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Term
According to data compiled by NIOSH the number of
Firefighter fatalities occurring while responding to or returning from emergencies is second only to the number of ff fatalties occurring from
Definition
Heart attacks
Term
NFPA 1002 ______sets the minimum qualifications for driver, operators
Definition
Standard for fire apparatus driver/operator professional qualifications
Term
NFPA 1582 requires that firefighters have a corrected far visual acuity of ____ with contact lenses or spectacles
Definition
20/40
Term
Which NFPA standard gives direction for establishing a driver/operator training program
Definition
NFPA 1451
Term
In the US what gov. Authority establishes the basic requirements for licensing of drivers
Definition
DOT
Term

Fire apparatus driver/operator are responsible for safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for service. 

 

True/false

Definition
True
Term

NFPA 1002 requires any driver/operator who will be responsible for operating a fire pump to also meet the requirements of NFPA 1001 for FF II.

 

True/false

Definition
False
Term

NFPA 1582 recommends rejecting any firefighter candidate who has a hearing loss of 20 decibels or more at frequencies of 500-1000-2000 hz in the unaided better ear

 

True/false

Definition

False

 

Its 40 decibels

Term
What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper?
Definition
Providing water at an adequate pressure for fire streams
Term
NFPA standards specify that the minimum pump capacity for pumpers is?
Definition
750 gpm/3000L/min
Term
Industrial, airport, municipal, and wildland fire departments commonly have pumpers capable of discharging firefighting foam on:
Definition
Both class A and class B fires
Term
Class B foam systems allow firefighters to handle:
Definition
Flammable/combustible liquid fires
Term

Which of the following are designed to handle small fires that do not require the capacity or personnel needed for a larger pumper?

 

A. Minipumper

B. Midipumper

C. Macropumper

D. Micropumper

Definition
A. Minipumper
Term

Which of the following are well suited for nuisance fires such as small grass and trash bins and for service calls that do not require the capacity and personnel of a full size pumper.

 

A. Minipumper

B. Midipumper

C. Municipal pumpers with foam capacity

D. Industrial pumpers with foam

Definition

B.

Midipumper

Term
An apparatus must carry at least ____ gallons to be considered a mobile water supply apparatus
Definition
1000 gallons
Term
For tank capacities greater than ___ gallons, tandem rear axles, tri-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered.
Definition
1500 gallons
Term
Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) apparatus were formly referred to as.
Definition
Crash, fire, rescue vehicles
Term
NFPA 1901 requires that the minimum pump capacity for an aerial apparatus shall be__gpm at ____psi.
Definition
250, 150
Term
Generally, rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps have a pump with a rated capacity of _____gpm or less
Definition
500
Term
Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps usually carry ____gallons of water or less
Definition
500
Term
What is used on pumpers when the local jurisdiction dtermines that it is not necessary for the pumper to be able to generate large amounts of power
Definition
Inverters
Term
A ____ is a step up transformer that converts the vehicles 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110 or 220-volt AC current
Definition
Inverter
Term
An advantage toinverters is that they
Definition
Are fuel efficient
Term
A disadvantage to inverters is that they
Definition
Limited mobility from the vehcile
Term
Which of the following can be powered by gas, diesel, or propane engines or by hydraulic or power take off systems
A. Inverters
B. Alternators
C. Portable generators
D. Vehicle-mounted generators
Definition
D. Vehicle mounted generators
Term
Lighting equip is divided into 2 categories
Definition
Portable and fixed
Term
The most common size electrical cable used on emergency scenes is
Definition
12 gauge, 3 wire type
Term
Most hydraulic pumps are not capable of operating the tool at full speed when the hose length between the pump and the tool exceeds ___ feet
Definition
100ft
Term
NFPA 1500 permits firefighters to ride on the outside of wildland apparatus and discharge water as the vehicle is driven.

True/false
Definition
False. It prohibits it
Term
The incident command system ICS as defined by NIMS, categorizes pumping apparatus by capability.

True/false
Definition
True
Term
ARFF apparatus are not allowed to leave airport property to assist municipal firefighters

True/false
Definition
False
Term
Typically career departments require driver/operators to perform apparatus inspections and maintenance checks
Definition
Beginning of each tour
Term
Over cleaning an apparatus can lead to
Definition
Removal of lubrication from chassis
Term
During the first 6 month of an apparatus being received the vehicle should be washed frequently with ____ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting
Definition
Cold water
Term
Do not use ____ to clean glass
Definition
Dry towels by themselves
Term
If apparatus needs wax or polish, they generally should not be applied until the apparatus is at least how old
Definition
6 months
Term
One particular method of performing a pre trip is referred to as
Definition
Walk around method
Term
What is another term for the left side of the apparatus
Definition
Street side
Term
When inspecting electrical cord reels, they should be
Definition
Unreeled completely and inspected as the cord is wiped down with a damp cloth
Term
The left and rear-side inspections should include
Definition
Everything from the rear of the cab to the tailboard on each side of the apparatus
Term
When performing an in cab inspection what should be done first
Definition
Make sure that the seat and mirrors are adjusted to a suitable manner
Term
What is the term for "the distance that the pedal must be pushed before the throw-out bearing actually contacts the clutch release fingers"?
Definition
Clutch free play
Term
Which of the following symptoms is NOT a result of insufficient clutch free play?
Clutch slippage
Clutch over heating
Clutch not releasing
Shortened life of clutch
Definition
Clutch not releasing
Term
Steering wheel play should be no more than about ____ degrees in either direction
Definition
10
Term
New apparatus should be able to come to a complete stop from a speed of ___ mph/km/h in a distance not to exceed______
Definition
20 mph(32km/h) 35 feet (10.7m)
Term
The apparatus parking brake should hold the vehicle in place on grades up to ____ percent
Definition
20
Term
On apparatus equipped with air brakes the air pressure should build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within ___ seconds of starting
Definition
60
Term
Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents the air horns from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below ____
Definition
80 psi (552kpa)
Term
When testing the parking brake, the apparatus should come to a complete stop within about
Definition
20 feet
Term
Corrosion around battery terminal connections may be cleaned with
Definition
Baking soda and water
Term
Which of the following should be done during daily inspection
Operate the pump drive control
Check and clean the intake strainers
Make sure the fire pump is full of water
Make sure that the fluid level in the automatic transmission fluid tank is full
Definition
Operate the pump drive control
Term
How often should you check the packing glands for excessive leaks
Definition
Weekly
Term
Preventative maintenance ensures apparatus reliability, reduces frequency and cost of repairs, and lessens out of service time.
True/false
Definition
True
Term
All preventive maintenance functions can be carried out by driver/operators.
True/false
Definition
False
Term
On many newer apparatus the application of wax or similar polishes is no longer necessary.
True/false
Definition
True
Term
In the walk around method, the first portion of the vehicle specifically checked should be the right (officers) side of the front of the vehicle.
True/false
Definition
False. Should be left (drivers) side
Term
To test the road brakes allow the apparatus to move forward at about 5 mph.
True/ false
Definition
True
Term
Load sequencer definition
Definition
Turning various lights on at specified intervals so that the start up electrical load for all the devices does not occur at the same time.
Term
Load monitor definition
Definition
Watches the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system
Term
Load shedding
Definition
When an overload occurs, the load monitor will shutdown less important electrical equipment to prevent the overload
Term
What percentage of firefighter injuries and deaths in the US are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from calls according to NFPA
Definition
20 to 25 %
Term
What is the first step in starting a vehicle
Definition
Disconnect all ground shore lines
Term
When starting a vehicle if the oil pressure gauge does not indicate any reasonable amount of oil pressure within _____ of starting the apparatus , stop the engine immediately
Definition
5-10 seconds
Term
What should be avoided in order to reduce lugging
Definition
Overthrottling
Term
Avoid over speeding as a result of improper downshifting or hill descent. Choose a gear that allows the engine to operate at ____ lower than maximum recommended rpm.
Definition
200-300rpm
Term
Which of the following provide most of the necessary slowing action when stopping apparatus
Definition
Engine brakes
Term
When the engine must be left at idle for a long period of time what should the idle be set
Definition
900-1100 rpm
Term
If Diesel engines are to be left in idle they should be set at
Definition
High idle
Term
Except when in an atmosphere containing flammable gas or vapors, never shut down immediately after full load operation, instead allow the engine temperature to stabilize by idling it ___ minutes before shutdown
Definition
3-5 minutes
Term
According to NFPA 1500 no seatbelt is required when in enclosed cages on the front of a brush truck.
True/false
Definition
False
Term
Whenever possible the d/o should avoid backing the apparatus.
True/false
Definition
True
Term
Some SOPs require the d/o to ____ before backing a vehicle that is not equipped with an alarm system to warn others that the apparatus is backing
Definition
Sound the horn twice
Term
What should be done when approaching a visually obstructed intersection
Definition
Bring apparatus to a complete stop before proceeding slowly
Term
What is visual lead time?
Definition
The scanning by d/o far enough ahead of the apparatus to ensure that evasive action can be taken if necessary
Term
What is reaction distance?
Definition
The distance the vehicle travels while a driver is transferring the foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping
Term
Whenever a vehicle undergoes a change in speed or direction, weight transfer takes place relative to.
Definition
The rate and degree of change
Term
Which braking systems incorporate "dry road/slippery road" switches
Definition
Front brake limiting valve type
Term
Which braking systems have a snow and mud switch
Definition
Antilock braking system with automatic traction control
Term
It takes ____ times more distance for a vehicle to come to a stop on snow and ice than it does on dry concrete
Definition
3 to 15
Term
When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the Same route, travel at least ___ apart
Definition
300-500ft
Term
Turn off some of the apparatus warning lights once it is parked so as to not to:
Definition
Overpower the effectiveness of the reflective trim on the FF clothing
Term
What traffic control device provides green lights for the direction that the apparatus is traveling and red signals in all other directions?
Definition
Light activated system
Term
Which of the following is NOT a type of driving exercise required by NFPA 1002.
Alley dock
Serpentine course
Diminishing clearance
Parallel parking
Definition
Parallel parking
Term
True/False
It may take longer to stop an apparatus equipped with hydraulic brakes than an apparatus equipped with air brakes
Definition
False
Term
True/False
At least one member other than the d/o and the ones actually loading the hose, must be assigned as a safety observer when loading large diameter supply hose
Definition
True
Term
True/False
Some departments train their d/o to practice looking 12 seconds ahead when driving on city streets and 15 seconds ahead on highways
Definition
False. It 20 seconds ahead on highways
Term
True/False
In vehicles equipped with air brakes, there is an approximate delay of 0.4 seconds in the time from which the d/o pushes down on the brake pedal until sufficient air pressure is sent to the brake to operate
Definition
True
Term
True/False
Studies have shown that numerous visual warning devices are more effective once the apparatus is stopped on the scene during night time operations
Definition
False
Term
The confined space turnaround driving exercise tests the d/o ability to turn the vehicle 180 degrees within a confined space.
True/False
Definition
True
Term
True/False
D/o should not exceed 10 mph when leaving the station
Definition
True
Term
D/o should remember that icy,wet,downgrades, or snow packed roads increase braking distance by as much as ten times.

