Fire Apparatus Driver-Operator - MWS Module 2 Questions and Answers

Fire Apparatus Driver-Operator - MWS Module 2 Questions and Answers Knowledge Check #1 Before continuing with the walk-around inspections, let's see if you've been paying attention. Select all parts of this tire that should be physically checked each time you inspect it. 1. PSI 2. Lug Nuts 3. Treads Knowledge Check #2 When checking the left front or right front side of the fire apparatus, don't forget to inspect the: A. Saddle tanks - Correct Answer B. Steering rods C. Towing cable D. Equipment compartment Knowledge Check #3 This engine has just been started. Identify the in-cab gauge whose reading would not pass inspection Fuel Gauge Knowledge Check #4 Select each system to see whether it's OK or in need of correction. 1. Engine Oil - OK 2. Air Filter - OK 3. Coolant - Needs Correction 4. Cooling Fan - OK 5. Windshield Washer Fluid - OK 6. Batteries - OK 7. Power Steering Fluid - OK 8. Brake Fluid - Needs Correction 9. Drive Belts - OK 10. Wiring - OK 11. Leaks - OK 12. Emergency Shutdown - OK 13. Exhaust System - OK 14. Transmission Fluid - OK 15. Air System - OK 16. Hydraulic Fluid - OK 17. Fuel Filter - OK 18. Diesel Exhaust Fluid - OK Notes Weekly Inspections 1. Pump and Intake Strainers 1a. Flush Pump and Clean Strainers 2. Pump Gearbox and Packing Glands 3. Rapid Dump System Knowledge Check #5 Select each label on the picture and check whether it's OK or in need of correction. 1. Intake Strainer - Needs Correction 2. Packing Glands - OK 3. Rapid Dump System - OK Notes Daily Inspections 1. Pump Primer 2. Pump Pressure control device 3. Pump drive Control 4. Hoselines 5. Auxiliary winterization and/or cooling system 6. Auxiliary fuel tank 7. Auxiliary fire suppression system Knowledge Check #6 Select each label graphic and check whether it's in good shape or in need of correction. 1. Pumper Drive Control - Needs Correction 2. Hoselines - Needs Correction 3. Booster Heater - OK 4. Auxiliary Fuel - OK Knowledge Check #7 Match each inspection schedule to its correct inspection items on the left. Daily 1. Ensure auxiliary fuel tank is full 2. Operate pump primer 3. Inspect auxiliary winterization system Weekly 1. Clean intake strainers Notes Pre-Service Test Manufacturer's Road Test Purchase Acceptance Test Hydrostatic Test Independent Pump Certification Test Notes Manufacturer's Road Test Manufacturer is responsible for measure an apparatus' acceleration, top speed, and stopping power. Purchase Acceptance Test Performed by the customer with manufacture representative present. Repeat the performance-base road test and the pump certification test. Hydrostatic Test Test requires that each pump be hydrostatically test at a minimum of 500 psi gauge pressure for 10 minutes. Independent Pump Certification Test Performed by an independent testing organization that follows NFPA 1901 1. Engine speed check 2. Vacuum test 3. Priming test 4. Pumping test 5. pressure control test 6. Gauge test 7. Tank-to-pump flow rate test Knowledge Check #8 Pre-service pump certification test are conducted by: A. An independent testing agency - Correct Answer B. The manufacturer C. The fire department D. A team composed of the manufacturer and the customer. Site Considerations The water is at least four feet deep The strainer can be submerged at least two feet below the water surface The water surface will be no more than ten feet below the centerline of the pump intake You can use 20 feet of hard suction hose for drafting Temperature and Barometric Pressure During testing, make sure: 1. Atmospheric air temperature is between 0 F and 100 F 2. Water temperature is between 35 F and 90 F 3. Barometric pressure is at least 29 inches Hg, corrected to sea level (1-inch drop in barometric pressure reduced a fire apparatus' maximum possible static lift by about 1 foot) Knowledge Check #9 When using a static body of water as your water source during fire apparatus service testing, the water surface must not be more than ____ feet above the centerline of the pump intake and the water must be at least ____ feet deep. A. 20, 4 B. 10, 4 - Correct Answer C. 20, 6 D. 10, 6