FF2 Chapter 21 Maintenance and
Testing Responsibilities IFSTA
Power tools should be inspected: - -at the beginning of every shift.
- Which location would be ideal for testing fire hose? - -Empty parking lot
next to the fire station
- Which action should be avoided when service testing fire hose because it
can cause damage to the hose? - -Testing hose in an area with rocks and
debris
- When service testing a fire hose, it is necessary to: - -have access to a
water source that is sufficient for charging the hose.
- When inspecting and maintaining a portable generator, the generator can
be damaged if: - -it is run for a long period of time without a load.
- Fire hose testing records should include the: - -reason that any hoses fail
the test.
- Which is an indicator that a fire hose should be removed from service? - -
Couplings are loosening from the hose
- When replacing bulbs on portable scene lighting equipment, it is important
to: - -allow the bulb to cool before replacing it.
- Which type of equipment is NOT typically maintained by a Fire Fighter II? -
-Apparatus electrical systems
- Which piece of equipment is used to prevent pressurized hose from
dangerously whipping back and forth if it ruptures? - -Hose test gate valve
- Which pieces of equipment are necessary to service test a fire hose? - -
Hose-testing machine, portable pump, or fire department pumper
- When maintaining portable lighting equipment, it is safest to: - -connect
each light to the generator one at a time.
- Replace any spark plug that: - -shows signs of arcing.
- What should you do if you find a problem when maintaining a portable
generator? - -Consult the manual to determine the proper action
Testing Responsibilities IFSTA
Power tools should be inspected: - -at the beginning of every shift.
- Which location would be ideal for testing fire hose? - -Empty parking lot
next to the fire station
- Which action should be avoided when service testing fire hose because it
can cause damage to the hose? - -Testing hose in an area with rocks and
debris
- When service testing a fire hose, it is necessary to: - -have access to a
water source that is sufficient for charging the hose.
- When inspecting and maintaining a portable generator, the generator can
be damaged if: - -it is run for a long period of time without a load.
- Fire hose testing records should include the: - -reason that any hoses fail
the test.
- Which is an indicator that a fire hose should be removed from service? - -
Couplings are loosening from the hose
- When replacing bulbs on portable scene lighting equipment, it is important
to: - -allow the bulb to cool before replacing it.
- Which type of equipment is NOT typically maintained by a Fire Fighter II? -
-Apparatus electrical systems
- Which piece of equipment is used to prevent pressurized hose from
dangerously whipping back and forth if it ruptures? - -Hose test gate valve
- Which pieces of equipment are necessary to service test a fire hose? - -
Hose-testing machine, portable pump, or fire department pumper
- When maintaining portable lighting equipment, it is safest to: - -connect
each light to the generator one at a time.
- Replace any spark plug that: - -shows signs of arcing.
- What should you do if you find a problem when maintaining a portable
generator? - -Consult the manual to determine the proper action
