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According to data compiled by NIOSH the number of
Firefighter fatalities occurring while responding to or returning from emergencies is second only to the number of ff fatalties occurring from |
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| NFPA 1002 ______sets the minimum qualifications for driver, operators |
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| Standard for fire apparatus driver/operator professional qualifications |
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| NFPA 1582 requires that firefighters have a corrected far visual acuity of ____ with contact lenses or spectacles |
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| Which NFPA standard gives direction for establishing a driver/operator training program |
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| In the US what gov. Authority establishes the basic requirements for licensing of drivers |
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Fire apparatus driver/operator are responsible for safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for service.
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NFPA 1002 requires any driver/operator who will be responsible for operating a fire pump to also meet the requirements of NFPA 1001 for FF II.
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NFPA 1582 recommends rejecting any firefighter candidate who has a hearing loss of 20 decibels or more at frequencies of 500-1000-2000 hz in the unaided better ear
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| What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper? |
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| Providing water at an adequate pressure for fire streams |
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| NFPA standards specify that the minimum pump capacity for pumpers is? |
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| Industrial, airport, municipal, and wildland fire departments commonly have pumpers capable of discharging firefighting foam on: |
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| Both class A and class B fires |
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| Class B foam systems allow firefighters to handle: |
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| Flammable/combustible liquid fires |
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Which of the following are designed to handle small fires that do not require the capacity or personnel needed for a larger pumper?
A. Minipumper
B. Midipumper
C. Macropumper
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Which of the following are well suited for nuisance fires such as small grass and trash bins and for service calls that do not require the capacity and personnel of a full size pumper.
A. Minipumper
B. Midipumper
C. Municipal pumpers with foam capacity
D. Industrial pumpers with foam |
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| An apparatus must carry at least ____ gallons to be considered a mobile water supply apparatus |
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| For tank capacities greater than ___ gallons, tandem rear axles, tri-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered. |
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| Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) apparatus were formly referred to as. |
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| Crash, fire, rescue vehicles |
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| NFPA 1901 requires that the minimum pump capacity for an aerial apparatus shall be__gpm at ____psi. |
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| Generally, rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps have a pump with a rated capacity of _____gpm or less |
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| Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps usually carry ____gallons of water or less |
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| What is used on pumpers when the local jurisdiction dtermines that it is not necessary for the pumper to be able to generate large amounts of power |
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| A ____ is a step up transformer that converts the vehicles 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110 or 220-volt AC current |
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| An advantage toinverters is that they |
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| A disadvantage to inverters is that they |
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| Limited mobility from the vehcile |
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Which of the following can be powered by gas, diesel, or propane engines or by hydraulic or power take off systems
A. Inverters
B. Alternators
C. Portable generators
D. Vehicle-mounted generators |
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| D. Vehicle mounted generators |
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| Lighting equip is divided into 2 categories |
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| The most common size electrical cable used on emergency scenes is |
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| Most hydraulic pumps are not capable of operating the tool at full speed when the hose length between the pump and the tool exceeds ___ feet |
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NFPA 1500 permits firefighters to ride on the outside of wildland apparatus and discharge water as the vehicle is driven.
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The incident command system ICS as defined by NIMS, categorizes pumping apparatus by capability.
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ARFF apparatus are not allowed to leave airport property to assist municipal firefighters
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| Typically career departments require driver/operators to perform apparatus inspections and maintenance checks |
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| Over cleaning an apparatus can lead to |
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| Removal of lubrication from chassis |
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| During the first 6 month of an apparatus being received the vehicle should be washed frequently with ____ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting |
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| Do not use ____ to clean glass |
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| If apparatus needs wax or polish, they generally should not be applied until the apparatus is at least how old |
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| One particular method of performing a pre trip is referred to as |
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| What is another term for the left side of the apparatus |
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| When inspecting electrical cord reels, they should be |
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| Unreeled completely and inspected as the cord is wiped down with a damp cloth |
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| The left and rear-side inspections should include |
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| Everything from the rear of the cab to the tailboard on each side of the apparatus |
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| When performing an in cab inspection what should be done first |
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| Make sure that the seat and mirrors are adjusted to a suitable manner |
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| What is the term for "the distance that the pedal must be pushed before the throw-out bearing actually contacts the clutch release fingers"? |
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT a result of insufficient clutch free play?
Clutch slippage
Clutch over heating
Clutch not releasing
Shortened life of clutch |
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| Steering wheel play should be no more than about ____ degrees in either direction |
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| New apparatus should be able to come to a complete stop from a speed of ___ mph/km/h in a distance not to exceed______ |
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| 20 mph(32km/h) 35 feet (10.7m) |
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| The apparatus parking brake should hold the vehicle in place on grades up to ____ percent |
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| On apparatus equipped with air brakes the air pressure should build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within ___ seconds of starting |
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| Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents the air horns from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below ____ |
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| When testing the parking brake, the apparatus should come to a complete stop within about |
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| Corrosion around battery terminal connections may be cleaned with |
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Which of the following should be done during daily inspection
Operate the pump drive control
Check and clean the intake strainers
Make sure the fire pump is full of water
Make sure that the fluid level in the automatic transmission fluid tank is full |
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| Operate the pump drive control |
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| How often should you check the packing glands for excessive leaks |
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Preventative maintenance ensures apparatus reliability, reduces frequency and cost of repairs, and lessens out of service time.
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All preventive maintenance functions can be carried out by driver/operators.
True/false |
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On many newer apparatus the application of wax or similar polishes is no longer necessary.
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In the walk around method, the first portion of the vehicle specifically checked should be the right (officers) side of the front of the vehicle.
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| False. Should be left (drivers) side |
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To test the road brakes allow the apparatus to move forward at about 5 mph.
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| Load sequencer definition |
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| Turning various lights on at specified intervals so that the start up electrical load for all the devices does not occur at the same time. |
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| Watches the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system |
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| When an overload occurs, the load monitor will shutdown less important electrical equipment to prevent the overload |
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| What percentage of firefighter injuries and deaths in the US are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from calls according to NFPA |
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| What is the first step in starting a vehicle |
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| Disconnect all ground shore lines |
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| When starting a vehicle if the oil pressure gauge does not indicate any reasonable amount of oil pressure within _____ of starting the apparatus , stop the engine immediately |
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| What should be avoided in order to reduce lugging |
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| Avoid over speeding as a result of improper downshifting or hill descent. Choose a gear that allows the engine to operate at ____ lower than maximum recommended rpm. |
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| Which of the following provide most of the necessary slowing action when stopping apparatus |
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| When the engine must be left at idle for a long period of time what should the idle be set |
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| If Diesel engines are to be left in idle they should be set at |
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| Except when in an atmosphere containing flammable gas or vapors, never shut down immediately after full load operation, instead allow the engine temperature to stabilize by idling it ___ minutes before shutdown |
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According to NFPA 1500 no seatbelt is required when in enclosed cages on the front of a brush truck.
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Whenever possible the d/o should avoid backing the apparatus.
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| Some SOPs require the d/o to ____ before backing a vehicle that is not equipped with an alarm system to warn others that the apparatus is backing |
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| What should be done when approaching a visually obstructed intersection |
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| Bring apparatus to a complete stop before proceeding slowly |
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| What is visual lead time? |
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| The scanning by d/o far enough ahead of the apparatus to ensure that evasive action can be taken if necessary |
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| What is reaction distance? |
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| The distance the vehicle travels while a driver is transferring the foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping |
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| Whenever a vehicle undergoes a change in speed or direction, weight transfer takes place relative to. |
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| The rate and degree of change |
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| Which braking systems incorporate "dry road/slippery road" switches |
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| Front brake limiting valve type |
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| Which braking systems have a snow and mud switch |
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| Antilock braking system with automatic traction control |
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| It takes ____ times more distance for a vehicle to come to a stop on snow and ice than it does on dry concrete |
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| When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the Same route, travel at least ___ apart |
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| Turn off some of the apparatus warning lights once it is parked so as to not to: |
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| Overpower the effectiveness of the reflective trim on the FF clothing |
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| What traffic control device provides green lights for the direction that the apparatus is traveling and red signals in all other directions? |
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Which of the following is NOT a type of driving exercise required by NFPA 1002.
Alley dock
Serpentine course
Diminishing clearance
Parallel parking |
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True/False
It may take longer to stop an apparatus equipped with hydraulic brakes than an apparatus equipped with air brakes |
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True/False
At least one member other than the d/o and the ones actually loading the hose, must be assigned as a safety observer when loading large diameter supply hose |
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True/False
Some departments train their d/o to practice looking 12 seconds ahead when driving on city streets and 15 seconds ahead on highways |
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| False. It 20 seconds ahead on highways |
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True/False
In vehicles equipped with air brakes, there is an approximate delay of 0.4 seconds in the time from which the d/o pushes down on the brake pedal until sufficient air pressure is sent to the brake to operate |
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Studies have shown that numerous visual warning devices are more effective once the apparatus is stopped on the scene during night time operations |
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The confined space turnaround driving exercise tests the d/o ability to turn the vehicle 180 degrees within a confined space.
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True/False
D/o should not exceed 10 mph when leaving the station |
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D/o should remember that icy,wet,downgrades, or snow packed roads increase braking distance by as much as ten times.
