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PUMPER Flashcards

1
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three indicators for remedial training

A

near miss
fireground problem
performance deficiency

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2
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what percentage of LODD occur responding to and from emergencies

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25%

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3
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5 basic causes of accidents

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improper backing
reckless driving by the public
excessive speed
lack of driving skills
poor apparatus maintenance

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4
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what conditions do most accidents occur in

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daylight on dry road

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5
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6 accident factors involving driver error

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overconfidence
excitement
false sense of security
inability to recognize a dangerous situation
misunderstanding apparatus capabilities
lack of knowledge of how to operate controls

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6
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normal air pressure PSI

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100-120 PSI

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7
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NFPA 1901 states air pressure must be built within what time frame

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1 minute

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8
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how much PSI is required to release air brake

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60 PSI

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9
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normal oil pressure PSI

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5-70 PSI

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10
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normal engine temperature

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170-200 degrees

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11
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normal transmission temperature

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150-200 degrees

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12
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max transmission temperature

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250 degrees

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13
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normal battery voltage

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13-14V

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14
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when is the only time engine brake/retarder is not used

A

slick road conditions

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15
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how long do you let starter motor cool if engine does not start within 15 seconds

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60 seconds

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16
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how long do you let engine idle before putting it into gear for emergency vs nonemergency

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emergency: few seconds
nonemergency: 3-5 minutes

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17
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how much fuel is used per hour when the engine is in idle

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1/2 gal per hour

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18
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three vehicle angles

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angle of approach
angle of departure
breakover angle

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19
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angle of approach

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front tires to lowest point on front

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20
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angle of departure

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rear tires to lowest point to rear

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21
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breakover angle

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wheel base midpoint to both the front and rear tires

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22
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what does NFPA 1901 say about seatbelts

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must be provided for each seat on the apparatus

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23
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what does NFPA 1500 say about seatbelts

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all riders must be seated and belted when the vehicle is in motion

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24
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what are the three exceptions to NFPA 1500

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providing patient care, loading hose, and training to drive a tiller

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25
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4 EVO privileges

A

allowed to exceed speed limit
allwoed to park against normal
allowed to proceed past stop signs/red lights after slowing down
allowed to disregard direction of traffic

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26
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when are you allowed to use the 4 EVO privileges

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driving code 3 with due regard

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27
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what two questions does the court ask in the event of an accident involving an emergency vehicle

A

what is a true emergency?
were you operating with due regard?

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28
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4 AFR policies regarding code 3 driving

A

exceed speed limit by 10mph max in good weather and light traffic
proceed through red light/stop sign after coming to a complete stop
buck traffic within one block of incident
park irrespective of direction

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29
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what distance are warning devices effective at

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40mph: 300ft
50mph: “out run” effectiveness
60 mph: 12 ft

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30
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at what distance must a signle flashing red light be visible in normal conditions

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500ft

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31
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8 reasons to come to a complete stop when going code 3

A

directed by law enforcement
red lights
stop sign
negative right of way
blind intersection
driver can’t account for all lanes of traffic
stopped school bus with flashing lights
other intersection hazards

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32
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if all lanes in intersection are blocked when going code 3, what do you do?

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turn off sirens 200ft back, leave lights on and stop 100ft back

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33
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what does NFPA 1500 say about red lights

A

come to complete stop

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34
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how far do you travel behind another EV going code 3

A

500ft

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35
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when is the only time you are allowed to pass another emergency vehicle going code 3

A

EV disabled or delayed

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36
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what must you have prior to passing another emergency vehicle going code 3

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radio communications

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37
Q

per NFPA 1901, a vehicle of what weight requires an auxilliary brake sysem

A

over 36,000lbs

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38
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what three situations require use of wheel chocks

A

parking on slope, pump engaged, operating aerial device

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39
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what documents must EVO have on them when operating fire apparatus

A

class E license and COP

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40
Q

if EV is involved in accident who will be summoned to the scene

A

APD, supervisor, BC

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41
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how long do you have to complete green accident form

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48hrs

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42
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who is required to sign an accident form

A

supervisor, BC, operator, fire chief

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43
Q

all accidents resulting in the following require a post accident drug test

A

death, injury and medical tratment/transport is required, vehicle incurs disabling damage

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44
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AFR ETOH policy

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no ETOH 4 hours before shift or 8 hours accident or until post-accident drug test

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45
Q

level 1 staging is in effect when

A

3 or more companies are responding

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46
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what units proceed directly to scene for level 1 response

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1st engine, ladder, rescue, and BC

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47
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units in level 1 staging will stage how

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1 block from incident, uncommitted, in direction of travel

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48
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level 2 staging goes into effect for

A

all 2nd or 3rd alarm fires and 1st alarm medical

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49
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4 requirements for tier 2 and 3 civil disturbances

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full PPE, position for egress, lights but no sirens, and relocate all outside equipement

50
Q

fire apparatus should be spotted at least how many feet away from building

A

30ft

51
Q

you should catch your own hydrant unless

A

urgent rescue or incipient stage fire that can be extinguished with water can

52
Q

for response to hazmat incident, stage vehicle

A

uphill and upwind

53
Q

PAR will be conducted for the following 6 situations

A

missing/trapped firefighter
hazardous event occurs
change in strategy
“all clear”
“fire under control”
every 10 minutes

54
Q

what does PTO stand for

A

power take off

55
Q

the truck should be allowed to idle for how long before shutting down for emergency vs nonemergency

