TCFP Driver/ Operator
____________ is pressure gained when the nozzle is below the pump. - ANS -
Elevation gain
______________ expansion describes the ratio of finished foam solution after the
concentrate is mixed with water, agitated, and aspirated through a foam-making
appliance. - ANS - Foam
______________ is pressure lost when the nozzle is above the pump. - ANS -
Elevation loss
_______________ evolutions are standard methods of working with fire hose to
accomplish different objectives in a variety of situations. - ANS - Fire hose
_______________ has a significant effect on the weight of water. - ANS -
Temperature
________________ foam is particularly useful for protecting buildings in rural areas
during forest and brush fires when the water supply is limited. - ANS - Class A
________________ is the forward pressure measured at a discharge opening while
water is moving. - ANS - Flow pressure
________________ is the process of of pouring foam concentrate directly into the fire
apparatus water tank, thereby mixing a large amount of foam at one time. - ANS -
Batch mixing
________________ refers to the pressure required at the nozzle to deliver the fire
stream and flow rate for which the nozzle was designed. - ANS - Nozzle pressure
_________________ pressure in a system is identified by water that is not moving. -
ANS - Static
__________________ foams are used for the exinguishment of Class B fires involving
hydrocarbons. - ANS - Protein
,__________________ is the term used to describe pressure in a water system during a
period of normal consumption. - ANS - Normal operating pressure
__________________ nozzles produce fine droplets of water that absorb heat quickly. -
ANS - Fog stream
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - ANS - Assigned riding positions
___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - ANS - Routine
___________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is critical for
building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew members, and supporting
positive response outcomes. - ANS -
___________________ is defined as the cessation of proper functioning or
performance. - ANS - Failure
___________________ systems are the most common of system in use today and are
designed for use with Class A foam and with many Class B foam concentrates,
depending on the viscosity of the concentrate. - ANS - Injection
______________________ is the term used to describe a pressure surge or wave
caused by the kinetic energy of a fluid in motion when it is forced to stop or change
direction suddenly. - ANS - Water hammer
______________________ is the term used to describe the amount of pressure that
remains in the system when water is flowing. - ANS - Residual Pressure
_________________________ along with a variety of state and provincial health and
safety agencies, develops and enforces government regulations on workplace safety,
and in some cases, responder safety. - ANS - Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
___________________________ are the best sources for retrieving the answers to
specific equipment operational questions. - ANS - Operating Manuals
( # of stories -1) X 5 - ANS - Formula for EP
,= 0.0505 X GPM X √NP - ANS - Fog Nozzle Reaction
1.57 X d² X NP - ANS - Smooth Bore Nozzle Reaction
1000 gallons (4000 L) - ANS - A mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with one
or more water tanks that meet the requirements of NFPA 1901 and have a minimum
certified capacity of:
1000 gallons (4000 L) - ANS - In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a mobile
water supply apparatus, it must have a water tank that holds a minimum of:
115 Ft (35 M) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to meet the
classification of aerial, what is the minimum number of feet in length that the total
complement of ground ladders must meet?
115 ft (35 m) - ANS - To be considered an aerial fire apparatus as defined by NFPA
1901, the apparatus must include at a minimum, a _____________ total complement of
ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacturer.
15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6m) - ANS - If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a
fire pump, it must carry a minimum of ___________ of soft suction hose
_____________ of hard suction hose with a strainer.
1911 - ANS - Performance testing is typically performed by a qualified EVT level 2
technician, as defined by NFPA:
2 - ANS - In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a "quint". It must carry a
minimum of ___________ combination spray nozzles capable of flowing 95 GPM (360
L/Min)
200 gallons (750 L - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of
carrying a minimum of:
200:1 to 1000:1 - ANS - High-expansion foam has a foam expansion ratio in the range
of:
250 (1000 L/Min) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a pump rated a minimum of
___________ GPM.
, 29.7 X d² X √NP - ANS - Formula for GPM
3/4 = 1100 2 1/2 = 2
1 = 150 3 with 2 1/2 couplings = 0.8
1 1/2 = 24 3 with 3 couplings = 0.67
1 3/4 = 15.5 3 1/2 = .34
2= 8 4 = .2
4 1/2 =.1
5= .08
6= .05 - ANS - Friction Coefficients
300 FT (90 m); 2 1/2- inch (65-mm) - ANS - To be classified as an initial attack
pumper, NFPA 1901 requires a minimum of ________________ of
___________________ or larger fire supply hose.
300 Gallons ( 1135 L) - ANS - An apparatus must carry a minimum of
_______________ of water to be classified as a pumper.
35 mi/h - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, all fire service apparatus must, when loaded
to its estimated in service weight, be capable o attaining a minimum speed of
______________ within 25 seconds from a standing start while on dry, paved roads that
are in good condition.
400 Ft (120 m) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of
attack hose to be carried on a pumper?
400 ft (120 m) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of
attack hose to be carried on an initial attack fire apparatus?
750 gallons (2840 L) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped
with permanently mounted pump at a minimum rating of __________ of water per
minute.
750 gpm (3000 L/min) - ANS - The mobile foam fire apparatus, as defined in NFPA
1901, shall be equipped with a fire pump that has a minimum rated capacity of:
800 ft (240 m) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of
supply hose to be carried on a pumper?
