Chpt 11

Question 1

This includes the water in the apparatus mounted water tank. This supply has a limited amount of water and must be supplemented by another source before it runs out

Answer 1

Internal water source

Question 2

This includes water from a hydrant or another pump

Answer 2

Pressurize source

Question 3

The most common pressurized source is the

Answer 3

Hydrant

Question 4

This includes water sources such as a lake, stream, pool, or water tank.

Answer 4

Static source

Question 5

The driver operator must be capable of transferring water from an internal water tank supply to an external source, a practice referred to as a

Answer 5

Changeover operation

Question 6

When approaching the scene, you as a driver operator should position the fire apparatus according to your fire department policies and procedures and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a

Answer 6

45 degree angle

Question 7

Newer fire apparatus have features that automatically change emergency lighting to ______ this is a feature that you would use when operating at the scene of the emergency

Answer 7

On scene mode

Question 8

When you are content with placement of the fire apparatus, the first procedure that you must perform is placing the transmission into ____, based on the fire apparatus

Answer 8

Neutral or park

Question 9

Once the pump is engaged, your first task upon existing the of the fire apparatus is to _____ the wheels of the fire apparatus

Answer 9

Chock

Question 10

Once the fire pump is engaged, the driver/operator is ready to supply the attack lines for firefighting operations using the _____ as a water supply

Answer 10

Internal water tank

Question 11

Usually the _____ is used only to fight small fires, such as vehicle fires, dumpster fires, small brush fires, and other nuisance fires and also to start the initial fire attack until a large water source can be obtained

Answer 11

Internal water tank

Question 12

Are standard methods of working with fire hose to accomplish different objectives in a variety of situations

Answer 12

Fire hose evolutions

Question 13

Involve laying hoselines and making connections between a water supply source and an attack pumper

Answer 13

Supply line operations

Question 14

Involve advancing hose lines from an attack pumper to apply water onto the fire

Answer 14

Attack line operations

Question 15

The objective of laying a _____ is to deliver water from a hydrant or an alternative water source to an attack pumper

Answer 15

Supply line

Question 16

A _____ starts at the hydrant and proceeds toward the fire in this case the hose is laid in the same direction as the water flows from the hydrant to the fire

Answer 16

Forward lay

Question 17

Involves laying the hose from the fire to the hydrant with this evolution the hose is laid in the opposite direction to the water flow

Answer 17

Reverse lay

Question 18

The ____ is most often used by the first arriving engine company at the scene of the fire

Answer 18

Forward hose lay

Question 19

The _____ allows the engine company to establish a water supply without the assistance from an additional company

Answer 19

Forward hose lay

Question 20

Some departments use a ______ to connect the supply line to the hydrant, thereby ensuring that the supply line can be charged with water immediately, yet still allowing for a supply engine to connect to the line later.

Answer 20

Four way hydrant valve

Question 21

This operation can be accomplished without uncoupling any lines or interrupting the flow.

Answer 21

Four way hydrant

Question 22

In the ____ the hose is laid from the fire to the hydrant, in the direction opposite to the flow of water

Answer 22

Reverse hose lay

Question 23

The _____ may be a standard tactic in areas where sufficient hydrants are available and additional companies that can assist in establishing a water supply will arrive quickly

Answer 23

Reverse hose lay

Question 24

Is performed by two engine companies in situations where hose must be laid in two different directions to establish a water supply

Answer 24

Split hose lay

Question 25

This evolution could be used when the attack pumper must approach a fire either along a dead end street with no hydrant or down a long drive way

Answer 25

Split hose lay

Question 26

As a driver operator securing a _____ upon your crews arrival on the scene is one of your primary responsibilities

Answer 26

Water source

Question 27

In this kind of ____, you position the engine close to the fire scene and deploy the supply hose from the bed of the fire apparatus to the hydrant either yourself or with very little assistance from other fire fighters

Answer 27

Hand lay

Question 28

If you use LDH in your fire department, it is common practice to carry short lengths of LDH for the purpose of making a connection between the fire apparatus intake and the hydrant. These lengths of hose generally range from 15 to 25 ft and have names such as _________

Answer 28

Soft suction hose or pony lines

Question 29

If you carry LDH, it is most often available in _____ lengths

Answer 29

100ft

Question 30

If you anticipate that additional water may be needed, place an appliance such as a _____ on the dry barrel hydrant prior to opening the hydrant

Answer 30

Gated ball valve

Question 31

Are used to provide a water supply for attack lines that will be operated inside a building

Answer 31

Standpipe systems

Question 32

The pressure requirements for standpipe systems depend on the _____ at which the water will be used inside the building

Answer 32

Height

Question 33

Unless more specific information is available, sprinkler systems should generally be fed at a pressure of

Answer 33

150 psi

Question 34

Due to certain building characteristics within a response area as well as the height and construction materials used in the building, _______ may be present in a fire building

Answer 34

Private fire protection systems

Question 35

The fire department connection can be either _______

Answer 35

Free standing or wall mounted

Question 36

Each female connection should have a ______ inside the Siamese connection that will swing to the closed position on the connection that is not in use.

