FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR – ARFF
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
All of the following statements about items you must make sure of prior to perming the turret
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ground pattern test are TRUE EXCEPT:
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A) The water tank must be at least 1/2 full
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B) For premixed systems, the tank must be full with the premixed solution in the correct pro
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portion for normal fire fighting operations.xz xz xz xz xz xz
C) The proportioner must be set for normal fire fighting operations
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D) The foam concentrate tank must be full with the type of foam concentrate that is used dur
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ing actual emergencies - ans-A) The water tank must be at least 1/2 full! ( WRONG)
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- must be FULL
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B) C) and D) are true
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The foam equipment test performed on ARFF apparatus that uses a refractometer is the:
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A) Expansion and drainage test
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B) Turret ground pattern test
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C) Hand line nozzle test
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D) Foam solution-concentration test - ans-D) Foam solution-concentration test!
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NOT A) or B) C) xz xz xz xz
Name THREE items that are covered under periodic inspection of a fire apparatus:
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A) Flush pump and tank
xz xz xz xz
B) Batteries
xz
C) Cooling system hoses
xz xz xz
D) Pump valves
xz xz
E) Tire pressure
xz xz
F) Power saws
xz xz
G) Flowmeter - ans-- Flush pump tank
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- Cooling system hoses
xz xz xz
- Power saws
xz xz
Identify THREE reasons for using inspection reports: - ans-- insurance
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- data reference
xz xz
- replacement OPERATIONS
xz xz
Tracking engine performance across time uses data collected in the :
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A) Fuel, oil and mileage record
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B) Weekly fire apparatus record
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,C) Periodic fire apparatus record
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D) Daily fire apparatus record - ans-A) Fuel, oil and mileage record!
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All of the following are equations used in the foam solution-concentration test EXCEPT:
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A)Rc
B)Rs
C)Rv
D)Rw - ans-(C Rv ! xz xz xz xz
To determine if the air filter needs to be changed, check the:
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A) Master cylinder
xz xz
B) Fuel pump
xz xz
C) Overflow reservoir
xz xz
D) Restriction indicator - ans-D) Restriction indicator
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All of the following statements about the breathing air system are TRUE EXCEPT:
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A) The system can provide up to four people with at least one hour of breathing air
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B) The manifold is located on the center console directly behind the shift tower in the cab
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C) There are three breathing air cylinders located on top of the apparatus
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D) The breathing air indicator is located in the cab in front of the crew chief. - ans-
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C) There are three breathing air cylinders located on top of the apparatus!!
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A) B) and D) are TRUE!!
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When inspecting an apparatus's steering wheel, the apparatus may have steering problem
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s if the steering wheel can be rotated (without moving the front tires) more then:
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A) 10 degrees
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B) 15 degrees
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C) 20 degrees
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D) 25 degrees - ans-A) 10 degrees
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Prior to conducting the expansion and drainage test, you must ensure that the temperature
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of the water or foam solution is not lower than:
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A) 40 degrees F
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B) 50 degrees F
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C) 55 degrees F
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D) 60 degrees F - ans-D) 60 degrees F
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THREE items to check when inspection the wheels and tires on your apparatus:
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A) Broken studs or clamps
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B) Tire tread
xz xz
C) Hose storage compartments
xz xz xz
D) Mounted Equipment
xz xz
E) Valve stems
xz xz
F) Fuel Tanks - ans-A) Broken studs or clamps
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B) Tire tread
xz xz
E) Valve stems
xz xz
,If you are inspecting wiper blades, windshield, lights, and steering, you are inspecting the: -
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ans-Front of the ARFF apparatus
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ARFF daily checks on: - ans-Pump drive control
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Pumping instruments xz
Hose lines xz
Roof and bumper turrets xz xz xz
Agent tanks xz
Auxiliary winterization and cooling systems xz xz xz xz
Fuel tank xz
Auxiliary fire suppression system xz xz xz
ARFF Weekly checks on: - ans-Pump and intake strainers
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Pump gearbox and packing glands xz xz xz xz
Pump pressure control device xz xz xz
Foam transfer pump xz xz
Engine Compartment Inspection on: - ans-Engine oil level
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Air filter restriction indicator
xz xz xz
coolant overflow reservoir xz xz
cooling fan xz
windshield washer fluid reservoir xz xz xz
power steering fluid reservoir xz xz xz
belts
ignition wiring xz xz
diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) xz xz xz
Oil leaks xz
Exhaust system xz
automatic transmission fluid xz xz
hydraulic fluid xz
air system xz xz
fuel pump and filters xz xz xz
chassis xz
steering gear xz
All of the following statements about engine compartment inspection are TRUE EXCEPT:
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A) Coolant in the overflow reservoir should be halfway between the maximum and minimu
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m level for your apparatus.
xz xz xz xz
B) Belts should have proper tension of 3/4 to 1-inch deflection at the midpoint
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C) An air filter restriction indicator determines if the air filter needs to be changed
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D) Eye and hand protection should be worn when cleaning terminals. - ans-
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B) Belts should have proper tension of 3/4 to 1-inch deflection at the midpoint
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Foam Solution Concentration Test - ans-Required three clean plastic or glass containers!
