Driver pump operator Questions and
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According to the data compiled by NIOSH, the number or firefighter fatalities occuring
while responding to or returning from emergencies is second only to the number of
fatalities occuring from: - answerHeart Attacks
NFPA 1002,_______ sets the minimum qualifications for driver/operator -
answerStandard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
Which of the following is a skill recommended, but not required, to be a driver/operator?
- answerMechanical skills
Which of the following is an activity that a driver/operater is NOT ordinarily expected to
perform at a scene? - answerUsing a chainsaw for ventilation
NFPA 1582 requires that firefighters have a corrected far visual acuity of ______ with
contact lenses or spectacles. - answer20/40
What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper? - answerProviding water at an
addequate pressure for fire streams
NFPA standards specify that the minimum pump capacity for pumpers is: - answer750
gpm (3000 L/min)
Which of the following is not required on a fire department pumper? - answerFirst
aid/medical equiptment
Industrial, airport, municipal, and wildland fire departments commonly have pumpers
capable of discharging firefighting foam on: - answerBoth class A and class B fires
Class B foam systems allow firefighters to handle: - answerFlammable/combustible
liquid fires
Some fire departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who meets
the requirements of an Emergency Vehicle Technician according to: - answerNFPA
1071
Typically career departments require driver/operator to perform apparatus inspections
and maintenance checks: - answerAt the beginning of each tour of duty
,Which of the following is NOT a function of apparatus maintenance and inspection
records? - answerThey may be used in deciding whether to hire new staff
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - answerRemoval of lubrication from chassis
During the first six months after an apparatus is received, the vehicle should be washed
frequently with ______ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting. - answerCold
water
Statistics compiled by the NFPA historically shows that ______ of all firefighter injuries
and deaths in the U.S. are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning
from emergency calls. - answer20 to 25 percent
Which of the following seldom causes serious injury or death, but accounts for a
significant portion of overall damage costs? - answerImproper backing of the apparatus
Excessive speed by the fire apparatus driver/operator can result in which of the
following? - answerInability of driver/operator to stop in time to avoid a collision with
another vehicle
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to collisions that involve
driver/operator error as the cause? - answerInsecurity in one's driving ability
Which of the following statements about driving regulations is TRUE? - answerIf a
driver/operator does not obey driving regulations and is involved in a collision, both the
driver/operator and the fire department may be held responsible.
When positioning for fire attack, if the apparatus arrives at a location where no fire
conditions are evident, where should the apparatus be positioned? - answerNear the
main entrance of the occupancy
When positioning for fire attack, with no fire conditions evident, which of the following is
NOT a responsibility of the driver/operator? - answerEnter the structure and investigate
the situation
What is the first tactical priority at any fire incident? - answerLife safety
Which of the following statements about positioning an apparatus is FALSE -
answerChoose an unpaved surface over a paved surface
What size is the collapse zone? - answerOne and one-half times the height of the
building
Atmospheric Pressure - answerPressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level (14.7
psi [101kPa])
,Psig - answerGauge Reading
Psia - answerThe psi above a perfect vacuum, absolute zero.
Vacuum - answerAny pressure less than atmospheric pressure
Perfect vacuum - answerAbsolute zero pressure
Negative pressure - answerGauge readings of less than 0 psi or kPa
Head - answerThe height of a water supply above the discharge orifice
Head pressure - answerThe result of dividing the number of feet that the water supply is
above the discharge orifice by 2.304.
Static pressure - answerStored potential energy available to force water through the pip,
fittings, fire hose, and adapters.
Static - answerAt rest of without motion
Normal Operating Pressure - answerThat pressure found in a water distribution system
during normal consumption demands.
Residual pressure - answerThat part of the total available pressure not used to
overcome friction loss or gravity while forcing water through pipe, fittings, fire hose, and
adapters.
