Review test questions Flashcards

1
Q

When performing a capacity test the first desired pump pressure should be what psi

A

150

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2
Q

Pre-service testing of an apparatus includes which tests

A

Manufactures test
pump certification test
acceptance test

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3
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Performance tests are defined as what

A

Annual testing , Or testing following a major repair during the service life of an apparatus

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4
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manufacture testing include what 2 tests

A

Road test and hydrostatic test

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5
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During the road test of a manufacturers testing the apparatus must accelerate to 35 miles/ an hour in how many seconds

A

25

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6
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During the road test of a manufactures testing the apparatus must achieve a top speed of what

A

50 mph

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7
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During the road test of manufactures testing and apparatus must come to a complete stop from 20 miles/ an hour within how many feet

A

35

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8
Q

Define the hydrostatic test performed by manufactures

A

uses water under pressure to check integrity of pressure vessels

Pumpkin associated piping must withstand a high pressure of 500 psi for a minimum of 10 minutes

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9
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During the performance test of a fire pump the water level of a static source must be how many feet deep

A

4’

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10
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During a performance test of a fire apparatus the distance of the centerline of the pump intake to the surface of the water must be — for 1500 gpm capacity and—- for 2000 gpm capacity

A

10’ for 1500 gpm
6’ for 2000 gpm

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11
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During performance testing of fire pumps, the air temperature when the testing is conducted should be between —- and —— degrees

A

0-110

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12
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During performance testing a fire pumps the water temperature should be between what degrees

A

35-90

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13
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During the performance testing of fire pumps the barometric pressure should be at least how many inches of mercury when corrected to sea level

A

29”

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14
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1 inch drop in barometric pressure reduces the static lift of a pumper by approximately how many feet

A

1’

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15
Q

During testing if it is found that a hose has moved more than ??? inches from the coupling you must stop the test and replace the hose

A

3/8”

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16
Q

When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route they should travel at least ??? to ??? feet apart

A

300-500

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17
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All gauges used for service testing must be calibrated within how many days of testing

A

60

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18
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During performance tests. gauges used to determine intake pressure should be calibrated to allow a range of how many inches of mercury for vacuum gauge and how many psi for compound gauge

A

30” mercury for vacuum gauge
150 psi for compound gauge

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19
Q

A pump must reach ??? inches of mercury during the vacuum test in order to stay in service

A

22”

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20
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Fire pumps 1250 GPM capacity must achieve a prime in how many seconds or less

A

30

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21
Q

Fire pumps with 1500 GPM capacity must be primed within how many seconds or less

A

45

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22
Q

If a pitot gauge is held too close to the nozzle it will register inaccurately higher or lower than the actual pressure

A

higher

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23
Q

To minimize a chance of intake hose kinking from a dry hydrant the driver operator should do want when connecting the Hydrant to the pumper

A

Put a counter clockwise twist in the house

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24
Q

Textbook definition of residual press

A

Pressure remaining in water supply system well water is flowing and is that part of the total pressure not used to overcome friction and gravity will force in Waterton fire hose pipe fittings and adapters

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25
Q

For every 1000 feet of altitude atmospheric pressure decreases by approximately how many pounds per square inch

A

.5

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26
Q

A flow meter must be accurate within what percentage range

A

+/- 5%

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27
Q

In an auxiliary cooling system heat is transferred from the engine cooling water to what

A

pump water

marine cooler is inserted into one of the hoses in the engine cooling system engine cooling must travel through it as it circulates through the system small tube surrounded by the water jacket that is connected to the discharge the fire pump and the pump is operating water may be circulating through the water jacket auxiliary cooler

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28
Q

The main purpose of a relief valve is to do what

A

Relieve excessive pressure within the pump on either discharge or intake side

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29
Q

what is the formula to determine lift?

