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What pressure should solid stream nozzles be operated at
when used on the end of handlines? |
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| What is best to adjust first before driving the apparatus? |
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| Where are traffic control sensors located? |
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Which of the following is a method of determining friction
loss? |
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What is the speed at which a fluid travels often referred
to? |
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What is generally accepted as the maximum size for hose
that is used as handlines? |
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How far from the finish line must the driver/operator stop
the apparatus when performing the diminishing clearance
exercise? |
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What should be done when approaching an intersection where
buildings block the driver's view of oncoming traffic? |
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Which system of the apparatus has the greatest incidence
of collision resulting from poor maintenance? |
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How many different sources are most water systems supplied
from? |
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| Which piece of ice would absorb heat more quickly? |
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Term
What is the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance when
it changes from a liquid to a vapor? |
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Definition
| Latent heat of vaporization |
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Term
What percentage of all firefighter injuries and deaths in
the United States are shown to be from vehicle collisions? |
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| Friction loss in hard piping is _________? |
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Term
How many times per minute does the ABS on an apparatus
evaluate the tires and brakes? |
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Term
What must be used in conjunction with a fog stream to
ensure that steam burns do not occur? |
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Definition
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Term
How long after starting the apparatus should the oil
pressure gauge indicate a reasonable amount of pressure? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following factors determines the amount of
heat a combustible object can produce? |
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Definition
| Material from which it is composed |
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Term
Which type of valve visually shows whether the gate or
valve seat is open, closed or partially closed? |
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What is the range of activation for traffic control
systems that "hear" the siren of the responding apparatus? |
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Which lane should the apparatus remain in when traveling
on a multilane roadway? |
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| How many batteries are most fire apparatus equipped with?2 |
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How much hose should be laid out if the hose is in lengths
of 50 feet when determining friction loss? |
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| Which type of nozzle can be used to attack attic fires? |
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What psi should be used when supplying a low-pressure fog
nozzle to ensure safety? |
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Term
How many Btu's are required to convert each pound of water
to steam after it has reached its boiling point? |
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What should be done to perform pressure loss calculations
when hoselines of different diameters are used to supply
the master stream? |
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| What is the key to safe driving? |
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What determines if water will float on the surface of
another liquid? |
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How many test runs should be performed for each hose size
when performing friction loss testing? |
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Definition
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What is the most current formula for computing friction
loss? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the hoselines is used to determine the total
pressure loss in a system using a manifold appliance? |
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Definition
| The highest pressure loss in any of the lines |
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Term
What part of the automatic nozzle moves automatically to
maintain approximately the same nozzle pressure when the
gallonage supplied to the automatic nozzle changes? |
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Definition
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Term
Where is the ladder pipe generally attached when
preplumbed? |
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Definition
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Term
At what speed do studies show that an emergency vehicle
can outrun the effective range of its audible warning
device? |
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Term
What depth of snow would most likely render automatic snow
chains ineffective? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the network of intermediate-sized pipes within
the grid system? |
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Definition
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Term
How is hose length represented in the formula for
calculating friction loss? |
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Definition
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Term
When all other conditions are the same what is friction
loss said to be directly related to according to the first
principle of friction loss? |
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Term
Which type of monitor is permanently attached to the
apparatus? |
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Definition
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Term
Which principle of pressure states that the pressure at
thee bottom of a vessel is independent of the shape of the
vessel? |
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Definition
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Term
According to the third principle of pressure how is
pressure applied to a confined fluid from without
transmitted? |
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Definition
| Equally in all directions |
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Term
What does it mean if the threaded portion of the OS&Y
valve is out of the yoke? |
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Definition
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| How much water can the piercing nozzle generally deliver? |
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Definition
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Term
Which gear should be used when operating an automatic
transmission in heavy traffic? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the specific gravity value of most flammable
liquids? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the first thing that should be done when starting
the vehicle? |
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Definition
| Disconnect all ground shore lines |
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Term
What is the first step that needs to be taken when
determining friction loss? |
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Definition
| Obtain the friction loss coefficient |
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Term
How many firefighters are preferred to be used as spotters
when backing a fire apparatus? |
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Definition
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Term
How many types of hose should be tested at one time when