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| When positioning apparatus for fire attack, if the apparatus arrives at a location where no fire conditions are evident where should the apparatus be positioned |
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| Near the main entrance to the occupancy |
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| many departments use the " " method of position pumpers when supporting aerial apparatus |
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| if the building is less than 5 stories tall _____ should position on the side of the street closest to the building |
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| if the building is higher than 5 stories the _____ should position next to the building |
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| what is the first step in positioning for drafting operations |
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| connect the hard intake hose and strainer to the pumper |
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| which type of jurisdiction usually installs dry hydrants at drafting sites |
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| which type of hard intake hose is okay to connect to a fire hydrant |
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| hard intake hose designed to withstand positive pressure |
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| what is the difference between dual pumping and tandem pumping |
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| in tandem the pumpers are positioned closely together |
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| whats the name for large breathing air cylinders that are connected together in banks |
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| whats the name for an engine driven appliance that takes in atmospheric air, purifies it, and compresses it |
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| breathing air compressors |
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| where should the ems vehicle position on incidents where there are victims requiring intervention |
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| in the vicinity of the triage and treatment area |
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| where should ems vehicle position when there is no immediate ems situations |
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| where firefighter rehab is being conducted |
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| used for the initial response to a fire or other incident involving more than one responding company |
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| used when a large number of emergency vehicles are responding to the same incident |
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| companies in staging need to be able to respond within___ of being called |
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| pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level |
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| THE PSI ABOVE A PERFECT VACUUM, ABSOLUTE ZERO |
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| ANY PRESSURE LESS THAN ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE |
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| GAUGE READINGS OF LESS THAN 0 PSI OR KPA |
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| THE HEIGHT OF A WATER SUPPLY ABOVE A DISCHARGE ORIFICE |
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| THE RESULT OF DIVIDING THE NUMBER OF FEET THAT THE WATER SUPPLY IS ABOVE THE DISCHARGE ORIFICE BY 2.304 |
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| STORED POTENTIAL ENERGY AVAILABLE TO FORCE WATER THROUGH PIPE, FITTINGS, FIRE HOSE AND ADAPTERS |
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| AT REST OR WITHOUT MOTION |
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| THAT PRESSURE FOUND IN A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SURING NORMAL CONSUMPTION DEMANDS |
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| NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE |
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| 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 |
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| A REMAINDER OR THAT WHICH IS LEFT |
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| THAT FORWARD VELOCITY PRESSURE A DISCHARGE OPENING WHILE WATER IS FLOWING |
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| THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUMP OR THE BOTTOM OF A STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE ABOVE OR BELOW GROUND LEVEL |
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| THE POSITION OF AN OBJECT ABOVE OR BELOW SEA LEVEL |
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| WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NOZZLE IS ABOVE THE PUMP |
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| WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NOZZLE IS BELOW THE PUMP |
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| ANOTHER TERM FOR PRESSURE LOSS AND PRESSURE GAIN |
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| THAT PART OF TOTAL PRESSURE LOST WHILE FORCING WATER THROUGH PIPE, FITTINGS, FIRE HOSE AND ADAPTERS |
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| WATER IS A COMPOUND OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN FORMED WHEN |
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| TWO HYDROGEN ATOMS COMBINE WITH ONE OXYGEN ATOM |
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| FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES ORDINARY FRESH WATER IS GENERALLY CONSIDERED TO WEIGH |
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AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT WATER DEPENDS ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT:
SPECIFIC HEAT
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
SPECIFIC PRESSURE
LATENT HEAT OF VAPORIZATION |
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| A MEASURE OF HEAT ABSORBING CAPACITY OF A SUBSTANCE |
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| WHAT UNIT IS USED TO MEASURE AMOUNTS OF HEAT TRANSFER |
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| BRITISH THERMAL UNIT (BTU) OR JOULE (J) |
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| THE HEAT REQUIRED TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF 1 POUND OF WATER 1 DEGREE F |
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| THE LATENT HEAT OF VAPORIZATION IS |
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| THE QUANTITY OF HEAT ABSORBED BY A SUBSTANCE WHEN IT CHANGES FROM A LIQUID TO A VAPOR |
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| VAPORIZATION DOES NOT COMPLETELY OCCUR AT BOILING POINT. EACH POUND OF WATER REQUIRES APPROXIMATELY ____ BTU OF ADDITIONAL HEAT TO COMPLETELY CONVERT TO STEAM |
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| THE SPEED WITH WHICH WATER ABSORBS HEAT INCREASES IN PROPORTION TO |
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| THE WATER SURFACE EXPOSED TO THE HEAT |
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| AT 212 DEGREES F WATERS EXPANDS APPROX ____ IT ORIGINAL VOLUME |
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| STEAM EXPANSION IS ____ INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING |
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| THE TENDENCY OF A LIQUID TO POSSESS INTERNAL RESISTANCE TO FLOW |
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| THE DENSITY OF LIQUIDS IN RELATION TO WATER |
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| WHAT KINDS OF LIQUIDS ARE LIGHTER THAT WATER THEREFORE FLOAT ON WATER |
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| THOSE WIT SPECIFIC GRAVITY LESS THAN 1 |
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| A MEASUREMENT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FORCE OF GRAVITY |
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| WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF 1 CUBIC FOOT OF WATER |
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| WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF 1 CUBIC DECIMETER OF WATER |
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| THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUMP OR THE BOTTOM OF A STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE ABOVE OR BELOW GROUND LEVEL |
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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A CAUSE OF FRICTION LOSS:
COUPLINGS
SHARP BENDS
IMPROPER VALVE SIZE
CHANGE IN HOSE SIZE OR ORIFICE BY ADAPTERS |
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| IF VELOCITY IS INCREASED BEYOND PRACTICAL LIMITS THE FRICTION BECOMES SO GREAT THAT RESISTANCE AGITATES THE ENTIRE SYSTEM CREATING |
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| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ONE OF THE FOUR COMPONENTS OF A MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
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| WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
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| WHERE CAN THE PRIMARY WATER SUPPLY BE OBTAINED |
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| SURFACE WATER OR GROUNDWATER |
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| WHICH MEANS OF MOVING WATER USES ONE OR MORE PUMPS THAT TAKE WATER FROM THE PRIMARY SOURCE AND DISCHARGE IT THROUGH THE FILTRATION AND TREATMENT PROCESS |
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| A FIRE HYDRANT THAT RECEIVES WATER FROM ONLY ONE DIRECTION IS KNOWN AS A |
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| A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES CIRCULATING FEED FROM SEVERAL MAINS CONSTITUTES A |
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| ____ ARE LARGE PIPES (MAINS) WITH RELATIVELY WIDESPREAD SPACING THAT CONVEY LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO VARIOUS POINTS OF THE SYSTEM FOR LOCAL DISTRIBUTION TO THE SMALLER MAINS |
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| _____ MAKE UP A NETWORK OF INTERMEDIATE SIZED PIPES THAT REINFORCE THE GRID WITHIN VARIOUS LOOPS OF THE PRIMARY FEEDER SYSTEM AND AID THE CONCENTRATION OF THE REQUIRED FIRE FLOW AT ANY POINT |
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| _____ MAKE UP A GRID ARRANGEMENT OF SMALLER MAINS SERVING INDIVIDUAL FIRE HYDRANTS AND BLOCKS OF CONSUMERS |
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| WHAT IS TH FUNCTION OF A VALVE IN A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
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| TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF WATER THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
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| VALVE SPACING SHOULD BE SUCH THAT |
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| ONLY A MINIMUM LENGTH OF PIPE IS OUT OF SERVICE AT ONE TIME |
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| WHICH TYPE OF VALVE IS A HOLLOW METAL POST THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VALVE HOUSING |
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| WHICH TYPE OF VALVES ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF VALVES USED ON MOST PUBLIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS |
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TRUE/FALSE
WATER IS HEAVIEST CLOSE TO ITS BOILING POINT |
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TRUE/FALSE
THE BTU HAS TAKEN THE PLACE OF THE CALORIE IN THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS |
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FALSE
THE JOULE HAS TAKEN PLACE OF THE CALORIE |
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TRUE/FALSE
MOST FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS HAVE A SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF MORE THAN 1 |
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FALSE
MOST ARE LESS THAN 1 |
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TRUE/FALSE
THE FRICTION LOSS IN OLD HOSE MAY BE AS MUCH AS 50% GREATER THAN THAT OF NEW HOSE |
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TRUE/FALSE
APPARATUS INLETS AND REMOTE OUTLETS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH DUMP VALVES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT FORM WATER HAMMER |
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FALSE
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES NOT DUMP VALVES |
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TRUE/FALSE
MOST COMMUNITIES USE THE GRAVITY SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF MOVING WATER |
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FALSE
COMBINATION OF DIRECT PUMPING AND GRAVITY |
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TRUE/FALSE
WHEN A FIRE HYDRANT RECEIVES WATER FROM 2 OR MORE DIRECTIONS, IT IS SAID TO HAVE CIRCULATING FEED OR A LOOPED LINE |
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TRUE/FALSE
VALVES SHOULD BE OPERATED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 3 YEARS TO KEEP THEM IN GOOD CONDITION |
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TRUE/FALSE
IF VALVES ARE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED STANDARDS IT NORMALLY WILL BE NECESSARY TO CLOSE OFF ONLY ONE OR PERHAPS TWO FIRE HYDRANTS FORM SERVICE WHILE A SINGLE BREAK IS BEING REPAIRED |
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TRUE/FALSE
THE MAXIMUM DAILY CONSUMPTION IS THE MAXIMUM TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER THAT WAS USED DURING A ANY 24 HOUR INTERVAL WITHIN A 3-YEAR PERIOD |
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| ADVANTAGES OF WATER AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT |
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GREATER HEAT ABSORBING CAPACITY THAN OTHER COMMON EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
A LARGE AMOUNT OF HEAT IS REQUIRED TO CHANGE WATER INTO STEAM; A LOT OF HEAT IS ABSORBED
GREATER THE SURFACE AREA OF WATER EXPOSED THE MORE RAPIDLY HEAT IS ABSORBED
STEAM OCCUPIES 1700XS IT ORIGINAL VOLUME
ITS PLENTIFUL AND INEXPENSIVE |
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| DISADVANTAGES OF WATER AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT |
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HIGH SURFACE TENSION SO DOESNT SOAK INTO DENSE MATERIAL
MAY BE REACTIVE WITH CERTAIN FUELS; COMBUSTIBLE METALS
LOW LEVELS OF OPACITY AND REFLECTIVITY THAT ALLOW RADIANT HEAT TO EASILY PASS THROUGH IT
FREEZES AT 32 DEGREES F
CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY |
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| LIST THE PRINCIPLES OF FLUID PRESSURE |
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Definition
IS PERPENDICULAR TO ANY SURFACE ON WHICH IT ACTS
FLUID PRESSURE AT A POINT IN A FLUID AT REST IS THE SAME INTENSITY IN ALL DIRECTIONS
PRESSURE APPLIED TOA CONFINED FLUID FORM WITHOUT IS TRANSMITTED EQUALLY IN ALL DIRECTIONS
THE PRESSURE OF A FLUID IN AN OPEN VESSEL IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE DENSITY OF THE LIQUID
THE PRESSURE OF A LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF A VESSEL IS INDEPENDENT OF THE SHAPE OF THE VESSEL |
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Term
| LIST THE PRINCIPLES OF FRICTION LOSS |
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Definition
IF ALL OTHER CONDITIONS ARE THE SAME, FRICTION LOSS VAIRES DIRECTLY WITH THE LENGTH OF THE HOSE OR PIPE.
WHEN HOSES ARE THE SAME SIZE, FRICTION LOSS VARIES APPROX WITH THE SQUARE OF THE INCREASE IN THE VELOCITY OF THE FLOW.
FOR THE SAME DISCHARGE, FRICTION LOSS VARIES INVERSELY AS THE FIFTH POWER OF THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE.
FOR A GIVEN FLOW VELOCITY, FRICTION LOSS APPROX THE SAME, REGARDLESS OF THE PRESSURE OF WATER |
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Term
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A BASIC TYPE OF FIRE STREAM?
