Pumping Apparatus Flashcards
NFPA Standard on driver/operator candidates evaluation
1002
Avoid passing vehicles on ____ side.
Right
Distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until it comes to a complete stop.
Braking Distance
Sum of the driver reaction distance and the vehicle braking distance.
Total stopping distance
Distance a vehicle travels while a driver transfers a foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping.
Reaction Distance
______ skids are when the gas pedal are applied too quickly
Acceleration skid
This skid is usually caused by braking too hard at a high rate of speed
Locked wheel skid
NFPA ____ requires all apparatus with GVWR of 36,000 lbs with auxiliary braking system
1901
A transmission output retarder uses the viscous property of the automatic transmission fluid to retard the driveline.
Transmission Retarders
S.O.P 01.08.03
Fifteen mph over the speed limit be the maximum.
Type of valve used to control underground water mains found on the supply main of installed fire protection systems
PIV Post Indicator Valve
NFPA 1911 states tires should be replaced every ____ years.
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