True/False
Definition
False
Term
When positioning apparatus for fire attack, if the apparatus arrives at a location where no fire conditions are evident where should the apparatus be positioned
Definition
Near the main entrance to the occupancy
Term
many departments use the " " method of position pumpers when supporting aerial apparatus
Definition
inside/outside
Term
if the building is less than 5 stories tall _____ should position on the side of the street closest to the building
Definition
engine companies
Term
if the building is higher than 5 stories the _____ should position next to the building
Definition
aerial apparatus
Term
what is the first step in positioning for drafting operations
Definition
connect the hard intake hose and strainer to the pumper
Term
which type of jurisdiction usually installs dry hydrants at drafting sites
Definition
rural
Term
which type of hard intake hose is okay to connect to a fire hydrant
Definition
hard intake hose designed to withstand positive pressure
Term
what is the difference between dual pumping and tandem pumping
Definition
in tandem the pumpers are positioned closely together
Term
whats the name for large breathing air cylinders that are connected together in banks
Definition
cascade systems
Term
whats the name for an engine driven appliance that takes in atmospheric air, purifies it, and compresses it
Definition
breathing air compressors
Term
where should the ems vehicle position on incidents where there are victims requiring intervention
Definition
in the vicinity of the triage and treatment area
Term
where should ems vehicle position when there is no immediate ems situations
Definition
where firefighter rehab is being conducted
Term
Level 1 staging is?
Definition
used for the initial response to a fire or other incident involving more than one responding company
Term
Level II staging is ?
Definition
used when a large number of emergency vehicles are responding to the same incident
Term
companies in staging need to be able to respond within___ of being called
Definition
3 minutes
Term
pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level
Definition
atmospheric pressure
Term
gauge reading
Definition
Psig
Term
THE PSI ABOVE A PERFECT VACUUM, ABSOLUTE ZERO
Definition
PSIA
Term
ANY PRESSURE LESS THAN ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
Definition
VACUUM
Term
ABSOLUTE ZERO PRESSURE
Definition
PERFECT VACUUM
Term
GAUGE READINGS OF LESS THAN 0 PSI OR KPA
Definition
NEGATIVE PRESSURE
Term
THE HEIGHT OF A WATER SUPPLY ABOVE A DISCHARGE ORIFICE
Definition
HEAD
Term
THE RESULT OF DIVIDING THE NUMBER OF FEET THAT THE WATER SUPPLY IS ABOVE THE DISCHARGE ORIFICE BY 2.304
Definition
HEAD PRESSURE
Term
STORED POTENTIAL ENERGY AVAILABLE TO FORCE WATER THROUGH PIPE, FITTINGS, FIRE HOSE AND ADAPTERS
Definition
STATIC PRESSURE
Term
AT REST OR WITHOUT MOTION
Definition
STATIC
Term
THAT PRESSURE FOUND IN A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SURING NORMAL CONSUMPTION DEMANDS
Definition
NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE
Term
THAT PART OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE PRESSURE NOT USED TO OVERCOME FRICTION LOSS OR GRAVITY WHILE FORCING WATER THROUGH PIPE, FITTINGS, FIRE HOSE AND ADAPTERS
Definition
RESIDUAL PRESSURE
Term
A REMAINDER OR THAT WHICH IS LEFT
Definition
RESIDUAL
Term
THAT FORWARD VELOCITY PRESSURE A DISCHARGE OPENING WHILE WATER IS FLOWING
Definition
FLOW PRESSURE
Term
THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUMP OR THE BOTTOM OF A STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE ABOVE OR BELOW GROUND LEVEL
Definition
ELEVATION
Term
THE POSITION OF AN OBJECT ABOVE OR BELOW SEA LEVEL
Definition
ALTITUDE
Term
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NOZZLE IS ABOVE THE PUMP
Definition
PRESSURE LOSS
Term
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NOZZLE IS BELOW THE PUMP
Definition
PRESSURE GAIN
Term
ANOTHER TERM FOR PRESSURE LOSS AND PRESSURE GAIN
Definition
ELEVATION PRESSURE
Term
THAT PART OF TOTAL PRESSURE LOST WHILE FORCING WATER THROUGH PIPE, FITTINGS, FIRE HOSE AND ADAPTERS
Definition
FRICTION LOSS
Term
WATER IS A COMPOUND OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN FORMED WHEN
Definition
TWO HYDROGEN ATOMS COMBINE WITH ONE OXYGEN ATOM
Term
FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES ORDINARY FRESH WATER IS GENERALLY CONSIDERED TO WEIGH
Definition
8.33 LB/GAL (1KG/L)
Term
AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT WATER DEPENDS ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT:
SPECIFIC HEAT
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
SPECIFIC PRESSURE
LATENT HEAT OF VAPORIZATION
Definition
SPECIFIC PRESSURE
Term
WHAT IS SPECIFIC HEAT
Definition
A MEASURE OF HEAT ABSORBING CAPACITY OF A SUBSTANCE
Term
WHAT UNIT IS USED TO MEASURE AMOUNTS OF HEAT TRANSFER
Definition
BRITISH THERMAL UNIT (BTU) OR JOULE (J)
Term
WHAT IS A BTU
Definition
THE HEAT REQUIRED TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF 1 POUND OF WATER 1 DEGREE F
Term
THE LATENT HEAT OF VAPORIZATION IS
Definition
THE QUANTITY OF HEAT ABSORBED BY A SUBSTANCE WHEN IT CHANGES FROM A LIQUID TO A VAPOR
Term
VAPORIZATION DOES NOT COMPLETELY OCCUR AT BOILING POINT. EACH POUND OF WATER REQUIRES APPROXIMATELY ____ BTU OF ADDITIONAL HEAT TO COMPLETELY CONVERT TO STEAM
Definition
970 BTU
Term
THE SPEED WITH WHICH WATER ABSORBS HEAT INCREASES IN PROPORTION TO
Definition
THE WATER SURFACE EXPOSED TO THE HEAT
Term
AT 212 DEGREES F WATERS EXPANDS APPROX ____ IT ORIGINAL VOLUME
Definition
1700
Term
STEAM EXPANSION IS ____ INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING
Definition
RAPID
Term
WHAT IS VISCOSITY
Definition
THE TENDENCY OF A LIQUID TO POSSESS INTERNAL RESISTANCE TO FLOW
Term
WHAT IS SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Definition
THE DENSITY OF LIQUIDS IN RELATION TO WATER
Term
WHAT KINDS OF LIQUIDS ARE LIGHTER THAT WATER THEREFORE FLOAT ON WATER
Definition
THOSE WIT SPECIFIC GRAVITY LESS THAN 1
Term
FORCE IS DEFINED AS
Definition
A MEASUREMENT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FORCE OF GRAVITY
Term
WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF 1 CUBIC FOOT OF WATER
Definition
62.5 LBS
Term
WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF 1 CUBIC DECIMETER OF WATER
Definition
1.0 KILOGRAMS
Term
ELEVATION IS
Definition
THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUMP OR THE BOTTOM OF A STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE ABOVE OR BELOW GROUND LEVEL
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A CAUSE OF FRICTION LOSS:
COUPLINGS
SHARP BENDS
IMPROPER VALVE SIZE
CHANGE IN HOSE SIZE OR ORIFICE BY ADAPTERS
Definition
IMPROPER VALVE SIZE
Term
IF VELOCITY IS INCREASED BEYOND PRACTICAL LIMITS THE FRICTION BECOMES SO GREAT THAT RESISTANCE AGITATES THE ENTIRE SYSTEM CREATING
Definition
CRITICAL VELOCITY
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ONE OF THE FOUR COMPONENTS OF A MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Definition
WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Term
WHERE CAN THE PRIMARY WATER SUPPLY BE OBTAINED
Definition
SURFACE WATER OR GROUNDWATER
Term
WHICH MEANS OF MOVING WATER USES ONE OR MORE PUMPS THAT TAKE WATER FROM THE PRIMARY SOURCE AND DISCHARGE IT THROUGH THE FILTRATION AND TREATMENT PROCESS
Definition
DIRECT PUMPING SYSTEM
Term
A FIRE HYDRANT THAT RECEIVES WATER FROM ONLY ONE DIRECTION IS KNOWN AS A
Definition
DEAD END HYDRANT
Term
A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES CIRCULATING FEED FROM SEVERAL MAINS CONSTITUTES A
Definition
GRID SYSTEM
Term
____ ARE LARGE PIPES (MAINS) WITH RELATIVELY WIDESPREAD SPACING THAT CONVEY LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO VARIOUS POINTS OF THE SYSTEM FOR LOCAL DISTRIBUTION TO THE SMALLER MAINS
Definition
PRIMARY FEEDERS
Term
_____ MAKE UP A NETWORK OF INTERMEDIATE SIZED PIPES THAT REINFORCE THE GRID WITHIN VARIOUS LOOPS OF THE PRIMARY FEEDER SYSTEM AND AID THE CONCENTRATION OF THE REQUIRED FIRE FLOW AT ANY POINT
Definition
SECONDARY FEEDERS
Term
_____ MAKE UP A GRID ARRANGEMENT OF SMALLER MAINS SERVING INDIVIDUAL FIRE HYDRANTS AND BLOCKS OF CONSUMERS
Definition
DISTRIBUTORS
Term
WHAT IS TH FUNCTION OF A VALVE IN A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Definition
TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Term
VALVE SPACING SHOULD BE SUCH THAT
Definition
ONLY A MINIMUM LENGTH OF PIPE IS OUT OF SERVICE AT ONE TIME
Term
WHICH TYPE OF VALVE IS A HOLLOW METAL POST THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VALVE HOUSING
Definition
POST INDICATOR VALVE
Term
WHICH TYPE OF VALVES ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF VALVES USED ON MOST PUBLIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Definition
NON-INDICATING VALVES
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WATER IS HEAVIEST CLOSE TO ITS BOILING POINT
Definition
FALSE
ITS LIGHTEST
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE BTU HAS TAKEN THE PLACE OF THE CALORIE IN THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS
Definition
FALSE
THE JOULE HAS TAKEN PLACE OF THE CALORIE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MOST FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS HAVE A SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF MORE THAN 1
Definition
FALSE
MOST ARE LESS THAN 1
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE FRICTION LOSS IN OLD HOSE MAY BE AS MUCH AS 50% GREATER THAN THAT OF NEW HOSE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
APPARATUS INLETS AND REMOTE OUTLETS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH DUMP VALVES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT FORM WATER HAMMER
Definition
FALSE
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES NOT DUMP VALVES
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MOST COMMUNITIES USE THE GRAVITY SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF MOVING WATER
Definition
FALSE
COMBINATION OF DIRECT PUMPING AND GRAVITY
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN A FIRE HYDRANT RECEIVES WATER FROM 2 OR MORE DIRECTIONS, IT IS SAID TO HAVE CIRCULATING FEED OR A LOOPED LINE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
VALVES SHOULD BE OPERATED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 3 YEARS TO KEEP THEM IN GOOD CONDITION
Definition
FALSE
ITS ONCE A YEAR
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF VALVES ARE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED STANDARDS IT NORMALLY WILL BE NECESSARY TO CLOSE OFF ONLY ONE OR PERHAPS TWO FIRE HYDRANTS FORM SERVICE WHILE A SINGLE BREAK IS BEING REPAIRED
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MAXIMUM DAILY CONSUMPTION IS THE MAXIMUM TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER THAT WAS USED DURING A ANY 24 HOUR INTERVAL WITHIN A 3-YEAR PERIOD