A

L= 1.13 x Hg(inches in mercury)

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30
Q

When relay pumping, the smallest capacity pumper should be placed where

A

In the middle of the relay

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31
Q

The overall capacity of a relay is determined by what

A

Smallest diameter hose and the smallest pump

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32
Q

Relay pumpers equipped with adjustable intake relief valves should have them sent how many psi above the static pressure of the water system or previous pumpers discharge pressure

A

10 psi

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33
Q

Attack pumpers in a relay with adjustable intake relief valves should have them set between ??? and ??? psi

A

50 and 75

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34
Q

What is the formula for calculating flow for a tender

A

Tank size -10%
——————-
trip time

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35
Q

When using an in-line foam eductor, the pressure of the discharge side of the eductor must not exceed ??? percent of the eductors Inlet pressure

A

70%

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36
Q

what is the 2nd principle of friction loss

A

friction loss develops much faster than velocity

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37
Q

define elevation as used in the fire service

A

centerline of the pump or the bottom of a static water supply in relationship to ground level

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38
Q

water has a high surface tension which

A

makes it somewhat difficult to soak into dense materials

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39
Q

impinging stream nozzles usually provide what type of stream

A

wide fog pattern

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40
Q

which of the following determines velocity for a given volume of water

A

diameter of hose line

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41
Q

what term defines velocity increased beyond practical limits

A

critical velocity

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42
Q

the forth principle of friction loss states, that for a given velocity, friction loss is …

A

approximately the same regardless of the pressure on the water

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43
Q

Atmospheric pressure is greatest where

A

near sea level

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44
Q

What is the most likely reason wetting agents are mixed with water

A

It reduces the surface tension to help it penetrate deeper

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45
Q

Which is a guideline for positioning an apparatus at a structure during Woodland fire operations

A

Position on the leeward side

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46
Q

Which level staging occurs when the OIC designate one or more locations to draw resources from

A

Level two staging

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47
Q

Which NFPA standard prohibits firefighters from riding on the Tailboard wow vehicle is in motion

A

NFPA1500

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48
Q

Which statement is most accurate with respect to the licensing a drivers for large vehicles

A

States and provinces have some latitude and changing standards for drivers

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49
Q

Which NFPA standard outlines testing for brakes of apparatuses

A

NFPA1911

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50
Q

Why should fire pumps be tested regularly

A

To compare Performance to department standards

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51
Q

What lighting system has wattage ranging from 300 to 1000

A

Portable lights

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52
Q

Portable proportioning systems found on municipal engines have a capacity at the range in what gallonage

A

20 - 100

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53
Q

Cording to NFPA standards the water tank of a fire pump must have at least how many gallons

A

300

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54
Q

define pressure

A

force per unit area measured in pounds

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55
Q

how much does 1 cubic foot of water weigh

A

62.5 lbs

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56
Q

what consideration do engineers use when calculating water needs

A

domestic
industrial
firefighting

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57
Q

what is the 3rd principle of friction loss

A

friction loss varies inversely as the
fifth power of the diameter of the
hose

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58
Q

what is the 2nd principle of friction loss

A

Friction loss varies approximately
with the square of the increase in the
velocity of the flow

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59
Q

True or false private water
distribution systems are most often
found in residential developments

A

false

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60
Q

define force

A

simple measure of weight, expressed
in pounds/kgs
Influence causing changes in speed
direction shape of a substance

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61
Q

apparatus should maintain a clear
zone of at least how many feet from
railroad tracks to prevent contacted
objects on the railroad cars

A

30’

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62
Q

NFPA 1962

A

inspection, care, use of hose,
couplings, nozzles

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63
Q

at what distance may apparatus,
equipment, and personnel consider
protection from falling debris

A

200’

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64
Q

when can a pumpers onboard tank
be considered for use in water
supply
3rd page 137

A

Only after a proper size up has
confirmed location and extent of the
fire

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65
Q

When relay pumpers are equipped with an adjustable
intake relief valve, they should be set to 10 psi (70
kPa) above the static pressure of the water system to
which they are attached or:

A

10 psi above the previous pumper

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66
Q

What type of relay requires no adapters or other
appliances to connect intake hoses in the system?

A

open relay

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67
Q

attack pumpers equipped with
adjustable intakes should have them
set at what range

ifsta

A

50-75 psi

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68
Q

Which of the following is the formula for net pump
discharge pressure at draft?
ch. 11 - p. 409 - 9. 12

A

Pump discharge pressure plus intake pressure correction

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69
Q

Which of the following are most often used for
domestic or agricultural purposes but may be
specifically constructed and placed for fire
department use?

