Exam (elaborations) Florida Pump Ops

Florida Pump Ops Test Q&A Latest update In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what? - ANSWER the anchor When does brake fade occur? - ANSWER when the brakes overheat from excessive use What area is between wild-land and rural area? - ANSWER Wild land urban interface Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system? - ANSWER Hydraulic braking system If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should he do? - ANSWER Not worry because it is normal Brush trucks have the ability to do what? - ANSWER Pump and Roll Audio sirens out run the effective range its audible warning device at speeds above what? - ANSWER 50mph What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers? - ANSWER They are top heavy 2 short blast of the air-horn indicate what? - ANSWER Backing up Water Tenders must be capable of a portable tank at what GPM? - ANSWER 1,000 GPM Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed? - ANSWER 10% NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at rate of ______ gpm? - ANSWER 1,000 When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to? - ANSWER The water main It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks? - ANSWER Filling through the TOPS of tanks Most common drafting problem? - ANSWER Air leaks What is the proper flow rate percentage? - ANSWER (100%) of their maximum flow rate at 150 PSI, (70%) of their maximum flow rate at 200 PSI, (50%) of their maximum flow rate at 250 PSI Most common relief valve? - ANSWER Spring-controlled pilot valve Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics? - ANSWER Piecing nozzle What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging system? - ANSWER A meter What prevents water movement inside of tanks? - ANSWER Baffles Vacuum gauge should read? - ANSWER 22 inches of mercury (-75kPa) What is the symbol for mercury? - ANSWER HG Brakes should be tested? - ANSWER Annually When should volunteer departments do truck checks? - ANSWER Weekly (After each call)