearance.

139
Q

Before driving to an incident you should ask?

A

All if the are belted in.

140
Q

Brake fade occurs when?

A

Brakes overheat due to excessive use.

141
Q

Any person working near bodies of water are required to wear?

A

PFD.

142
Q

____ uses the GPS and radio transmitter in the apparatus to preempt a signal at an intersection?

A

GPS traffic signal preemption.

143
Q

___ works by the strobe lights to activate sensors in the traffic lights. Generates an optical signal turning the light in the direction of travel green.

A

An emitter

144
Q

___ applies the brakes independently to aim the vehicle in the direction that the operator positions the steering wheel.

A

ECS Electronic Steering Control.

145
Q

When pumping, hydrant pumpers are set in RPM and direct pumpers are set in ?

A

Pressure

146
Q

The driver should notify their ___ of defect and documentation regarding issues with apparatus?

A

Immediate supervisor

147
Q

The incoming driver should consult the person being relieved for?

A

And pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems.

148
Q

Hand placement when backing straight?

A

Palms face the spotter using both arms.

149
Q

Hand placement when backing right?

A

Right arm out the side with palm of left hand facing driver.

150
Q

Hands placement when backing left?

A

Left arm out to the side with palm of right hand facing driver.

151
Q

Stop arms?

A

Form an X

152
Q

Pull forward?

A

Palms facing driver (similar to backing straight)

153
Q

Mixing foam?

A

Batch mixing is simple but potentially inaccurate.

154
Q

Induction is done through?

A

A Venturi device called an eductor.

155
Q

Ways to store foam?

A

Pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus tanks (smallest to largest)

156
Q

90 db and higher require?

A

Appropriate hearing protection.

157
Q

NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new apparatus come to a completes stop in?

A

20 mph in 35’ or less.

158
Q

SAE stands for?

A

Society of Automotive Engineers

159
Q

3 components of a water shuttle?

A

Fill site, shuttle route, dump site.

160
Q

Hydrant that receives water from only one direction?

A

Dead-end hydrant.

161
Q

Hydrant that receives water from 2 or more directions?

A

Circulating feed (looped line)

162
Q

Primary feeders, secondary feeders, and distributors?

A

Grid system.

163
Q

2 most common functions for woodland apparatus?

A

Structural protection and direct attack.

164
Q

Engines should be backed in from the last known turn around and the crew should take note of the location of landmarks long the way for ___ reasons?

A

Safety

165
Q

Typical anchor points in drafting operations?

A

Roads, lakes, ponds, streams, and previously burned areas.

166
Q

Level ___ staging is used on an emergency response when 2 or more companies are dispatched. The responding units stage at least 1 block away from the scene and await further orders?

A

Level 1 staging.

167
Q

Level ___ staging is used when numerous emergency vehicles will be responding to the same incident and the companies are informed of a “staging area” when they are dispatched?

A

Level 2 staging.

168
Q

Police must ___ if an emergency vehicle is to travel against the flow of normal traffic?

A

Close the road.

169
Q

Gate valves are operated by?

A

A hand wheel

170
Q

Butterfly valves are operated by a?

A

Quarter turn handle.

171
Q

Auxiliary engine-driven pumps are powered by?

A

Gas or diesel independant of an engine used to drive the vehicle.

172
Q

Discharge valves should be designed so they are easy to operate at what psi?

A

250 psi.

173
Q

Electronic governors use a?

A

Pressure sensing element to control the pump.

174
Q

Pressure governors relieve ___ caused by shutting down 1 or more operating hose lines?

A

Excess pressure.

175
Q

Pumper at water supply used to fill empty tenders?

A

Fill site pumper

176
Q

Pumper used at the fire scene to draft from portable tanks?

A

Dump site pumper.

177
Q

Water tender must carry at least?

A

1,000 gpm.

178
Q

Majority of tenders carry at least?

A

1500-3000 gal

179
Q

Weight of 1 gal of gas?

A

5.60 lbs

180
Q

A

A

A

181
Q

Key decision in water shuttle operations is the route of travel for tenders between?

A

Fill and dump sites.

182
Q

Pump tender should remain in gear, a ___ should be run to keep cool (prevent overheating) and reduce loss of prime?

A

Booster or other waste line

183
Q

Class A shelf life?

A

20-25 years

184
Q

Class B foam mixed?

A

1%-6%
Hydrocarbons 1%-3%
Polar solvents 3%-6%

185
Q

The recommended distance between emergency vehicles traveling the same direction?

A

300-500 ft

186
Q

Pressure control device that controls engine speed, eliminating hazardous condition that result from excessive pressure is?