A

cisterns

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70
Q

Under what conditions are pumping
apparatus is rated for pump capacity & what % capacity at what range

A

At draft minimum 10 feet of lift from
the center of the pump to the
surface of the water through 20 feet
hard at 100% capacity
at 15’ - 70% of its capacity
at 20’ - 60% of its capacity

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71
Q

The rule of thumb for evaluating a
pond or small lake capacity is that for
every foot of depth for an area of 1
acre provides how many GPM for
how many hours
2nd 384

A

1000 gpm
5 hours

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72
Q

what is the equation for determining
net pump discharge pressure at draft
2nd 381

A

PDP + intake pressure correction

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73
Q

what is the equation for determining
pressure correction when drafting

A

Lift x total intake hose friction loss
———————————————
2.3

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74
Q

what is the equation for determining
maximum Lift
2nd 379

A

1.13 x Hq

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75
Q

Which of the following is a method for preventing a
pump from overheating?

A

Partially open tank fill or tank to pump
valve

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76
Q

During drafting operations, water below 35°F (1.7°C)
or above 90°F (32°C) may adversely impact the ability
of the pump to:
ch. 10 - p. 356 - 9.38

A

reach capacity

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77
Q

Which of the following is a reason water supply
systems must maintain a residual pressure of at least
20 psi (140 kPa)?
ch. 10 - p. 340 - q.10

A

Contamination from sources outside the main may
occur at lower pressures.

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78
Q

When setting up a water shuttle, which of the
following is MOST important to the success of the
shuttle operation?

A

number of vehicles necessary to maintain water supply

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79
Q

Some apparatus may be equipped with a front dump
valve; however, these designs often do not meet the
flow requirement of NFPA® 1901.

A

1000 gpm

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80
Q

Water tenders pumping water from their tanks
directly into the pump intake of an attack pumper is
called a:

A

direct pumping ops

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81
Q

low level suction strainer
flow?
depth?

A

2” depth
750 gpm

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82
Q

How much load capacity in terms of
percentage can aluminum ladder
lose if exposed to high heat
4

A

25%

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83
Q

ladders should be inspected and
cleaned how often

A

Monthly or after every use

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84
Q

The only NFPA requirement
pertaining to marking portable letters
is what

A

ladders shall only be marked at the
top 18 inches

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85
Q

NFPA 1901 recommends fire
department apparatus have a
minimum total ladder length on
aerials of how many feet

A

115’

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86
Q

What nozzle pressure should be
given to a fixed monitor smoothbore
breakaway nozzle

A

110 psi
120 psi for 2” at 1000 gpm

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87
Q

What is the flow and pressure for a
11/2” cellar nozzle

A

160 gpm
100 psi

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88
Q

What is the flow and pressure for a 2
1/2 inch seller nozzle

A

350 gpm
100 psi

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89
Q

What is the flow and pressure for a 1
1/2” distributor nozzle

A

95 gpm
50 psi

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90
Q

What is the flow and pressure for a 2
1/2” distributor nozzle

A

250 gpm
100 psi

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91
Q

1.75 x 1.75

A

3.06

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92
Q

1.85 x 1.85

A

3.42

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93
Q

2.96 x 2.96

A

8.76

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94
Q

define refractometer

A

measures amount of foam
concentrate in the solution. using
light velocity like x ray

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95
Q

what does pump discharge volume
method test

A

direct injection systems

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96
Q

what does concentrate displacement
method test

A

accuracy of volume of concentrate
drawn through system

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97
Q

what 4 methods are used to test
foam proportioning equipment

A

displacement method
pump discharge volume method
solution refractivity method
solution conductivity method

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98
Q

which test is generally conducted
first while conducted performance
evaluations

A

vacuum test

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99
Q

during testing, the flow meters used
must be + or - what percent
accuracy

A

5%

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100
Q

During testing if A mark on a hose
coupling moves more than—-
amount of inches from the coupling
testing should stop and replacement
of hose should occur

