Pumping Flashcards
With water being virtually incompressible a pressure of _____ is required to reduce its volume _____%
30000
1
P. 179
1 inch square column of water 1 ft high has a psi of_____
A column of water at 2.304 ft high has a pressure of _____
.434
1 psi
P. 171
Mercury is ______ denser that water
13.55
P. 173
Large onboard tank of foam concentrate usually found on industrial pumpers often contain______ gallons or more of foam.
500
P. 15
An act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger while ignoring any potential consequences of so doing.
Reckless disregard
P. 84
An inspection where a certain system or component of an apparatus is operated to ensure that it is functioning properly.
Functional check
P. 36
Sound ____ short blasts of the vehicles horn immediately before backing the apparatus.
2
P. 113
Mirrors may become obscured in wet or
Snowy weather. Drivers should keep a ______ or towel close by to
Keep mirrors clear during inclement weather.
Squeegee
P. 114
Many tilt cabs have inspection doors that allow a check of engine oil coolant and other fluids. However the cab should still be lifted ________ for a thorough inspection of the engine compartment.
Weekly
P. 45
_________ programs and _________ checks are proactive measures that can ensure that a piece of fire apparatus is maintained in the highest state of readiness and will operate safely and efficiently at emergency scenes.
Preventive maintenance, routine maintenance
P. 29
Increasing the speed of an apparatus by ____ mph can decrease the warning distance by _____ or more.
20mph
250ft
P. 101
Narrow fog
Wide fog
15-45 degrees
45-80 degrees
P. 196
Willful and wanton disregard.
Gross negligence
P. 84
Breaching of duty in which a person or organization fails to perform at the standard required by law.
Is usually found when the driver has been found guilty of a gross violation of standing laws policy or ordinance.
Negligence
P. 84
______ refers to keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness while _____ means to restore that which has become inoperable.
Maintenance, repair
P. 29
Until it reaches its destination the fire stream is influenced by ______,______,_____,______.
Velocity
Wind
Gravity
Friction with the air
P. 193
A visual inspection of an apparatus to ensure the major components of the chassis are present and in proper working condition.
Pre trip road worthiness inspection
P. 36
When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route they should travel at least ___________ to________ ft apart.
300-500 ft
P. 101
Four basic principles of friction loss
Length -of hose
Velocity -square of the increased
Diameter- fifth power of Diameter
Same.
P. 179
Specific gravity of gasoline and methylene chloride
.72-.76
1.33
P. 168
Many fire departments use scaled down versions of full size pumpers which are called _____________.
Initial attack fire apparatus
P. 16
At speeds above _____mph an emergency vehicle may outrun the effective range of its audible warning device.
50 mph
P. 101
Small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup truck sized chassis. Rates less than 500 gpm
Mini pumpers
P. 16
Inspecting an apparatus and equipment on the apparatus to ensure that all equipment is in place.
Operational readiness inspection
P. 36
_________ pumps are prone to failure if not exercised regularly. These pumps should be operated during routine apparatus checks.
Rotary
P. 298
_________ pumps are prone to failure if not exercised regularly. These pumps should be operated during routine apparatus checks.
Rotary
P. 298
Single stage centrifugal pumps have flow capacity up to _______.
2250 gpm
P. 300
As a minimum All fire apparatus with a rated capacity of _____ or greater must be equipped with at least ____ 2.5 inch discharges.
750 gpm
2
P. 314
According to nfpa 1901 apparatus equipped with tanks of less than 1000 gallons must have a tank fill line of at least ____. Tanks greater than 1000 must have___.
1 inch
2 inch.
P. 316