Residual - answerA remainder, or that which is left
What is defined as "a stream of water or other extinguishing agent after it leaves a
nozzle until it reaches the desired point"? - answerFire stream
Which of the following is NOT a basic type of fire stream - answerConstant
Solid stream nozzles are designed to produce a stream as ______ as possible with little
shower or spray. - answerCompact
What characteristic does a solid stream nozzle have that other streams may not? -
answerSuperior reach
Solid stream nozzles should be operated at ______ psi (kPa) on handlines. - answer50
psi (350kPa)
Why is it necessary to know the amount of friction and pressure loss in fire hose? -
answerTo produce effective fire streams
, Which of the following is NOT a cause of friction loss? - answerHydrant condition
The calculation of friction loss must take into account the: - answerLength and diameter
of the hoseline
Together, friction loss and elevation pressure loss are referred to as: - answerTotal
pressure loss
Which two methods are used to determine friction loss? - answerField tests and
calculations
Which of the following is NOT a method for determining pressure loss and required
pump discharge pressure? - answerFlow charts
Flowmeters provide: - answerWater flow in gpm (l/min)
Flowmeter are particularly advantageous in: - answerSupplying hoselines or master
stream devices equipped with automatic nozzles
Flowmeters are allowed to be used instead of pressure gauges on all discharges: -
answer1.5" to 3" (38mm to 77mm) in diameter
What size discharges may be equipped with a flowmeter but may also have a pressure
gauge? - answer3.5" or larger
The modern fire department pumper is equipped with a ______ as its main pump. -
answerCentrifugal pump
Unlike centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps: - answerCan pump air
What provides for the movement of the water through a piston positive displacement
pump? - answerA piston that moves back and forth or up and down inside a cylinder
The output of the piston positive displacement pump is determined by the size of the
cylinder and the: - answerSpeed of the piston travel
The capacity of a piston positive displacement pump is usually determined by the size
of the: - answerCylinder
Draft - answerThe process of raising water from a static source to supply a pumper
Lift - answerThe elevations difference between the static water source and the pump
intake
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According to the data compiled by NIOSH, the number or firefighter fatalities occuring
while responding to or returning from emergencies is second only to the number of
fatalities occuring from: - answerHeart Attacks
NFPA 1002,_______ sets the minimum qualifications for driver/operator -
answerStandard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
Which of the following is a skill recommended, but not required, to be a driver/operator?
- answerMechanical skills
Which of the following is an activity that a driver/operater is NOT ordinarily expected to
perform at a scene? - answerUsing a chainsaw for ventilation
NFPA 1582 requires that firefighters have a corrected far visual acuity of ______ with
contact lenses or spectacles. - answer20/40
What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper? - answerProviding water at an
addequate pressure for fire streams
NFPA standards specify that the minimum pump capacity for pumpers is: - answer750
gpm (3000 L/min)
Which of the following is not required on a fire department pumper? - answerFirst
aid/medical equiptment
Industrial, airport, municipal, and wildland fire departments commonly have pumpers
capable of discharging firefighting foam on: - answerBoth class A and class B fires
Class B foam systems allow firefighters to handle: - answerFlammable/combustible
liquid fires
Some fire departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who meets
the requirements of an Emergency Vehicle Technician according to: - answerNFPA
1071
Typically career departments require driver/operator to perform apparatus inspections
and maintenance checks: - answerAt the beginning of each tour of duty
,Which of the following is NOT a function of apparatus maintenance and inspection
records? - answerThey may be used in deciding whether to hire new staff
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - answerRemoval of lubrication from chassis
During the first six months after an apparatus is received, the vehicle should be washed
frequently with ______ to harden the paint and keep it from spotting. - answerCold
water
Statistics compiled by the NFPA historically shows that ______ of all firefighter injuries
and deaths in the U.S. are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning
from emergency calls. - answer20 to 25 percent
Which of the following seldom causes serious injury or death, but accounts for a
significant portion of overall damage costs? - answerImproper backing of the apparatus
Excessive speed by the fire apparatus driver/operator can result in which of the
following? - answerInability of driver/operator to stop in time to avoid a collision with
another vehicle
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to collisions that involve
driver/operator error as the cause? - answerInsecurity in one's driving ability
Which of the following statements about driving regulations is TRUE? - answerIf a
driver/operator does not obey driving regulations and is involved in a collision, both the
driver/operator and the fire department may be held responsible.