A

3/8”

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101
Q

What is the minimum diameter of
hose line to be used while
conducting pumper performance
test

A

2 1/2”

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102
Q

What minimum barometric pressure
(inches of mercury) should exist
during pumper performance testing

A

29” mercury

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103
Q

What range of water temperature
should exist when performing
pumper performance tests

A

35-90

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104
Q

What range of air temperature
should exist when performing
pumper performance test

A

0 - 110

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105
Q

NFPA 1911

A

standard for inspection, maintenance
& testing

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106
Q

What is the standard of the
hydrostatic test during the
manutacturers testing portion

A

Tank fill, tank to pump, valves are
subjugated to a minimum hydrostatic
test of
500 psi for a minimum 10 minutes

107
Q

At what speed and distance must
and apparatus come to a stop during
the road test

A

20mph stop in 35’

108
Q

What is the maximum top speed that
must be achieved during the road
test

A

50 mi. per an hour

109
Q

What acceleration standard is used
for the road test within 25 seconds

A

Accelerate to 35 miles per an hour
within 25 seconds

110
Q

What are the two types of testing for
apparatuses

A

Pre-service test and performance
tests

111
Q

What is the MOST common type of installed
proportioner used in modern fire apparatus?

A

around the pump

112
Q

Using an in-line eductor requires the user to
understand that foam concentrate becomes less
ViScouS:

A

when heated

113
Q

Which type of nozzle should be used with protein
foam concentrates?

A

air aspirating nozzle

114
Q

The type of concentrate used, whether or not the fuel
is on fire, and whether the fuel is contained or
uncontained, are variables that affect the foam’s:

A

rate of application

115
Q

Products used as extinguishing agents as well as pre-
treatment of structures threatened by fire spread, and
that generally retain their fire retarding properties,
are called:

A

durable agents

116
Q

What is one tactical advantage of choosing CAFS over
a low energy foam proportioning system?

A

further reaching streams

117
Q

Which of the following is a type of in-line eductor that
may be used to supply foam concentrate to a self-
ducting master stream?

A

jet ratio controller

118
Q

How are water aspirating devices different from other
medium- and high-expansion foam producing
nozzles?

A

larger & longer

119
Q

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of
hydrocarbon surfactants included in Class A foam?

A

reduces the surface tension of water

120
Q

advantage of a self educting nozzle is

A

the pressure drop is much lower than with most
standard foam nozzle eductors.

121
Q

Which type of foam concentrate are air-aspirating foam nozzles MOST accurate?

A

only nozzle for fluroprotein concentrates

122
Q

The application rate for Class A foam is the same as:

A

minimum flow rate for water

123
Q

Insufficient lubrication of the permanently mounted
coupling system attaching the “trailer” to the “tractor”
power unit in tractor-drawn aerials will result in:

A

the coupling system binding creating difficulty in
steering control.

124
Q

All elevating platforms must have a minimum load
capacity of ???
when the aerial device is fully
extended at any elevation within its normal range of
motion, and with no water in the piping system.

A

750 lbs

125
Q

The insurance industry requires apparatus testing in
order for the community to receive full insurance
rating credit, and this ultimately affects the
insurance:

A

rates for customers in the jurisdiction

126
Q

Most water towers are designed so that their fire
streams may be deployed at a range of elevations
starting from a few degrees below horizontal to
nearly
from the ground.

A

90 degrees

127
Q

The valves that prevent unintentional or undesirable
motion of the aerial device from its established
position are known as:

A

counter balance valves

128
Q

Which of the following is one of the main uses of
aerial ladders?

A

elevated master stream application

129
Q

Which of the following should driver/operators
periodically perform in regard to salvage, overhaul,
and loss control equipment?