Definition
TRUE
Term
ADVANTAGES OF WATER AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT
Definition
GREATER HEAT ABSORBING CAPACITY THAN OTHER COMMON EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
A LARGE AMOUNT OF HEAT IS REQUIRED TO CHANGE WATER INTO STEAM; A LOT OF HEAT IS ABSORBED
GREATER THE SURFACE AREA OF WATER EXPOSED THE MORE RAPIDLY HEAT IS ABSORBED
STEAM OCCUPIES 1700XS IT ORIGINAL VOLUME
ITS PLENTIFUL AND INEXPENSIVE
Term
DISADVANTAGES OF WATER AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT
Definition
HIGH SURFACE TENSION SO DOESNT SOAK INTO DENSE MATERIAL
MAY BE REACTIVE WITH CERTAIN FUELS; COMBUSTIBLE METALS
LOW LEVELS OF OPACITY AND REFLECTIVITY THAT ALLOW RADIANT HEAT TO EASILY PASS THROUGH IT
FREEZES AT 32 DEGREES F
CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY
Term
LIST THE PRINCIPLES OF FLUID PRESSURE
Definition
IS PERPENDICULAR TO ANY SURFACE ON WHICH IT ACTS
FLUID PRESSURE AT A POINT IN A FLUID AT REST IS THE SAME INTENSITY IN ALL DIRECTIONS
PRESSURE APPLIED TOA CONFINED FLUID FORM WITHOUT IS TRANSMITTED EQUALLY IN ALL DIRECTIONS
THE PRESSURE OF A FLUID IN AN OPEN VESSEL IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE DENSITY OF THE LIQUID
THE PRESSURE OF A LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF A VESSEL IS INDEPENDENT OF THE SHAPE OF THE VESSEL
Term
LIST THE PRINCIPLES OF FRICTION LOSS
Definition
IF ALL OTHER CONDITIONS ARE THE SAME, FRICTION LOSS VAIRES DIRECTLY WITH THE LENGTH OF THE HOSE OR PIPE.
WHEN HOSES ARE THE SAME SIZE, FRICTION LOSS VARIES APPROX WITH THE SQUARE OF THE INCREASE IN THE VELOCITY OF THE FLOW.
FOR THE SAME DISCHARGE, FRICTION LOSS VARIES INVERSELY AS THE FIFTH POWER OF THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE.
FOR A GIVEN FLOW VELOCITY, FRICTION LOSS APPROX THE SAME, REGARDLESS OF THE PRESSURE OF WATER
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A BASIC TYPE OF FIRE STREAM?
FOG
SOLID
BROKEN
CONSTANT
Definition
CONSTANT
Term
WHAT CHARACTERISTIC DOES A SOLID STREAM NOZZLE HAVE THAT OTHER STREAMS MAY NOT?
Definition
SUPERIOR REACH
Term
SOLID STREAM NOZZLES SHOULD BE OPERATED AT ____PSI ON HANDLINES
Definition
50 PSI
Term
SOLID STREAM NOZZLES SHOULD BE OPERATED AT ____PSI ON MASTER STREAM DEVICES
Definition
80 PSI
Term
WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING THE FLOW FROM A SOLID STREAM NOZZLE
Definition
29.7 X D SQUARED X SQUARE ROOT OF NP
Term
WHAT IS DEFINED AS "THE LINE BOUNDING A ROUNDED SURFACE"
Definition
PERIPHERY
Term
PERIPHERY-DEFLECTED STREAMS ARE PRODUCED BY DEFLECTING WATER FROM THE PERIPHERY OF
Definition
AN INSIDE CIRCULAR STEM IN A PERIPHERY-DEFLECTED FOG NOZZLE
Term
WHAT TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE DRIVES SEVERAL JET OF WATER TOGETHER AT A SET ANGLE TO BREAK WATER IN A FOG STREAM OF FINELY DIVIDED PARTICLES
Definition
IMPINGING STREAM
Term
WHY ARE FOG PATTERNS EASIER TO HANDLE THAN SOLID OR STRAIGHT STREAM PATTERNS
Definition
THE REACTION FORCES LARGELY BALANCE EACH OTHER
Term
WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE MAINTAINS APPROX THE SAME NOZZLE PRESSURE AND PATTERN EVEN IF THE GALLONAGE SUPPLIED TO THE NOZZLE CHANGES
Definition
AUTOMATIC NOZZLES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE IS DESIGNED TO FLOW A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF WATER AT A SPECIFIC NOZZLE DISCHARGE PRESSURE ON ALL STREAM PATTERNS
Definition
CONSTANT FLOW NOZZLES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLES ARE BASICALLY VARIABLE FLOW NOZZLES WITH PATTERN CHANGE CAPABILITIES AND THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN THE SAME NOZZLE PRESSURE
Definition
AUTOMATIC NOZZLES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE SUPPLIES THE SELECTED FLOW AT THE RATED NOZZLE DISCHARGE PRESSURE
Definition
MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE NOZZLES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE DEVELOPS A FOG STREAM WITH CONSIDERABLE FORWARD VELOCITY BUT DELIVERS A RELATIVELY LOW VOLUME OF WATER
Definition
HIGH PRESSURE NOZZLES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF NOZZLE DISCHARGES THE SAME VOLUME OF WATER REGARDLESS OF THE PATTERN SETTING
Definition
CONSTANT FLOW NOZZLES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE SERVES AS A PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR THE PUMPER AS LINES ARE ADDED OR SHUT DOWN, ENSURING THAT ALL AVAILABLE WATER MAY BE USED CONTINUOUSLY
Definition
AUTOMATIC NOZZLES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE HAS THREE BASIC TYPES: FIXED, PORTABLE, AND COMBINATION
Definition
MONITORS
Term
WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE IS MOUNTED ON A FIRE APPARATUS DECK AND IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE PUMP BY PERMANENT PIPING
Definition
TURRET PIPES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE HAS PREPLUMBED WATERWAYS INSTEAD OF HOSE
Definition
ELEVATED MASTER STREAMS
Term
WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE HAS A SIAMESE CONNECTION AT THE SUPPLY END
Definition
DELUGE SETS
Term
WHAT COMPONENTS MAKE UP A DELUGE SET
Definition
A SHORT LENGTH OF LDH WITH A LARGE NOZZLE OR LARGE PLAYPIPE SUPPORTED AT THE DISCHARGE END BY A TRIPOD
Term
WHAT TYPE OF MASTER STREAM DEVICE CANNOT CHANGE THE DIRECTION OR ANGLE OF THE STREAM WHILE IT IS DISCHARGING WATER
Definition
DELUGE SET
Term
WHICH TYPE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE NOZZLE PRODUCES A VERY FINE, MISTY FOG CONE
Definition
CHIMNEY NOZZLE
Term
NOZZLE REACTION IS
Definition
THE FORCE PUSHING BACK ON FIREFIGHTERS AS WATER IS DISCHARGED FROM A NOZZLE AT A GIVEN PRESSURE
Term
WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING NOZZLE REACTION FOR SOLID STREAM NOZZLES
Definition
1.57 X D SQUARED X NP
Term
WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING NOZZLE REACTION FOR FOG STREAM NOZZLES
Definition
.0505 X Q X SQUARE ROOT OF NP
Term
TRUE/FALSE
TO IMPINGE MEANS TO STRIKE OR DASH ABOUT OR AGAINST
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IMPINGING STREAM NOZZLES USUALLY PRODUCE A NARROW-ANGLE FOG PATTERN
Definition
FALSE
USUALLY PRODUCE A WIDE-ANGLE FOG PATTERN
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MINIMUM FLOW SETTING FOR INTERIOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING IS 50-60 GPM
Definition
FALSE
ITS 95-100 GPM
Term
TRUE/FALSE
HIGH PRESSURE FOG NOZZLES ARE BEST SUITED FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING
Definition
FALSE
THEY ARE BEST SUITED FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MOVEMENT OF LADDER PIPES IS LIMITED TO HORIZONTAL SIDE-TO-SIDE MOTIONS
Definition
FALSE
LIMITED TO VERTICAL UP-AND-DOWN MOTIONS
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MOST SPECIAL PURPOSE NOZZLES ARE FOG STREAM NOZZLES
Definition
FALSE
THEY ARE MAINLY BROKEN STREAM NOZZLES
Term
TRUE/FALSE
BROKEN STREAMS PRODUCE LARGER DROPLETS OF WATER THAN DO FOG STREAMS, GIVING BROKEN STREAMS BETTER REACH AND PENETRATING POWER
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PRACTICAL WORKING LIMITS FOR VELOCITY OF FIRE STREAMS ARE WITHIN 60 TO 120 FEET PER SECOND
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
PORTABLE MASTER STREAM DEVICES SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED NOZZLE PRESSURE UNLESS APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE DEVICE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TOGETHER, FRICTION LOSS AND ELEVATION PRESSURE LOSS ARE REFERRED TO AS
Definition
TOTAL PRESSURE LOSS
Term
WHICH 2 METHODS ARE USED TO DETERMINE FRICTION LOSS
Definition
FIELD TESTS AND CALCULATIONS
Term
WHAT IS THE EQUATION TO DETERMINE FRICTION LOSS
Definition
CQSQUAREDL
Term
WHEN DETERMINING FRICTION LOSS COEFFICIENTS DEPARTMENTS SHOULD TEST
Definition
ONLY ONE HOSE AT A TIME
Term
IF TESTING 50FOOT LENGTHS OF HOSE, LAY OUT HOW MANY FEET
Definition
300 FEET
Term
IF USING A PITOT TUBE TO DETERMINE NOZZLE PRESSURE AND CORRESPONDING FLOW OF WATER USE WHAT TYPE OF NOZZLE
Definition
SMOOTHBORE
Term
IF USING A FLOWMETER TO DETERMINE NOZZLE PRESSURE AND CORRESPONDING FLOW OF WATER USE WHAT TYPE OF NOZZLE
Definition
ANY NOZZLE
Term
WHEN TESTING HOSE, INSERT GAUGE ONE IN THE HOSELINE AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS OF HOSE AWAY FROM THE DISCHARGE. INSERT GAUGE 2?
Definition
200 FEET FROM GAUGE 1
Term
HOW MANY TEST RUNS SHOULD BE MADE FOR EACH SIZE HOSE
Definition
3-4
Term
ASSUME A ____ LOSS FOR EACH APPLIANCE IN A HOSE ASSEMBLY WHEN FLOWING 350GPM OR MORE
Definition
10 PSI
Term
ASSUME A FRICTION LOSS OF ____ IN ALL MASTER STREAM APPLIANCES, REGARDLESS OF THE FLOW
Definition
25PSI
Term
WATER EXERTS A PRESSURE OF ____ PER FOOT OF ELEVATION
Definition
0.434 PSI
Term
WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING ELEVATION PRESSURE
Definition
0.5H
Term
THE PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE AT THE APPARATUS MUST BE ENOUGH TO OVERCOME
Definition
THE SUM OF ALL PRESSURE LOSSES
Term
WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE
Definition
PDP=NP+TPL
Term
WHEN A PUMPER IS BEING SUPPLIED BY A HYDRANT OR A SUPPLY LINE FROM ANOTHER PUMPER, THE NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
Definition
THE PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE AND THE INCOMING PRESSURE FROM THE HYDRANT
Term
EQUATION FOR DETERMINING NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE
Definition
PDP-INTAKE READING
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MOST ACCURATE WAY TO DETERMINE FRICTION LOSS IS THROUGH CALCULATIONS
Definition
FALSE
THROUGH FIELD TESTING
Term
TRUE/FALSE
FOR MULTIPLE HOSELINES OF UNEQUAL LENGTH, FRICTION LOSS MUST ONLY BE CALCULATED IN THE LONGEST LENGTH OF HOSELINE
Definition
FALSE
MUST BE CALCULATED IN EACH HOSELINE
Term
FLOWMETERS PROVIDE
Definition
WATER FLOW IN GPM
Term
WHAT SIZE DISCHARGES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A FLOWMETER BUT MUST ALSO HAVE A PRESSURE GAUGE
Definition
3.5 INCH OR LARGER
Term
FLOWMETERS MUST PROVIDE A READOUT IN INCREMENTS NO LARGER THAN
Definition
10GPM
Term
HOW ACCURATE SHOULD FLOWMETERS BE WHEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION
Definition
+/- 3%
Term
IF WATER VOLUME AT THE NOZZLE SUDDENLY DIMINISHES BUT THERE IS NO REDUCTION IN THE FLOWMETER READING WHAT IS THE MOST LIKELY ASSUMPTION
Definition
HOSE BURST
Term
USE OF A FLOWMETER DURING RELAY PUMPING MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO FEED A SUPPLY LINE WITHOUT HAVING TO KNOW THE
Definition
NUMBER OF GALLONS FLOWING FROM THE PUMPER RECEIVING THE WATER
Term
WHEN USING A FLOWMETER FR RELAY PUMPING AS THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASES
Definition
THE DISCHARGE AND GPM READING INCREASE
Term
