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1. Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same characteristics of a
pond or small lake. They are most commonly found at: - ANSWER All of the above
Pump piping on fire apparatus must be able to withstand hydrostatic test pressures of: -
ANSWER 500 psi
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new fire apparatus be brought to a complete stop from a
speed of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed: - ANSWER 35 ft
All fire apparatus with a rated pump capacity of 750 gallons or larger must be equipped with
___ 2 ½ " discharges: - ANSWER 2
Because total vacuum is not possible in field operations, fire apparatus must have a
maximum lift of: - ANSWER 25 ft
A tank fill line should be provided from the discharge side of the pump. This allows:
A. The tank to be filled without making additional connections when the pump is drafting.
B. A means of replenishing water carried in the tank.
C. For circulation of water through the pump to prevent overheating when no lines are
flowing.
D. All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Which of the following is NOT true concerning centrifugal pumps? -
ANSWER Centrifugal pumps are the simplest of all fire apparatus pumps
, NFPA 1901 specifies that the minimum pump capacity for pump design is: -
ANSWER 750 GPM
Apparatus service tests are conducted at least: - ANSWER Semi-annually
The items that the driver/operator is responsible for should be dictated by: -
ANSWER Dept. SOP
When conducting a pumper service test, the atmospheric air temperature should not be
above: - ANSWER 100 deg F
Which of the following is FALSE? - ANSWER Apparatus cleanliness is only for
maintaining good public relations
On apparatus with air brakes, NFPA requires the air pressure to build to a sufficient level to
allow vehicle operations within ___ seconds of starting. - ANSWER 60
Which of the following is FALSE concerning washing the exterior of apparatus? -
ANSWER During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with hot
water.
Elevating water devices typically range in height from ___ to ___ feet? - ANSWER 50-
75
Rescue vehicles commonly have generators with capacities up to: - ANSWER 50,000
watts
When pumping into a fire department connection to a sprinkler system, the water passes
through a valve which prevents water flow from the sprinkler system backing into the fire
dept. connection. This valve is called a: - ANSWER check
1. Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same characteristics of a
pond or small lake. They are most commonly found at: - ANSWER All of the above
Pump piping on fire apparatus must be able to withstand hydrostatic test pressures of: -
ANSWER 500 psi
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new fire apparatus be brought to a complete stop from a
speed of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed: - ANSWER 35 ft
All fire apparatus with a rated pump capacity of 750 gallons or larger must be equipped with
___ 2 ½ " discharges: - ANSWER 2
Because total vacuum is not possible in field operations, fire apparatus must have a
maximum lift of: - ANSWER 25 ft
A tank fill line should be provided from the discharge side of the pump. This allows:
A. The tank to be filled without making additional connections when the pump is drafting.
B. A means of replenishing water carried in the tank.
C. For circulation of water through the pump to prevent overheating when no lines are
flowing.
D. All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Which of the following is NOT true concerning centrifugal pumps? -
ANSWER Centrifugal pumps are the simplest of all fire apparatus pumps
, NFPA 1901 specifies that the minimum pump capacity for pump design is: -
ANSWER 750 GPM
Apparatus service tests are conducted at least: - ANSWER Semi-annually
The items that the driver/operator is responsible for should be dictated by: -
ANSWER Dept. SOP
When conducting a pumper service test, the atmospheric air temperature should not be
above: - ANSWER 100 deg F
Which of the following is FALSE? - ANSWER Apparatus cleanliness is only for
maintaining good public relations
On apparatus with air brakes, NFPA requires the air pressure to build to a sufficient level to
allow vehicle operations within ___ seconds of starting. - ANSWER 60
Which of the following is FALSE concerning washing the exterior of apparatus? -
ANSWER During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with hot
water.
Elevating water devices typically range in height from ___ to ___ feet? - ANSWER 50-
75
Rescue vehicles commonly have generators with capacities up to: - ANSWER 50,000
watts
When pumping into a fire department connection to a sprinkler system, the water passes
through a valve which prevents water flow from the sprinkler system backing into the fire
dept. connection. This valve is called a: - ANSWER check
