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According to the data compiled by NIOSH, the number or firefighter fatalities occuring while
responding to or returning from emergencies is second only to the number of fatalities
occuring from: - ANSWER Heart Attacks
NFPA 1002,_______ sets the minimum qualifications for driver/operator -
ANSWER Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
Which of the following is a skill recommended, but not required, to be a driver/operator? -
ANSWER Mechanical skills
Which of the following is an activity that a driver/operater is NOT ordinarily expected to
perform at a scene? - ANSWER Using a chainsaw for ventilation
NFPA 1582 requires that firefighters have a corrected far visual acuity of ______ with contact
lenses or spectacles. - ANSWER 20/40
What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper? - ANSWER Providing water
at an addequate pressure for fire streams
NFPA standards specify that the minimum pump capacity for pumpers is: -
ANSWER 750 gpm (3000 L/min)
Which of the following is not required on a fire department pumper? - ANSWER First
aid/medical equiptment
Industrial, airport, municipal, and wildland fire departments commonly have pumpers
capable of discharging firefighting foam on: - ANSWER Both class A and class B fires
,Class B foam systems allow firefighters to handle: - ANSWER Flammable/combustible
liquid fires
Some fire departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who meets the
requirements of an Emergency Vehicle Technician according to: - ANSWER NFPA 1071
Typically career departments require driver/operator to perform apparatus inspections and
maintenance checks: - ANSWER At the beginning of each tour of duty
Which of the following is NOT a function of apparatus maintenance and inspection records?
- ANSWER They may be used in deciding whether to hire new staff
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - ANSWER Removal of lubrication from chassis
During the first six months after an apparatus is received, the vehicle should be washed
frequently with ______ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting. - ANSWER Cold
water
Statistics compiled by the NFPA historically shows that ______ of all firefighter injuries and
deaths in the U.S. are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from
emergency calls. - ANSWER 20 to 25 percent
Which of the following seldom causes serious injury or death, but accounts for a significant
portion of overall damage costs? - ANSWER Improper backing of the apparatus
Excessive speed by the fire apparatus driver/operator can result in which of the following? -
ANSWER Inability of driver/operator to stop in time to avoid a collision with another
vehicle
,Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to collisions that involve
driver/operator error as the cause? - ANSWER Insecurity in one's driving ability
Which of the following statements about driving regulations is TRUE? - ANSWER If a
driver/operator does not obey driving regulations and is involved in a collision, both the
driver/operator and the fire department may be held responsible.
When positioning for fire attack, if the apparatus arrives at a location where no fire
conditions are evident, where should the apparatus be positioned? - ANSWER Near
the main entrance of the occupancy
When positioning for fire attack, with no fire conditions evident, which of the following is
NOT a responsibility of the driver/operator? - ANSWER Enter the structure and
investigate the situation
What is the first tactical priority at any fire incident? - ANSWER Life safety
Which of the following statements about positioning an apparatus is FALSE -
ANSWER Choose an unpaved surface over a paved surface
What size is the collapse zone? - ANSWER One and one-half times the height of the
building
Atmospheric Pressure - ANSWER Pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level
(14.7 psi [101kPa])
Psig - ANSWER Gauge Reading
Psia - ANSWER The psi above a perfect vacuum, absolute zero.
, Vacuum - ANSWER Any pressure less than atmospheric pressure
Perfect vacuum - ANSWER Absolute zero pressure
Negative pressure - ANSWER Gauge readings of less than 0 psi or kPa
Head - ANSWER The height of a water supply above the discharge orifice
Head pressure - ANSWER The result of dividing the number of feet that the water
supply is above the discharge orifice by 2.304.
Static pressure - ANSWER Stored potential energy available to force water through the
pip, fittings, fire hose, and adapters.
Static - ANSWER At rest of without motion
Normal Operating Pressure - ANSWER That pressure found in a water distribution
system during normal consumption demands.
Residual pressure - ANSWER That part of the total available pressure not used to
overcome friction loss or gravity while forcing water through pipe, fittings, fire hose, and
adapters.
