PUMPER Flashcards
1
Q
three indicators for remedial training
A
near miss
fireground problem
performance deficiency
2
Q
what percentage of LODD occur responding to and from emergencies
A
25%
3
Q
5 basic causes of accidents
A
improper backing
reckless driving by the public
excessive speed
lack of driving skills
poor apparatus maintenance
4
Q
what conditions do most accidents occur in
A
daylight on dry road
5
Q
6 accident factors involving driver error
A
overconfidence
excitement
false sense of security
inability to recognize a dangerous situation
misunderstanding apparatus capabilities
lack of knowledge of how to operate controls
6
Q
normal air pressure PSI
A
100-120 PSI
7
Q
NFPA 1901 states air pressure must be built within what time frame
A
1 minute
8
Q
how much PSI is required to release air brake
A
60 PSI
9
Q
normal oil pressure PSI
A
5-70 PSI
10
Q
normal engine temperature
A
170-200 degrees
11
Q
normal transmission temperature
A
150-200 degrees
12
Q
max transmission temperature
A
250 degrees
13
Q
normal battery voltage
A
13-14V
14
Q
when is the only time engine brake/retarder is not used
A
slick road conditions
15
Q
how long do you let starter motor cool if engine does not start within 15 seconds
A
60 seconds
16
Q
how long do you let engine idle before putting it into gear for emergency vs nonemergency
A
emergency: few seconds
nonemergency: 3-5 minutes
17
Q
how much fuel is used per hour when the engine is in idle
A
1/2 gal per hour
18
Q
three vehicle angles
A
angle of approach
angle of departure
breakover angle
19
Q
angle of approach
A
front tires to lowest point on front
20
Q
angle of departure
A
rear tires to lowest point to rear
21
Q
breakover angle
A
wheel base midpoint to both the front and rear tires
22
Q
what does NFPA 1901 say about seatbelts
A
must be provided for each seat on the apparatus
23
Q
what does NFPA 1500 say about seatbelts
A
all riders must be seated and belted when the vehicle is in motion
24
Q
what are the three exceptions to NFPA 1500
A
providing patient care, loading hose, and training to drive a tiller
25
4 EVO privileges
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
26
when are you allowed to use the 4 EVO privileges
driving code 3 with due regard
27
what two questions does the court ask in the event of an accident involving an emergency vehicle
what is a true emergency?
were you operating with due regard?
28
4 AFR policies regarding code 3 driving
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
29
what distance are warning devices effective at
40mph: 300ft
50mph: "out run" effectiveness
60 mph: 12 ft
30
at what distance must a signle flashing red light be visible in normal conditions
500ft
31
8 reasons to come to a complete stop when going code 3
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
32
if all lanes in intersection are blocked when going code 3, what do you do?
turn off sirens 200ft back, leave lights on and stop 100ft back
33
what does NFPA 1500 say about red lights
come to complete stop
34
how far do you travel behind another EV going code 3
500ft
35
when is the only time you are allowed to pass another emergency vehicle going code 3
EV disabled or delayed
36
what must you have prior to passing another emergency vehicle going code 3
radio communications
37
per NFPA 1901, a vehicle of what weight requires an auxilliary brake sysem
over 36,000lbs
38
what three situations require use of wheel chocks
parking on slope, pump engaged, operating aerial device
39
what documents must EVO have on them when operating fire apparatus
class E license and COP
40
if EV is involved in accident who will be summoned to the scene
APD, supervisor, BC
41
how long do you have to complete green accident form
48hrs
42
who is required to sign an accident form
supervisor, BC, operator, fire chief
43
all accidents resulting in the following require a post accident drug test
death, injury and medical tratment/transport is required, vehicle incurs disabling damage
44
AFR ETOH policy
no ETOH 4 hours before shift or 8 hours accident or until post-accident drug test
45
level 1 staging is in effect when
3 or more companies are responding
46
what units proceed directly to scene for level 1 response
1st engine, ladder, rescue, and BC
47
units in level 1 staging will stage how
1 block from incident, uncommitted, in direction of travel
48
level 2 staging goes into effect for
all 2nd or 3rd alarm fires and 1st alarm medical
49
4 requirements for tier 2 and 3 civil disturbances
full PPE, position for egress, lights but no sirens, and relocate all outside equipement
50
fire apparatus should be spotted at least how many feet away from building
30ft
51
you should catch your own hydrant unless
urgent rescue or incipient stage fire that can be extinguished with water can
52
for response to hazmat incident, stage vehicle
uphill and upwind
53
PAR will be conducted for the following 6 situations
missing/trapped firefighter
hazardous event occurs
change in strategy
"all clear"
"fire under control"
every 10 minutes