A

inventory equipment per sop

130
Q

What are two types of tests for Ariel
apparatus

A

Preservice test
service tests

131
Q

At a minimum driver operators of
Ariel devices should perform basic
inspection/maintenance on which 7
systems of the aerial

A

Cable
hydraulic
slides and rollers
stabilizing
safety
breathing air
communication

132
Q

How often should electrical power
cords be examined by the driver
operator

A

Daily for damage the insulation in
connections

133
Q

True or false NFPA 1901 requires
aerial devices to be equipped with
breathing air systems

A

false

134
Q

generally the minimum internal
diameter of a telescoping waterway
is what

A

4”

135
Q

what are 3 types of pre piped aerial
ladder waterway’s

A

bed ladders system
telescoping system
pinnable telescoping system

136
Q

Elevating platforms 110 feet or
shorter should be able to be raised
from the bedded position to max
elevation Max extension and rotated
90° in how many seconds

A

150 sec

137
Q

What is the required minimum floor
area of an aerial platform

A

14 sq ft

138
Q

what are 3 types of elevating plate
forms

A

aerial ladder
telescoping
articulating

139
Q

normally hydraulic pressure is in
what ranges

A

800-3000 psi

140
Q

what are 3 types of aerials

A

aerial ladder
elevating platform
water tower

141
Q

Which of the following methods of foam solution
conductivity testing would be performed using a
handheld temperature compensated conductivity
meter?

A

Conductivity calibration curve testing

142
Q

purpose of hydrostatic testing

A

ensure that the pump and associated piping are
capable of withstanding high pressure pumping
demands.

143
Q

Most railroad companies advisor
vehicles be kept at least how many
feet from the tracks when possible

A

25’

144
Q

The maximum load for any
unsupported aerial device occurs
from operating between what angles

A

70-80

145
Q

At what degree angle provides the
greatest ability when jackknifing a
tillered Ariel apparatus

A

60 degrees

146
Q

At what distance should overhead
clearance be from overhead high-
voltage lines
and at what distance should
overhead clearance be for high-
voltage transmission lines

A

10’
50’

147
Q

What factors should be considered
for scene conditions regarding turn table placement

A

Surface
grade
wind
overhead obstructions
angle & location of Ariel operation
special situation’s

148
Q

define proper distance

A

maximums stability
best climbing angle
adequate extension

149
Q

What is the minimum diameter hose line that may be
used to conduct pump performance tests?

A

2 1/2”

150
Q

What does foam solution conductivity testing
measure?

A

quality of synthetic foam

151
Q

Why is the foam solution conductivity test used rather
than the refractivity test to check the quality of
synthetic based foam?

A

Synthetic foam it’s too light in color

152
Q

According to NFPA® 1901, pump certification tests
must be conducted on apparatus equipped with a fire
pump of:

A

750-3000 gpm

153
Q

Which of the following tests is required as part of
pumper performance testing?

A

pressure control test

154
Q

Which method for testing a foam proportioner is
often used by certain direct injection type
proportioners?

A

Foam concentrate pump discharge volume method

155
Q

When using the foam concentrate displacement
method to test the foam proportioner, where is the
water drawn from?

A

a calibrated tank

156
Q

If apparatus bid specifications include requirements
from NFPA® 1901, which test are manufacturers
required to conduct in addition to pump certification
tests?

A

road test

157
Q

NFPA 1150

A

Standard on foam chemicals for fire
in class A fuels

158
Q

Air aspirating foam nozzles are the
only nozzles that should be used
with what type of concentrates

A

Protein and fluoroprotein
concentrates

159
Q

Fog nozzles are not an acceptable
choice for delivering what type of
foam

A

Fluoroprotein foams or on Incidences
involving polar solvents

160
Q

Smoothbore Nozzles are limited to
what type of foam

A

Class A foam from CAFS

161
Q

define bypass type balanced
pressure proportioner

A

proportioner that operates in tandem
with a fire water pump to ensure
proper foam concentrate to water
mixture
One of the most accurate
used on large mobile apparatus

162
Q

While using an in-line eductor, the
pressure at the discharge side must
not exceed what percentage of the
inlet pressure

A

70%

163
Q

what two mechanical methods are
used to proportion foam

A

Venturi effect
pressurized proportioning devices

164
Q

NFPA defines high expansion foam
as having what ratio

A

200:1 - 1000:1

165
Q

NFPA 11 defines medium expansion
foam at what ratio

A

20:1 - 200:1

166
Q

NF PA 11 defines low expansion foam
as what ratio

A

20:1

167
Q

what is the shelf life of synthetic
class B foam

A

20-25 years

168
Q

what is the shelf life of class B
protein based foam

A

10 years

169
Q

define synthetic class B foam

A

mixture of thorough surfactants and
proteins derived from animals

170
Q

If the manufacturer recommends that its device be
operated in a supported position, the load or the
amount of extension for the aerial device must be
reduced for:

A

low angles of elevation during unsupported operations.