WHEN USING A FLOWMETER FOR RELAY PUMPING DO NOT ALLOW THE INCOMING PRESSURE TO DROP MUCH BELOW
Definition
20 PSI
Term
WHEN USING A FLOWMETER FOR STANDPIPE OPS, DETERMINE THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF NOZZLES CONNECTED TO THE STANDPIPE, ADD _____ FOR EACH NOZZLE FLOWING, AND THEN PUMP THE VOLUME OF WATER THAT MATCHES THIS FIGURE
Definition
THE MAXIMUM RATED FLOW
Term
WHEN THE HAND METHOD IS APPLIED TO 2.5 INCH HOSE EACH FINGER IS NUMBERED AT THE BASE IN TERMS OF
Definition
HUNDRED OF GALLONS PER MINUTE
Term
TO WHAT SIZE HOSELINES MAY THE CONDENSED "Q" FORMULA TO BE APPLIED
Definition
2.5, 3, 4, 5INCH
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE NUMBER DISPLAYED ON THE FLOWMETER REQUIRES NO FURTHER CALCULATION BECAUSE IT REFLECTS HOW MUCH WATER IS MOVING THROUGH THE DISCHARGE VALVE AND CONSEQUENTLY THE NOZZLE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE HAND METHOD STARTS WITH THE THUMB OF THE RIGHT HAND
Definition
FALSE
STARTS WITH THUMB OF LEFT HAND
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE GPM FLOWING METHOD IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO SOLID STREAMS
Definition
FALSE
USED FOR BOTH SOLID AND FOG STREAMS
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE GPM METHOD CAN ONLY BE USED FOR 2.5INCH HOSE
Definition
FALSE
CAN BE USED FOR OTHER SIZE HOSE
Term
THE MODERN FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER IS EQUIPPED WITH A _____ AS ITS MAIN PUMP
Definition
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
Term
UNLIKE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS, POSITIVE DISPLACEMENTS PUMPS
Definition
CAN PUMP AIR
Term
WHAT PROVIDES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF THE WATER THROUGH A PISTON POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP
Definition
A PISTON THAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH OR UP AND DOWN INSIDE A CYLINDER
Term
THE OUTPUT OF THE PISTON POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP IS DETERMINED BY THE SIZE OF THE CYLINDER AND THE
Definition
SPEED OF THE PISTON TRAVEL
Term
THE CAPACITY OF A PISTON POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP IS USUALLY DETERMINED BY THE SIZE OF THE
Definition
CYLINDER
Term
THE ROTARY GEAR PUMP CONSISTS OF
Definition
2 GEARS THAT ROTATE IN A TIGHTLY MESHED PATTERN INSIDE A WATER TIGHT CASE
Term
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER THAT CAN BE PUMPED BY A ROTARY GEAR PUMP DEPENDS ON THE SIZE OF THE ___ AND THE SPEED OF ROTATION
Definition
POCKETS IN THE GEARS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF PUMPS USED TO PRIME CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Definition
ROTARY VANE PUMPS
Term
IN A ROTARY VANE PUMP:
Definition
THE ROTOR IS MOUNTED OFF-CENTER INSIDE THE HOUSING
Term
THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IMPARTS ____ TO THE WATER AND CONVERTS IT TO PRESSURE WITHIN THE PUMP ITSELF
Definition
VELOCITY
Term
THE OPERATION OF A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT:
Definition
A RAPIDLY REVOLVING DISK THROWS WATER INTRODUCED AT ITS CENTER TOWARD THE OUTER EDGE OF THE DISK
Term
THE _____ OF THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP TRANSMITS ENERGY IN THE FORM OF VELOCITY TO THE WATER
Definition
IMPELLER
Term
THE ____ OF THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP COLLECTS THE WATER AND CONFINES IT IN ORDER TO CONVERT THE VELOCITY TO PRESSURE
Definition
CASING
Term
THE ____ OF THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IS A WATER PASSAGE THAT GRADUALLY INCREASES IN CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA AS IT NEARS THE PUMP DISCHARGE OUTLET
Definition
VOLUTE
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A FACTOR THAT INFLUENCES A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP'S DISCHARGE PRESSURE
Definition
SIZE OF THE VOLUTE AND IMPELLER INSIDE THE PUMP
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PUMPS DOES NOT USE A SINGLE INTAKE IMPELLER
Definition
ROTARY GEAR PUMPS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS CAUSE IMPELLERS TO BE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING THEIR RATED PRESSURE WHILE FLOWING 5O% OF THE RATED CAPACITY SO THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER THE PUMP CAN DELIVER IS EQUAL TO THE SUM OF EACH STAGE
Definition
MULTI STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS IN THE PARALLEL (VOLUME) POSITION
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS HAVE AN IMPELLER FOR EACH STAGE MOUNTED WITHIN A SINGLE HOUSING
Definition
MULTI-STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS ARE CONSTRUCTED WITH A SINGLE IMPELLER
Definition
SINGLE STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS WORK BY DIRECTING ALL WATER FROM THE MANIFOLD INTO THE EYE OF THE FIRST IMPELLER, INCREASING THE PRESSURE AND DISCHARGING 50-70% OF THE VOLUME CAPACITY THROUGH THE TRANSFER VALVE AND INTO THE EYE OF THE SECOND IMPELLER
Definition
MULTI-STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS IN THE SERIES (PRESSURE) POSITION
Term
WHAT IS CHANGE-OVER
Definition
THE PROCESS OF SWITCHING BETWEEN THE PRESSURE AND VOLUME POSITION
Term
MOST MANUFACTURERS SPECIFY THAT THE PUMP MAY REMAIN IN THE PRESSURE SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS NECESSARY TO FLOW MORE THAN _____ OF THE RATED VOLUME CAPACITY
Definition
TWO-THIRDS
Term
MOST MANUFACTURERS RECOMMEND THAT THE TRANSFER VALVE SHOULD BE OPERATED AT A MAXIMUM PRESSURE OF:
Definition
50 PSI
Term
PACKING RINGS ARE USED TO MAKE A SEAL AT THE POINT WHERE THE SHAFT PASSES THROUGH THE:
Definition
PUMP CASING
Term
AS PACKING RINGS WEAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SHAFT, THE _____ CAN BE TIGHTENED AND THE LEAK CONTROLLED
Definition
PACKING GLAND
Term
WHAT ARE SUPPLIED TO PROVIDE COOLING AND LUBRICATION BETWEEN THE PACKING RINGS AND SHAFT
Definition
LANTERN RINGS
Term
IF THE PUMP IS OPERATED ___ FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME IT CAN DAMAGE THE SHAFT
Definition
DRY
Term
PUMPS EQUIPPED WITH ____ WILL NOT DRIP AND WILL NOT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT
Definition
MECHANICAL SEALS
Term
WHICH PUMPS ARE POWERED BY A GASOLINE OR DIESEL ENGINE INDEPENDENT OF AN ENGINE USED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE
Definition
AUXILIARY ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMPS
Term
WHICH PUMPS CAN OBSTRUCT AIR FLOW THROUGH THE VEHICLES RADIATOR AND CONTRIBUTE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING
Definition
FRONT-MOUNT PUMPS
Term
WHICH PUMPS ARE SUPPLIED POWER THROUGH THE USE OF A SPLIT-SHAFT GEAR CASE LOCATED IN THE DRIVE LINE BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR AXLE
Definition
MIDSHIP PUMPS
Term
WHICH PUMPS ARE DRIVEN BY A DRIVESHAFT THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE PTO ON THE CHASSIS TRANSMISSION
Definition
POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVEN FIRE PUMPS
Term
PIPING SYSTEMS MUST BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND A HYDROSTATIC TEST OF ____ PSI BEFORE BEING PLACED INTO SERVICE
Definition
500 PSI
Term
TANK-TO-PUMP PIPING SHOULD BE SIZED SO THAT PUMPERS WITH A CAPACITY OF 500GPM OR LESS SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF FLOWING ___ GPM FORM THE BOOSTER TANK
Definition
250
Term
TANK-TO-PUMP PIPING SHOULD BE SIZED SO THAT PUMPERS WITH A CAPACITY GREATER THAN 500GPM SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF FLOWING AT LEAST ___ GPM FROM THE BOOSTER TANK
Definition
500
Term
ACCORDING TO NFPA 1901, ENOUGH 2.5 INCH OR LARGER DISCHARGE OUTLETS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO FLOW
Definition
THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE FIRE PUMP
Term
ALL DISCHARGE VALVES SHOULD BE DESIGNED SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY OPERABLE AT PRESSURES OF UP TO:
Definition
250PSI
Term
THE TANK FILL LINE
Definition
PROVIDES A MEANS OF REPLENISHING THE WATER CARRIED IN THE TANK
Term
VALVES CONTROL MOST OF THE ____ LINES FROM THE PUMP
Definition
INTAKE AND DISCHARGE
Term
WHICH TYPES OF VALVES PERMIT FULL FLOW THROUGH THE LINES WITH A MINIMUM OF FRICTION LOSS
Definition
BALL TYPE VALVES
Term
WHICH TYPES OF VALVES DISPLAY READOUTS OF HOW FAR THE VALVE IS OPENED
Definition
HYDRAULICALLY, PNEUMATICALLY, OR ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES
Term
GATE VALVES ARE MOST OFTEN OPERATED BY
Definition
A HANDWHEEL
Term
BUTTERFLY VALVES ARE MOST OFTEN OPERATED BY
Definition
QUARTER TURN HANDLES
Term
AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES MUST NOT ALLOW THE PRESSURE TO EXCEED ____ PSI ABOVE SET LEVEL
Definition
30
Term
WHICH TYPES OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES ARE SENSITIVE TO PRESSURE CHANGE AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITHIN THE PUMP DISCHARGE
Definition
DISCHARGE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND DISCHARGE HOSELINES CAUSED BY WATER HAMMER
Definition
INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
Term
WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES USE A PRESSURE-SENSING ELEMENT CONNECTED TO THE DISCHARGE MANIFOLD TO CONTROL THE ACTION OF AN ELECTRONIC PUMP AMPLIFIER THAT COMPARES PUMP PRESSURE TO AN ELECTRICAL REFERENCE POINT
Definition
ELECTRONIC GOVERNORS
Term
WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES RELIEVE EXCESS PRESSURE THAT IS GENERALLY CAUSED BY SHUTTING DOWN ONE OR MORE OPERATING HOSELINES
Definition
PRESSURE GOVERNORS
Term
WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES HAVE AN ADJUSTABLE SPRING LOADED PILOT VALVE THAT ACTUATES THE RELIEF VALVE TO BYPASS WATER FROM THE DISCHARGE TO THE INTAKE CHAMBER OF THE PUMP
Definition
DISCHARGE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
Term
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
Definition
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PRIMERS
Term
WHICH TYPE OF PRIMER IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND DOES NOT REQUIRE LUBRICATION
Definition
OIL-LESS PRIMERS
Term
WHICH TYPE OF PRIMER REQUIRES THAT ANY AIR LEAKS IN TH EPUMP BE KEPT TO AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM AND THAT SUCTION HOSE AND GASKETS BE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITION
Definition
EXHAUST PRIMERS
Term
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
Definition
VACUUM PRIMERS
Term
WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT PROVIDES AN INDICATION OF THE VACUUM PRESENT AT THE INTAKE OF THE PUMP DURING PRIMING
Definition
MASTER INTAKE GAUGE
Term
WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT REGISTERS THE PRESSURE AS IT LEAVES THE PUMP, BUT BEFORE IT REACHES THE GAUGES FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DISCHARGE LINE
Definition
MASTER PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE