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, Turret Ground Pattern Test - ans-requires that wind conditions be under 5 mph!
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Expansion and Drainage Test - ans-uses two different methods xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Hand Line Nozzle Test - ans-analyzes foam patterns from nozzle settings
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Foam Equipment test - ans- xz xz xz xz
Obtain sample of foam concentrate from foam tank for baseline. Allow foam concentrate to
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flow from the sample foam tank drain for 30 seconds prior to collecting a sample.
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Foam Solution Concentration Test 6 % foam concentrates - ans-Turret Nozzles: 5.5-7%
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Hand Line Nozzles 5.5-8% xz xz xz
Foam Solution Concentration Test 3% foam concentrates - ans-Turret Nozzles: 2.8-3.5%
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Hand Line Nozzles 2.8-4% xz xz xz
Determining Sample Concentrations - ans-(Rs-Rw over Rc-Rw) x 100 xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
For 6% foam concentrates, the concentration should be between ____
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% for turret nozzles and between ____% for hand line nozzles:
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A) 4.5 and 8 , 4.5 and 7
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B) 4.5 and 7, 4.5 and 8
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C) 5.5 and 8, 5.5 and 7
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D) 5.5 and 7, 5.5 and 8 - ans-D) 5.5 and 7, 5.5 and 8
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Prior to performing turret ground pattern test, make sure that: - ans--Water tank is full
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-
The foam concentrate is full wit the type of foam concentrate that is used during actual emer
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gencies
-The proportioner is set for normal firefighting operations
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-
xz
For premixed systems, the tank is full with the premixed solution in the correct proportion for
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the normal firefighting operations.
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To guarantee accurate turret ground pattern test must ensure that: - ans--
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wind conditions are under 5 mph
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-
turret nozzles are tilted upward to form a 30 degree angle with the horizontal to determine t
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he maximum discharge range.
xz xz xz
Turret ground pattern test - ans- xz xz xz xz xz
1) Discharge foam on paved surface for 30 seconds in both straight and dispersed settings
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2) Place markers to identify the foam pattern ( more then 1/2 inch deep )
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3) Measure distance on graph paper
xz xz xz xz xz
ARFF or FFFP - Air-aspirated requirements - ans-min expansion 5:1, 25% A: 3 , B: 2.25 min
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
All of the following statements about items you must make sure of prior to perming the turret
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz x
ground pattern test are TRUE EXCEPT:
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A) The water tank must be at least 1/2 full
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
B) For premixed systems, the tank must be full with the premixed solution in the correct pro
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
portion for normal fire fighting operations.xz xz xz xz xz xz
C) The proportioner must be set for normal fire fighting operations
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
D) The foam concentrate tank must be full with the type of foam concentrate that is used dur
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ing actual emergencies - ans-A) The water tank must be at least 1/2 full! ( WRONG)
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
- must be FULL
xz xz xz
B) C) and D) are true
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The foam equipment test performed on ARFF apparatus that uses a refractometer is the:
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A) Expansion and drainage test
xz xz xz xz
B) Turret ground pattern test
xz xz xz xz
C) Hand line nozzle test
xz xz xz xz
D) Foam solution-concentration test - ans-D) Foam solution-concentration test!
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
NOT A) or B) C) xz xz xz xz
Name THREE items that are covered under periodic inspection of a fire apparatus:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A) Flush pump and tank
xz xz xz xz
B) Batteries
xz
C) Cooling system hoses
xz xz xz
D) Pump valves
xz xz
E) Tire pressure
xz xz
F) Power saws
xz xz
G) Flowmeter - ans-- Flush pump tank
xz xz xz xz xz xz
- Cooling system hoses
xz xz xz
- Power saws
xz xz
Identify THREE reasons for using inspection reports: - ans-- insurance
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
- data reference
xz xz
- replacement OPERATIONS
xz xz
Tracking engine performance across time uses data collected in the :
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A) Fuel, oil and mileage record
xz xz xz xz xz
B) Weekly fire apparatus record
xz xz xz xz
,C) Periodic fire apparatus record
xz xz xz xz
D) Daily fire apparatus record - ans-A) Fuel, oil and mileage record!
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
All of the following are equations used in the foam solution-concentration test EXCEPT:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A)Rc
B)Rs
C)Rv
D)Rw - ans-(C Rv ! xz xz xz xz
To determine if the air filter needs to be changed, check the:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A) Master cylinder
xz xz
B) Fuel pump
xz xz
C) Overflow reservoir
xz xz
D) Restriction indicator - ans-D) Restriction indicator
xz xz xz xz xz xz
All of the following statements about the breathing air system are TRUE EXCEPT:
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A) The system can provide up to four people with at least one hour of breathing air
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
B) The manifold is located on the center console directly behind the shift tower in the cab
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
C) There are three breathing air cylinders located on top of the apparatus
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D) The breathing air indicator is located in the cab in front of the crew chief. - ans-
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C) There are three breathing air cylinders located on top of the apparatus!!
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A) B) and D) are TRUE!!