171
Q

If the aerial apparatus is going to be used in a support
role, the apparatus should be parked:

A

in a manner that does not block other apparatus that
need to be closer to the work area.

172
Q

Which of the following is the MOST likely reason there
may be a delayed response from a fire apparatus
when responding to an incident on a highway?

A

The apparatus may have to travel a long distance
between exits.

173
Q

In tactical considerations, which of the following does
the proper distance between the objective and the
aerial apparatus afford?

A

maximum stability

174
Q

Which of the following is a primary use for aerial
apparatus during aircraft incidents?

A

To transport firefighters and portable equipment to
upper levels

175
Q

class A foam proportioning range
with a air aspirating nozzle

A

.3-.7%

176
Q

Class A foam proportioning range for
exposure protection

A

.5-1%

177
Q

Class A foam application rate range
for overhaul

A

.2-.5%

178
Q

what is the typical range of capacity
for municipal fire apparatus foam
tanks

A

20-200 gal

179
Q

4 methods to store foam

A

Pails
barrels
totes
apparatus tanks

180
Q

4 methods to proportion foam

A

education
injection
batch mixing
pre-mixing

181
Q

Most firefighting foam concentrates
are formulated to mix with water at
what percentages

A

.1-6%

182
Q

During drafting operations, the amount of friction
loss is ???
to the amount of water moving through
the hose or appliance.

A

proportional

183
Q

The engine rpm should be kept as low as possible
without causing the engine to stall when using a(an):

A

vacuum type primer

184
Q

What type of pressure is being displayed on the
intake gauge when the pumper is discharging water?

A

residual

185
Q

To create an effective fire stream during drafting
operations, a lift of no greater than
is
recommended.

A

20’

186
Q

when supplying a standpipe system
do not exceed pump discharge
pressure of ???
unless the system
hose and appliance has have
designed to function under high
pressures

A

185 psi

187
Q

14.7 psi atmospheric pressure is
equivalent to what in inches of
mercury?

A

30” mercury

188
Q

A pump rated at 750 gallons per
minute is normally supplied with 4.5”
intake hose to achieve rated
capacity. when equipped with a 5
inch intake hose the capacity of the
pump is increased to what?

A

820 gpm

189
Q

With an atmospheric pressure at sea
level of 14.7 psi what is the partial
vacuum read on the intake pressure
gauge?

A

-2 psi or 4” mercury

190
Q

define pressure differential

A

Effect of altering the atmosphere
pressure within a confined space by
mechanical means when air is
exhausted from within the space a
low pressure environment is created
as replacement air will be drawn in

191
Q

The entire priming action typically
requires ???
seconds from the start
to finish

A

10-15 seconds

192
Q

below
degrees in Fahrenheit or
above
degrees in Fahrenheit
may adversely impact the pumps
ability to reach capacity

A

35/90

193
Q

The reverse lay has become a
standard method for setting up a ???
operation when using medium
diameter hose as a supply line

A

relay pumping

194
Q

What is the most popular method to
power a rotary vein priming pump?

A

electric motor

195
Q

it is generally recommended that
when using add-on intake pressure
relief valves, they be set to open with
the intake pressure rises more than —-
PSI of necessary operating

A

10 psi

196
Q

NFPA 1901 requires pressure control
devices to operate within how many
seconds after the discharge pressure
rises and restricts the pressure

A

3-10 seconds

197
Q

What size discharge piping & valves
must be used to supply discharges
of one and a half to 2 inch hand lines

A

2”

198
Q

According to NFPA 1901, fire
apparatus with a rated pump
capacity of 750 GPM or more must
be equipped with how many 2 1/2
inch discharges