Residual - ANSWER A remainder, or that which is left
What is defined as "a stream of water or other extinguishing agent after it leaves a nozzle
until it reaches the desired point"? - ANSWER Fire stream
Which of the following is NOT a basic type of fire stream - ANSWER Constant
According to the data compiled by NIOSH, the number or firefighter fatalities occuring while
responding to or returning from emergencies is second only to the number of fatalities
occuring from: - ANSWER Heart Attacks
NFPA 1002,_______ sets the minimum qualifications for driver/operator -
ANSWER Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
Which of the following is a skill recommended, but not required, to be a driver/operator? -
ANSWER Mechanical skills
Which of the following is an activity that a driver/operater is NOT ordinarily expected to
perform at a scene? - ANSWER Using a chainsaw for ventilation
NFPA 1582 requires that firefighters have a corrected far visual acuity of ______ with contact
lenses or spectacles. - ANSWER 20/40
What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper? - ANSWER Providing water
at an addequate pressure for fire streams
NFPA standards specify that the minimum pump capacity for pumpers is: -
ANSWER 750 gpm (3000 L/min)
Which of the following is not required on a fire department pumper? - ANSWER First
aid/medical equiptment
Industrial, airport, municipal, and wildland fire departments commonly have pumpers
capable of discharging firefighting foam on: - ANSWER Both class A and class B fires
,Class B foam systems allow firefighters to handle: - ANSWER Flammable/combustible
liquid fires
Some fire departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who meets the
requirements of an Emergency Vehicle Technician according to: - ANSWER NFPA 1071
Typically career departments require driver/operator to perform apparatus inspections and
maintenance checks: - ANSWER At the beginning of each tour of duty
Which of the following is NOT a function of apparatus maintenance and inspection records?
- ANSWER They may be used in deciding whether to hire new staff
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - ANSWER Removal of lubrication from chassis
During the first six months after an apparatus is received, the vehicle should be washed
frequently with ______ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting. - ANSWER Cold
water
Statistics compiled by the NFPA historically shows that ______ of all firefighter injuries and
deaths in the U.S. are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from
emergency calls. - ANSWER 20 to 25 percent
Which of the following seldom causes serious injury or death, but accounts for a significant
portion of overall damage costs? - ANSWER Improper backing of the apparatus
Excessive speed by the fire apparatus driver/operator can result in which of the following? -
ANSWER Inability of driver/operator to stop in time to avoid a collision with another
vehicle
,Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to collisions that involve
driver/operator error as the cause? - ANSWER Insecurity in one's driving ability
Which of the following statements about driving regulations is TRUE? - ANSWER If a
driver/operator does not obey driving regulations and is involved in a collision, both the
driver/operator and the fire department may be held responsible.
When positioning for fire attack, if the apparatus arrives at a location where no fire
conditions are evident, where should the apparatus be positioned? - ANSWER Near
the main entrance of the occupancy
When positioning for fire attack, with no fire conditions evident, which of the following is
NOT a responsibility of the driver/operator? - ANSWER Enter the structure and
investigate the situation
What is the first tactical priority at any fire incident? - ANSWER Life safety
Which of the following statements about positioning an apparatus is FALSE -
ANSWER Choose an unpaved surface over a paved surface
What size is the collapse zone? - ANSWER One and one-half times the height of the
building
Atmospheric Pressure - ANSWER Pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level
(14.7 psi [101kPa])
Psig - ANSWER Gauge Reading
Psia - ANSWER The psi above a perfect vacuum, absolute zero.
, Vacuum - ANSWER Any pressure less than atmospheric pressure
Perfect vacuum - ANSWER Absolute zero pressure
Negative pressure - ANSWER Gauge readings of less than 0 psi or kPa
Head - ANSWER The height of a water supply above the discharge orifice
Head pressure - ANSWER The result of dividing the number of feet that the water
supply is above the discharge orifice by 2.304.
Static pressure - ANSWER Stored potential energy available to force water through the
pip, fittings, fire hose, and adapters.
Static - ANSWER At rest of without motion
Normal Operating Pressure - ANSWER That pressure found in a water distribution
system during normal consumption demands.
Residual pressure - ANSWER That part of the total available pressure not used to
overcome friction loss or gravity while forcing water through pipe, fittings, fire hose, and
adapters.
Residual - ANSWER A remainder, or that which is left
What is defined as "a stream of water or other extinguishing agent after it leaves a nozzle
until it reaches the desired point"? - ANSWER Fire stream
Which of the following is NOT a basic type of fire stream - ANSWER Constant