testing a particular type of hose? |
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Definition
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Term
What pressure is required to reduce water's volume by one
percent? |
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Definition
| 30,000 psi ie water is not compressible |
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Term
Which exercise simulates maneuvering around parked and
stopped vehicles? |
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Definition
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Term
What condition occurs when water is abruptly turned off
that can damage the pump, appliances, hose or the
municipal water system? |
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Definition
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Term
What must be done when the water flow of a master stream
is too much for a single pumper? |
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Definition
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Term
How far apart as a minimum should two apparatus responding
along the same route follow each other? |
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Definition
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Term
Where should gating take place when using manifold
appliances? |
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Definition
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Term
Which type of weight transfer tends to lead to skidding
and/or rollover with a fire apparatus? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the part of the total pressure lost while forcing
water through pipe, fittings, fire hose and adapters? |
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Definition
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Term
Which NFPA standard lists the nozzles that are required to
be carried on the apparatus? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the constant value used in the simplified
elevation pressure equation for the fireground? |
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Definition
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Term
What can be deemed less effective when the full spectrum
of warning lights are left on at night once the apparatus
has reached the scene? |
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Definition
| Firefighter reflective clothing |
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Term
What would be the repercussions if water treatment
facilities were not able to function properly? |
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Definition
| Reduction in water pressure |
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Term
What is the recommended idle period before shutting down
an apparatus after use? |
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Definition
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Term
What nozzle pressure are most constant flow nozzles
designed to operate at? |
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Definition
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Term
Which situation would the brakes be used when the
apparatus is equipped with engine brakes or retarding
devices? |
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Definition
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Term
How many right and left turns are required during the road
test as a minimum according the NFPA 1002? |
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Definition
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Term
Which type of stream is created when water is forced
through a series of small holes on the discharge end of
the nozzle? |
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Definition
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Term
What divisor should be used when determining the total
number of hundreds of gpm flowing in the supply line to
the wye? |
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Definition
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Term
Where should the engine be set to idle when being used for
floodlight operations? |
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Definition
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Term
Friction loss in a system increases as the length of hose
_________? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the generally accepted friction loss assumption for flows less
than 350 psi when an appliance is being used? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the fifth principle of pressure deal with? |
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Definition
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Term
Which regulations apply to the
emergency responder even when en route to an incident? |
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Definition
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Term
Which NFPA standard deals with how all fire apparatus
training and testing should be conducted? |
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Definition
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Term
How long as a minimum should the straight section of urban
business street be when performing road tests under NFPA
1002? |
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Definition
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Term
Which NFPA standard regulates the wearing of seatbelts by
all passengers on the apparatus? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following road conditions are more collisions
seen on? |
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Definition
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Term
When should the apparatus be shifted into a lower gear on
sharp curves? |
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Definition
| Before entering the curve |
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Term
How much pressure (psi) per foot of elevation does water
exert? |
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Definition
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Term
Which nozzle pressures on the automatic nozzles are most
commonly used in high-rise firefighting? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the minimum recommended size for fire hydrant
supply mains in residential areas? |
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Definition
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Term
Where should the first gauge be placed when conducting
friction loss testing? |
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Definition
At the connection between the first and second sections of
hose away from the discharge |
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Term
What is the minimum width of the space used to perform the
confined space turnaround? |
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Definition
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Term
How far from the first gauge should the second gauge be
connected when 50-foot lengths of hose are being used in
the friction loss testing? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the generally accepted maximum nozzle pressure for
solid streams? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following would NOT be classified as a simple
hose layout? |
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Definition
| Multiple length multiple hoselines |
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Term
What is the minimum number of directions a fire hydrant
should be supplied from to reduce the amount of pressure
loss? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the difference between static pressure and normal
operating pressure? |
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Definition
| Friction caused by flowing water |
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Term
What can be done to reduce the adverse effects of
encrustation and sedimentation? |
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Definition
| Flush hydrants periodically |
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Term
Which formula can be used to more easily determine the
elevation pressure in a multistory building? |
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Definition
| EP=5psi(number of stories - 1) |
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