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IFSTA Driver/Operators Handbook Flashcards

1
Q

The air pressure on apparatus with air brakes should build to an efficient level within how many seconds of starting?

A

60 sec

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2
Q

(T/F) When drafting a centrifugal pump must be primed by an external priming device.

A

True

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3
Q

The _____ is the major component of the centrifugal pump because it provides the velocity to the water.

A

Impeller

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4
Q

The purpose of the ____ is to provide a circulating feed from several manes.

A

Grid System

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5
Q

A relief valve bypasses excess water from the discharge side of the pump to the _____.

A

Pump intake

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6
Q

Pumps that are commonly used as priming pumps are ____.

A

Rotary gear

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7
Q

Improper tire pressures may cause_____?

A

Poor handling

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8
Q

For water manes in industrial settings the diameter should be at least ____ in.

A

8in.

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9
Q

Which problematic conditions could be found while doing routine maintenance on a battery?

A

Loose tie-downs or corrosion around the battery connections.

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10
Q

What is the recommended way to determine the EXACT friction loss of any appliance?

A

Run tests with each appliance used by the department

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11
Q

When relay pumping, if the intake pressure drops below 20psi there is danger of ______.

A

Cavitation

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12
Q

the vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which no more than ____ in. of vacuum should be lost.

A

10in.

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13
Q

Steering wheel play should be no more than ____ degrees in either direction.

A

10

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14
Q

You are responding to an incident on a limited-access highway. Your apparatus is not being used. What should be done with your apparatus?

A

Used as a barrier between the traffic flow and the responders on scene

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15
Q

If more than half the pumps rated capacity is anticipated to be used what mode should the pump be operated in?

A

Volume/RPM

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16
Q

Using the condensed Q method calculate the total pressure loss in 600ft of 4” hose flowing 1,000gpm

A

120psi

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17
Q

When the flow through a hose line increases from 100gpm to 400gpm, the friction loss will increase ___ times.

A

16

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18
Q

The minimum qualifications for DPO are set by NFPA 1002 Standard for ____?

A

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

19
Q

At an intersection if a driver cannot account for all lanes of traffic the driver should ________.

A

Come to a complete stop and check all lanes of traffic one by one.

20
Q

If an apparatus begins to skid the driver should?

A

Turn the apparatus steering wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid.

21
Q

When performing a capacity test, the desired net PDP should be _____ psi.

A

250psi

22
Q

A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1,000 gallons of water is considered a ______.

A

Tanker/Tender

23
Q

In a relay pumping operation which pumper should be placed nearest the water source?

A

The largest capacity pumper

24
Q

The manufacturer’s manual will ____ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for engine oil.

A

Recommend

25
Q

A valid exception to NFPA 1500 Standard requiring that all riders of an apparatus be seat belted while the vehicle is in motion?

A

Loading hose

26
Q

An auxiliary cooling device cools engine water when?

A

When the apparatus pump is engaged

27
Q

Excessive temperatures during pumping operations can be controlled by using the _____.

A

Auxiliary cooler

28
Q

The difference between dual pumping and tandem pumping is _______.

A

Dual pumping is intake to intake. Tandem pumping is intake to discharge

29
Q

Check for voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting a ______?

A

Battery

30
Q

As flow decreases, pressure will ______ provided pump speed in a centrifugal pump remains constant.

A

Increase

31
Q

Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at/on?

A

Intersections

32
Q

In the fire service each pump impeller in a housing is commonly called a ______?

A

Stage

33
Q

The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver begins to apply the brakes and until it comes to a complete stop is known as?

A

Braking distance

34
Q

During a pump capacity test, a pumper should deliver _____ of its rated capacity at 250psi for 10 minutes.

A

50%

35
Q

As standard practice it is undesirable to reduce incoming supply pressure below _______ psi.

A

20psi

36
Q

The barrel strainer must be submerged at least ___ ft. under the water.

A

2ft. (on all sides)

37
Q

The ______ allows the engine to be driven and discharge water at the same time.

A

Power Take-Off

38
Q

The purpose of using a spotter is?

A

Assisting the driver/operator by observing the area in the blind spot and to warn the driver of any obstacles that may be present around the apparatus.

39
Q

Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as?

A

Maintenance

40
Q

The time the driver recognizes the need to brake , applies the brake and the unit comes to a complete stop is known as _____?

A

Total stopping distance

41
Q

Unless specifically exempt, when driving fire apparatus, the fire apparatus driver/operator are generally subject to any/all _______.

A

Statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances

42
Q

The collapse zone should be _____.

A

1 1/2 x the height of the building

43
Q

Friction loss is USUALLY expressed in terms of psi per _____ft. of hose.

A

100ft.

44
Q

50% pump capacity test is conducted at _____ psi for ____ mins

A

250psi for 10min

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