Pump Ops Ch 10 Test || All Correct.

The process of making a fire pump operational begins correct answers after the apparatus is properly positioned and the parking brake is set Most apparatus are designed so that the procedure for making the pump operational performed correct answers entirely from the cab of the vehicle Which of the following BEST describes when it is recommended that wheels be chocked correct answers every time the driver/operator exits the cab The water supply from an onboard water tank is correct answers the sole source of supply for many incidents Which of the following BEST describes when the driver/operator is ready to operate the pump to generate sufficient pressure to create an effective fire stream correct answers when the fire pump has been made operational When the pump is in operation, which of the following is a responsibility of the driver/operator correct answers monitor all gauges associated with the engine as well as with the operation of the fire pump If water is not flowing for an extended period of time during fire attack, why might a circulator bypass, or booster cooling valve be opened on a pump correct answers to prevent the pump from overheating Which of the following is a step the driver/operator takes when transitioning to an external water supply correct answers connect supply line into an appropriate intake of the fire pump The two basic pressurized water supply sources are a fire hydrant and correct answers a supply hose from another pumper If discharge flow volume is increased to much when operating from a pressurized water source correct answers intake pressure from supply source may be reduced to a point that may damage the pump Which of the following can occur when pumping at a low residual pressure being supplied by other apparatus correct answers cavitation of the pump During pumping operations, driver/operators should maintain a residual pressure on the master innate gauge correct answers of at least 20psi Which of the following statements about hydrant selection is MOST accurate correct answers The closest hydrants may not be the most prudent choice because of safety or fire fighting neds