FADO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Tiller apparatus has only 3 braking axles. The rear trailer axle is limited to __% braking
capacity because it is a turning axle. - Answers :60% (pg 466 of Fire apparatus driver
operator)
The body of the apparatus shall only be touched with paint provided by ___ after
inspection by them. - Answers :FM2 ( page of 400-09)
An Engine shall not be considered OOS as long as it has what? - Answers :500 ft of
supply hose in the bed and a full booster tank. (Pg of 400-09)
Back flushing Ops. What, Why, When? - Answers :Objective: reverse normal direction
of water through fire pump, relief valve, and transfer valve.
Flush out contaminates, corrosive materials, abrasive materials, and debris
2.5" from hydrant to highest DISCHARGE
Open all 2.5" - 6" intakes and discharges
Flush approximately 5 minutes or more
NOTE: DO NOT EXCEED 50 PSI
Fire Pumps are to be back-flushed after:
Drafting (Fresh or salt)
Water Shuttles
Foam operations
(pg 15+ of 400-09)
Tire Chains. all of it. add more questions to the 400-09 set. - Answers :(pg of
400-09)
Most portable pumps have a max capacity of ___ gpm. - Answers :250.
(pg 350 first paragraph of FADO textbook. more portable pump info on pages 121, 122,
333, 334, 349-350.)
All stored apparatus is to have a complete preventive maintenance check and road test
on Sundays until the engine temp reaches a minimum of ___ degree's fahrenheit -
Answers :180.
(pg 6/25 of 400-09)
What is the term that describes the movement of liquid inside a container as the
container is moved. As the Fire apparatus accel's or decel's, the water carried inside the
tank will slosh around, this movement can be very hazardous. If the apparatus has to
brake quickly, the surge will try to force the apparatus forward. to reduce these effects,
what is installed to slow the movement and displace some of the energy? - Answers
:Liquid surge.
Baffles.
, (pg 262/263 last paragraph/first paragraph FADO book)
During an emergency response, what areas present the greatest potential danger to fire
apparatus? - Answers :Intersections.
(pg 265 FADO book AND pg 2/3 of 400-21 #5)
With any of the special folding type or articulating ladders, check that the hinges are
secure - Engine 57 to check ______ _______ - Answers :Remote Control
(pg 12/25 of 400-09
Service brakes air pressure drop in 1 minute with the engine stopped and the service
brakes released.
Leak down rate of the service brakes with the engine stopped and the service brake
APPLIED - Answers :2psi single vehicle, 3psi combination vehicle
3psi single vehicle, 4 psi for combination vehicle
400-9 page 3
Members on duty shall furnish what to public? - Answers :Their name and duty
assignment to any person (r&r page 5)
Members shall not engage in any political activity while on duty or while wearing FD
uniform EXCEPT to exercise their rights of ________. - Answers :Suffrage (R&r page 5)
What shall members turn over when suspended? - Answers :They will turn their badges
and FD ID cards over to their COMMANDING OFFICER (r&r page 10)
ARG compromised of? - Answers :Chief officer, FRA rep, Safety Officer rep, (EMT,
EMT/FF, FADO) 400-2 page 5
What is a form 330A and 300E used for? - Answers :330A for ABCD shifts, 330E for E,
M1 and M2
Submit 070 for ABCD, E and M1 day shift
Submit 1700 for ABCD and 1500 M2 night shift
400-9 page 1
Who approves apparatus paint colors? - Answers :OIC of Logistics
400-9 page 9
How often must the humat be pumped through? - Answers :Every 6 months, it's shall be
placed on the hydrant and pumped through
400-9 page 15
Tiller apparatus has only 3 braking axles. The rear trailer axle is limited to __% braking
capacity because it is a turning axle. - Answers :60% (pg 466 of Fire apparatus driver
operator)
The body of the apparatus shall only be touched with paint provided by ___ after
inspection by them. - Answers :FM2 ( page of 400-09)
An Engine shall not be considered OOS as long as it has what? - Answers :500 ft of
supply hose in the bed and a full booster tank. (Pg of 400-09)
Back flushing Ops. What, Why, When? - Answers :Objective: reverse normal direction
of water through fire pump, relief valve, and transfer valve.
Flush out contaminates, corrosive materials, abrasive materials, and debris
2.5" from hydrant to highest DISCHARGE
Open all 2.5" - 6" intakes and discharges
Flush approximately 5 minutes or more
NOTE: DO NOT EXCEED 50 PSI
Fire Pumps are to be back-flushed after:
Drafting (Fresh or salt)
Water Shuttles
Foam operations
(pg 15+ of 400-09)
Tire Chains. all of it. add more questions to the 400-09 set. - Answers :(pg of
400-09)
Most portable pumps have a max capacity of ___ gpm. - Answers :250.
(pg 350 first paragraph of FADO textbook. more portable pump info on pages 121, 122,
333, 334, 349-350.)
All stored apparatus is to have a complete preventive maintenance check and road test
on Sundays until the engine temp reaches a minimum of ___ degree's fahrenheit -
Answers :180.
(pg 6/25 of 400-09)
What is the term that describes the movement of liquid inside a container as the
container is moved. As the Fire apparatus accel's or decel's, the water carried inside the
tank will slosh around, this movement can be very hazardous. If the apparatus has to
brake quickly, the surge will try to force the apparatus forward. to reduce these effects,
what is installed to slow the movement and displace some of the energy? - Answers
:Liquid surge.
Baffles.
, (pg 262/263 last paragraph/first paragraph FADO book)
During an emergency response, what areas present the greatest potential danger to fire
apparatus? - Answers :Intersections.
(pg 265 FADO book AND pg 2/3 of 400-21 #5)
With any of the special folding type or articulating ladders, check that the hinges are
secure - Engine 57 to check ______ _______ - Answers :Remote Control
(pg 12/25 of 400-09
Service brakes air pressure drop in 1 minute with the engine stopped and the service
brakes released.
Leak down rate of the service brakes with the engine stopped and the service brake
APPLIED - Answers :2psi single vehicle, 3psi combination vehicle
3psi single vehicle, 4 psi for combination vehicle
400-9 page 3
Members on duty shall furnish what to public? - Answers :Their name and duty
assignment to any person (r&r page 5)
Members shall not engage in any political activity while on duty or while wearing FD
uniform EXCEPT to exercise their rights of ________. - Answers :Suffrage (R&r page 5)
What shall members turn over when suspended? - Answers :They will turn their badges
and FD ID cards over to their COMMANDING OFFICER (r&r page 10)
ARG compromised of? - Answers :Chief officer, FRA rep, Safety Officer rep, (EMT,
EMT/FF, FADO) 400-2 page 5
What is a form 330A and 300E used for? - Answers :330A for ABCD shifts, 330E for E,
M1 and M2
Submit 070 for ABCD, E and M1 day shift
Submit 1700 for ABCD and 1500 M2 night shift
400-9 page 1
Who approves apparatus paint colors? - Answers :OIC of Logistics
400-9 page 9
How often must the humat be pumped through? - Answers :Every 6 months, it's shall be
placed on the hydrant and pumped through
400-9 page 15