Term
WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT SHOWS THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL IS BEING DELIVERED TO THE CRITICAL AREAS OF THE ENGINE THAT IS POWERING THE FIRE PUMP
Definition
PUMPING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
Term
WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT INDICATES ACTUAL PRESSURE APPLIED TO HOSELINES
Definition
PUMP PRESSURE INDICATOR
Term
WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT IS USED TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE THAT IS POWERING THE FIRE PUMP
Definition
PUMPING ENGINE THROTTLE
Term
WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT IS USED TO OPERATE THE PRIMING DEVICE WHEN THE PUMP IS GOING TO BE USED TO DRAFT FROM A STATIC WATER SUPPLY
Definition
PRIMER CONTROL
Term
WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT IS INTENDED TO LET THE D/O KNOW HOW MUCH WATER IS REMAINING IN THE ONBOARD WATER TANK
Definition
WATER TANK LEVEL INDICATOR
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MAJORITY OF MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PRESSURE IN THE HYDRANT SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE FIREFIGHTING
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP HAS REPLACED THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP FOR USE AS THE MAIN FIRE PUMP ON MODERN FIRE APPARATUS
Definition
FALSE
ITS THE OTHER WAY AROUND
Term
TRUE/FALSE
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ARE USED AS PRIMING DEVICES TO GET WATER INTO POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS DURING DRAFTING OPERATIONS
Definition
FALSE
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS ARE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
SINGLE-ACTING PISTON PUMPS DO NOT PRODUCE A USABLE FIRE STREAM
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WITHIN A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP THE IMPELLER ROTATES VERY SLOWLY WITHIN THE CASING
Definition
FALSE
IT ROTATES VERY RAPIDLY
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE ROTARY VANE PUMP IS MUCH MORE EFFICIENT AT PUMPING AIR THAN A STANDARD ROTARY GEAR PUMP
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MULTI-STAGE CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS HAVE IMPELLERS THAT ARE MOUNTED ON A SINGLE SHAFT DRIVEN BY A SINGLE DRIVE TRAIN
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
OPERATION OF THE TRANSFER VALVE IS PERFORMED MANUALLY ON MANY TWO-STAGE PUMPS
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP DIFFERS FROM THE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP IN THAT LITTLE OR NO HARM RESULTS FROM SHUTTING OFF ALL DISCHARGES FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF THE DIRECT PUMP INTAKE PIPE OF THE PUMP IS WARM TO THE TOUCH THE D/O SHOULD CLOSE A DISCHARGE OR CIRCULATOR VALVE
Definition
FALSE
D/O SHOULD OPEN A DISCHARGE OR CIRCULATOR VALVE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MIDSHIP PUMPS ARE NOT ABLE TO PERFORM PUMP AND ROLL OPS
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVEN PUMPS ARE USED ON ARFF VEHICLES AND WILDLAND FIRE APPARATUS
Definition
FALSE
AUXILIARY DRIVEN PUMPS ARE USED
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF VALVE IS THE GATE VALVE
Definition
FALSE
BALL VALVE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
NFPA 1901 REQUIRES SOME TYPE OF PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE TO BE PART OF ANY FIRE APPARATUS PUMPING SYSTEM
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
PRESSURE GOVERNORS REGULATE PRESSURE ON CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
ELECTRONIC GOVERNORS REDUCE THE RPM OF THE ENGINE TO LOWER THE PRESSURE ON A CLOSED DISCHARGE LINE
Definition
FALSE
MECHANICAL GOVERNORS DO THIS
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE VOLTMETER RECORDS THE ENGINE SPEED IN REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
Definition
FALSE
THE TACHOMETER DOES THIS
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PUMP OVERHEAT INDICATOR WARNS THE D/O WHEN THE PUMP OVERHEATS
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF AUXILIARY COOLERS IS TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLANT IN THE APPARATUS ENGINE DURING PUMPING OPS
Definition
TRUE
Term
OF THE 3 POSSIBLE TYPES OF WATER SUPPLY FOR THE FIRE PUMP MOST D/O OPERATE SOLELY FROM THE ___ AT THE VAST MAJORITY OF INCIDENT
Definition
ONBOARD WATER SUPPLY
Term
IF IT APPEARS THAT A PUMP WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH MORE THAN ___ PERCENT OF ITS RATED CAPACITY, IT SHOULD BE SET TO THE PARALLEL (VOLUME) POSITION FROM THE START
Definition
50
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A DANGER OF OPERATING AT NEGATIVE PRESSURE FROMA FIRE HYDRANT
Definition
INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE SOURCE PUMPER DUE TO CAVITATION
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A DANGER OF OPERATING AT NEGATIVE PRESSURE FROM ANOTHER PUMPER
Definition
CAN CAUSE SUPPLY HOSE TO COLLAPSE RESULTING IN INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY
Term
WHEN OPERATING FROM A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE INCOMING PRESSURE FROM A HYDRANT TO DROP BELOW ______ PSI TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE WATER SYSTEM
Definition
20
Term
WHEN CHOOSING A HYDRANT THE BEST HYDRANTS ARE LOCATED
Definition
ON LARGE WATER MAINS THAT ARE INTERCONNECTED IN A GRID PATTERN
Term
WHEN CHOOSING A HYDRANT THE WORST HYDRANTS TYPICALLY ARE THOSE LOCATED
Definition
ON DEAD END MAINS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MAINS COMMONLY BECOME CLOGGED WITH SEDIMENT AND ENCRUSTATION FURTHER REDUCING THEIR CAPACITY
Definition
SINGLE MAINS THAT SUPPLY SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WAY IN WHICH RELIABILITY OF HYDRANTS CAN BE FOUND
Definition
A PUMPER SHOULD BE HOOKED UP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO TEST THE FLOW RATE OF EACH HYDRANT
Term
A REVERSE LAY IS USED SO THAT A ___ CAN BE MADE BEFORE LAYING A SUPPLY LINE
Definition
SIZE UP
Term
IF THREADED COUPLINGS ARE USED, HOSE BEDS SET UP FOR REVERSE LAYS SHOULD BE LOADED SO THAT THE FIRST COUPLING TO COME OFF IS
Definition
MALE
Term
THE REVERSE LAY HAS BECOME A STANDARD METHOD FOR SETTING UP A ______ OPERATION WHEN USING MEDIUM DIAMETER HOSE AS A SUPPLY LINE
Definition
RELAY PUMPING
Term
WHEN OPERATING FROM ANY PRESSURIZED WATER SUPPLY SOURCE, DO NOT ENGAGE THE PUMP DRIVE SYSTEM ____ IF THERE WILL BE AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WHERE WATER IS INTRODUCED INTO THE PUMP
Definition
BEFORE LEAVING THE CAB
Term
WHEN PUTTING THE PUMP IN SERVICE, IF OPERATING A TWO STAGE PUMP, SET THE ___ VALVE TO THE PROPER POSITION BEFORE INCREASING THE THROTTLE TO BUILD DISCHARGE PRESSURE
Definition
TRANSFER
Term
WHEN USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MORE WATER A HYDRANT CAN SUPPLY, FIRST CALCULATE THE DROP IN PRESSURE USING THE FOLLOWING FORMULA
Definition
(STATIC-RESIDUAL)(100) / STATIC
Term
USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD, IF THE PERCENT DECREASE OF THE PUMPER INTAKE PRESSURE IS BETWEEN 0-10, HOW MUCH MORE ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE
Definition
3 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW
Term
USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD, IF THE PERCENT DECREASE OF THE PUMPER INTAKE PRESSURE IS BETWEEN 0-10 HOW MUCH MORE ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE
Definition
3 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW
Term
USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD, IF THE PERCENT DECREASE OF THE PUMPER INTAKE PRESSURE IS BETWEEN 16-25, HOW MUCH ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE
Definition
ONE ADDITIONAL LINE OF THE SAME FLOW
Term
WHEN USING THE FIRST DIGIT METHOD FOR CALCULATING AVAILABLE WATER, IF THE PSI DROP IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE FIRST DIGIT OF THE STATIC PRESSURE MULTIPLIED BY ONE, HOW MUCH MORE ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE
Definition
3 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW
Term
WHEN USING THE FIRST DIGIT METHOD FOR CALCULATING AVAILABLE WATER, IF THE PSI DROP IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE FIRST DIGIT OF THE STATIC PRESSURE MULTIPLIED BY TWO, HOW MUCH WATER IS AVAILABLE
Definition
2 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW
Term
WHEN USING THE SQUARING-THE-LINES METHOD FOR CALCULATING AVAILABLE WATER, SQUARE THE NUMBER OF LINES CURRENTLY FLOWING AND MULTIPLY THIS BY:
Definition
THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE DROP
Term
IN MOST CASES, A STATIC WATER SUPPLY WILL BE LOCATED:
Definition
AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN THE FIRE PUMP
Term
IN ORDER TO PUMP FROM A LOWER LEVEL STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE, ____ MUST BE CREATED BY EVACUATING SOME OF THE AIR INSIDE THE FIRE PUMP
Definition
A PARTIAL VACUUM
Term
TO FORCE WATER INTO THE PUMP FROM A STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE, ____ IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FIRE PUMP AND THE AND THE BODY OF WATER TO BE USED
Definition
HARD INTAKE HOSE
Term
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO INCREASE THE DISCHARGE FROM THE PUMP BEYOND THE POINT OF MAXIMUM VACUUM ON THE INTAKE
Definition
CAVITATION RESULTS
Term
WHEN SELECTING A DRAFT SITE, THE CHOICE IS DICTATED BY THESE FACTORS
Definition
TYPE OF WATER, AMOUNT OF WATER, ACCESSIBILITY OF WATER
Term
THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE CHOICE OF THE DRAFT SITE IS THE _____ OF WATER AVAILABLE
Definition
AMOUNT
Term
IN ORDER FOR A PUMPER TO APPROACH ITS RATED CAPACITY USING A TRADITIONAL STRAINER, THERE SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF _____ OF WATER ABOVE THE STRAINER
Definition
2 FEET
Term
IF THERE IS NOT AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF WATER ABOVE THE STRAINER, THE RAPID MOVEMENT OF THE WATER INTO THE INTAKE STRAINER CREATES
Definition
A WHIRLPOOL
Term
LOW LEVEL STRAINERS ARE DESIGNED TO SIT DIRECTLY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK OR POOL AND ARE CAPABLE OF ALLOWING WATER TO BE DRAFTED DOWN TO A DEPTH OF ABOUT:
Definition
2 INCHES
Term
WATER THAT IS BELOW____ OR ABOVE ____ MAY ADVERSELY IMPACT THE PUMP'S ABILITY TO REACH CAPACITY
Definition
35 DEGREES F: 90 DEGREES F
Term
PUMPING ____ WATER CAN BE HARMFUL TO THE PUMP
Definition
NONPOTABLE (UNTREATED)
Term
SELECTING A DRAFT SITE INCLUDES:
Definition
STABILITY OF THE GROUND
Term
IF THE APPARATUS IS NOT ABLE TO PARK DIRECTLY AT THE DRAFTING LOCATION
Definition
FIREFIGHTERS WILL HAVE TO CARRY THE HOSE AND STRAINER AND PUT THEM INTO THE DESIRED POSITION
Term