54
what does PTO stand for
power take off
55
the truck should be allowed to idle for how long before shutting down for emergency vs nonemergency
emergency: 30-60seconds
nonemergency: 3-5 minutes
56
what does PDP stand for
pump discharge pressure
57
four factors that affect fire stream
velocity
gravity
wind
friction with air
58
four nozzle influences
operating pressure
nozzle design
nozzle adjustment
nozzle orifice condition
59
three types of handline nozzles
solid
fog
broken stream
60
master stream nozzles flow how many GPMs
350 or more
61
Akromatic 2000 GPM flow range
500-2000 GPMs
62
broken stream nozzle pressure
100-150 PSI
63
akron piercing nozzle GPM and PSI
125GPM
100 PSI (max of 200 PSI)
64
as length of hose increases, friction loss __
increases
65
as diameter of hose increases, friction loss ___
decreases
66
rate of increase in friction loss is __ than rate of increase of flow
greater than
67
max PSI for yellow 5"
185 PSI
68
max PSI for green 5"
275 PSI
69
100' of dry 5" weight
105lbs
70
100' of wet 5" weighs
900lbs with 95gals of water
71
elevation pressure per floor PSI
5 PSI
72
elevation pressure per square foot PSI
0.434
73
max flow for deck gun
1250 GPM
74
max PSI for portable ground monitor
200 PSI
75
nozzle pressure and max GPM for akron mercury 500
80 PSI and 500 GPM
76
hose requirements for supplying standpipe
two 2 1/2" hose with max of 100ft per hose
77
PDP equation for high rise
100PSI + 5(# of floors - fire floor)
78
two types of fire pumps
centrifugal
positive displacement
79
two types of positive displacement pump pistons
single acting
double actingt
80
two types of centrifugal impellers
open vane and sealed (AFR uses sealed)
81
two modes two stage pump is able to function in
volume and pressure
82
what is the max PSI for transfer valve in a two stage pump
75 PSI
83
pump capacities
100% at 150 PSI
70% at 200 PSI
50% at 250 PSI
84
what type of power mounting arragement does AFR use
midship transfer drive
85
NFPA 1901 states pump must be constructed of what
corrosion resistant material
86
NFPA 1901 states pump must be tested to what PSI before being placed in service
500 PSI
87
NFPA 1901 water tank capacity and capabilities
500 gallons flow 500 GPMS
less than 500 gallons flow 250 GPMs
88
NFPA 1901 states that all valves 3" or larger must be equipped with what
slow acting control valve
88
NFPA 1901 states pressure control device must operate how soon after discharge pressure raises how much above set pressure
3-10 seconds, 30 PSI
89
if PDP remains less than ___ for more than __, engine speed will automatically return to idle
30 PSI, 5 seconds
90
vacuum prime must be established within __ for pump capacity of __
30 seconds for 1500 GPM or less
45 seconds for 1500 GPM or more
91
when do you open engine cooler
outside temp above 80 degrees
extended pump operations
92
engine temp should not be lowered below what temps
170-200 degrees
93
how do you connect for dual pump
intake to intake
94
how do you connect for tandem pumping
discharge to intake
95
what pressure do you supply and relay pumpers for method relay pumping
175 PSI
96
sea level atmospheric pressure
14.7 PSI
97
ABQ atmospheric pressure
12.2 PSI
98
how many feet of lift is needed for drafting
10 ft
99
how many inches of clearance should a strainer have on all sides
24"
100
what PSI should PDP be set to when operating discharge from draft
50-100
101
when drafting in throttle mode, a steady stream of water should be discharged under the apparatus by using the primer within how many seconds
45 seconds
102
what are the four components of the foam tetrahedron
water
air
foam concentrate
mechanical agitation
103
what is the range for foam proportioning percentage
0.1-6%
104
3 methods of foam application
roll on
bank down
rain down
105
max PSI for foam pump
400 PSI
106
what type of pump is foam pump
positive displacement pump
107
4 types of valves in hydraulic system
check
relief
counterbalance
selector
108
what order of priority are victims rescued in
most severely threatened by fire conditions
largest groups of people
remainder of people in fire area
people in exposed area
109
for close up blitz attack, what is the best angle
30 degrees, off the ceiling, nozzle even with windowsill
110
what two types of radio are in wildland apparatus
800MHz and bendex king
111
how many gallons of water does type 6 brush truck hold
400 gallons
112
max PSI for wildland pump
428 PSI
113
fuel consumption for wildland pump
2 gals per hour
114
floato pump minimum depth of water
6"
115
two ways to get water to pump
onboard water tank
external source
116
four inside indicators that truck is in pump
gear 4
feel/hear engage
positive 10-15 mph reading on speedometer
2 green lights
117
three exterior indicators that truck is in pump
middle white light
green light
positive discharge pressure
118
hydrant pressure in ABQ
20-80 PSI
119
hydrant distances for residential and high value commercial
residential: 500 ft
commercial: 300ft
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