FOG
SOLID
BROKEN
CONSTANT |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT CHARACTERISTIC DOES A SOLID STREAM NOZZLE HAVE THAT OTHER STREAMS MAY NOT? |
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Definition
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Term
| SOLID STREAM NOZZLES SHOULD BE OPERATED AT ____PSI ON HANDLINES |
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Definition
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Term
| SOLID STREAM NOZZLES SHOULD BE OPERATED AT ____PSI ON MASTER STREAM DEVICES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING THE FLOW FROM A SOLID STREAM NOZZLE |
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Definition
| 29.7 X D SQUARED X SQUARE ROOT OF NP |
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Term
| WHAT IS DEFINED AS "THE LINE BOUNDING A ROUNDED SURFACE" |
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Definition
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Term
| PERIPHERY-DEFLECTED STREAMS ARE PRODUCED BY DEFLECTING WATER FROM THE PERIPHERY OF |
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Definition
| AN INSIDE CIRCULAR STEM IN A PERIPHERY-DEFLECTED FOG NOZZLE |
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Term
| WHAT TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE DRIVES SEVERAL JET OF WATER TOGETHER AT A SET ANGLE TO BREAK WATER IN A FOG STREAM OF FINELY DIVIDED PARTICLES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHY ARE FOG PATTERNS EASIER TO HANDLE THAN SOLID OR STRAIGHT STREAM PATTERNS |
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Definition
| THE REACTION FORCES LARGELY BALANCE EACH OTHER |
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE MAINTAINS APPROX THE SAME NOZZLE PRESSURE AND PATTERN EVEN IF THE GALLONAGE SUPPLIED TO THE NOZZLE CHANGES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE IS DESIGNED TO FLOW A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF WATER AT A SPECIFIC NOZZLE DISCHARGE PRESSURE ON ALL STREAM PATTERNS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLES ARE BASICALLY VARIABLE FLOW NOZZLES WITH PATTERN CHANGE CAPABILITIES AND THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN THE SAME NOZZLE PRESSURE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE SUPPLIES THE SELECTED FLOW AT THE RATED NOZZLE DISCHARGE PRESSURE |
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Definition
| MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE NOZZLES |
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE DEVELOPS A FOG STREAM WITH CONSIDERABLE FORWARD VELOCITY BUT DELIVERS A RELATIVELY LOW VOLUME OF WATER |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF NOZZLE DISCHARGES THE SAME VOLUME OF WATER REGARDLESS OF THE PATTERN SETTING |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF FOG NOZZLE SERVES AS A PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR THE PUMPER AS LINES ARE ADDED OR SHUT DOWN, ENSURING THAT ALL AVAILABLE WATER MAY BE USED CONTINUOUSLY |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE HAS THREE BASIC TYPES: FIXED, PORTABLE, AND COMBINATION |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE IS MOUNTED ON A FIRE APPARATUS DECK AND IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE PUMP BY PERMANENT PIPING |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE HAS PREPLUMBED WATERWAYS INSTEAD OF HOSE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF MASTER STREAM NOZZLE HAS A SIAMESE CONNECTION AT THE SUPPLY END |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT COMPONENTS MAKE UP A DELUGE SET |
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Definition
| A SHORT LENGTH OF LDH WITH A LARGE NOZZLE OR LARGE PLAYPIPE SUPPORTED AT THE DISCHARGE END BY A TRIPOD |
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Term
| WHAT TYPE OF MASTER STREAM DEVICE CANNOT CHANGE THE DIRECTION OR ANGLE OF THE STREAM WHILE IT IS DISCHARGING WATER |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE NOZZLE PRODUCES A VERY FINE, MISTY FOG CONE |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| THE FORCE PUSHING BACK ON FIREFIGHTERS AS WATER IS DISCHARGED FROM A NOZZLE AT A GIVEN PRESSURE |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING NOZZLE REACTION FOR SOLID STREAM NOZZLES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING NOZZLE REACTION FOR FOG STREAM NOZZLES |
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Definition
| .0505 X Q X SQUARE ROOT OF NP |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
TO IMPINGE MEANS TO STRIKE OR DASH ABOUT OR AGAINST |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IMPINGING STREAM NOZZLES USUALLY PRODUCE A NARROW-ANGLE FOG PATTERN |
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Definition
FALSE
USUALLY PRODUCE A WIDE-ANGLE FOG PATTERN |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MINIMUM FLOW SETTING FOR INTERIOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING IS 50-60 GPM |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
HIGH PRESSURE FOG NOZZLES ARE BEST SUITED FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING |
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Definition
FALSE
THEY ARE BEST SUITED FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
MOVEMENT OF LADDER PIPES IS LIMITED TO HORIZONTAL SIDE-TO-SIDE MOTIONS |
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Definition
FALSE
LIMITED TO VERTICAL UP-AND-DOWN MOTIONS |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
MOST SPECIAL PURPOSE NOZZLES ARE FOG STREAM NOZZLES |
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Definition
FALSE
THEY ARE MAINLY BROKEN STREAM NOZZLES |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
BROKEN STREAMS PRODUCE LARGER DROPLETS OF WATER THAN DO FOG STREAMS, GIVING BROKEN STREAMS BETTER REACH AND PENETRATING POWER |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PRACTICAL WORKING LIMITS FOR VELOCITY OF FIRE STREAMS ARE WITHIN 60 TO 120 FEET PER SECOND |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
PORTABLE MASTER STREAM DEVICES SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED NOZZLE PRESSURE UNLESS APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE DEVICE |
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Definition
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Term
| TOGETHER, FRICTION LOSS AND ELEVATION PRESSURE LOSS ARE REFERRED TO AS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH 2 METHODS ARE USED TO DETERMINE FRICTION LOSS |
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Definition
| FIELD TESTS AND CALCULATIONS |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE EQUATION TO DETERMINE FRICTION LOSS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN DETERMINING FRICTION LOSS COEFFICIENTS DEPARTMENTS SHOULD TEST |
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Definition
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Term
| IF TESTING 50FOOT LENGTHS OF HOSE, LAY OUT HOW MANY FEET |
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Definition
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Term
| IF USING A PITOT TUBE TO DETERMINE NOZZLE PRESSURE AND CORRESPONDING FLOW OF WATER USE WHAT TYPE OF NOZZLE |
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Definition
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Term
| IF USING A FLOWMETER TO DETERMINE NOZZLE PRESSURE AND CORRESPONDING FLOW OF WATER USE WHAT TYPE OF NOZZLE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN TESTING HOSE, INSERT GAUGE ONE IN THE HOSELINE AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS OF HOSE AWAY FROM THE DISCHARGE. INSERT GAUGE 2? |
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Definition
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Term
| HOW MANY TEST RUNS SHOULD BE MADE FOR EACH SIZE HOSE |
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Definition
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Term
| ASSUME A ____ LOSS FOR EACH APPLIANCE IN A HOSE ASSEMBLY WHEN FLOWING 350GPM OR MORE |
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Definition
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Term
| ASSUME A FRICTION LOSS OF ____ IN ALL MASTER STREAM APPLIANCES, REGARDLESS OF THE FLOW |
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Definition
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Term
| WATER EXERTS A PRESSURE OF ____ PER FOOT OF ELEVATION |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING ELEVATION PRESSURE |
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Definition
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Term
| THE PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE AT THE APPARATUS MUST BE ENOUGH TO OVERCOME |
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Definition
| THE SUM OF ALL PRESSURE LOSSES |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN A PUMPER IS BEING SUPPLIED BY A HYDRANT OR A SUPPLY LINE FROM ANOTHER PUMPER, THE NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN |
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Definition
| THE PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE AND THE INCOMING PRESSURE FROM THE HYDRANT |
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Term
| EQUATION FOR DETERMINING NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MOST ACCURATE WAY TO DETERMINE FRICTION LOSS IS THROUGH CALCULATIONS |
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Definition
FALSE
THROUGH FIELD TESTING |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
FOR MULTIPLE HOSELINES OF UNEQUAL LENGTH, FRICTION LOSS MUST ONLY BE CALCULATED IN THE LONGEST LENGTH OF HOSELINE |
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Definition
FALSE
MUST BE CALCULATED IN EACH HOSELINE |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT SIZE DISCHARGES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A FLOWMETER BUT MUST ALSO HAVE A PRESSURE GAUGE |
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Definition
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Term
| FLOWMETERS MUST PROVIDE A READOUT IN INCREMENTS NO LARGER THAN |
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Definition
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Term
| HOW ACCURATE SHOULD FLOWMETERS BE WHEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION |
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Definition
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Term
| IF WATER VOLUME AT THE NOZZLE SUDDENLY DIMINISHES BUT THERE IS NO REDUCTION IN THE FLOWMETER READING WHAT IS THE MOST LIKELY ASSUMPTION |
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Definition
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Term
| USE OF A FLOWMETER DURING RELAY PUMPING MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO FEED A SUPPLY LINE WITHOUT HAVING TO KNOW THE |
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Definition
| NUMBER OF GALLONS FLOWING FROM THE PUMPER RECEIVING THE WATER |
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Term
| WHEN USING A FLOWMETER FR RELAY PUMPING AS THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASES |
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Definition
| THE DISCHARGE AND GPM READING INCREASE |
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Term
| WHEN USING A FLOWMETER FOR RELAY PUMPING DO NOT ALLOW THE INCOMING PRESSURE TO DROP MUCH BELOW |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN USING A FLOWMETER FOR STANDPIPE OPS, DETERMINE THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF NOZZLES CONNECTED TO THE STANDPIPE, ADD _____ FOR EACH NOZZLE FLOWING, AND THEN PUMP THE VOLUME OF WATER THAT MATCHES THIS FIGURE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN THE HAND METHOD IS APPLIED TO 2.5 INCH HOSE EACH FINGER IS NUMBERED AT THE BASE IN TERMS OF |
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Definition
| HUNDRED OF GALLONS PER MINUTE |
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Term
| TO WHAT SIZE HOSELINES MAY THE CONDENSED "Q" FORMULA TO BE APPLIED |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE NUMBER DISPLAYED ON THE FLOWMETER REQUIRES NO FURTHER CALCULATION BECAUSE IT REFLECTS HOW MUCH WATER IS MOVING THROUGH THE DISCHARGE VALVE AND CONSEQUENTLY THE NOZZLE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE HAND METHOD STARTS WITH THE THUMB OF THE RIGHT HAND |
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Definition
FALSE
STARTS WITH THUMB OF LEFT HAND |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE GPM FLOWING METHOD IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO SOLID STREAMS |
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Definition
FALSE
USED FOR BOTH SOLID AND FOG STREAMS |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE GPM METHOD CAN ONLY BE USED FOR 2.5INCH HOSE |
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Definition
FALSE
CAN BE USED FOR OTHER SIZE HOSE |
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Term
| THE MODERN FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER IS EQUIPPED WITH A _____ AS ITS MAIN PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| UNLIKE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS, POSITIVE DISPLACEMENTS PUMPS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT PROVIDES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF THE WATER THROUGH A PISTON POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP |
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Definition
| A PISTON THAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH OR UP AND DOWN INSIDE A CYLINDER |
