Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator
quiz 5 with verified answers
Even when D/Os are not responsible for determining the best configurations for preconnected
attack lines and nozzle choices, they should know: - correct answer ✔✔ the nozzle reaction that
a fire attack team will encounter.
The narrowest pattern of fire stream produced from a fog nozzle is a _____ stream. - correct
answer ✔✔ straight
Which two nozzles are capable to discharge predetermined gallonage when properly supplied? -
correct answer ✔✔ Selectable gallonage and constant flow
With a constant flow nozzle, the gallonage is based on: - correct answer ✔✔ the specifications
established by the manufacturer of the nozzle.
Fixed, combination, and portable are the three basic types of: - correct answer ✔✔ master
stream devices.
Which special-purpose nozzle is commonly used in aircraft fire fighting, car fires, or to apply
water to voids, attics, or other areas inaccessible to standard fire streams? - correct answer ✔✔
Piercing
Which handline nozzles are designed so that the water flowing through the nozzle is gradually
reduced until just before the orifice? - correct answer ✔✔ Solid
The counterforce that pushes back against firefighters while operating the hoseline is called: -
correct answer ✔✔ nozzle reaction.
quiz 5 with verified answers
Even when D/Os are not responsible for determining the best configurations for preconnected
attack lines and nozzle choices, they should know: - correct answer ✔✔ the nozzle reaction that
a fire attack team will encounter.
The narrowest pattern of fire stream produced from a fog nozzle is a _____ stream. - correct
answer ✔✔ straight
Which two nozzles are capable to discharge predetermined gallonage when properly supplied? -
correct answer ✔✔ Selectable gallonage and constant flow
With a constant flow nozzle, the gallonage is based on: - correct answer ✔✔ the specifications
established by the manufacturer of the nozzle.
Fixed, combination, and portable are the three basic types of: - correct answer ✔✔ master
stream devices.
Which special-purpose nozzle is commonly used in aircraft fire fighting, car fires, or to apply
water to voids, attics, or other areas inaccessible to standard fire streams? - correct answer ✔✔
Piercing
Which handline nozzles are designed so that the water flowing through the nozzle is gradually
reduced until just before the orifice? - correct answer ✔✔ Solid
The counterforce that pushes back against firefighters while operating the hoseline is called: -
correct answer ✔✔ nozzle reaction.