A

2

199
Q

Pumps rated greater than ???
GPM
capacity may require more than one
large intake connection at each
location

A

1500

200
Q

in mid ship mount pumps the gear
ratio is set so that the rotation
required for the impeller to deliver a
rated capacity of the pump is usually
how many times faster than the
engine itself

A

1.5-2.5

201
Q

midship pumps may be operated by
either a series of gears or what

A

drive chain or belts

202
Q

which type of primer primes the
pump by connecting a line from the
intake manifold of the engine to the
intake of the fire pump with a valve
connected in the line to control it

A

vacuum primer

203
Q

which type of primer uses an oil
supply or some other type of fluid to
seal the gaps between the gears and
the case and to act as a preservative
and minimize deterioration

A

positive displacement primer

204
Q

The ???
of the centrifugal pump
collects the water & confines it, in
order to convert the velocity to
pressure

A

the casing

205
Q

define wear rings

A

replaceable rings are attached to the
impeller indoor pump casing to allow
us all running clearance between
impeller and pump casing without
causing wear of either
to maintain the preferred spacing
instead of replacing the entire pump

206
Q

Power operated transfer valves may
operate at pressures has high as
what?

A

200 psi

207
Q

At what percent range is the first
impeller increase pressure a
discharge when pumping and series

A

50-70%

208
Q

what three factors influences a
centrifugal fire pumps discharge
pressure

A

Amount of water being discharged

speed at which the impeller is turning

pressure of water when it enters a
pump from a pressurize source
(hydrant relay etc.)

209
Q

Which type of pump is referred to as
a “constant flow machine”

A

positive displacement pumps

210
Q

When calculating the required pump discharge
pressures for each of the listed layouts on a pump
chart, round pump discharge pressure to the nearest:

A

5psi

211
Q

The condensed Q formula maybe ???
percent greater then when using the
traditional friction loss formula

A

20%

212
Q

what three items do manual or
mechanical hydraulic calculators
indicate

A

Water flow
size of hose
length of Hose lay

213
Q

how accurate should flow meters be
when properly calibrated and in good
working condition

A

+ or - 3%

214
Q

define automatic fog nozzle

A

aka variable flow nozzles
nozzle with an ability to change
patterns while maintaining same
nozzle pressure
if gpm changes, it will auto adjust to
maintain same pressure & pattern

215
Q

The reach of a fog stream is directly
related to what

A

width of stream
size of the water particles
wind
volume of water flowing

216
Q

When calculating the required pump discharge
pressures for each of the listed layouts on a pump
chart, round pump discharge pressure to the nearest:

A

5 psi

217
Q

What is the equation for determining friction loss in
4-inch hose using the Condensed Q formula?

A

Q^2
——-
5

218
Q

The gpm flowing method is applicable to what types of nozzles

A

both solid and fog nozzles

219
Q

When testing hard suction hose a
vacuum of.
—- must be developed
and be held for —-
minutes in order
for it to pass

A

22”
10 min

220
Q

All stations will have how much 1.88
inch hose in reserve

A

13x50’
Enough to replace longest line and
longest Cross lay

221
Q

How many Akron assault metal bail
breakaway fog nozzles will engines
have

A

6

222
Q

All stations will have how much 2.5
inch hose in reserve

A

200’
4x50’

223
Q

All stations will have how much 3
inch hose in reserve

A

200’
4x50’

224
Q

All stations will have how much 4
inch hose in reserve

A
225
Q

All engines will carry a minimum of
how much 3 inch hose line

A

300’

226
Q

Each vehicle should have a minimum
of how many cable & heavy chains

A

2 sets

227
Q

On limited access highways and
turnpikes apparatus should not be
driven against the normal flow of
traffic unless

A

the road is closed by police

228
Q

Companies in staging must be ready
to respond within —-
of being called

A

3 min

229
Q

Where should the EMS vehicle
position on incidents where there are
victims requiring intervention

A

vicinity of the triage/treatment atea

230
Q

How far back from a vehicle should
the spotter to be standing

A

8-10’