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Term
| THE OUTPUT OF THE PISTON POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP IS DETERMINED BY THE SIZE OF THE CYLINDER AND THE |
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Definition
| SPEED OF THE PISTON TRAVEL |
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Term
| THE CAPACITY OF A PISTON POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP IS USUALLY DETERMINED BY THE SIZE OF THE |
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Definition
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Term
| THE ROTARY GEAR PUMP CONSISTS OF |
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Definition
| 2 GEARS THAT ROTATE IN A TIGHTLY MESHED PATTERN INSIDE A WATER TIGHT CASE |
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Term
| THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER THAT CAN BE PUMPED BY A ROTARY GEAR PUMP DEPENDS ON THE SIZE OF THE ___ AND THE SPEED OF ROTATION |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF PUMPS USED TO PRIME CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| THE ROTOR IS MOUNTED OFF-CENTER INSIDE THE HOUSING |
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Term
| THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IMPARTS ____ TO THE WATER AND CONVERTS IT TO PRESSURE WITHIN THE PUMP ITSELF |
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Definition
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Term
| THE OPERATION OF A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT: |
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Definition
| A RAPIDLY REVOLVING DISK THROWS WATER INTRODUCED AT ITS CENTER TOWARD THE OUTER EDGE OF THE DISK |
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Term
| THE _____ OF THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP TRANSMITS ENERGY IN THE FORM OF VELOCITY TO THE WATER |
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Definition
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Term
| THE ____ OF THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP COLLECTS THE WATER AND CONFINES IT IN ORDER TO CONVERT THE VELOCITY TO PRESSURE |
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Definition
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Term
| THE ____ OF THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IS A WATER PASSAGE THAT GRADUALLY INCREASES IN CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA AS IT NEARS THE PUMP DISCHARGE OUTLET |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A FACTOR THAT INFLUENCES A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP'S DISCHARGE PRESSURE |
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Definition
| SIZE OF THE VOLUTE AND IMPELLER INSIDE THE PUMP |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PUMPS DOES NOT USE A SINGLE INTAKE IMPELLER |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS CAUSE IMPELLERS TO BE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING THEIR RATED PRESSURE WHILE FLOWING 5O% OF THE RATED CAPACITY SO THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF WATER THE PUMP CAN DELIVER IS EQUAL TO THE SUM OF EACH STAGE |
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Definition
| MULTI STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS IN THE PARALLEL (VOLUME) POSITION |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS HAVE AN IMPELLER FOR EACH STAGE MOUNTED WITHIN A SINGLE HOUSING |
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Definition
| MULTI-STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS ARE CONSTRUCTED WITH A SINGLE IMPELLER |
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Definition
| SINGLE STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS WORK BY DIRECTING ALL WATER FROM THE MANIFOLD INTO THE EYE OF THE FIRST IMPELLER, INCREASING THE PRESSURE AND DISCHARGING 50-70% OF THE VOLUME CAPACITY THROUGH THE TRANSFER VALVE AND INTO THE EYE OF THE SECOND IMPELLER |
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Definition
| MULTI-STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS IN THE SERIES (PRESSURE) POSITION |
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Term
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Definition
| THE PROCESS OF SWITCHING BETWEEN THE PRESSURE AND VOLUME POSITION |
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Term
| MOST MANUFACTURERS SPECIFY THAT THE PUMP MAY REMAIN IN THE PRESSURE SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS NECESSARY TO FLOW MORE THAN _____ OF THE RATED VOLUME CAPACITY |
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Definition
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Term
| MOST MANUFACTURERS RECOMMEND THAT THE TRANSFER VALVE SHOULD BE OPERATED AT A MAXIMUM PRESSURE OF: |
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Definition
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Term
| PACKING RINGS ARE USED TO MAKE A SEAL AT THE POINT WHERE THE SHAFT PASSES THROUGH THE: |
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Definition
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Term
| AS PACKING RINGS WEAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SHAFT, THE _____ CAN BE TIGHTENED AND THE LEAK CONTROLLED |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT ARE SUPPLIED TO PROVIDE COOLING AND LUBRICATION BETWEEN THE PACKING RINGS AND SHAFT |
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Definition
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Term
| IF THE PUMP IS OPERATED ___ FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME IT CAN DAMAGE THE SHAFT |
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Definition
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Term
| PUMPS EQUIPPED WITH ____ WILL NOT DRIP AND WILL NOT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMPS ARE POWERED BY A GASOLINE OR DIESEL ENGINE INDEPENDENT OF AN ENGINE USED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE |
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Definition
| AUXILIARY ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMPS |
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Term
| WHICH PUMPS CAN OBSTRUCT AIR FLOW THROUGH THE VEHICLES RADIATOR AND CONTRIBUTE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMPS ARE SUPPLIED POWER THROUGH THE USE OF A SPLIT-SHAFT GEAR CASE LOCATED IN THE DRIVE LINE BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR AXLE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMPS ARE DRIVEN BY A DRIVESHAFT THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE PTO ON THE CHASSIS TRANSMISSION |
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Definition
| POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVEN FIRE PUMPS |
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Term
| PIPING SYSTEMS MUST BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND A HYDROSTATIC TEST OF ____ PSI BEFORE BEING PLACED INTO SERVICE |
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Definition
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Term
| TANK-TO-PUMP PIPING SHOULD BE SIZED SO THAT PUMPERS WITH A CAPACITY OF 500GPM OR LESS SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF FLOWING ___ GPM FORM THE BOOSTER TANK |
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Definition
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Term
| TANK-TO-PUMP PIPING SHOULD BE SIZED SO THAT PUMPERS WITH A CAPACITY GREATER THAN 500GPM SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF FLOWING AT LEAST ___ GPM FROM THE BOOSTER TANK |
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Definition
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Term
| ACCORDING TO NFPA 1901, ENOUGH 2.5 INCH OR LARGER DISCHARGE OUTLETS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO FLOW |
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Definition
| THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE FIRE PUMP |
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Term
| ALL DISCHARGE VALVES SHOULD BE DESIGNED SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY OPERABLE AT PRESSURES OF UP TO: |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| PROVIDES A MEANS OF REPLENISHING THE WATER CARRIED IN THE TANK |
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Term
| VALVES CONTROL MOST OF THE ____ LINES FROM THE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPES OF VALVES PERMIT FULL FLOW THROUGH THE LINES WITH A MINIMUM OF FRICTION LOSS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPES OF VALVES DISPLAY READOUTS OF HOW FAR THE VALVE IS OPENED |
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Definition
| HYDRAULICALLY, PNEUMATICALLY, OR ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES |
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Term
| GATE VALVES ARE MOST OFTEN OPERATED BY |
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Definition
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Term
| BUTTERFLY VALVES ARE MOST OFTEN OPERATED BY |
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Definition
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Term
| AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES MUST NOT ALLOW THE PRESSURE TO EXCEED ____ PSI ABOVE SET LEVEL |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPES OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES ARE SENSITIVE TO PRESSURE CHANGE AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITHIN THE PUMP DISCHARGE |
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Definition
| DISCHARGE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES |
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND DISCHARGE HOSELINES CAUSED BY WATER HAMMER |
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Definition
| INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES |
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES USE A PRESSURE-SENSING ELEMENT CONNECTED TO THE DISCHARGE MANIFOLD TO CONTROL THE ACTION OF AN ELECTRONIC PUMP AMPLIFIER THAT COMPARES PUMP PRESSURE TO AN ELECTRICAL REFERENCE POINT |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES RELIEVE EXCESS PRESSURE THAT IS GENERALLY CAUSED BY SHUTTING DOWN ONE OR MORE OPERATING HOSELINES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES HAVE AN ADJUSTABLE SPRING LOADED PILOT VALVE THAT ACTUATES THE RELIEF VALVE TO BYPASS WATER FROM THE DISCHARGE TO THE INTAKE CHAMBER OF THE PUMP |
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Definition
| DISCHARGE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES |
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF PRIMER USES AN OIL SUPPLY OR SOME OTHER TYPE OF FLUID TO SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE GEARS AND THE CASE AND TO ACT AS A PRESERVATIVE AND MINIMIZE DETERIORATION |
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Definition
| POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PRIMERS |
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF PRIMER IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND DOES NOT REQUIRE LUBRICATION |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF PRIMER REQUIRES THAT ANY AIR LEAKS IN TH EPUMP BE KEPT TO AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM AND THAT SUCTION HOSE AND GASKETS BE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITION |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF PRIMER PRIMES THE PUMP BY CONNECTING A LINE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF THE ENGINE TO THE INTAKE OF THE FIRE PUMP WITH A VALVE CONNECTED IN THE LINE TO CONTROL IT |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT PROVIDES AN INDICATION OF THE VACUUM PRESENT AT THE INTAKE OF THE PUMP DURING PRIMING |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT REGISTERS THE PRESSURE AS IT LEAVES THE PUMP, BUT BEFORE IT REACHES THE GAUGES FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DISCHARGE LINE |
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Definition
| MASTER PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE |
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Term
| WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT SHOWS THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL IS BEING DELIVERED TO THE CRITICAL AREAS OF THE ENGINE THAT IS POWERING THE FIRE PUMP |
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Definition
| PUMPING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR |
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Term
| WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT INDICATES ACTUAL PRESSURE APPLIED TO HOSELINES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT IS USED TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE THAT IS POWERING THE FIRE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT IS USED TO OPERATE THE PRIMING DEVICE WHEN THE PUMP IS GOING TO BE USED TO DRAFT FROM A STATIC WATER SUPPLY |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH PUMP PANEL INSTRUMENT IS INTENDED TO LET THE D/O KNOW HOW MUCH WATER IS REMAINING IN THE ONBOARD WATER TANK |
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Definition
| WATER TANK LEVEL INDICATOR |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MAJORITY OF MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PRESSURE IN THE HYDRANT SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE FIREFIGHTING |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP HAS REPLACED THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP FOR USE AS THE MAIN FIRE PUMP ON MODERN FIRE APPARATUS |