When positioning for fire attack, if the apparatus arrives at a location where no fire
conditions are evident, where should the apparatus be positioned? - answerNear the
main entrance of the occupancy
When positioning for fire attack, with no fire conditions evident, which of the following is
NOT a responsibility of the driver/operator? - answerEnter the structure and investigate
the situation
What is the first tactical priority at any fire incident? - answerLife safety
Which of the following statements about positioning an apparatus is FALSE -
answerChoose an unpaved surface over a paved surface
What size is the collapse zone? - answerOne and one-half times the height of the
building
Atmospheric Pressure - answerPressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level (14.7
psi [101kPa])
,Psig - answerGauge Reading
Psia - answerThe psi above a perfect vacuum, absolute zero.
Vacuum - answerAny pressure less than atmospheric pressure
Perfect vacuum - answerAbsolute zero pressure
Negative pressure - answerGauge readings of less than 0 psi or kPa
Head - answerThe height of a water supply above the discharge orifice
Head pressure - answerThe result of dividing the number of feet that the water supply is
above the discharge orifice by 2.304.
Static pressure - answerStored potential energy available to force water through the pip,
fittings, fire hose, and adapters.
Static - answerAt rest of without motion
Normal Operating Pressure - answerThat pressure found in a water distribution system
during normal consumption demands.
Residual pressure - answerThat part of the total available pressure not used to
overcome friction loss or gravity while forcing water through pipe, fittings, fire hose, and
adapters.
Residual - answerA remainder, or that which is left
What is defined as "a stream of water or other extinguishing agent after it leaves a
nozzle until it reaches the desired point"? - answerFire stream
Which of the following is NOT a basic type of fire stream - answerConstant
Solid stream nozzles are designed to produce a stream as ______ as possible with little
shower or spray. - answerCompact
What characteristic does a solid stream nozzle have that other streams may not? -
answerSuperior reach
Solid stream nozzles should be operated at ______ psi (kPa) on handlines. - answer50
psi (350kPa)
Why is it necessary to know the amount of friction and pressure loss in fire hose? -
answerTo produce effective fire streams
, Which of the following is NOT a cause of friction loss? - answerHydrant condition
The calculation of friction loss must take into account the: - answerLength and diameter
of the hoseline
Together, friction loss and elevation pressure loss are referred to as: - answerTotal
pressure loss
Which two methods are used to determine friction loss? - answerField tests and
calculations
Which of the following is NOT a method for determining pressure loss and required
pump discharge pressure? - answerFlow charts
Flowmeters provide: - answerWater flow in gpm (l/min)
Flowmeter are particularly advantageous in: - answerSupplying hoselines or master
stream devices equipped with automatic nozzles
Flowmeters are allowed to be used instead of pressure gauges on all discharges: -
answer1.5" to 3" (38mm to 77mm) in diameter
What size discharges may be equipped with a flowmeter but may also have a pressure
gauge? - answer3.5" or larger
The modern fire department pumper is equipped with a ______ as its main pump. -
answerCentrifugal pump
Unlike centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps: - answerCan pump air
What provides for the movement of the water through a piston positive displacement
pump? - answerA piston that moves back and forth or up and down inside a cylinder
The output of the piston positive displacement pump is determined by the size of the
cylinder and the: - answerSpeed of the piston travel
The capacity of a piston positive displacement pump is usually determined by the size
of the: - answerCylinder
Draft - answerThe process of raising water from a static source to supply a pumper
Lift - answerThe elevations difference between the static water source and the pump
intake