A

emergency: 30-60seconds
nonemergency: 3-5 minutes

56
Q

what does PDP stand for

A

pump discharge pressure

57
Q

four factors that affect fire stream

A

velocity
gravity
wind
friction with air

58
Q

four nozzle influences

A

operating pressure
nozzle design
nozzle adjustment
nozzle orifice condition

59
Q

three types of handline nozzles

A

solid
fog
broken stream

60
Q

master stream nozzles flow how many GPMs

A

350 or more

61
Q

Akromatic 2000 GPM flow range

A

500-2000 GPMs

62
Q

broken stream nozzle pressure

A

100-150 PSI

63
Q

akron piercing nozzle GPM and PSI

A

125GPM
100 PSI (max of 200 PSI)

64
Q

as length of hose increases, friction loss __

A

increases

65
Q

as diameter of hose increases, friction loss ___

A

decreases

66
Q

rate of increase in friction loss is __ than rate of increase of flow

A

greater than

67
Q

max PSI for yellow 5”

A

185 PSI

68
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max PSI for green 5”

A

275 PSI

69
Q

100’ of dry 5” weight

A

105lbs

70
Q

100’ of wet 5” weighs

A

900lbs with 95gals of water

71
Q

elevation pressure per floor PSI

A

5 PSI

72
Q

elevation pressure per square foot PSI

A

0.434

73
Q

max flow for deck gun

A

1250 GPM

74
Q

max PSI for portable ground monitor

A

200 PSI

75
Q

nozzle pressure and max GPM for akron mercury 500

A

80 PSI and 500 GPM

76
Q

hose requirements for supplying standpipe

A

two 2 1/2” hose with max of 100ft per hose

77
Q

PDP equation for high rise

A

100PSI + 5(# of floors - fire floor)

78
Q

two types of fire pumps

A

centrifugal
positive displacement

79
Q

two types of positive displacement pump pistons

A

single acting
double actingt

80
Q

two types of centrifugal impellers

A

open vane and sealed (AFR uses sealed)

81
Q

two modes two stage pump is able to function in

A

volume and pressure

82
Q

what is the max PSI for transfer valve in a two stage pump

A

75 PSI

83
Q

pump capacities

A

100% at 150 PSI
70% at 200 PSI
50% at 250 PSI

84
Q

what type of power mounting arragement does AFR use

A

midship transfer drive

85
Q

NFPA 1901 states pump must be constructed of what

A

corrosion resistant material

86
Q

NFPA 1901 states pump must be tested to what PSI before being placed in service

A

500 PSI

87
Q

NFPA 1901 water tank capacity and capabilities

A

500 gallons flow 500 GPMS
less than 500 gallons flow 250 GPMs

88
Q

NFPA 1901 states that all valves 3” or larger must be equipped with what

A

slow acting control valve

88
Q

NFPA 1901 states pressure control device must operate how soon after discharge pressure raises how much above set pressure

A

3-10 seconds, 30 PSI

89
Q

if PDP remains less than ___ for more than __, engine speed will automatically return to idle

A

30 PSI, 5 seconds

90
Q

vacuum prime must be established within __ for pump capacity of __

A

30 seconds for 1500 GPM or less
45 seconds for 1500 GPM or more

91
Q

when do you open engine cooler

A

outside temp above 80 degrees
extended pump operations

92
Q

engine temp should not be lowered below what temps

A

170-200 degrees

93
Q

how do you connect for dual pump

A

intake to intake

94
Q

how do you connect for tandem pumping

A

discharge to intake

95
Q

what pressure do you supply and relay pumpers for method relay pumping

A

175 PSI

96
Q

sea level atmospheric pressure

A

14.7 PSI

97
Q

ABQ atmospheric pressure

A

12.2 PSI

98
Q

how many feet of lift is needed for drafting

A

10 ft

99
Q

how many inches of clearance should a strainer have on all sides

A

24”

100
Q

what PSI should PDP be set to when operating discharge from draft

A

50-100

101
Q

when drafting in throttle mode, a steady stream of water should be discharged under the apparatus by using the primer within how many seconds

A

45 seconds

102
Q

what are the four components of the foam tetrahedron

A

water
air
foam concentrate
mechanical agitation

103
Q

what is the range for foam proportioning percentage

A

0.1-6%

104
Q

3 methods of foam application

A

roll on
bank down
rain down

105
Q

max PSI for foam pump

A

400 PSI

106
Q

what type of pump is foam pump

A

positive displacement pump

107
Q

4 types of valves in hydraulic system

A

check
relief
counterbalance
selector

108
Q

what order of priority are victims rescued in

A

most severely threatened by fire conditions
largest groups of people
remainder of people in fire area
people in exposed area

109
Q

for close up blitz attack, what is the best angle

A

30 degrees, off the ceiling, nozzle even with windowsill

110
Q

what two types of radio are in wildland apparatus

A

800MHz and bendex king

111
Q

how many gallons of water does type 6 brush truck hold

A

400 gallons

112
Q

max PSI for wildland pump

A

428 PSI

113
Q

fuel consumption for wildland pump

A

2 gals per hour

114
Q

floato pump minimum depth of water

A

6”

115
Q

two ways to get water to pump

A

onboard water tank
external source

116
Q

four inside indicators that truck is in pump

A

gear 4
feel/hear engage
positive 10-15 mph reading on speedometer
2 green lights

117
Q

three exterior indicators that truck is in pump

A

middle white light
green light
positive discharge pressure

118
Q

hydrant pressure in ABQ

A

20-80 PSI

119
Q

hydrant distances for residential and high value commercial

A

residential: 500 ft
commercial: 300ft

120
Q
A

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