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What is maintenance’s phone number?

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3209

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Compound gauge numbers?

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Negative 30 to 0

0 to 600

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Ground pads give you how many times bigger of a footprint?

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4x

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How far extend ladder above roof line or parapet?

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6 feet

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Safest position to operate ladder

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Longitudinally off the back

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Minimum climbing width on aerial ladders?

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18”

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Aerial rungs are minimum of ___ diameter

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1.25”

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What is the max wind speed the an aerial can operate at?

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35-40

Pierce says 50

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What are the 3 command modes?

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Investigating
Quick Attack (Mobile)
Command (Stationary)

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What are the names for the 2 positions on a transfer valve on a multi-stage pump?

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Pressure and Volume

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What is the max pressure allowable prior to operating the transfer valve on a multi-stage pump?

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50psi

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When should the different settings of the multi stage pump be used?

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Volume/parallel when you are pumping more than 50% of the rated pump capacity

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Are you allowed to use auxiliary coolers during the pump test?

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Yes but not during priming test

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14
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How much does TFD water tender carry?

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2500 gallons

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15
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What is the number 1 issue with small equipment?

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Old gas

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How long before air paks pre alert and alert?

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20 seconds pre alert

28-30 seconds alert

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When do you inventory Mark 1 injectors?

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Inspection Saturdays

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18
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What is the order model?

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Comm guideline to assure that the orders given were understood
Order repetition assures command that the correct orders will be acted upon

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What are 5 major problems of fireground communication?

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Lack of SOP's
Deficiencies in training
Organizational problems
Equipment and technology
Communications technique
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What are the fireground benchmarks?

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Primary search- All clear
Secondary search- All clear
Fire- Under control
Loss stopped

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What are the 8 functions of command?

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Assumption/Position
Situation Evaluation
Communications
Deployment
Incident Action Plan
Organization
Review/Revise
Transfer/Continue
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When does the initial fireground evaluation begin?

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With the dispatch information and CAD data

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What is a size up?

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A systematic consideration of all fire ground factors and the development of an action plan based on those factors

WHO AM I, WHAT I’VE GOT, WHAT I’M GONNA DO ABOUT IT.

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What are the types of support activities?

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Forcible entry
Ventilation
Providing access

