Basic Firefighter Written Exam – Questions & Solutions (Rated A+)
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Basic Firefighter Written Exam – Questions & Solutions (Rated A+)
Basic Firefighter Written Exam – Questions & Solutions (Rated A+)
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are common. - ANSWER - dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static ...
Basic Firefighter Written Exam
– Questions & Solutions (Rated
A+)
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, Basic Firefighter Written Exam –
Questions & Solutions (Rated A+)
hydrants are installed in areas where prolonged periods of subfreezing weather are
common. - ANSWER - dry barrel
The process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper is known as . -
ANSWER - drafting
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with . - ANSWER - water
In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the type of fire apparatus that carries fol-da-tanks is
. - ANSWER - tenders
What equipment is needed for drafting: - ANSWER - 1. hard suction
2. barrel strainer
3. low level strainer
4. float-a-dock
5. rubber mallet
All collections must be air tight to obtain a when drafting. - ANSWER - vacuum/suction
The main valve is located ground on a dry-barrel hydrant. - ANSWER - under
List 3 alternative water supplies? - ANSWER - 1. lakes
2. rivers
3. underground tanks
Where would you find a dry hydrant? - ANSWER - lake sides
Water hammer is most likely to be caused by and closing the quickly. - ANSWER -
opening nozzle
What are 3 disadvantages of water? - ANSWER - 1. heaviness
2. creates ice
3. good conductor of electricity
The is a wild-land nozzle that has a twin-tip combination. - ANSWER - forestry/forester
A disadvantage of the stream is the inability to have an adjustable pattern. - ANSWER -
solid
A fine spray composed of tiny water droplets is a stream. - ANSWER - fog
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