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Definition
FALSE
ITS THE OTHER WAY AROUND |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ARE USED AS PRIMING DEVICES TO GET WATER INTO POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS DURING DRAFTING OPERATIONS |
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Definition
FALSE
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS ARE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE |
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TRUE/FALSE
SINGLE-ACTING PISTON PUMPS DO NOT PRODUCE A USABLE FIRE STREAM |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WITHIN A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP THE IMPELLER ROTATES VERY SLOWLY WITHIN THE CASING |
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Definition
FALSE
IT ROTATES VERY RAPIDLY |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE ROTARY VANE PUMP IS MUCH MORE EFFICIENT AT PUMPING AIR THAN A STANDARD ROTARY GEAR PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
MULTI-STAGE CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS HAVE IMPELLERS THAT ARE MOUNTED ON A SINGLE SHAFT DRIVEN BY A SINGLE DRIVE TRAIN |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
OPERATION OF THE TRANSFER VALVE IS PERFORMED MANUALLY ON MANY TWO-STAGE PUMPS |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP DIFFERS FROM THE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP IN THAT LITTLE OR NO HARM RESULTS FROM SHUTTING OFF ALL DISCHARGES FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF THE DIRECT PUMP INTAKE PIPE OF THE PUMP IS WARM TO THE TOUCH THE D/O SHOULD CLOSE A DISCHARGE OR CIRCULATOR VALVE |
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Definition
FALSE
D/O SHOULD OPEN A DISCHARGE OR CIRCULATOR VALVE |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
MIDSHIP PUMPS ARE NOT ABLE TO PERFORM PUMP AND ROLL OPS |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVEN PUMPS ARE USED ON ARFF VEHICLES AND WILDLAND FIRE APPARATUS |
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Definition
FALSE
AUXILIARY DRIVEN PUMPS ARE USED |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF VALVE IS THE GATE VALVE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
NFPA 1901 REQUIRES SOME TYPE OF PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE TO BE PART OF ANY FIRE APPARATUS PUMPING SYSTEM |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
PRESSURE GOVERNORS REGULATE PRESSURE ON CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
ELECTRONIC GOVERNORS REDUCE THE RPM OF THE ENGINE TO LOWER THE PRESSURE ON A CLOSED DISCHARGE LINE |
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Definition
FALSE
MECHANICAL GOVERNORS DO THIS |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE VOLTMETER RECORDS THE ENGINE SPEED IN REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE |
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Definition
FALSE
THE TACHOMETER DOES THIS |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PUMP OVERHEAT INDICATOR WARNS THE D/O WHEN THE PUMP OVERHEATS |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF AUXILIARY COOLERS IS TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLANT IN THE APPARATUS ENGINE DURING PUMPING OPS |
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Definition
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Term
| OF THE 3 POSSIBLE TYPES OF WATER SUPPLY FOR THE FIRE PUMP MOST D/O OPERATE SOLELY FROM THE ___ AT THE VAST MAJORITY OF INCIDENT |
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Definition
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Term
| IF IT APPEARS THAT A PUMP WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH MORE THAN ___ PERCENT OF ITS RATED CAPACITY, IT SHOULD BE SET TO THE PARALLEL (VOLUME) POSITION FROM THE START |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A DANGER OF OPERATING AT NEGATIVE PRESSURE FROMA FIRE HYDRANT |
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Definition
| INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE SOURCE PUMPER DUE TO CAVITATION |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A DANGER OF OPERATING AT NEGATIVE PRESSURE FROM ANOTHER PUMPER |
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Definition
| CAN CAUSE SUPPLY HOSE TO COLLAPSE RESULTING IN INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY |
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Term
| WHEN OPERATING FROM A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE INCOMING PRESSURE FROM A HYDRANT TO DROP BELOW ______ PSI TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE WATER SYSTEM |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN CHOOSING A HYDRANT THE BEST HYDRANTS ARE LOCATED |
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Definition
| ON LARGE WATER MAINS THAT ARE INTERCONNECTED IN A GRID PATTERN |
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Term
| WHEN CHOOSING A HYDRANT THE WORST HYDRANTS TYPICALLY ARE THOSE LOCATED |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MAINS COMMONLY BECOME CLOGGED WITH SEDIMENT AND ENCRUSTATION FURTHER REDUCING THEIR CAPACITY |
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Definition
| SINGLE MAINS THAT SUPPLY SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WAY IN WHICH RELIABILITY OF HYDRANTS CAN BE FOUND |
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Definition
| A PUMPER SHOULD BE HOOKED UP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO TEST THE FLOW RATE OF EACH HYDRANT |
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Term
| A REVERSE LAY IS USED SO THAT A ___ CAN BE MADE BEFORE LAYING A SUPPLY LINE |
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Definition
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Term
| IF THREADED COUPLINGS ARE USED, HOSE BEDS SET UP FOR REVERSE LAYS SHOULD BE LOADED SO THAT THE FIRST COUPLING TO COME OFF IS |
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Definition
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Term
| THE REVERSE LAY HAS BECOME A STANDARD METHOD FOR SETTING UP A ______ OPERATION WHEN USING MEDIUM DIAMETER HOSE AS A SUPPLY LINE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN OPERATING FROM ANY PRESSURIZED WATER SUPPLY SOURCE, DO NOT ENGAGE THE PUMP DRIVE SYSTEM ____ IF THERE WILL BE AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WHERE WATER IS INTRODUCED INTO THE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN PUTTING THE PUMP IN SERVICE, IF OPERATING A TWO STAGE PUMP, SET THE ___ VALVE TO THE PROPER POSITION BEFORE INCREASING THE THROTTLE TO BUILD DISCHARGE PRESSURE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MORE WATER A HYDRANT CAN SUPPLY, FIRST CALCULATE THE DROP IN PRESSURE USING THE FOLLOWING FORMULA |
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Definition
| (STATIC-RESIDUAL)(100) / STATIC |
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Term
| USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD, IF THE PERCENT DECREASE OF THE PUMPER INTAKE PRESSURE IS BETWEEN 0-10, HOW MUCH MORE ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE |
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Definition
| 3 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW |
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Term
| USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD, IF THE PERCENT DECREASE OF THE PUMPER INTAKE PRESSURE IS BETWEEN 0-10 HOW MUCH MORE ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE |
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Definition
| 3 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW |
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Term
| USING THE PERCENTAGE METHOD, IF THE PERCENT DECREASE OF THE PUMPER INTAKE PRESSURE IS BETWEEN 16-25, HOW MUCH ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE |
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Definition
| ONE ADDITIONAL LINE OF THE SAME FLOW |
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Term
| WHEN USING THE FIRST DIGIT METHOD FOR CALCULATING AVAILABLE WATER, IF THE PSI DROP IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE FIRST DIGIT OF THE STATIC PRESSURE MULTIPLIED BY ONE, HOW MUCH MORE ADDITIONAL WATER IS AVAILABLE |
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Definition
| 3 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW |
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Term
| WHEN USING THE FIRST DIGIT METHOD FOR CALCULATING AVAILABLE WATER, IF THE PSI DROP IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE FIRST DIGIT OF THE STATIC PRESSURE MULTIPLIED BY TWO, HOW MUCH WATER IS AVAILABLE |
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Definition
| 2 ADDITIONAL LINES OF THE SAME FLOW |
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Term
| WHEN USING THE SQUARING-THE-LINES METHOD FOR CALCULATING AVAILABLE WATER, SQUARE THE NUMBER OF LINES CURRENTLY FLOWING AND MULTIPLY THIS BY: |
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Definition
| THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE DROP |
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Term
| IN MOST CASES, A STATIC WATER SUPPLY WILL BE LOCATED: |
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Definition
| AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN THE FIRE PUMP |
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Term
| IN ORDER TO PUMP FROM A LOWER LEVEL STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE, ____ MUST BE CREATED BY EVACUATING SOME OF THE AIR INSIDE THE FIRE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| TO FORCE WATER INTO THE PUMP FROM A STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE, ____ IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FIRE PUMP AND THE AND THE BODY OF WATER TO BE USED |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO INCREASE THE DISCHARGE FROM THE PUMP BEYOND THE POINT OF MAXIMUM VACUUM ON THE INTAKE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN SELECTING A DRAFT SITE, THE CHOICE IS DICTATED BY THESE FACTORS |
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Definition
| TYPE OF WATER, AMOUNT OF WATER, ACCESSIBILITY OF WATER |
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Term
| THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE CHOICE OF THE DRAFT SITE IS THE _____ OF WATER AVAILABLE |
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Definition
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Term
| IN ORDER FOR A PUMPER TO APPROACH ITS RATED CAPACITY USING A TRADITIONAL STRAINER, THERE SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF _____ OF WATER ABOVE THE STRAINER |
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Definition
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Term
| IF THERE IS NOT AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF WATER ABOVE THE STRAINER, THE RAPID MOVEMENT OF THE WATER INTO THE INTAKE STRAINER CREATES |
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Definition
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Term
| LOW LEVEL STRAINERS ARE DESIGNED TO SIT DIRECTLY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK OR POOL AND ARE CAPABLE OF ALLOWING WATER TO BE DRAFTED DOWN TO A DEPTH OF ABOUT: |
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Definition
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Term
| WATER THAT IS BELOW____ OR ABOVE ____ MAY ADVERSELY IMPACT THE PUMP'S ABILITY TO REACH CAPACITY |
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Definition
| 35 DEGREES F: 90 DEGREES F |
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Term
| PUMPING ____ WATER CAN BE HARMFUL TO THE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| SELECTING A DRAFT SITE INCLUDES: |
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Definition
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Term
| IF THE APPARATUS IS NOT ABLE TO PARK DIRECTLY AT THE DRAFTING LOCATION |
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Definition
| FIREFIGHTERS WILL HAVE TO CARRY THE HOSE AND STRAINER AND PUT THEM INTO THE DESIRED POSITION |
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Term
| IF A BARREL STRAINER IS USED AT A DRAFTING SITE, THE ROPE THAT WAS TIED TO IT CAN BE USED TO SUSPEND THE STRAINER ABOVE THE BOTTOM BY TYING IT TO: |
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Definition
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Term
| THE ENTIRE PRIMING ACTION TYPICALLY REQUIRES ____ SECONDS FROM START TO FINISH |
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Definition
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Term
| THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF INABILITY TO PRIME IS: |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A PROBLEM THAT MAY OCCUR WHILE OPERATING FROM A DRAFT? |
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Definition
| AIR LEAK ON THE INTAKE SIDE OF THE PUMP |
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Term
| THE WATER SUPPLY FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLY ____ OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SPRINKLERS ON THE SYSTEM |
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Definition
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Term
| IF THERE IS ANY INDICATION OF AN ACTUAL FIRE, A MINIMUM OF _____ SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE FDC |
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Definition
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Term