IF A BARREL STRAINER IS USED AT A DRAFTING SITE, THE ROPE THAT WAS TIED TO IT CAN BE USED TO SUSPEND THE STRAINER ABOVE THE BOTTOM BY TYING IT TO:
Definition
ANY FIXED OBJECT
Term
THE ENTIRE PRIMING ACTION TYPICALLY REQUIRES ____ SECONDS FROM START TO FINISH
Definition
10-15 SECONDS
Term
THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF INABILITY TO PRIME IS:
Definition
AN AIR LEAK
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A PROBLEM THAT MAY OCCUR WHILE OPERATING FROM A DRAFT?
Definition
AIR LEAK ON THE INTAKE SIDE OF THE PUMP
Term
THE WATER SUPPLY FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLY ____ OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SPRINKLERS ON THE SYSTEM
Definition
ONLY A FRACTION
Term
IF THERE IS ANY INDICATION OF AN ACTUAL FIRE, A MINIMUM OF _____ SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE FDC
Definition
2, 2.5 INCH HOSELINES
Term
IF RECOMMENDED DISCHARGE PRESSURE IS NOT ON THE FDC PLATE OR IN THE PRE-INCIDENT PLANNING INFO THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB IS TO DISCHARGE____ INTO THE FDC
Definition
150PSI
Term
GENERALLY WHAT LINES SHOULD BE USED TO SUPPORT STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
Definition
FIRE DEPARTMENT ATTACK LINES
Term
ADD APPROX ______ PSI TO THE DESIRED NOZZLE PRESSURE FOR EACH FLOOR ABOVE THE STANDPIPE CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE OPERATING FIRE STREAMS
Definition
5 PSI
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE FIRST STEP THAT ALL D/O MUST TAKE IN ORDER TO BEGIN ANY PUMPING OPERATION IS TO MAKE THE FIRE PUMP OPERATIONAL
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IFSTA RECOMMENDS THAT THE APPARATUS WHEELS BE CHOCKED EVERYTIME THE APPARATUS IS STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE D/O EXITS THE CAB
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF THE INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT TO INDICATE THAT THE PTO HAS BEEN PROPERLY ACTIVATED AND THE PUMP ENGAGED, TURN THE APPARATUS OFF
Definition
FALSE
REPEAT THE PROCEDURE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MIDSHIP PUMPS REQUIRE THAT BOTH THE PUMP AND THE DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS BE IN GEAR FOR OPERATION
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PUMP OPERATOR MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE A TRANSITION FROM THE APPARATUS TANK TO AN INCOMING WATER SUPPLY WITH NO DISRUPTION OF THE FIREGROUND OPERATION
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN OPERATING FROM THE WATER TANK, THE PUMP SHOULD BE IN A PARALLEL (VOLUME) POSITION IN MOST CASES
Definition
FALSE
PUMP SHOULD BE IN SERIES (PRESSURE)
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE TWO BASIC PRESSURIZED WATER SUPPLY SOURCES THAT MAY BE USED TO SUPPLY A FIRE PUMP ARE A HYDRANT OR A SUPPLY HOSE FROM ANOTHER FIRE PUMP
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN CHOOSING A HYDRANT, THE HYDRANT CLOSEST TO THE FIRE IS ALWAYS THE BEST CHOICE
Definition
FALSE
NOT ALWAYS
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A FORWARD LAY INVOLVES STOPPING AT THE HYDRANT, DROPPING THE END OF ONE OR MORE SUPPLY LINES AT THE HYDRANT AND PROCEEDING TO THE FIRE LOCATION
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A FORWARD LAY IS THE MOST EXPEDIENT WAY TO LAY HOSE IF THE APPARATUS MUST STAY AT THE WATER SOURCE
Definition
FALSE
REVERSE LAY WOULD BE MOST EXPEDIENT
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE REVERSE LAY IS USED WHEN THE FIRST PUMPER ARRIVES AT A FIRE AND MUST WORK ALONE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
AFTER THE CONNECTIONS TO THE HYDRANT ARE MADE, THE TANK-TO-PUMP VALVE MUST BE CLOSED BEFORE OPENING THE HYDRANT
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN CONNECTED TO THE PUMP, A DRY BARREL HYDRANT MUST BE OPENED ALL THE WAY
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING A FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER FOR DRAFT IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING TASKS THAT D/O FACE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN DRAFTING, IT IS DESIRABLE TO HAVE 1 FOOT OF WATER ALL AROUND THE STRAINER
Definition
FALSE
2 FEET
Term
TRUE/FALSE
FOR EFFECTIVE OPERATION, THE MAXIMUM LIFT CONSIDERED REASONABLE FOR MOST FORE DEPARTMENT PUMPERS IS ABOUT 20FEET
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF OPERATING A TWO-STAGE PUMP, THE TRANSFER VALVE SHOULD BE IN THE SERIES (PRESSURE) POSITION DURING PRIMING
Definition
FALSE
PARALLEL (VOLUME)
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PRIMING ACTION SHOULD NOT BE STOPPED UNTIL ALL THE AIR HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE PRIMER IS DISCHARGING A STEADY STREAM OF WATER
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IT IS ADVISABLE TO FLUSH THE PUMP WITH FRESH WATER AFTER OPERATING FROM A DRAFT
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
UPON ARRIVAL AT A SPRINKLERED PROPERTY, PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY MADE TO SUPPLY THE FDC
Definition
TRUE
Term
LIST THE METHODS FOR PREVENTING PUMP OVERHEATING
Definition
PULL SOME OF THE BOOSTER LINE OFF THE REEL AND SECURELY TIE OFF THE NOZZLE TO A SOLID OBJECT. OPEN THE VALVE THAT SUPPLIES THE BOOSTER REEL, AND DISCHARGE WATER IN A DIRECTION THAT WILL NOT HARM PEOPLE OR DAMAGE PROPERTY.
OPEN A DISCHARGE DRAIN VALVE.
PARTIALLY OPEN THE TANK FILL VALVE OR PUMP-TO-TANK LINE.
USE A BYPASS OR CIRCULATOR VALVE IF THE APPARATUS IS SO EQUIPPED
Term
LIST INDICATORS A PUMP IS CAVITATING
Definition
HOSE STREAMS WILL PULSATE, AND THE PRESSURE GAUGE ON THE PUMP WILL FLUCTUATE.
A POPPING OR SPUTTERING MAY BE HEARD AS THE WATER LEAVES THE NOZZLE.
THE PUMP WILL BE NOISY, SOUNDING LIKE GRAVEL IS PASSING THROUGH IT.
A LACK OF REACTION ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE TO CHANGES IN THE SETTING OF THE THROTTLE
Term
THE ELEVATION DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STATIC WATER SOURCE AND THE PUMP INTAKE
Definition
LIFT
Term
THE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE INSIDE OF THE PUMP AND THE INTAKE HOSE AND THE ATMOSPHERE THAT ALLOWS WATER TO BE FORCED INTO THE HOSE AND PUMP
Definition
VACUUM
Term
VACUUM THAT WOULD ALLOW WATER TO BE RAISED BY ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO A HEIGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRESSURE
Definition
THEORETICAL LIFT
Term
THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT TO WHICH ANY AMOUNT OF WATER MAY BE RAISED THROUGH A HARD INTAKE HOSE TO THE PUMP
Definition
MAXIMUM LIFT
Term
THE HEIGHT A COLUMN OF WATER MAY BE LIFTED IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY TO PROVIDE A RELIABLE FIRE FLOW
Definition
DEPENDABLE LIFT
Term
IN CUSTOMARY (METRIC) SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT, AT SEA LEVEL A PUMP COULD THEORETICALLY LIFT WATER ____ FEET (METERS)
Definition
33.8 FEET (10M)
Term
IN MOST CIRCUMSTANCES THE MAXIMUM LIFT OF A FIRE PUMP IS NO MORE THAN:
Definition
25FEET
Term
WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING MAXIMUM LIFT
Definition
1.13HG ([0.01356][HG])
Term
EVERY FIRE PUMP IN GOOD REPAIR SHOULD HAVE A DEPENDABLE LIFT OF AT LEAST
Definition
14.7 FEET
Term
NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE TAKES INTO ACCOUNT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT
Definition
MAXIMUM LIFT
Term
WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING PRESSURE CORRECTION
Definition
LIFT+TOTAL INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/2.3 (LIFT+TOTAL INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/0.1)
Term
WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE AT DRAFT
Definition
PDP+INTAKE PRESSURE CORRECTION
Term
EQUATION FOR ADEQUACY OF A SMALL STREAM
Definition
A X V X 7.5 (A X V X 1000)
Term
THE RULE OF THUMB FOR EVALUATING POND AND SMALL LAKE CAPACITY IS THAT EVERY 1 FOOT(0.3M) OF DEPTH FOR AN AREA OF 1 ACRE (0.4 HA) PROVIDES _____GPM FOR _____ HOURS
Definition
1000GPM FOR 5 HOURS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH REACHING A NATURAL STATIC WATER SUPPLY WITH A PUMPER
Definition
BRIDGES THAT ARE NOT TALL ENOUGH TO SUPPORT FIRE APPARATUS
Term
FLOATING STRAINERS ALLOW SAFE DRAFTING FORM NATURAL WATER SUPPLIES AS SHALLOW AS ____ FEET (METERS)
Definition
1 FOOT (0.3M)
Term
IN ORDER TO AID ACCESS TO FROZEN PONDS AND LAKES, BARRELS FILLED WITH ____ MAY BE FLOATED ON THE WATERS SURFACE BEFORE THE WATER FREEZES
Definition
AN ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE USED TO CUT A HOLE INTO ICE FOR THE INTAKE HOSE AND STRAINER
Definition
PIKE POLE
Term
WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES ARE UNDERGROUND STORAGE RECEPTACLES THAT ARE USUALLY FOUND IN AREAS THAT ARE NOT SERVICED BY A HYDRANT SYSTEM
Definition
CISTERNS
Term
WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES ARE MAN MADE IMPOUNDMENTS THAT HAVE THE SAME CHARACTERISTICS AS A POND OR SMALL LAKE
Definition
GROUND RESERVOIRS
Term
WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES ARE COMMONLY FOUND ON LARGE RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES
Definition
PRIVATE WATER STORAGE TANKS
Term
WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ACCESS DUE TO SECURITY MEASURES
Definition
SWIMMING POOLS
Term
WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES TRANSPORT WATER THROUGH OPEN CANALS OR PORTABLE PIPES
Definition
AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Term
EQUATION FOR DETERMINING CAPACITY OF A SQUARE/RECTANGULAR POOL
Definition
L X W X D X 7.5 (L X W X D X 1000)
Term
EQUATION FOR DETERMINING THE CAPACITY OF A ROUND POOL
Definition
PIE X R SQUARED X D X 7.5 (PIE X R SQUARED X D X 1000)
Term
TRUE/FALSE
LIFT IS THE ELEVATION DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STATIC WATER SOURCE AND THE PUMP INTAKE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A TOTAL VACUUM IS NOT POSSIBLE IN FIELD CONDITIONS
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A PUMP IS ONLY ABLE TO DELIVER 80% OF ITS CAPACITY AT A 15FOOT LIFT
Definition
FALSE
CAN DELIVER 70%
Term
TRUE/FALSE
NATURAL STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES INCLUDE CISTERNS, SWIMMING POOLS, AND GROUND RESERVOIRS
Definition
FALSE
LAKES, PONDS ETC
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE ACCESSIBILITY OF NATURAL STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES MAY BE COMPROMISED BY FREEZING WEATHER
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A DEPTH OF 1 FOOT OF WATER ABOVE AND BELOW A BARREL TYPE STRAINER IS A GOOD RULE FOR MINIMUM DRAFTING DEPTH
Definition
FALSE
2 FEET
Term
TRUE/FALSE
NATURAL WATER SUPPLY SOURCES WITH EXCESS SALT AND DEBRIS MAY CLOG FOG STREAM NOZZLES
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