A

Pressure governor.

187
Q

Opening the ___ on the line side of the intake valve, the air can be forced out of the hose and pass through the bleeder as the hose fills with water?

A

Bleeder valve.

188
Q

Older apparatus may still have batteries that require the addition of ___ to replenish the cells fluids as it evaporates over time?

A

Distilled water.

189
Q

The DPF collects ___ from the exhaust stream and burns them more completely?

A

particulates (soot)

190
Q

Weight transfer follows the ___ which states that objects in motion stay in motion and objects at rest stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force?

A

Law of inertia.

191
Q

To prevent ____ limit downhill speed to lower than maximum RPM?

A

Engine damage.

192
Q

What is mixing of water with an appropriate amount of foam concentrate in order to form a foam solution?

A

Proportioning.

193
Q

What application is used for Class A foam?

A

Direct application.

194
Q

What is the simplest method for proportioning foam?

A

Batch mixing.

195
Q

The most suitable ___ to meet the travel safety and flow requirements of a particular incident may not always be the closest site.

A

Fill site.

196
Q

Fill site may have to be ____ because ground conditions may become very dangerous.

A

Relocated

197
Q

NFPA 1911 requires that all tires be replaced every ___years regardless of tire condition?

A

7 years

198
Q

In relay pumping, friction loss is directly affected by the? (3)

A

Amount of water being flowed, diameter of hose, distance between pumps.

199
Q

Stopping short of the hydrant allows?

A

The intake hose to curve slightly preventing kinks that can drastically restrict flow.

200
Q

3 types of fire streams are?

A

Solid stream, fog stream, broken stream.

201
Q

Apparatus with less than 1,000 gal must have a tank fill line of at least?

A

1”

202
Q

Apparatus with tanks more than 1,000 gal must have a fill line of at least?

A

2”

203
Q

Apparatus proteting structures during woodland fires must be?

A

Parked off the roadway.

204
Q

The first element in learning to drive safely is?

A

A safety conscious attitude

205
Q

Apparatus with front and rear intakes?

A

Should be aligned towards the curb 45 degrees or less

206
Q

D/O responsibilities are dictated by?

A

SOGs or SOPs

207
Q

Given the same size hose, if the tip size is reduced and the pressure is increased, but the flow stays the same?

A

Friction loss stays the same.

208
Q

Tandem pumping?

A

Intake to intake, used to take advantage of excess hydrant flow.

209
Q

Dual pumping?

A

Discharge to intake like relay pumping.

210
Q

The procedure for passing a school bus with lights on is to?

A

Stop and wait for the bus driver to signal apparatus to pass.

211
Q

NFPA states apparatus must stop within 35 ft at 20 mph and emergency brake must hold on a?

A

20% grade

212
Q

What is back pressure also known as?

A

Head pressure.

213
Q

NFPA 1901 requires auxiliary brakes on all apparatus with a GVWR of what?

A

36,000 lbs

214
Q

Least capable of the four auxiliary brakes?

A

Exhaust brakes.

215
Q

Driving at excessive speed, failing to abide by posted weight limits, and failing to obey posted traffic regulations directions are examples of?

A

Reckless driving.

216
Q

Driver should keep the engine from initiating and active regeneration process when?

A

While parked over combustable material.

217
Q

Why do new apparatus no longer exhaust black smoke as is common with older diesel engines?

A

DPF

218
Q

What angle is formed by level ground a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint?

A

Breaker angle.

219
Q

If momentum increases what also increases?

A

Inertia

220
Q

NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to have minimum of how many gpm’s?

A

750

221
Q

Difference between compressed air foam system and other systems?

A

Air injected into the foam.

222
Q

Portable generators largest watt capacity is?

A

5,000 watts

223
Q

Rescue apparatus may have a generator system with a watt capacity of what?

A

50,000 or greater.

224
Q

What may create noisy work environments near apparatus?

A

Apparatus mounted generators.

225
Q

In warranty claims, what may be needed for the work to be completed?

A

Maintenance and inspection records.

226
Q

What uses the walk around method?

A

apparatus inspections.

227
Q

Tread separating, cupping, excessive wear, dry rotting, are examples of what inspection?

A

Tire inspection.

228
Q

___ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before they make contact with the clutch release fingers?

A

Free play.

229
Q

What is commonly used in aircraft firefighting or to apply water to voids, attics, or other areas inaccessible to standard streams?

A

Piercing nozzle.

230
Q

Exhaust, vacuum, air primers are examples of?

A

Priming devices

231
Q

What testing do firefighters take part of an apparatus?

A

Acceptable testing.

232
Q

How often are pumps tested?

A

At least annually.

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