Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - MWS Module 5 Questions with Correct Answers
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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER
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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER
Venturi Effect Correct Answer-When fluid is forced under pressure through a restricted orifice, there is a decrease in the pressure exerted against the side of the constriction increase in the velocity of the fluid. Because the surrounding air is under greater pressure, it rushes into the area of l...
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - MWS Module
5 Questions with Correct Answers
Venturi Effect Correct Answer-When fluid is forced under pressure
through a restricted orifice, there is a decrease in the pressure exerted
against the side of the constriction increase in the velocity of the fluid.
Because the surrounding air is under greater pressure, it rushes into the
area of lower pressure.
Jet Assisted Dumps Disadvantages Correct Answer-1. The apparatus
must be equipped with a fire pump
2. The fire pump must be engaged before dumping the water from the
tank.
3. If the pump is not operating, water will be discharged at a
considerably lower rate.
4. They increase the cost of purchasing the apparatus.
Knowledge Check #4
IFSTA recommends that regardless of the water source, an MWS
apparatus at all fill site operations be filled by: Correct Answer-A.
Another MWS apparatus
,B. A pumping apparatus (Correct Answer)
C. An ARFF apparatus
D. A swimming pool fill truck
Knowledge Check #5
When you arrive at the fill site, you should be instructed to pull the
MWS apparatus: Correct Answer-A. Adjacent to the cone at the point
where the driver's side door window is opposite the cone - (Correct
Answer)
B. Adjacent to the cone at the point where the passenger's side door
window is opposite the cone
C. Behind the cone at the point where the cone is centered just in front
of the MWS apparatus
D. In front of the cone at the point where the cone is centered just behind
the MWS apparatus
Knowledge Check #6
, If some MWS apparatuses being filled have MDH tank fill intakes and
others have LDH tank fill intakes, the best hose lay for the fill site
operation is: Correct Answer-A. Two MDH supply lines with gate
valves
B. Two LDH supply lines with gate valves and a manifold
C. One LDH and two MDH supply lines - (Correct Answer)
D. One LDH supply line with a gate valve
Knowledge Check #7
Identify THREE TRUE statements about using top fill methods for
water shuttle operations. Correct Answer-A. Top filling may be
accomplished using either fixed or portable filling equipment - (Correct
Answer)
B. If fixed equipment is used for top filling, the fill site is limited to that
location - (Correct Answer)
C. It's quicker to get the opening positioned directly beneath the fill
spout than to connect hoses
D. Filling an MWS apparatus through the top with an open hose butt is
NOT recommended - (Correct Answer)
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