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When inspecting an apparatus's steering wheel, the apparatus may have steering problem
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s if the steering wheel can be rotated (without moving the front tires) more then:
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A) 10 degrees
xz xz
B) 15 degrees
xz xz
C) 20 degrees
xz xz xz
D) 25 degrees - ans-A) 10 degrees
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Prior to conducting the expansion and drainage test, you must ensure that the temperature
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of the water or foam solution is not lower than:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A) 40 degrees F
xz xz xz
B) 50 degrees F
xz xz xz
C) 55 degrees F
xz xz xz
D) 60 degrees F - ans-D) 60 degrees F
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THREE items to check when inspection the wheels and tires on your apparatus:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A) Broken studs or clamps
xz xz xz xz
B) Tire tread
xz xz
C) Hose storage compartments
xz xz xz
D) Mounted Equipment
xz xz
E) Valve stems
xz xz
F) Fuel Tanks - ans-A) Broken studs or clamps
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
B) Tire tread
xz xz
E) Valve stems
xz xz
,If you are inspecting wiper blades, windshield, lights, and steering, you are inspecting the: -
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ans-Front of the ARFF apparatus
xz xz xz xz xz
ARFF daily checks on: - ans-Pump drive control
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Pumping instruments xz
Hose lines xz
Roof and bumper turrets xz xz xz
Agent tanks xz
Auxiliary winterization and cooling systems xz xz xz xz
Fuel tank xz
Auxiliary fire suppression system xz xz xz
ARFF Weekly checks on: - ans-Pump and intake strainers
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Pump gearbox and packing glands xz xz xz xz
Pump pressure control device xz xz xz
Foam transfer pump xz xz
Engine Compartment Inspection on: - ans-Engine oil level
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Air filter restriction indicator
xz xz xz
coolant overflow reservoir xz xz
cooling fan xz
windshield washer fluid reservoir xz xz xz
power steering fluid reservoir xz xz xz
belts
ignition wiring xz xz
diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) xz xz xz
Oil leaks xz
Exhaust system xz
automatic transmission fluid xz xz
hydraulic fluid xz
air system xz xz
fuel pump and filters xz xz xz
chassis xz
steering gear xz
All of the following statements about engine compartment inspection are TRUE EXCEPT:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A) Coolant in the overflow reservoir should be halfway between the maximum and minimu
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
m level for your apparatus.
xz xz xz xz
B) Belts should have proper tension of 3/4 to 1-inch deflection at the midpoint
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
C) An air filter restriction indicator determines if the air filter needs to be changed
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
D) Eye and hand protection should be worn when cleaning terminals. - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
B) Belts should have proper tension of 3/4 to 1-inch deflection at the midpoint
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Foam Solution Concentration Test - ans-Required three clean plastic or glass containers!
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, Turret Ground Pattern Test - ans-requires that wind conditions be under 5 mph!
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Expansion and Drainage Test - ans-uses two different methods xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Hand Line Nozzle Test - ans-analyzes foam patterns from nozzle settings
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Foam Equipment test - ans- xz xz xz xz
Obtain sample of foam concentrate from foam tank for baseline. Allow foam concentrate to
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
flow from the sample foam tank drain for 30 seconds prior to collecting a sample.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Foam Solution Concentration Test 6 % foam concentrates - ans-Turret Nozzles: 5.5-7%
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Hand Line Nozzles 5.5-8% xz xz xz
Foam Solution Concentration Test 3% foam concentrates - ans-Turret Nozzles: 2.8-3.5%
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Hand Line Nozzles 2.8-4% xz xz xz
Determining Sample Concentrations - ans-(Rs-Rw over Rc-Rw) x 100 xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
For 6% foam concentrates, the concentration should be between ____
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
% for turret nozzles and between ____% for hand line nozzles:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A) 4.5 and 8 , 4.5 and 7
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B) 4.5 and 7, 4.5 and 8
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C) 5.5 and 8, 5.5 and 7
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D) 5.5 and 7, 5.5 and 8 - ans-D) 5.5 and 7, 5.5 and 8
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Prior to performing turret ground pattern test, make sure that: - ans--Water tank is full
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-
The foam concentrate is full wit the type of foam concentrate that is used during actual emer
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
gencies
-The proportioner is set for normal firefighting operations
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
-
xz
For premixed systems, the tank is full with the premixed solution in the correct proportion for
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
the normal firefighting operations.
xz xz xz xz
To guarantee accurate turret ground pattern test must ensure that: - ans--
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
wind conditions are under 5 mph
xz xz xz xz xz xz
-
turret nozzles are tilted upward to form a 30 degree angle with the horizontal to determine t
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
he maximum discharge range.
xz xz xz
Turret ground pattern test - ans- xz xz xz xz xz
1) Discharge foam on paved surface for 30 seconds in both straight and dispersed settings
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
2) Place markers to identify the foam pattern ( more then 1/2 inch deep )
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
3) Measure distance on graph paper
xz xz xz xz xz
ARFF or FFFP - Air-aspirated requirements - ans-min expansion 5:1, 25% A: 3 , B: 2.25 min
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
