FAE; Questions and Answers 100% Correct
In some parts of the country, before the empty fire buckets were filled with water, they were
filled with ___ to be thrown on a fire. CORRECT ANSWER-sand
1 cubic foot of water weighs ___ lbs: CORRECT ANSWER-62.5
The surface area of 1 cubic foot of water ...
FAE; Questions and Answers 100% Correct
In some parts of the country, before the empty fire buckets were filled with water, they were
filled with ___ to be thrown on a fire. CORRECT ANSWER-sand
1 cubic foot of water weighs ___ lbs: CORRECT ANSWER-62.5
The surface area of 1 cubic foot of water is ___ sq. inches: CORRECT ANSWER-144
1 sq. inch of water exerts ___ psi: CORRECT ANSWER-0.434
Most fire apparatus are rated for operations at elevations up to ___ ft: CORRECT
ANSWER-2000
If the anti-siphon hole is clogged, then oil will ___ flow into the priming pump: CORRECT
ANSWER-continuously
Today, the thread size on different communities' fire hydrants is: CORRECT ANSWER-
unique
The first gasoline-powered fire apparatus was used to: CORRECT ANSWER-get chief
officers to the fireground
In 1911, what city became one of the first with a fully motorized fire department?
CORRECT ANSWER-Savannah, Georgia
, FAE; Questions and Answers 100% Correct
The first real breakthrough for today's apparatus was the triple-combination pumper. It carried
water, hose, ladders, firefighters, and a pump with a capacity of ___ GPM. CORRECT
ANSWER-250 GPM
Due to the weight carried by modern fire apparatus, auxiliary brakes have been incorporated
that aid braking by using what system to help slow it? CORRECT ANSWER-the engine's
own systems to help slow it
NFPA 1901 now requires what kind of system to help reconstruct an incident the apparatus
might be involved in: CORRECT ANSWER-vehicle data recorders
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) uses sensors mounted on each wheel to: CORRECT
ANSWER-control brake application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop
One safety that is all too often underutilized by many crew members is: CORRECT
ANSWER-seatbelts
To be the driver of a pumper, a firefighter would need to be proficient in which NFPA 1002
chapter? CORRECT ANSWER-4
NFPA 1451 Standard for Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Program
requires drivers/operators to reauthorize how often? CORRECT ANSWER-annually
, FAE; Questions and Answers 100% Correct
It is the responsibility of the ___ to conduct ongoing training to ensure the personnel's
proficiency with regard to the safe and proper use of the fire apparatus and its equipment.
CORRECT ANSWER-purchasing jurisdiction
A(n) ___ is an apparatus designed to be more maneuverable than the pumper, but would
require the same training as a pumper. CORRECT ANSWER-initial attack fire apparatus
If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of
_____ ft. of 2 1/2"+ hose must be available. CORRECT ANSWER-200
5 functions of a quint: CORRECT ANSWER-1) pump
2) water tank
3) fire hose storage
4) aerial
5) ground ladders
Approximately what % of Earth's surface is covered by water? CORRECT ANSWER-70-
75%
The amount of heat energy required to increase the temperature of a substance is known as its
specific heat index. Water's specific heat index is: CORRECT ANSWER-1
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