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What are the 2 major types of barriers?
Security | Construction
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What are the 3 factors that determine hose line placement?
Life safety Offensive attack Defensive attack
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When there is no life hazard, where do we place the fire streams?
First stream between the fire and the most endangered exposure Second stream to back up the first or to protect secondary egress Additional lines to support attack positions, assist rescue, and protect exposures
28
What is level 1 staging?
First engine proceed directly to the scene | All other units stage in direction of travel, uncommitted, approx 1 block from the scene until assigned by command
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Who communicates avail resource needs to command from level 2 staging?
Staging officer
30
What is the cold zone?
Encompasses the warm zone and is used to carry out all other support functions of the incident Contains the command post
31
The parking brake should hold on what percent of a grade?
20 percent
32
What is involved in the road test?
Accel to 35 mph within 25 sec | Come to full stop within 35 feet from 20 mph
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When are pump tests performed?
Annually or after major repair of pump or drive component
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Pump test must pass at ___% or better of rated capacity
90%
35
What does the preventative maintenance program do?
Ensure apparatus reliability and availability Reduction in cost and frequency of repairs Lessen OOS time Reduce unexpected or catastrophic failures Protect our investment in equipment
36
ARS____ Defines what a driver...
28-624 what a driver may or may not do in response to an emergency call Does not relieve the driver from duty to drive with regard for safety of all persons
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What is the NFPA standard for fire apparatus driver/operator?
NFPA 1002
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What is the NFPA for EVT qualifications?
NFPA 1071
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Where is the NFPA standard for vehicles, equipment, and drivers?
NFPA 1500 Chapter 4
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What is the normal operating engine temperature for TFD trucks?
160-215
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What can improper air filter alignment do?
"De-rate" the engine
42
An air leak will cause...
Loss of power
43
What kind of fuel leak is OOS?
Class 2
44
Do this before removing the fuel cap...
Wipe debris
45
The fuel pump does what?
Low pressure and supplies fuel to the injection pump
46
What kind of oil leak is OOS?
Class 3
47
Under filled crankcase without visible leaks may indicate...
A fuel system problem
48
With HEUI injectors, oil is used to...
Cool, lubricate, and activate
49
Engine coolant filters
Filters impurities Conditions coolant by softening Corrosion inhibitor Replaced during B Level PM
50
Any exhaust leak...
OOS
51
Brand new diesels are tested for emissions...
4th year
52
What can happen with shifting with improper voltage?
Erratic shifting
53
What voltage will damage computer and what will affect performance?
16+ volts for damage | 11 volts or less for perfromance
54
ABS light on equals...
OOS
55
When do you check trans fluid?
When at least 180 degrees level surface in neutral with engine running
56
What is maximum operating temp of transmissions?
280 without retarder | 330 with retarder
57
What's something I might forget to inspect around the differential area
The breather vent
58
What am I looking at with steering components?
Pitman arm Drag link Steering shaft Gear box
59
What torque are the lug nuts supposed to be at?
450 ft pounds
60
24 sq inch chamber max stroke?
1 3/4"
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30 sq inch chamber max stroke?
2"
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Above what weight requires supplemental braking?
Over 36000 pounds
63
How many amps does the telma draw on application?
215 amps
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How do we lubricate the aerials?
In accordance with the manufacturers recommendation monthly
65
What does it mean when the DEF light is flashing?
That the level is below 1/8th
66
What is maximum theoretical lift?
33.9'
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Pump discharge pressure is the same as...
Engine pressure
68
What are the 2 primary reasons for undesupplied nozzles?
Pump discharge pressures too low once they are flowing water Kinks in the hoseline
69
What is the is the most effective setting for flowing class A foam?
1/2%
70
What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
14.7
71
What is atmospheric pressure in Tucson?
13.9
72
What must booster tanks be rated at?
250 gpm if tank is below 750 gallons 500 gpm if the tank is 750 gallons or more
73
Characteristic of pump casing?
Fine grain alloy cast iron Minimum tensile strength of 30,000 psi
74
What is impeller made of?
High quality bronze
75
What are the 3 main factors that influence centrifugal pump discharge pressure?
Amount of water being discharged Impeller speed Intake pressure
76
What does NFPA 1901 require when it comes to priming pumps?
Be able to develop 22in Hg and not drop more than 10in in 5 minutes
77
NFPA 1901 says that discharge valves must be able to operate smoothly at ___psi
250psi
78
What are the two types of gauges?
Pressure | Compound
79
What is the minimum distance from power lines on an aerial?
10 feet
80
With aerials, what is the real height vs the working height?
Real is actual length of ladder and working is from tip to ground
81
What is a 4 square?
A map divided into four 1/2 mile squares
82
What is a plat number?
Basic 4 digit number on center of plat map. First 2 numbers are North/South Second 2 numbers are East/West
83
What are dotted lines in plat books?
Water zone boundary Plus sign is high pressure low elevation side Minus sign is low pressure low elevation side
84
What are AZ licensing requirements for driving fire apparatus?
Must possess AZ class D license and complete department's annual training
85
TFD MOPs 420 says that...
Don't text and drive. Including MDT
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What are the elements of the driving system?
Driver limitations Vehicle limitations Road conditions
87
What percent of occupational fatalities are motor vehicles?
35%
88
What is important about apparatus cleanliness?
Public relations Allows for proper inspection May lead to discovery of damage or missing things Health of crew
89
How long does it take a fully alert driver to react?
.75 - 1.5 seconds At 50mph, a driver can travel 110 feet in that time
90
What percent of ffs killed in collisions are not wearing seatbelts?
80%
91
What percent of O2 should you wear SCBA?
20.6% or less
92
What is the normal LEL value on the QRAE?
0%
93
QRAE natural gas leak and what to do...
1-9% ventilate | 10% or over consider the works
94
What is considered IDLH for CO?
1200 ppm
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When do we call hazmat with mini rad D?
Greater or equal to 3 with unknown source

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