ANY OPERATION THAT CAUSES SALT WATER OR DIRTY WATER TO BE DRAWN INTO THE PUMP REQUIRES THAT THE PUMP BE FLUSHED WITH CLEAN FRESH WATER AFTER THE OPERATION IS COMPLETE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
ALL FIREFIGHTERS WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BODIES OF WATER MUST WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Definition
FALSE
MUST WEAR PFD
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MANY LARGER SWIMMING POOLS MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRY HYDRANTS THAT ALLOW FIRE APPARATUS TO BE CONNECTED TO THEM AS A WATER SUPPLY SOURCE
Definition
TRUE
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE PUMPER CONNECTED TOTHE WATER SUPPLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RELAY OPERATION
Definition
SOURCE PUMPER
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE PUMPER CONNECTED WITHIN THE RELAY THAT RECEIVES WATER FROM THE SOURCE PUMPER, BOOSTS THE PRESSURE, AND THEN SUPPLIES WATER TO THE NEXT APPARATUS IN THE RELAY
Definition
RELAY PUMPER
Term
IN A RELAY PUMPING OPERATION THE ATTACK PUMPER IS
Definition
THE ENGINE SUPPLYING ATTACK LINES AND APPLIANCES
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ENHANCE FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE PUMP CAUSED BY WATER HAMMER
Definition
INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
Term
A RELAY OPERATION IS BASED ON WHICH TWO THINGS
Definition
AMOUNT OF WATER REQUIRED AND DISTANCE FROM THE SCENE TO WATER
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT USED TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FLOW THROUGH A RELAY
Definition
INCREASE THE SIZE OF TEH PUMPER IN THE RELAY
Term
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE RELAY METHOD
Definition
A METHOD THAT INVOLVES FLOWING A PREDETERMINED VOLUME OF WATER FOR THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE THAT IT CAN BE PUMPED THROUGH A PARTICULAR HOSE LAY
Term
WHAT IS THE EQUATION TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF PUMPERS NEEDED TO RELAY A GIVEN AMOUNT OF WATER
Definition
(RELAY DISTANCE/DISTANCE FROM TABLE 13.1 OR 13.2)/1
Term
WHAT IS THE CONSTANT PRESSURE RELAY METHOD
Definition
A METHOD THAT PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM FLOW AVAILABLE FROM A PARTICULAR RELAY SET UP BY USING A CONSTANT PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADVANTAGE OF THE CONSTANT PRESSURE RELAY METHOD
Definition
SPEEDS RELAY ACTIVATION
Term
D/O IN A CONSTANT PRESSURE RELAY SHOULD CONTINUE TO ADJUST THEIR PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE TO 175PSI UNTIL
Definition
INTAKE PRESSURE FROM PRESSURIZED SOURCES DROPS TO 20 PSI
Term
A RELAY PUMPING OPERATION ALWAYS BEGINS WITH THE
Definition
SOURCE PUMPER
Term
IF A RELAY IS BEING SUPPLIED FROM DRAFT, THE _____ WILL HAVE TO DEVELOP A HIGHER NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE THAN THE OTHER PUMPERS IN THE RELAY
Definition
SOURCE PUMPER
Term
FAILURE TO KEEP WATER MOVING THROUGH THE PUMP DURING A RELAY COULD RESULT IN ____, THUS DELAYING THE OPERATION
Definition
LOSS OF PRIME
Term
SOMETIMES A RELAY CAN BE STARTED, OR THE HOSELINES FILLED, WITH WATER FROM THE
Definition
APPARATUS WATER TANK
Term
WHEN PUTTING A RELAY INTO OPERATION, IT IS MOST DESIRABLE TO MAINTAIN AN INTAKE PRESSURE OF
Definition
20-30 PSI
Term
ONCE A RELAY IS IN OPERATION AND THE WATER IS MOVING, ALL PUMP OPERATORS SET THEIR ____ TO AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL
Definition
AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES
Term
ONCE THE RELAY IS IN OPERATION, SMALL VARIATIONS IN PRESSURE ARE NOT SIGNIFICANT AND AS LONG AS THE INTAKE RELAY PUMPER DOES NOT DROP BELOW 10 PSI OR INCREASE ABOVE ____, NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO MAINTAIN EXACT PRESSURES
Definition
100 PSI
Term
IN A RELAY OPERATION, WHEN PUMPERS ARE WITHIN SIGHT OF EACHOTHER
Definition
HAND SIGNALS CAN BE USED
Term
RELAY OPERATIONS SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN FIRST FROM THE
Definition
FIRE SCENE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE RELAY PUMPER SHOULD BE THE ENGINE WITH THE LARGEST PUMPING CAPACITY
Definition
FALSE
SHOULD BE THE SOURCE PUMPER
Term
TRUE/FALSE
HOSE TENDERS ARE ALWAYS EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE PUMP THAT ALLOWS THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUMPING OPERATION
Definition
FALSE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES MAY BE SUPPLIED BY THE PUMP MANUFACTURER OR ADDED LATER
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
EACH FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOULD HAVE A STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR THE TYPE OF RELAY PUMPING OPERATION THEY WILL USE SHOULD THE NEED ARISE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF PUMPERS NEEDED TO RELAY A GIVEN AMOUNT OF WATER ALWAY ROUND DOWN TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER
Definition
FALSE
ROUND UP
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF A RELAY IS DETERMINED BY THE CAPACITY OF THE LARGEST PUMP AND THE LARGEST HOSELINE USED WITHIN THE RELAY
Definition
FALSE
DETERMINED BY THE SMALLEST PUMP AND SMALLEST HOSELINE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A RELAY PUMPER SHOULD BE WAITING FOR WATER WITH THE DUMP LINE OR DISCHARGE CLOSED AND THE PUMP OUT OF GEAR
Definition
FALSE
OPEN AND IN GEAR
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN OPERATING A RELAY, THE ATTACK PUMPER SHOULD BE SET IN THE "PRESSURE" MODE WHILE ALL OTHERS IN THE RELAY SHOULD BE SET IN THE "RPM" MODE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
ONE RADIO CHANNEL SHOULD BE DEDICATED TO COORDINATION OF THE WATER SUPPLY OPERATION
Definition
TRUE
Term
LIST THE 4 STEPS OF A BASIC RELAY PUMPING OPERATION
Definition
THE IC DETERMINES ITS NECESSARY.
DISPATCH SENDS A RELAY TASK FORCE.
3-5 PUMPERS ECH WITH LRG CAPACITY PUMPS AND USUALLY LDH ARE DISPATCHED.
PUMPERS SET UP THE WATER SUPPLY INDEPENDENT OF THE COMPANIES ALREADY OPERATING ON THE SCENE.
Term
EXPLAIN HOW RELAY PRESSURE IS INCREASED OR DECREASED
Definition
INCREASED:
SOURCE PUMPER IS ADJUSTED UNTIL THE DESIRED PRESSURE IS REACHED.
EACH SUCCESSIVE PUMPER SIMILARLY ADJUSTED.
DECREASED:
ATTACK PUMPER THROTTLES DOWN.
SOURCE PUMPERS DISCHARGES ITS DUMP LINE BACK INTO THE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE.
RELAY PUMPERS THROTTLE DOWN TO DESIRED PRESSURE, SUCCESSIVELY FROM THE WATER SOURCE
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS IS TRUE
Definition
WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS ARE LESS LABOR INTENSIVE THAN RELAY PUMPING OPERATIONS
Term
WHICH TYPES OF APPARATUS ARE POSITIONED AT THE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE AND ARE USED TO FILL EMPTY WATER TENDERS
Definition
FILL SITE PUMPERS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED THE BACKBONE OF ANY WATER SHUTTLE OPERATION
Definition
WATER TENDER/TANKERS
Term
WATER TENDERS MUST HAVE A TANK-TO-PUMP LINE CAPABLE OF SUPPLYING THE PUMP WITH 500GPM UNTIL AT LEAST _____ OF THE TANK IS EMPTY
Definition
80%
Term
WATER TENDERS MUST HAVE A DISCHARGE CAPABLE OF EMPTYING _____ OF THE TANK VOLUME AT AN AVERAGE RATE OF 1000 GPM
Definition
90%
Term
ALTHOUGH NFPA 1901 ONLY REQUIRES ONE LARGE TANK DISCHARGE BE INSTALLED ON A WATER TENDER, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT EACH TENDER BE EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST
Definition
3
Term
WHICH TYPE OF TANK DISCHARGES EMPLOY THE USE OF A SMALL DIAMETER IN-LINE DISCHARGE THAT IS INSERTED INTO THE PIPING OF THE LARGE TANK DISCHARGE
Definition
JET-ASSISTED DUMPS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT JET-ASSISTED DUMPS IS TRUE
Definition
THERE IS A DANGER OF WATER BEING DISCHARGED OVER THE PORTABLE TANK AND HITTING ANYONE OR ANYTHING ON THE OTHER SIDE
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A DECISION THAT MUST BE MADE AT THE BEGINNING OF AN INCIDENT
Definition
ROUTE OF TRAVEL BETWEEN STATION AND INCIDENT
Term
THE BEST FILL AND DUMP SITES ARE THOSE IN WHICH THE WATER TENDERS
Definition
DRIVE STRAIGHT IN FROM ONE DIRECTION, FILL OR DUMP, THEN PROCEED STRAIGHT OUT
Term
WHEN A WATER SUPPLY GROUP IS ESTABLISHED THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS KNOWN AS THE
Definition
WATER SUPPLY GROUP SUPERVISOR
Term
IF AVAILABLE ____INCH HOSE SHOULD BE USED TO FILL TENDERS AS IT ALLOWS FOR QUICKER FILLING OF THE TANK
Definition
3
Term
AT THE FILL SITE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE FILL SITE PUMPER REMAIN ___ WITH THE TENDER FILL LINES CHARGED AT ALL TIMES
Definition
IN GEAR
Term
WHO SHOULD MONITOR THE GROUND CONDITIONS AROUND THE FILL SITE
Definition
THE MAKE AND BREAK PERSONNEL OR FILL SITE MANAGER
Term
WHICH DUMP SITE METHOD USES ONE OR MORE PORTABLE WATER TANKS AS THE DUMP SITE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE
Definition
PORTABLE WATER TANK OPERATIONS
Term
IN WHICH DUMP SITE METHOD IS THE TENDER USUALLY SO LARGE THAT THE FIRE IS CONTROLLED BEFORE THERE IS A NEED TO REFILL ITS TANK
Definition
NURSE TENDER OPERATIONS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WATER TENDER DISCHARGE METHOD
Definition
TOP FILLING
Term
SINGLE PORTABLE TANK OPERATIONS WORK ON FIRES THAT REQUIRE LESS THAN
Definition
300 GPM
Term
TRUE/FALSE
FILL SITE PUMPERS USED IN WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM PUMP CAPACITY OF 500GPM
Definition
FALSE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WATER TENDERS THAT ARE STRICTLY USED FOR WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS DO NOT REQUIRE A FIRE PUMP IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SUITABLE GRAVITY DUMP SYSTEM
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE FRONT AND CENTER OF AN INCIDENT IS ALWAYS THE BEST LOCATION FOR A DUMP SITE
Definition
FALSE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A STRAIGHT LINE OF TRAVEL IS CONSIDERED TO BE OPTIMUM ARRANGEMENT FOR CONDUCTING A WATER SHUTTLE OPERATION
Definition
FALSE
A CIRCULAR ROUTE IS BEST
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN POSITIONING AT A HYDRANT, THE D/O SHOULD CONNECT , AT A MINIMUM, A LARGE DIAMETER INTAKE HOSE BETWEEN THE LARGE PUMP INTAKE AND THE STREAMER CONNECTION ON THE HYDRANT
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
AT A FILL SITE EACH HOSELINE SHOULD HAVE A GATE VALVE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE LAST SECTION AND THE NEXT TO LAST SECTION OF HOSE
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHILE FILLING IS TAKING PLACE THE TENDER D/O SHOULD MONITOR THE FILLING FROM THE PUMP PANEL
Definition
FALSE
D/O SHOULD REMAIN IN THE CAB
Term
TRUE/FALSE
PORTABLE WATER TANK OPERATIONS ARE CONSIDERED THE EASIEST OF THE THREE DUMP SITE METHODS TO ENSURE A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF WATER TO THE ATTACK PUMPER