____________ is pressure gained when the nozzle is below the pump. - ANS -
Elevation gain
______________ expansion describes the ratio of finished foam solution after the
concentrate is mixed with water, agitated, and aspirated through a foam-making
appliance. - ANS - Foam
______________ is pressure lost when the nozzle is above the pump. - ANS -
Elevation loss
_______________ evolutions are standard methods of working with fire hose to
accomplish different objectives in a variety of situations. - ANS - Fire hose
_______________ has a significant effect on the weight of water. - ANS -
Temperature
________________ foam is particularly useful for protecting buildings in rural areas
during forest and brush fires when the water supply is limited. - ANS - Class A
________________ is the forward pressure measured at a discharge opening while
water is moving. - ANS - Flow pressure
________________ is the process of of pouring foam concentrate directly into the fire
apparatus water tank, thereby mixing a large amount of foam at one time. - ANS -
Batch mixing
________________ refers to the pressure required at the nozzle to deliver the fire
stream and flow rate for which the nozzle was designed. - ANS - Nozzle pressure
_________________ pressure in a system is identified by water that is not moving. -
ANS - Static
__________________ foams are used for the exinguishment of Class B fires involving
hydrocarbons. - ANS - Protein
,__________________ is the term used to describe pressure in a water system during a
period of normal consumption. - ANS - Normal operating pressure
__________________ nozzles produce fine droplets of water that absorb heat quickly. -
ANS - Fog stream
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - ANS - Assigned riding positions
___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - ANS - Routine
___________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is critical for
building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew members, and supporting
positive response outcomes. - ANS -
___________________ is defined as the cessation of proper functioning or
performance. - ANS - Failure
___________________ systems are the most common of system in use today and are
designed for use with Class A foam and with many Class B foam concentrates,
depending on the viscosity of the concentrate. - ANS - Injection
______________________ is the term used to describe a pressure surge or wave
caused by the kinetic energy of a fluid in motion when it is forced to stop or change
direction suddenly. - ANS - Water hammer
______________________ is the term used to describe the amount of pressure that
remains in the system when water is flowing. - ANS - Residual Pressure
_________________________ along with a variety of state and provincial health and
safety agencies, develops and enforces government regulations on workplace safety,
and in some cases, responder safety. - ANS - Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
___________________________ are the best sources for retrieving the answers to
specific equipment operational questions. - ANS - Operating Manuals
( # of stories -1) X 5 - ANS - Formula for EP
,= 0.0505 X GPM X √NP - ANS - Fog Nozzle Reaction
1.57 X d² X NP - ANS - Smooth Bore Nozzle Reaction
1000 gallons (4000 L) - ANS - A mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with one
or more water tanks that meet the requirements of NFPA 1901 and have a minimum
certified capacity of:
1000 gallons (4000 L) - ANS - In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a mobile
water supply apparatus, it must have a water tank that holds a minimum of:
115 Ft (35 M) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to meet the
classification of aerial, what is the minimum number of feet in length that the total
complement of ground ladders must meet?
115 ft (35 m) - ANS - To be considered an aerial fire apparatus as defined by NFPA
1901, the apparatus must include at a minimum, a _____________ total complement of
ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacturer.
15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6m) - ANS - If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a
fire pump, it must carry a minimum of ___________ of soft suction hose
_____________ of hard suction hose with a strainer.
1911 - ANS - Performance testing is typically performed by a qualified EVT level 2
technician, as defined by NFPA:
2 - ANS - In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a "quint". It must carry a
minimum of ___________ combination spray nozzles capable of flowing 95 GPM (360
L/Min)
200 gallons (750 L - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of
carrying a minimum of:
200:1 to 1000:1 - ANS - High-expansion foam has a foam expansion ratio in the range
of:
250 (1000 L/Min) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a pump rated a minimum of
___________ GPM.
, 29.7 X d² X √NP - ANS - Formula for GPM
3/4 = 1100 2 1/2 = 2
1 = 150 3 with 2 1/2 couplings = 0.8
1 1/2 = 24 3 with 3 couplings = 0.67
1 3/4 = 15.5 3 1/2 = .34
2= 8 4 = .2
4 1/2 =.1
5= .08
6= .05 - ANS - Friction Coefficients
300 FT (90 m); 2 1/2- inch (65-mm) - ANS - To be classified as an initial attack
pumper, NFPA 1901 requires a minimum of ________________ of
___________________ or larger fire supply hose.
300 Gallons ( 1135 L) - ANS - An apparatus must carry a minimum of
_______________ of water to be classified as a pumper.
35 mi/h - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, all fire service apparatus must, when loaded
to its estimated in service weight, be capable o attaining a minimum speed of
______________ within 25 seconds from a standing start while on dry, paved roads that
are in good condition.
400 Ft (120 m) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of
attack hose to be carried on a pumper?
400 ft (120 m) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of
attack hose to be carried on an initial attack fire apparatus?
750 gallons (2840 L) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped
with permanently mounted pump at a minimum rating of __________ of water per
minute.
750 gpm (3000 L/min) - ANS - The mobile foam fire apparatus, as defined in NFPA
1901, shall be equipped with a fire pump that has a minimum rated capacity of:
800 ft (240 m) - ANS - According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of
supply hose to be carried on a pumper?
