Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump,
Aerial, Tiller & Mobile Water Supply
Team
What item converts fluid pressure into mechanical force in a hydraulic rescue tool? - Answer-Actuator
What is the first step of a 360-degree vehicle inspection? - Answer-Open the apparatus bay door.
In a hydraulic rescue tool, which item converts fluid pressure into mechanic force - Answer-Actuator
What is the first step of a 360-degree vehicle inspection?
Open the apparatus bay door.
l'o disengage an electrical generator driven by a power take-ott (P'I'O), what should you do
first - Answer-Return the throttle to the idle position.
In general, a smooth-bore master stream nozzle should be operated at a pressure of
psi. - Answer-80 (552 kPa)
,The 70% pump performance test is performed at _ - Answer-200 (1379 kPa)
Job performance requirements (JPRs) are found in which type of document - Answer-NFPA standards
In general, a 21/2" (90 mm) handline flows approximately gpm. - Answer-250 (945 L/min)
What is the first step in evaluating the reliability of a static water source - Answer-Estimate the quantity
of water available.
An aerial apparatus PTO is engaged but the outriggers have not been deployed or set. When
you depress the dead man's switch, nothing happens. What is the cause - Answer-The safety interlock is
functioning normally.
Nominal fire hose size is based on which dimension - Answer-The inside diameter of the hose when it's
filled with water
The simple formula for friction loss is FL - Answer-CQ^2L
What is the final step in the five-step changeover operation from onboard tank water to an
external water source - Answer-'j)'Adjust the pump settings as needed.
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply Team synergy begins with
_ - Answer-Confidence and trust
As a rule ot thumb, it is best to limit a relay pumping operation to a maximum ot - Answer-800 (245 m)
, On what should the driver/operator focus when educating his/her crew about reducing or
preventing hazardous conditions - Answer-Knowing why these situations exist
What is assessed by the aerial device time trial test - Answer-Hydraulic flow and control functions
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply
When backing an apparatus with a single spotter, were should the spotter stand - Answer-Behind and to
the left of the apparatus
Engine One secures the end of its supply hose near an intersection and performs a forward
lay to the fire. Engine Two responds to the intersection, connects its supply line to Engine
One's, and performs a reverse lay to a fire hydrant. This is a - Answer-Split
Whether a multistage pump operates in either volume or pressure mode is controlled by the - Answer-
transfer
Which is the best indication of how much more water is available from a water system?
Residual pressure
The function of which appliance is to merge two hoselines into a single hoseline - Answer-Siamese
connection
What is the most common source of flow restrictions from a portable pump - Answer-Clogged strainer
Which item is of critical importance for every pumper in a relay operation - Answer-Intake relief valve
Which statement about tailboard riding is correct - Answer-NFPA standards do not permit it.
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