Fire Apparatus Operator. Pumper Questions with Accurate Answers
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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER
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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER
Fire Apparatus Operator. Pumper Questions with Accurate Answers
Becoming a good pump operator requires
constant learning and training.
In reality, ___ _____ and _____ prevail in both fire suppression and pump operations
scientific theory principles
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Fire Apparatus Operator. Pumper
Questions with Accurate Answers
Becoming a good pump operator requires - answerconstant learning and training.
In reality, ___ _____ and _____ prevail in both fire suppression and pump operations -
answerscientific theory principles
The role of the _____ is a noble position in the fire service - answerfire pump operator
Ever-increasing responsibility of pump operators require new levels of - answermaturity,
education, and skill
What was the first fire pumps used in America were - answermanual piston pumps
When was the steam engine introduced - answerlate 1800
Steam as a power source was - answercomplicated and dangerous
One of the most important duties of an engineer was to - answerdevelop enough
pressure to power the pump
What is one of the more popular titles assigned to the person who operated pumps -
answerEngineer
Other terms use to identify pump operators - answerwagon driver or tender, chauffeur,
apparatus operator, driver/pump operator, and apparatus engineer/driver.
Individual responsible for operating the fire pump, driving the apparatus, and conducting
preventive maintenance - answerpump operator
How many people on each side did it take for the American piston fire pump - answer10
American piston fire pump frequent crew replacement due to - answerexhaustion
Improper inspection and testing may result in - answermechanical damage and failure.
or reduced life span of the apparatus, pump, and equipment.
, Worst case scenario of improper inspection and testing - answerit could fail while
supplying water to firefighters actively attacking a fire deep inside a commercial
structure.
Inadequate water supplies may cause - answeran increase the duration of the fire,
resulting in increased risk to firefighter and property
Careless driving techniques - answerrisk of crashes
Inadequate training or lack of following the law - answerpump operator and department
facing criminal/civil repercussions
Improper pump operation can - answerdamage or contaminate municipal water
Three area of duties - answerpreventive maintenance, driving the apparatus, pump
operations
What is one rule that applies to all duties of a pump operator - answerconstant attention
to safety
Often overlooked and under-emphasized duty - answermaintaining the apparatus in a
ready state
The duty of preventive maintenance helps apparatus - answerto be in ready state at all
times
Why is preventative maintenance changing - answertechnology
The operator needs to understand the ____,____, and ____ of all equipment on his or
her assigned apparatus - answerusage, operation, and maintenance
What is the most important duty of the pump operator - answerensuring the safe
transportation of personnel
According to U.S. Fire Administration 2010 information - answeraverage of 100 LODD
per year
Also the U.S. Fire Administration 2010 - answertens of thousands of injuries
Fatalitites - answer20-25% are motor vehicle crashes
Most frequently involved apparatus - answertankers
Tankers are involved in more crashes than - answerengine and ladders combined
What percent of victims fastening the seat belt - answer21%
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