10023W_03 FIRE APPARATUS
DRIVER/OPERATOR
1. The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during inspec-
tion would be
*Answer* 3/4
2. The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on
*Answer* Bid Specifications
3. On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device
should achieve a column of mercury of at least
*Answer* 22 inches
4. You may need to perform a confined space turnaround
*Answer* For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection
5. NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire apparatus
over a predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates all of the
following EXCEPT
,*Answer* Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires you to stop
6. The term specific heat refers to the
*Answer* Ability of any substance to absorb heat
7. Most flowmeters in use today have a design based on a(n)
*Answer* Spring probe
8. In a water distribution system, on OS&Y valve
*Answer* Uses a threaded stem to control the valve
9. To Raise the temperature of one pound of water from 100°F to 212°F Takes-
*Answer* 112 BTUs
10. One of the principles of pressure says that the pressure on an amount of
water
*Answer* Is always perpendicular to any surface it acts on
11. In a constant pressure relay, first the flow, the number of pumpers needed,
and hose size are determined. While the attack pumper starts with its internal
,tank, the largest capacity pumper is stationed at the hydrant and hooked-up,
and all apparatus are connected. At that point, the next step for establishing
a constant pressure relay is to have*Answer* all pumpers, except the source pumper, open their
discharge valves on dump line
12. Identify TWO ways in which the discharge pressure for pumping operations
involving a sprinkler system can be found*Answer* The FDC connection plate and the pre-
incident plan
13. When drafting from a static water source, it may be necessary to "stop
short" of your desired apparatus position and
*Answer* Make your connections before moving into position
14. If the required application rate of a Class A foam for a 2000 square foot fire
is 0.25 GPM/Square Foot, and the nozzle GPM is 200 GPM, then the nozzle will
*Answer* Fall short of the application rate by 0.15 GPM/Square Foot
, GPM/SQ Feet
200/2000
.1
0.25 - .1 = 0.15
15. Class B foams on hydrocarbons can be used in concentrations of up to
*Answer* 3%
16. In reference to multi-stage pumps
The SERIES/PRESSURE position gives you pressure for a short
period
*Answer* maximun
17. What pump has a rotor mounted to off center.
*Answer* Rotary vane positive displacement pump
18. The preferred strategy for applying foam to a standing pool of fuel fire is
to
DRIVER/OPERATOR
1. The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during inspec-
tion would be
*Answer* 3/4
2. The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on
*Answer* Bid Specifications
3. On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device
should achieve a column of mercury of at least
*Answer* 22 inches
4. You may need to perform a confined space turnaround
*Answer* For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection
5. NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire apparatus
over a predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates all of the
following EXCEPT
,*Answer* Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires you to stop
6. The term specific heat refers to the
*Answer* Ability of any substance to absorb heat
7. Most flowmeters in use today have a design based on a(n)
*Answer* Spring probe
8. In a water distribution system, on OS&Y valve
*Answer* Uses a threaded stem to control the valve
9. To Raise the temperature of one pound of water from 100°F to 212°F Takes-
*Answer* 112 BTUs
10. One of the principles of pressure says that the pressure on an amount of
water
*Answer* Is always perpendicular to any surface it acts on
11. In a constant pressure relay, first the flow, the number of pumpers needed,
and hose size are determined. While the attack pumper starts with its internal
,tank, the largest capacity pumper is stationed at the hydrant and hooked-up,
and all apparatus are connected. At that point, the next step for establishing
a constant pressure relay is to have*Answer* all pumpers, except the source pumper, open their
discharge valves on dump line
12. Identify TWO ways in which the discharge pressure for pumping operations
involving a sprinkler system can be found*Answer* The FDC connection plate and the pre-
incident plan
13. When drafting from a static water source, it may be necessary to "stop
short" of your desired apparatus position and
*Answer* Make your connections before moving into position
14. If the required application rate of a Class A foam for a 2000 square foot fire
is 0.25 GPM/Square Foot, and the nozzle GPM is 200 GPM, then the nozzle will
*Answer* Fall short of the application rate by 0.15 GPM/Square Foot
, GPM/SQ Feet
200/2000
.1
0.25 - .1 = 0.15
15. Class B foams on hydrocarbons can be used in concentrations of up to
*Answer* 3%
16. In reference to multi-stage pumps
The SERIES/PRESSURE position gives you pressure for a short
period
*Answer* maximun
17. What pump has a rotor mounted to off center.
*Answer* Rotary vane positive displacement pump
18. The preferred strategy for applying foam to a standing pool of fuel fire is
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