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PORTABLE WATER TANKS HAVE A CAPACITY THAT IS AT LEAST 100 GALLONS LARGER THAN THE CAPACITY OF THE WATER TANK ON THE APPARATUS CARRYING IT
Definition
FALSE
500 GALLONS LARGER
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN EVALUATING HANDLING TIME, ISO ONLY ALLOWS 90% OF THE TENDERS TOTAL TANK CAPACITY TO BE USED FOR THE CALCULATION
Definition
TRUE
Term
LIFT DISADVANTAGES OF JET ASSISTED DUMPS
Definition
APPARATUS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE PUMP.
PUMP MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE DUMPING THE WATER FROM THE TANK.
WATER CAN STILL BE DISCHARGED IF THE PUMP IS NOT OPERATING, BUT IT WILL BE A CONSIDERABLY LOWER RATE THAN IF THE DUMP VALVE WERE DESIGNED FOR GRAVITY DUMPING.
THEY INCREASE THE COST OF PURCHASING THE APPARATUS.
THERE IS A DANGER OF WATER BEING DISCHARGED COMPLETELY OVER THE PORTABLE TANK AND HITTING SOMEONE OR SOMETHING.
PIPING MAY FREEZE IN FREEZING TEMPS.
Term
LIST SAFETY ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN SELECTING A PARTICULAR ROUTE OF TRAVEL
Definition
NARROW ROADS.
LONG DRIVEWAYS.
BLIND CURVES AND INTERSECTIONS.
WINDING ROADS.
STEEP GRADES.
INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEVICE THAT INTRODUCES FOAM CONCENTRATE INTO THE WATER STREAM TO MAKE THE FOAM SOLUTION
Definition
FORM PROPORTIONER
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE MIXTURE OF FOAM CONCENTRATE AND WATER BEFORE THE INTRODUCTION OF AIR
Definition
FOAM SOLUTION
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT NEEDED TO PRODUCE QUALITY FIRE FIGHTING FOAM
Definition
VACUUM PUMPS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WAY IN WHICH FOAM EXTINGUISHERS AND/OR PREVENTS FIRE
Definition
BLANKETING
Term
WHICH FOAMS ARE NOT PROPORTIONED AS OTHER FOAMS
Definition
CLASS A FOAMS
Term
WHICH METHOD OF PROPORTIONING USES THE PRESSURE ENERGY IN THE STREAM OF WATER TO DRAFT FOAM CONCENTRATE INTO THE FIRE STREAM
Definition
INDUCTION
Term
WHICH METHOD OF PROPORTIONING USES AN EXTERNAL PUMP OR HEAD PRESSURE TO FORCE FOAM CONCENTRATE INTO THE FIRE STREAM AT THE CORRECT RATIO IN COMPARISON TO THE FLOW
Definition
INJECTION
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD NOT BE TYPICAL USE FOR CLASS A FOAM
Definition
FLAMMABLE LIQUID FIRE
Term
CLASS A FOAM SHOULD BE PROPORTIONED AT ____ FOR FIRE ATTACK AND OVERHAUL WITH STANDARD FOG NOZZLES
Definition
0.2% TO 0.5% FOAM CONCENTRATE
Term
CLASS A FOAM SHOULD BE PROPORTIONED AT _____ FOR ANY APPLICATION WITH AIR ASPIRATING FOAM NOZZLES
Definition
0.3% TO 0.7% FOAM CONCENTRATE
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE TYPICAL USE FOR CLASS B FOAM
Definition
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID FIRE
Term
IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE APPLICATION RATE OF FOAM AVAILABLE FROM A NOZZLE
Definition
DIVIDE THE NOZZLE FLOW RATE BY THE AREA OF THE FIRE
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HAS A LOW WATER CONTENT WHICH MINIMIZES WATER DAMAGE
Definition
HIGH EXPANSION FOAM
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE USED WHERE FLOWS IN EXCESS OF 350GPM ARE REQUIRED
Definition
SELF-EDUCTING MASTER STREAM FOAM NOZZLES
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATE ON THE SAME PRINCIPAL AS THE IN-LINE EDUCTOR , BUT THE EDUCTOR IS BUILT INTO THE NOZZLE RATHER THAN INTO THE HOSELINE
Definition
FOAM NOZZLE EDUCTORS
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE SIMPLEST MEANS OF PROPORTIONING FOAM
Definition
BATCH MIXING
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING USE THE SAME PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION AS DO PORTABLE IN-LINE EDUCTORS BUT ARE ATTACHED TO THE APPARATUS PUMPING SYSTEM
Definition
INSTALLED IN-LINE EDUCTOR SYSTEMS
Term
INSTALLED IN-LINE EDUCTOR SYSTEMS ARE MOST COMMONLY USED TO PROPORTION
Definition
CLASS B FOAMS
Term
LIMITATION OF THE BYPASS-TYPE BALANCED PRESSURE PROPORTIONER IS
Definition
ITS NEED FOR A FOAM PUMP WITH PTO OR OTHER POWER SOURCE
Term
HIGH ENERGY FOAM SYSTEMS DIFFER FROM LOW ENERGY FOAM SYSTEMS IN THAT THEY
Definition
INTRODUCE COMPRESSED AIR INTO THE FOAM SOLUTION PRIOR TO DISCHARGE INTO THE HOSELINE
Term
WHICH PORTABLE FOAM FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES ARE LIMITED TO CLASS A, CAFS APPLICATIONS
Definition
SMOOTHBORE NOZZLES
Term
WHICH PORTABLE FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES BREAK THE FOAM SOLUTION INTO TINY DROPLETS AND USE THE AGITATION OF WATER DROPLETS MOVING THROUGH AIR TO ACHIEVE THE FOAMING ACTION
Definition
FOG NOZZLES
Term
WHICH PORTABLE FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES INDUCT AIR INTO THE FOAM SOLUTION BY A VENTURI ACTION
Definition
AIR-ASPIRATING FOAM NOZZLES
Term
WHICH PORTABLE FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES ARE REQUIRED TO DELIVER ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF FOAM ON LARGE SCALE FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID FIRES
Definition
MASTER STREAM FOAM NOZZLES
Term
THE WATER ASPIRATING TYPE OF MEDIUM AND HIGH-EXPANSION FOAM GENERATORS ARE VERY SIMILAR TO OTHER FOAM-PRODUCING NOZZLES EXCEPT THAT THEY ARE
Definition
MUCH LARGER AND LONGER
Term
WHICH FOAM APPLICATION TECHNIQUE MAY BE EMPLOYED WHEN A VERTICAL SURFACE IS NEAR OR WITHIN THE AREA OF A POOL OF IGNITABLE LIQUID
Definition
BANK-DOWN METHOD
Term
TRUE/FALSE
CLASS B FOAMS DESIGNED SOLELY FOR HYDROCARBON FIRES WILL NOT EXTINGUISH POLAR SOLVANT FIRES
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
BATCH MIXING IS THE SIMPLEST METHOD OF MIXING FOAM CONCENTRATE AND WATER
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
CLASS A FOAM IS SAFE TO USE ON BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B FUELS
Definition
FALSE
ONLY CLASS A
Term
TRUE/FALSE
VERTICAL SURFACES REQUIRE A DRY CLASS A FOAM
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
AFFF IS THE MOST COMMONLY USED FOAM TODAY
Definition
TRUE
Term
IF THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1901 ARE INCLUDED IN THE APPARATUS BID SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH TWO TESTS MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER
Definition
THE ROAD TEST AND THE HYDROSTATIC TEST
Term
WHEN PERFORMING ROAD TESTS THE APPARATUS SHOULD BE
Definition
FULLY LOADED AS IT WOULD BE ONCE IN SERVICE
Term
IN A ROAD TEST THE APPARATUS MUST ACCELERATE TO _____ MPH FROM A STANDING START WITHIN 25 SEC.
Definition
35
Term
IN A ROAD TEST THE APPARATUS MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM TOP SPEED OF ____MPH
Definition
50
Term
IN A ROAD TEST THE APPARATUS MUST COME TO A FULL STOP FROM 20MPH WITHIN ____ FEET
Definition
35FEET
Term
PUMPS ARE TESTED HYDROSTATICALLY AT ___ PSI FOR 3 MINUTES
Definition
250
Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT HYDROSTATIC TESTS IS FALSE
Definition
INTAKE VALVES SHOULD BE OPENED AND CAPPED
Term
WHEN USING A STATIC SOURCE FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS THE STRAINER MUST BE SUBMERGED AT LEAST ____ BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER
Definition
2 FEET
Term
WHEN USING A STATIC SOURCE FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS THE WATER MUST BE AT LEAST ____ DEEP
Definition
4 FEET
Term
AIR TEMP FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS SHOULD BE BETWEEN
Definition
0 AND 100 DEGREES F
Term
WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING THE CORRECT PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE DURING PUMPER SERVICE TESTS
Definition
LIFT+INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/2.3 (LIFT+INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/0.1)
Term
ALL GAUGES USED FOR SERVICE TESTS MUST HAVE BEEN CALIBRATED WITHIN
Definition
60 DAYS OF THE TESTING
Term
WHAT IS THE FIRST SERVICE TEST TO BE PERFORMED
Definition
ENGINE SPEED CHECK
Term
WHICH SERVICE TEST IS PERFORMED TO CHECK THE PRIMING DEVICE, PUMP, AND HARD INTAKE HOSE FOR AIR LEAKS
Definition
VACUUM TEST
Term
WHICH SERVCE TEST CHECKS THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE ENGINE AND THE PUMP
Definition
PUMPING TEST
Term
WHICH SERVICE TEST ENSURES THAT THE PIPING BETWEEN THE WATER TANK AND PUMP IS SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF WATER SPECIFIED BY NFPA 1901
Definition
TANK TO PUMP FLOW TEST
Term
WHICH METHOD FOR TESTING A FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM MEASURES THE ACCURACY OF FOAM PROPORTIONING EQUIPMENT BY CHECKING THE VOLUME OF FOAM CONCENTRATE DRAWN THROUGH THE SYSTEM WHILE IN OPERATION
Definition
FOAM CONCENTRATE DISPLACEMENT METHOD
Term
WHICH METHOD FOR TESTING A FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM IS USED TO TEST THE QUALITY OF FOAM SOLUTION AFTER IT HAS BEEN CREATED BY A FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM
Definition
FOAM SOLUTION REFRACTIVITY TESTING
Term
TRUE/FALSE
PUMP CERTIFICATION TESTS ARE CONDUCTED BY PUMPING APPARATUS D/O
Definition
FALSE
TESTS DONE BY INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION
Term
TRUE/FALSE
HOSE USED FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS MUST BE AT LEAST 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER
Definition
FALSE
MUST BE 2.5 INCHES AT LEAST
Term
TRUE/FALSE
PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES SHOULD BE TESTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY MAINTAIN A SAFE LEVEL OF PRESSURE ON THE PUMP WHEN VALVES ARE CLOSED
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN PERFORMING DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE AND FLOWMETER OPERATIONAL TESTS, EACH OF THE DISCHARGES ON THE APPARATUS MUST BE OPENED
Definition
FALSE
DISCHARGES MUST BE CAPPED
Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF A FIRE PUMP TESTS TO LESS THAN 90% OF ITS CAPABILITIES WHEN IT WAS NEW IT MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE IMMEDIATELY
Definition
FALSE
TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE OR GIVEN A LOWER RATING
Term
TRUE/FALSE
NFPA 1901 DOES NOT REQUIRE FOAM SYSTEM TESTING TO BE PERFORMED ON A YEARLY BASIS
Definition
TRUE
Term
LIST THE MINIMUM PUMPER SERVICE TESTS REQUIRED BY NFPA 1911
Definition
ENGINE SPEED CHECK
PRIMING DEVICE TESTS
VACUUM TEST
PUMPING TEST
OVERLOAD TEST
PRESSURE CONTROL TEST
GAUGE AND FLOWMETER TEST
TANK-TO-PUMP FLOW RATE TEST
INTERNAL INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TEST
Term
LIST EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM PUMPER SERVICE TESTS
Definition
GAUGE TO CHECK PUMP INTAKE PRESSURE
GAUGE TO CHECK THE PUMP DISCHARGE
PITOT TUBE
STRAIGHT STREAM NOZZLES OF CORRECT SIZES
ROPE, CHAIN, OR A TEST STAND TO SECURE TEST NOZZLE
REVOLUTION COUNTER OR HAND TACHOMETER
FIRE DEPARTMENT OR INSURANCE AGENCY FORMS
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