| IF RECOMMENDED DISCHARGE PRESSURE IS NOT ON THE FDC PLATE OR IN THE PRE-INCIDENT PLANNING INFO THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB IS TO DISCHARGE____ INTO THE FDC |
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Definition
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Term
| GENERALLY WHAT LINES SHOULD BE USED TO SUPPORT STANDPIPE SYSTEMS |
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Definition
| FIRE DEPARTMENT ATTACK LINES |
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Term
| ADD APPROX ______ PSI TO THE DESIRED NOZZLE PRESSURE FOR EACH FLOOR ABOVE THE STANDPIPE CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE OPERATING FIRE STREAMS |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE FIRST STEP THAT ALL D/O MUST TAKE IN ORDER TO BEGIN ANY PUMPING OPERATION IS TO MAKE THE FIRE PUMP OPERATIONAL |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IFSTA RECOMMENDS THAT THE APPARATUS WHEELS BE CHOCKED EVERYTIME THE APPARATUS IS STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE D/O EXITS THE CAB |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF THE INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT TO INDICATE THAT THE PTO HAS BEEN PROPERLY ACTIVATED AND THE PUMP ENGAGED, TURN THE APPARATUS OFF |
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Definition
FALSE
REPEAT THE PROCEDURE |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
MIDSHIP PUMPS REQUIRE THAT BOTH THE PUMP AND THE DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS BE IN GEAR FOR OPERATION |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PUMP OPERATOR MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE A TRANSITION FROM THE APPARATUS TANK TO AN INCOMING WATER SUPPLY WITH NO DISRUPTION OF THE FIREGROUND OPERATION |
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Definition
|
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN OPERATING FROM THE WATER TANK, THE PUMP SHOULD BE IN A PARALLEL (VOLUME) POSITION IN MOST CASES |
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Definition
FALSE
PUMP SHOULD BE IN SERIES (PRESSURE) |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE TWO BASIC PRESSURIZED WATER SUPPLY SOURCES THAT MAY BE USED TO SUPPLY A FIRE PUMP ARE A HYDRANT OR A SUPPLY HOSE FROM ANOTHER FIRE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN CHOOSING A HYDRANT, THE HYDRANT CLOSEST TO THE FIRE IS ALWAYS THE BEST CHOICE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
A FORWARD LAY INVOLVES STOPPING AT THE HYDRANT, DROPPING THE END OF ONE OR MORE SUPPLY LINES AT THE HYDRANT AND PROCEEDING TO THE FIRE LOCATION |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
A FORWARD LAY IS THE MOST EXPEDIENT WAY TO LAY HOSE IF THE APPARATUS MUST STAY AT THE WATER SOURCE |
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Definition
FALSE
REVERSE LAY WOULD BE MOST EXPEDIENT |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE REVERSE LAY IS USED WHEN THE FIRST PUMPER ARRIVES AT A FIRE AND MUST WORK ALONE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
AFTER THE CONNECTIONS TO THE HYDRANT ARE MADE, THE TANK-TO-PUMP VALVE MUST BE CLOSED BEFORE OPENING THE HYDRANT |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN CONNECTED TO THE PUMP, A DRY BARREL HYDRANT MUST BE OPENED ALL THE WAY |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING A FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER FOR DRAFT IS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING TASKS THAT D/O FACE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN DRAFTING, IT IS DESIRABLE TO HAVE 1 FOOT OF WATER ALL AROUND THE STRAINER |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
FOR EFFECTIVE OPERATION, THE MAXIMUM LIFT CONSIDERED REASONABLE FOR MOST FORE DEPARTMENT PUMPERS IS ABOUT 20FEET |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF OPERATING A TWO-STAGE PUMP, THE TRANSFER VALVE SHOULD BE IN THE SERIES (PRESSURE) POSITION DURING PRIMING |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE PRIMING ACTION SHOULD NOT BE STOPPED UNTIL ALL THE AIR HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE PRIMER IS DISCHARGING A STEADY STREAM OF WATER |
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Definition
|
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IT IS ADVISABLE TO FLUSH THE PUMP WITH FRESH WATER AFTER OPERATING FROM A DRAFT |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
UPON ARRIVAL AT A SPRINKLERED PROPERTY, PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY MADE TO SUPPLY THE FDC |
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Definition
|
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Term
| LIST THE METHODS FOR PREVENTING PUMP OVERHEATING |
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Definition
PULL SOME OF THE BOOSTER LINE OFF THE REEL AND SECURELY TIE OFF THE NOZZLE TO A SOLID OBJECT. OPEN THE VALVE THAT SUPPLIES THE BOOSTER REEL, AND DISCHARGE WATER IN A DIRECTION THAT WILL NOT HARM PEOPLE OR DAMAGE PROPERTY.
OPEN A DISCHARGE DRAIN VALVE.
PARTIALLY OPEN THE TANK FILL VALVE OR PUMP-TO-TANK LINE.
USE A BYPASS OR CIRCULATOR VALVE IF THE APPARATUS IS SO EQUIPPED |
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Term
| LIST INDICATORS A PUMP IS CAVITATING |
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Definition
HOSE STREAMS WILL PULSATE, AND THE PRESSURE GAUGE ON THE PUMP WILL FLUCTUATE.
A POPPING OR SPUTTERING MAY BE HEARD AS THE WATER LEAVES THE NOZZLE.
THE PUMP WILL BE NOISY, SOUNDING LIKE GRAVEL IS PASSING THROUGH IT.
A LACK OF REACTION ON THE PRESSURE GAUGE TO CHANGES IN THE SETTING OF THE THROTTLE |
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|
Term
| THE ELEVATION DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STATIC WATER SOURCE AND THE PUMP INTAKE |
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Definition
|
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Term
| THE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE INSIDE OF THE PUMP AND THE INTAKE HOSE AND THE ATMOSPHERE THAT ALLOWS WATER TO BE FORCED INTO THE HOSE AND PUMP |
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Definition
|
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Term
| VACUUM THAT WOULD ALLOW WATER TO BE RAISED BY ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TO A HEIGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRESSURE |
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Definition
|
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Term
| THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT TO WHICH ANY AMOUNT OF WATER MAY BE RAISED THROUGH A HARD INTAKE HOSE TO THE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| THE HEIGHT A COLUMN OF WATER MAY BE LIFTED IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY TO PROVIDE A RELIABLE FIRE FLOW |
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Definition
|
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Term
| IN CUSTOMARY (METRIC) SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT, AT SEA LEVEL A PUMP COULD THEORETICALLY LIFT WATER ____ FEET (METERS) |
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Definition
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Term
| IN MOST CIRCUMSTANCES THE MAXIMUM LIFT OF A FIRE PUMP IS NO MORE THAN: |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING MAXIMUM LIFT |
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Definition
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Term
| EVERY FIRE PUMP IN GOOD REPAIR SHOULD HAVE A DEPENDABLE LIFT OF AT LEAST |
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Definition
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Term
| NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE TAKES INTO ACCOUNT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING PRESSURE CORRECTION |
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Definition
| LIFT+TOTAL INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/2.3 (LIFT+TOTAL INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/0.1) |
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|
Term
| WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE AT DRAFT |
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Definition
| PDP+INTAKE PRESSURE CORRECTION |
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|
Term
| EQUATION FOR ADEQUACY OF A SMALL STREAM |
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Definition
| A X V X 7.5 (A X V X 1000) |
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|
Term
| THE RULE OF THUMB FOR EVALUATING POND AND SMALL LAKE CAPACITY IS THAT EVERY 1 FOOT(0.3M) OF DEPTH FOR AN AREA OF 1 ACRE (0.4 HA) PROVIDES _____GPM FOR _____ HOURS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH REACHING A NATURAL STATIC WATER SUPPLY WITH A PUMPER |
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Definition
| BRIDGES THAT ARE NOT TALL ENOUGH TO SUPPORT FIRE APPARATUS |
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Term
| FLOATING STRAINERS ALLOW SAFE DRAFTING FORM NATURAL WATER SUPPLIES AS SHALLOW AS ____ FEET (METERS) |
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Definition
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Term
| IN ORDER TO AID ACCESS TO FROZEN PONDS AND LAKES, BARRELS FILLED WITH ____ MAY BE FLOATED ON THE WATERS SURFACE BEFORE THE WATER FREEZES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE USED TO CUT A HOLE INTO ICE FOR THE INTAKE HOSE AND STRAINER |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES ARE UNDERGROUND STORAGE RECEPTACLES THAT ARE USUALLY FOUND IN AREAS THAT ARE NOT SERVICED BY A HYDRANT SYSTEM |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES ARE MAN MADE IMPOUNDMENTS THAT HAVE THE SAME CHARACTERISTICS AS A POND OR SMALL LAKE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES ARE COMMONLY FOUND ON LARGE RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES |
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Definition
| PRIVATE WATER STORAGE TANKS |
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Term
| WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ACCESS DUE TO SECURITY MEASURES |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| WHICH MAN MADE STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES TRANSPORT WATER THROUGH OPEN CANALS OR PORTABLE PIPES |
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Definition
| AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS |
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Term
| EQUATION FOR DETERMINING CAPACITY OF A SQUARE/RECTANGULAR POOL |
|
Definition
| L X W X D X 7.5 (L X W X D X 1000) |
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|
Term
| EQUATION FOR DETERMINING THE CAPACITY OF A ROUND POOL |
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Definition
| PIE X R SQUARED X D X 7.5 (PIE X R SQUARED X D X 1000) |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
LIFT IS THE ELEVATION DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STATIC WATER SOURCE AND THE PUMP INTAKE |
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Definition
|
|
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A TOTAL VACUUM IS NOT POSSIBLE IN FIELD CONDITIONS |
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Definition
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|
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A PUMP IS ONLY ABLE TO DELIVER 80% OF ITS CAPACITY AT A 15FOOT LIFT |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
NATURAL STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES INCLUDE CISTERNS, SWIMMING POOLS, AND GROUND RESERVOIRS |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE ACCESSIBILITY OF NATURAL STATIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES MAY BE COMPROMISED BY FREEZING WEATHER |
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Definition
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|
Term
TRUE/FALSE
A DEPTH OF 1 FOOT OF WATER ABOVE AND BELOW A BARREL TYPE STRAINER IS A GOOD RULE FOR MINIMUM DRAFTING DEPTH |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
NATURAL WATER SUPPLY SOURCES WITH EXCESS SALT AND DEBRIS MAY CLOG FOG STREAM NOZZLES |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
ANY OPERATION THAT CAUSES SALT WATER OR DIRTY WATER TO BE DRAWN INTO THE PUMP REQUIRES THAT THE PUMP BE FLUSHED WITH CLEAN FRESH WATER AFTER THE OPERATION IS COMPLETE |
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Definition
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|
Term
TRUE/FALSE
ALL FIREFIGHTERS WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BODIES OF WATER MUST WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
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Definition
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|
Term
TRUE/FALSE
MANY LARGER SWIMMING POOLS MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRY HYDRANTS THAT ALLOW FIRE APPARATUS TO BE CONNECTED TO THEM AS A WATER SUPPLY SOURCE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE PUMPER CONNECTED TOTHE WATER SUPPLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RELAY OPERATION |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE PUMPER CONNECTED WITHIN THE RELAY THAT RECEIVES WATER FROM THE SOURCE PUMPER, BOOSTS THE PRESSURE, AND THEN SUPPLIES WATER TO THE NEXT APPARATUS IN THE RELAY |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| IN A RELAY PUMPING OPERATION THE ATTACK PUMPER IS |
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Definition
| THE ENGINE SUPPLYING ATTACK LINES AND APPLIANCES |
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|
Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ENHANCE FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE PUMP CAUSED BY WATER HAMMER |