231
Q

define transmission retarders

A

viscous property of automatic
transmission fluid is used to retard
the driveline by introducing it to a
housing and energy absorbed into
the fluid through opposing action of
spinner veins

232
Q

define electro magnetic retarders

A

Electro mounted in driveline or
supplied as part of the rear axle
when activated electromagnetic field
is created in supplies electrical
power to coils in the retarder
inhibiting rotation of the rotor braking
torque at the rear wheels

233
Q

which 2 auxiliary braking systems
provide the highest level of braking
torque & are unaffected by
transmission gear shift changes

A

transmission out put retarders
electromagnetic retarders

234
Q

what two things must a driver know
when preparing to start the
Apparatus

A

destination
route

235
Q

Which braking system has a snow
and mud switch

A

Antilock braking system with
automatic transfer control

236
Q

Which braking system has a dry
Road slippery road switch

A

front brake limiting valve

237
Q

Whenever a vehicle undergoes a
change in speed or direction, weight
transfer takes place relative to what

A

rate & degree of change

238
Q

To avoid over speeding as a result of
improper downshifting or Hill
descent choose a gear that allows
the engine to operate at an rpm ???
lower than the maximum recommended rpm

A

200-300 rpm

239
Q

How quickly should the oil pressure
gauge indicate a reasonable amount
of pressure

A

5-10 seconds

240
Q

NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to have
a minimum tank capacity of what

A

300 gallons

241
Q

How often should air brake testing
procedures be conducted

A

daily

242
Q

Portable lights generate how many
watts

A

300 - 1000 watts

243
Q

Which of the following are the most
common power source used for
emergency services

A

generators

244
Q

NFPA standards specify that the
minimum pump capacity for pumpers
is?

A

750 gpm

245
Q

Arial apparatus with a pump are
called what, and rated to what pump
capacity & tank capacity?

A

Quints
pump rated to minimum 1,000 gpm
water tank minimum 300 gpm

246
Q

NFPA 1451

A

Standard for fire department vehicle
operations training program

247
Q

NFPA 1582

A

Standards for comprehensive
occupational medical programs

248
Q

Which operator performs the final positioning of the
aerial ladder during rescue or other fire fighting
operations?

A

Secondary control operator

249
Q

Which of the following situations is a platform aerial
device not designed to routinely handle?

A

Operating on a grade

250
Q

Who selects the length of the tether that is used as a
fall protection feature for aerial devices?

A

Safety officer

251
Q

Which of the following pieces of equipment can be
used in below-grade operations, while not exceeding
weight restrictions?

A

Winch mounted to the platform

252
Q

NFPA® requires an aerial elevating platform to have a:

A

Heat shield and water curtain nozzle

253
Q

The operational speed of an articulating aerial device
is directly proportional to the:

A

Amount the control lever is pushed or cold

254
Q

What NFPA® standard specifies static load
requirements for an aerial apparatus when operating
on a grade?

A

NFPA 1901

255
Q

NFPA 1911

A

Standard for the inspection
maintenance testing and
retirement of in-service
automotive fire apparatus

256
Q

Which of the following describes the effects interlock
has on the stabilization system while the aerial device
is in use?

A

Prevents the flow of hydraulic fluid in or out of the
stabilization system

257
Q

Operating stabilizer controls in an aerial apparatus
will automatically regulate:

A

engine idle speed

258
Q

Excessive loading on the aerial device will result in an expansion of the gravity circle- true or false?

A

true

259
Q

Failure to maintain space between the chock blocks
and the tires when lowering the apparatus may
cause:

A

It will be necessary to relift the Ariel and remove the chock blocks

260
Q

A correction of lateral unevenness is
possible on grades up to what
percent

A

5%

261
Q

What three steps must the driver
operator make to conduct
preliminary checks when applying
stabilizers

A

Insure front brake lock is on
ensure PTO is engaged light lit
chalk wheels

262
Q

hydraulic ventilation

A

Fog nozzle 2’ from opening 80% of opening covered

263
Q

Lateral grades of what range in percent can be corrected using the stabilizers
page 16

A

5-6%

264
Q

A truck company with an outrigger deployed could concentrate a weight of more than how many pounds

A

40,000 or 400 psi