FAE Questions with Correct Solutions Graded A+

In some parts of the country, before the empty fire buckets were filled with water, they were filled with ___ to be thrown on a fire. - sand 1 cubic foot of water weighs ___ lbs: - 62.5 The surface area of 1 cubic foot of water is ___ sq. inches: - 144 1 sq. inch of water exerts ___ psi: - 0.434 Most fire apparatus are rated for operations at elevations up to ___ ft: - 2000 If the anti-siphon hole is clogged, then oil will ___ flow into the priming pump: - continuously Today, the thread size on different communities' fire hydrants is: - unique The first gasoline-powered fire apparatus was used to: - get chief officers to the fireground In 1911, what city became one of the first with a fully motorized fire department? - Savannah, Georgia The first real breakthrough for today's apparatus was the triple-combination pumper. It carried water, hose, ladders, firefighters, and a pump with a capacity of ___ GPM. - 250 GPM Due to the weight carried by modern fire apparatus, auxiliary brakes have been incorporated that aid braking by using what system to help slow it? - the engine's own systems to help slow it NFPA 1901 now requires what kind of system to help reconstruct an incident the apparatus might be involved in: - vehicle data recorders Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) uses sensors mounted on each wheel to: - control brake application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop One safety that is all too often underutilized by many crew members is: - seatbelts To be the driver of a pumper, a firefighter would need to be proficient in which NFPA 1002 chapter? - 4 NFPA 1451 Standard for Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program requires drivers/operators to reauthorize how often? - annually It is the responsibility of the ___ to conduct ongoing training to ensure the personnel's proficiency with regard to the safe and proper use of the fire apparatus and its equipment. - purchasing jurisdiction A(n) ___ is an apparatus designed to be more maneuverable than the pumper, but would require the same training as a pumper. - initial attack fire apparatus If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of _____ ft. of 2 1/2"+ hose must be available. - 200 5 functions of a quint: - 1) pump 2) water tank 3) fire hose storage 4) aerial 5) ground ladders Approximately what % of Earth's surface is covered by water? - 70-75% The amount of heat energy required to increase the temperature of a substance is known as its specific heat index. Water's specific heat index is: - 1 When water is moving, it has a combination of potential and ___ energy. - kinetic One advantage of a wet-barrel hydrant is: - you can add hose lines without shutting down the hydrant Red fire hydrant class and flow rate: - Class C and 0-499 GPM Orange fire hydrant class and flow rate: - Class B and 500-999 GPM Green fire hydrant class and flow rate: - Class A and GPM Blue fire hydrant class and flow rate: - Class AA and 1500+ GPM The first part of a fire hydrant inspection is to: - check the exterior of the hydrant for any damage Flow testing should be done at what time of the day? - at peak water flow times An alternative means of obtaining water in areas that are inaccessible to a fire apparatus would be the use of a: - portable pump NFPA standards require that at 100psi net pump pressure, a fire pump must deliver at least ___ GPM. - 3000 All fire pumps are rated from a: - draft What type of pump is typically used as the priming pump for a centrifugal pump? - rotary pump The centrifugal pump must be primed because: - it cannot move air All intake valves that have a connection larger than 3 inches must be equipped with a(n): - automatic intake pressure relief device A front mounted pump would most likely be getting its power from the: - crankshaft Medium-diameter hose (MDH) has a diameter of ___, and is used as either supply or attack line. - 2 1/2" or 3" A single 5" supply line can deliver flows exceeding: - 1500 GPM Most hand line smooth-bore nozzles are designed to operate at what pressure? - 50 psi What nozzle would operate with less air movement and thus less disturbance of the thermal layering? - solid-stream nozzle One benefit of using lower nozzle pressure is: - the nozzle is easier to control A hose jacket can be used to: - temporarily stop a leaking hose