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Definition
| INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES |
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Term
| A RELAY OPERATION IS BASED ON WHICH TWO THINGS |
|
Definition
| AMOUNT OF WATER REQUIRED AND DISTANCE FROM THE SCENE TO WATER |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT USED TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FLOW THROUGH A RELAY |
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Definition
| INCREASE THE SIZE OF TEH PUMPER IN THE RELAY |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE RELAY METHOD |
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Definition
| A METHOD THAT INVOLVES FLOWING A PREDETERMINED VOLUME OF WATER FOR THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE THAT IT CAN BE PUMPED THROUGH A PARTICULAR HOSE LAY |
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|
Term
| WHAT IS THE EQUATION TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF PUMPERS NEEDED TO RELAY A GIVEN AMOUNT OF WATER |
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Definition
| (RELAY DISTANCE/DISTANCE FROM TABLE 13.1 OR 13.2)/1 |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE CONSTANT PRESSURE RELAY METHOD |
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Definition
| A METHOD THAT PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM FLOW AVAILABLE FROM A PARTICULAR RELAY SET UP BY USING A CONSTANT PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADVANTAGE OF THE CONSTANT PRESSURE RELAY METHOD |
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Definition
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Term
| D/O IN A CONSTANT PRESSURE RELAY SHOULD CONTINUE TO ADJUST THEIR PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE TO 175PSI UNTIL |
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Definition
| INTAKE PRESSURE FROM PRESSURIZED SOURCES DROPS TO 20 PSI |
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Term
| A RELAY PUMPING OPERATION ALWAYS BEGINS WITH THE |
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| IF A RELAY IS BEING SUPPLIED FROM DRAFT, THE _____ WILL HAVE TO DEVELOP A HIGHER NET PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE THAN THE OTHER PUMPERS IN THE RELAY |
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| FAILURE TO KEEP WATER MOVING THROUGH THE PUMP DURING A RELAY COULD RESULT IN ____, THUS DELAYING THE OPERATION |
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| SOMETIMES A RELAY CAN BE STARTED, OR THE HOSELINES FILLED, WITH WATER FROM THE |
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| WHEN PUTTING A RELAY INTO OPERATION, IT IS MOST DESIRABLE TO MAINTAIN AN INTAKE PRESSURE OF |
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Definition
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| ONCE A RELAY IS IN OPERATION AND THE WATER IS MOVING, ALL PUMP OPERATORS SET THEIR ____ TO AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL |
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Definition
| AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES |
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| ONCE THE RELAY IS IN OPERATION, SMALL VARIATIONS IN PRESSURE ARE NOT SIGNIFICANT AND AS LONG AS THE INTAKE RELAY PUMPER DOES NOT DROP BELOW 10 PSI OR INCREASE ABOVE ____, NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO MAINTAIN EXACT PRESSURES |
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| IN A RELAY OPERATION, WHEN PUMPERS ARE WITHIN SIGHT OF EACHOTHER |
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| RELAY OPERATIONS SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN FIRST FROM THE |
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Definition
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TRUE/FALSE
THE RELAY PUMPER SHOULD BE THE ENGINE WITH THE LARGEST PUMPING CAPACITY |
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Definition
FALSE
SHOULD BE THE SOURCE PUMPER |
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TRUE/FALSE
HOSE TENDERS ARE ALWAYS EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE PUMP THAT ALLOWS THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUMPING OPERATION |
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Definition
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TRUE/FALSE
INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES MAY BE SUPPLIED BY THE PUMP MANUFACTURER OR ADDED LATER |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
EACH FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOULD HAVE A STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR THE TYPE OF RELAY PUMPING OPERATION THEY WILL USE SHOULD THE NEED ARISE |
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Definition
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TRUE/FALSE
WHEN DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF PUMPERS NEEDED TO RELAY A GIVEN AMOUNT OF WATER ALWAY ROUND DOWN TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF A RELAY IS DETERMINED BY THE CAPACITY OF THE LARGEST PUMP AND THE LARGEST HOSELINE USED WITHIN THE RELAY |
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Definition
FALSE
DETERMINED BY THE SMALLEST PUMP AND SMALLEST HOSELINE |
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TRUE/FALSE
A RELAY PUMPER SHOULD BE WAITING FOR WATER WITH THE DUMP LINE OR DISCHARGE CLOSED AND THE PUMP OUT OF GEAR |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN OPERATING A RELAY, THE ATTACK PUMPER SHOULD BE SET IN THE "PRESSURE" MODE WHILE ALL OTHERS IN THE RELAY SHOULD BE SET IN THE "RPM" MODE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
ONE RADIO CHANNEL SHOULD BE DEDICATED TO COORDINATION OF THE WATER SUPPLY OPERATION |
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Definition
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Term
| LIST THE 4 STEPS OF A BASIC RELAY PUMPING OPERATION |
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Definition
THE IC DETERMINES ITS NECESSARY.
DISPATCH SENDS A RELAY TASK FORCE.
3-5 PUMPERS ECH WITH LRG CAPACITY PUMPS AND USUALLY LDH ARE DISPATCHED.
PUMPERS SET UP THE WATER SUPPLY INDEPENDENT OF THE COMPANIES ALREADY OPERATING ON THE SCENE. |
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Term
| EXPLAIN HOW RELAY PRESSURE IS INCREASED OR DECREASED |
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Definition
INCREASED:
SOURCE PUMPER IS ADJUSTED UNTIL THE DESIRED PRESSURE IS REACHED.
EACH SUCCESSIVE PUMPER SIMILARLY ADJUSTED.
DECREASED:
ATTACK PUMPER THROTTLES DOWN.
SOURCE PUMPERS DISCHARGES ITS DUMP LINE BACK INTO THE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE.
RELAY PUMPERS THROTTLE DOWN TO DESIRED PRESSURE, SUCCESSIVELY FROM THE WATER SOURCE |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS IS TRUE |
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Definition
| WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS ARE LESS LABOR INTENSIVE THAN RELAY PUMPING OPERATIONS |
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Term
| WHICH TYPES OF APPARATUS ARE POSITIONED AT THE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE AND ARE USED TO FILL EMPTY WATER TENDERS |
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Definition
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| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED THE BACKBONE OF ANY WATER SHUTTLE OPERATION |
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Definition
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Term
| WATER TENDERS MUST HAVE A TANK-TO-PUMP LINE CAPABLE OF SUPPLYING THE PUMP WITH 500GPM UNTIL AT LEAST _____ OF THE TANK IS EMPTY |
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Definition
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Term
| WATER TENDERS MUST HAVE A DISCHARGE CAPABLE OF EMPTYING _____ OF THE TANK VOLUME AT AN AVERAGE RATE OF 1000 GPM |
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Definition
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Term
| ALTHOUGH NFPA 1901 ONLY REQUIRES ONE LARGE TANK DISCHARGE BE INSTALLED ON A WATER TENDER, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT EACH TENDER BE EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH TYPE OF TANK DISCHARGES EMPLOY THE USE OF A SMALL DIAMETER IN-LINE DISCHARGE THAT IS INSERTED INTO THE PIPING OF THE LARGE TANK DISCHARGE |
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Definition
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| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT JET-ASSISTED DUMPS IS TRUE |
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Definition
| THERE IS A DANGER OF WATER BEING DISCHARGED OVER THE PORTABLE TANK AND HITTING ANYONE OR ANYTHING ON THE OTHER SIDE |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A DECISION THAT MUST BE MADE AT THE BEGINNING OF AN INCIDENT |
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Definition
| ROUTE OF TRAVEL BETWEEN STATION AND INCIDENT |
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Term
| THE BEST FILL AND DUMP SITES ARE THOSE IN WHICH THE WATER TENDERS |
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Definition
| DRIVE STRAIGHT IN FROM ONE DIRECTION, FILL OR DUMP, THEN PROCEED STRAIGHT OUT |
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Term
| WHEN A WATER SUPPLY GROUP IS ESTABLISHED THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS KNOWN AS THE |
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Definition
| WATER SUPPLY GROUP SUPERVISOR |
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Term
| IF AVAILABLE ____INCH HOSE SHOULD BE USED TO FILL TENDERS AS IT ALLOWS FOR QUICKER FILLING OF THE TANK |
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Definition
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Term
| AT THE FILL SITE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE FILL SITE PUMPER REMAIN ___ WITH THE TENDER FILL LINES CHARGED AT ALL TIMES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHO SHOULD MONITOR THE GROUND CONDITIONS AROUND THE FILL SITE |
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Definition
| THE MAKE AND BREAK PERSONNEL OR FILL SITE MANAGER |
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Term
| WHICH DUMP SITE METHOD USES ONE OR MORE PORTABLE WATER TANKS AS THE DUMP SITE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE |
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Definition
| PORTABLE WATER TANK OPERATIONS |
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Term
| IN WHICH DUMP SITE METHOD IS THE TENDER USUALLY SO LARGE THAT THE FIRE IS CONTROLLED BEFORE THERE IS A NEED TO REFILL ITS TANK |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WATER TENDER DISCHARGE METHOD |
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Definition
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Term
| SINGLE PORTABLE TANK OPERATIONS WORK ON FIRES THAT REQUIRE LESS THAN |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
FILL SITE PUMPERS USED IN WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM PUMP CAPACITY OF 500GPM |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WATER TENDERS THAT ARE STRICTLY USED FOR WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS DO NOT REQUIRE A FIRE PUMP IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SUITABLE GRAVITY DUMP SYSTEM |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
THE FRONT AND CENTER OF AN INCIDENT IS ALWAYS THE BEST LOCATION FOR A DUMP SITE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
A STRAIGHT LINE OF TRAVEL IS CONSIDERED TO BE OPTIMUM ARRANGEMENT FOR CONDUCTING A WATER SHUTTLE OPERATION |
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Definition
FALSE
A CIRCULAR ROUTE IS BEST |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN POSITIONING AT A HYDRANT, THE D/O SHOULD CONNECT , AT A MINIMUM, A LARGE DIAMETER INTAKE HOSE BETWEEN THE LARGE PUMP INTAKE AND THE STREAMER CONNECTION ON THE HYDRANT |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
AT A FILL SITE EACH HOSELINE SHOULD HAVE A GATE VALVE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE LAST SECTION AND THE NEXT TO LAST SECTION OF HOSE |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHILE FILLING IS TAKING PLACE THE TENDER D/O SHOULD MONITOR THE FILLING FROM THE PUMP PANEL |
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Definition
FALSE
D/O SHOULD REMAIN IN THE CAB |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
PORTABLE WATER TANK OPERATIONS ARE CONSIDERED THE EASIEST OF THE THREE DUMP SITE METHODS TO ENSURE A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF WATER TO THE ATTACK PUMPER |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PORTABLE WATER TANKS HAVE A CAPACITY THAT IS AT LEAST 100 GALLONS LARGER THAN THE CAPACITY OF THE WATER TANK ON THE APPARATUS CARRYING IT |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN EVALUATING HANDLING TIME, ISO ONLY ALLOWS 90% OF THE TENDERS TOTAL TANK CAPACITY TO BE USED FOR THE CALCULATION |
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Definition
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Term
| LIFT DISADVANTAGES OF JET ASSISTED DUMPS |
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Definition
APPARATUS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE PUMP.
PUMP MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE DUMPING THE WATER FROM THE TANK.
WATER CAN STILL BE DISCHARGED IF THE PUMP IS NOT OPERATING, BUT IT WILL BE A CONSIDERABLY LOWER RATE THAN IF THE DUMP VALVE WERE DESIGNED FOR GRAVITY DUMPING.
THEY INCREASE THE COST OF PURCHASING THE APPARATUS.
THERE IS A DANGER OF WATER BEING DISCHARGED COMPLETELY OVER THE PORTABLE TANK AND HITTING SOMEONE OR SOMETHING.
PIPING MAY FREEZE IN FREEZING TEMPS. |
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Term
| LIST SAFETY ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN SELECTING A PARTICULAR ROUTE OF TRAVEL |
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Definition
NARROW ROADS.
LONG DRIVEWAYS.
BLIND CURVES AND INTERSECTIONS.
WINDING ROADS.
STEEP GRADES.
INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEVICE THAT INTRODUCES FOAM CONCENTRATE INTO THE WATER STREAM TO MAKE THE FOAM SOLUTION |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE MIXTURE OF FOAM CONCENTRATE AND WATER BEFORE THE INTRODUCTION OF AIR |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT NEEDED TO PRODUCE QUALITY FIRE FIGHTING FOAM |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WAY IN WHICH FOAM EXTINGUISHERS AND/OR PREVENTS FIRE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH FOAMS ARE NOT PROPORTIONED AS OTHER FOAMS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH METHOD OF PROPORTIONING USES THE PRESSURE ENERGY IN THE STREAM OF WATER TO DRAFT FOAM CONCENTRATE INTO THE FIRE STREAM |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH METHOD OF PROPORTIONING USES AN EXTERNAL PUMP OR HEAD PRESSURE TO FORCE FOAM CONCENTRATE INTO THE FIRE STREAM AT THE CORRECT RATIO IN COMPARISON TO THE FLOW |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD NOT BE TYPICAL USE FOR CLASS A FOAM |
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Definition
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Term
| CLASS A FOAM SHOULD BE PROPORTIONED AT ____ FOR FIRE ATTACK AND OVERHAUL WITH STANDARD FOG NOZZLES |
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Definition
| 0.2% TO 0.5% FOAM CONCENTRATE |
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Term
| CLASS A FOAM SHOULD BE PROPORTIONED AT _____ FOR ANY APPLICATION WITH AIR ASPIRATING FOAM NOZZLES |
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Definition
| 0.3% TO 0.7% FOAM CONCENTRATE |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE TYPICAL USE FOR CLASS B FOAM |
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Definition
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Term
| IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE APPLICATION RATE OF FOAM AVAILABLE FROM A NOZZLE |
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Definition
| DIVIDE THE NOZZLE FLOW RATE BY THE AREA OF THE FIRE |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HAS A LOW WATER CONTENT WHICH MINIMIZES WATER DAMAGE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE USED WHERE FLOWS IN EXCESS OF 350GPM ARE REQUIRED |
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Definition
| SELF-EDUCTING MASTER STREAM FOAM NOZZLES |
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATE ON THE SAME PRINCIPAL AS THE IN-LINE EDUCTOR , BUT THE EDUCTOR IS BUILT INTO THE NOZZLE RATHER THAN INTO THE HOSELINE |
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| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE SIMPLEST MEANS OF PROPORTIONING FOAM |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING USE THE SAME PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION AS DO PORTABLE IN-LINE EDUCTORS BUT ARE ATTACHED TO THE APPARATUS PUMPING SYSTEM |
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Definition
| INSTALLED IN-LINE EDUCTOR SYSTEMS |
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| INSTALLED IN-LINE EDUCTOR SYSTEMS ARE MOST COMMONLY USED TO PROPORTION |
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Definition
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Term
| LIMITATION OF THE BYPASS-TYPE BALANCED PRESSURE PROPORTIONER IS |
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Definition
| ITS NEED FOR A FOAM PUMP WITH PTO OR OTHER POWER SOURCE |
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Term
| HIGH ENERGY FOAM SYSTEMS DIFFER FROM LOW ENERGY FOAM SYSTEMS IN THAT THEY |
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Definition
| INTRODUCE COMPRESSED AIR INTO THE FOAM SOLUTION PRIOR TO DISCHARGE INTO THE HOSELINE |
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Term
| WHICH PORTABLE FOAM FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES ARE LIMITED TO CLASS A, CAFS APPLICATIONS |
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Definition
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| WHICH PORTABLE FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES BREAK THE FOAM SOLUTION INTO TINY DROPLETS AND USE THE AGITATION OF WATER DROPLETS MOVING THROUGH AIR TO ACHIEVE THE FOAMING ACTION |
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Definition
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| WHICH PORTABLE FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES INDUCT AIR INTO THE FOAM SOLUTION BY A VENTURI ACTION |
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Definition
| AIR-ASPIRATING FOAM NOZZLES |
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Term
| WHICH PORTABLE FOAM APPLICATION DEVICES ARE REQUIRED TO DELIVER ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF FOAM ON LARGE SCALE FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID FIRES |
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Definition
| MASTER STREAM FOAM NOZZLES |
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Term
| THE WATER ASPIRATING TYPE OF MEDIUM AND HIGH-EXPANSION FOAM GENERATORS ARE VERY SIMILAR TO OTHER FOAM-PRODUCING NOZZLES EXCEPT THAT THEY ARE |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH FOAM APPLICATION TECHNIQUE MAY BE EMPLOYED WHEN A VERTICAL SURFACE IS NEAR OR WITHIN THE AREA OF A POOL OF IGNITABLE LIQUID |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
CLASS B FOAMS DESIGNED SOLELY FOR HYDROCARBON FIRES WILL NOT EXTINGUISH POLAR SOLVANT FIRES |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
BATCH MIXING IS THE SIMPLEST METHOD OF MIXING FOAM CONCENTRATE AND WATER |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
CLASS A FOAM IS SAFE TO USE ON BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B FUELS |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
VERTICAL SURFACES REQUIRE A DRY CLASS A FOAM |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
AFFF IS THE MOST COMMONLY USED FOAM TODAY |
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Definition
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Term
| IF THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1901 ARE INCLUDED IN THE APPARATUS BID SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH TWO TESTS MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER |
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Definition
| THE ROAD TEST AND THE HYDROSTATIC TEST |
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Term
| WHEN PERFORMING ROAD TESTS THE APPARATUS SHOULD BE |
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Definition
| FULLY LOADED AS IT WOULD BE ONCE IN SERVICE |
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Term
| IN A ROAD TEST THE APPARATUS MUST ACCELERATE TO _____ MPH FROM A STANDING START WITHIN 25 SEC. |
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Definition
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Term
| IN A ROAD TEST THE APPARATUS MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM TOP SPEED OF ____MPH |
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Definition
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Term
| IN A ROAD TEST THE APPARATUS MUST COME TO A FULL STOP FROM 20MPH WITHIN ____ FEET |
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Definition
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Term
| PUMPS ARE TESTED HYDROSTATICALLY AT ___ PSI FOR 3 MINUTES |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT HYDROSTATIC TESTS IS FALSE |
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Definition
| INTAKE VALVES SHOULD BE OPENED AND CAPPED |
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Term
| WHEN USING A STATIC SOURCE FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS THE STRAINER MUST BE SUBMERGED AT LEAST ____ BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN USING A STATIC SOURCE FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS THE WATER MUST BE AT LEAST ____ DEEP |
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Definition
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Term
| AIR TEMP FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS SHOULD BE BETWEEN |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE EQUATION FOR DETERMINING THE CORRECT PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE DURING PUMPER SERVICE TESTS |
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Definition
| LIFT+INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/2.3 (LIFT+INTAKE HOSE FRICTION LOSS/0.1) |
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Term
| ALL GAUGES USED FOR SERVICE TESTS MUST HAVE BEEN CALIBRATED WITHIN |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE FIRST SERVICE TEST TO BE PERFORMED |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH SERVICE TEST IS PERFORMED TO CHECK THE PRIMING DEVICE, PUMP, AND HARD INTAKE HOSE FOR AIR LEAKS |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH SERVCE TEST CHECKS THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE ENGINE AND THE PUMP |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH SERVICE TEST ENSURES THAT THE PIPING BETWEEN THE WATER TANK AND PUMP IS SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF WATER SPECIFIED BY NFPA 1901 |
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Definition
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Term
| WHICH METHOD FOR TESTING A FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM MEASURES THE ACCURACY OF FOAM PROPORTIONING EQUIPMENT BY CHECKING THE VOLUME OF FOAM CONCENTRATE DRAWN THROUGH THE SYSTEM WHILE IN OPERATION |
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Definition
| FOAM CONCENTRATE DISPLACEMENT METHOD |
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Term
| WHICH METHOD FOR TESTING A FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM IS USED TO TEST THE QUALITY OF FOAM SOLUTION AFTER IT HAS BEEN CREATED BY A FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM |
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Definition
| FOAM SOLUTION REFRACTIVITY TESTING |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
PUMP CERTIFICATION TESTS ARE CONDUCTED BY PUMPING APPARATUS D/O |
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Definition
FALSE
TESTS DONE BY INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
HOSE USED FOR PUMPER SERVICE TESTS MUST BE AT LEAST 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER |
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Definition
FALSE
MUST BE 2.5 INCHES AT LEAST |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES SHOULD BE TESTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY MAINTAIN A SAFE LEVEL OF PRESSURE ON THE PUMP WHEN VALVES ARE CLOSED |
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Definition
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
WHEN PERFORMING DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE AND FLOWMETER OPERATIONAL TESTS, EACH OF THE DISCHARGES ON THE APPARATUS MUST BE OPENED |
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Definition
FALSE
DISCHARGES MUST BE CAPPED |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
IF A FIRE PUMP TESTS TO LESS THAN 90% OF ITS CAPABILITIES WHEN IT WAS NEW IT MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE IMMEDIATELY |
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Definition
FALSE
TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE OR GIVEN A LOWER RATING |
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Term
TRUE/FALSE
NFPA 1901 DOES NOT REQUIRE FOAM SYSTEM TESTING TO BE PERFORMED ON A YEARLY BASIS |
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Definition
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| LIST THE MINIMUM PUMPER SERVICE TESTS REQUIRED BY NFPA 1911 |
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Definition
ENGINE SPEED CHECK
PRIMING DEVICE TESTS
VACUUM TEST
PUMPING TEST
OVERLOAD TEST
PRESSURE CONTROL TEST
GAUGE AND FLOWMETER TEST
TANK-TO-PUMP FLOW RATE TEST
INTERNAL INTAKE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TEST |
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Term
| LIST EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM PUMPER SERVICE TESTS |
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Definition
GAUGE TO CHECK PUMP INTAKE PRESSURE
GAUGE TO CHECK THE PUMP DISCHARGE
PITOT TUBE
STRAIGHT STREAM NOZZLES OF CORRECT SIZES
ROPE, CHAIN, OR A TEST STAND TO SECURE TEST NOZZLE
REVOLUTION COUNTER OR HAND TACHOMETER
FIRE DEPARTMENT OR INSURANCE AGENCY FORMS |
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