Answer 36

Clapper valve

Question 37

Depending on the fire departments SOP, it is generally recommended that both or all connections to the FDC be used when supplying a

Answer 37

Standpipe

Question 38

A ______has water under pressure in the pipe at all times it is typically supplied by the water utility department having jurisdiction

Answer 38

Wet system

Question 39

In contrast, a ______ has no water in the pipe and depends on the fire department to supply the water

Answer 39

Dry system

Question 40

During a __________, you switch from the onboard water tank supply to an external water source

Answer 40

Changeover operation

Question 41

At the beginning of the changeover, keep your eyes on the pressure gauge for the line that the attack crew is using,the goal is ensure the fluctuation does not exceed _____

Answer 41

10psi

Question 42

When positioned at the scene of an incident and operating emergency lights or other electrical appliances, is is advisable to engage the high idle switch, which sets the apparatus engine to ______

Answer 42

900 to 1100 rpm

Question 43

The ________ therefore, is designed to protect the electrical system from needless damage while maintaining the operation of essential devices

Answer 43

Automatic load management system

Question 44

Is a component that will activate electrical loads in a specific order to prevent overloading the electrical system

Answer 44

Load sequencer

Question 45

A component designed to prevent any additional electrical loads from exceeding the systems capabilities

Answer 45

Load monitor

Question 46

Deactivates unnecessary electrical loads in order of necessity and to prevent damage to the system

Answer 46

Load shedding

Question 47

The most common power source for fire apparatus is the _____

Answer 47

Generator

Question 48

This type of generator is the smallest of the three options

Answer 48

Portable generators

Question 49

Portable generators can produce up to ___ of power and come in a variety of sizes

Answer 49

6000 Watts

Question 50

This type of generators permanently mounted on the apparatus and has a motor separate from the vehicle that drives it

Answer 50

Apparatus mounted generator

Question 51

This type of generator is powered by the vehicles motor and is driven by a power take off PTO system

Answer 51

Transmission driven generator

Question 52

Project a narrow concentrated beam of light

Answer 52

Spotlights

Question 53

Project a more diffuse light over a wide area

Answer 53

Floodlights

Question 54

May provide lights ranging from an 8watt spotlight to a 20 watt flood beam

Answer 54

Lanterns

Question 55

These lights usually range from 300 to 1500 watts and can use several types of bulbs, including quartz, and halogen bulbs

Answer 55

Portable lights

Question 56

Can be taken into buildings to illuminate the interior or set up outside to light up the emergency scene

Answer 56

Portable lights

Question 57

Floodlights or spotlights may be attached to the exterior of the apparatus

Answer 57

Apparatus mounted lights

Question 58

The tower lights extended height above the apparatus is usually not more than ______

Answer 58

15 ft

Question 59

Multiple 1500 watt halogen lamps are usually mounted at the top and may provide for 360 degree rotation with tilt capabilities

Answer 59

Tower lights

Question 60

The most common size of electrical cord is a

Answer 60

12 gauge 3 wire type

Question 61

Is a device that attaches to an electrical cord to provide additional outlets

Answer 61

Junction box

Question 62

A small light is attached to the top of the _____ to ensure it has power and the crew can locate it in the dark

Answer 62

Junction box

Question 63

When the electrical equipment is required at a location that is a considerable distance from the apparatus or if the equipment operates on 220 volts, a larger cord is needed. For these situations most departments equip their apparatus with an ______

Answer 63

Electric cord reel

Question 64

The reel holds _____ of electrical cord and is sized to the load and circuit breaker rating

Answer 64

100 - 200 feet

Question 65

The connectors and plugs used for fire department electrical equipment may have special connectors that attach with a slight ____

Answer 65

Clock wise twist

Question 66

Is a tool that receives power from the power unit component and generates energy to perform one or more of the following functions, spreading, lifting, holding, crushing, pulling, or cutting

Answer 66

Power rescue tool

Question 67

Is a prime mover and principal output device used to power the rescue tool

Answer 67

Power unit

Question 68

Is the container that stores the hydraulic fluid until it is needed in the system

Answer 68

Hydraulic reservoir

Question 69

The fluid used in hydraulic rescue tools can be phosphate ester, ethylene glycol, automatic transmission fluid oil, or ___________; the last option is the most common

Answer 69

Mineral based hydraulic oil

Question 70

The power units for power rescue tools are usually

Answer 70

Machined powered

Question 71

A______ is a powered rescue tool that has at least one movable arm that opens to move material

Answer 71

Spreader or spreaders

Question 72

A _____ is a powered recuse tool with at least one movable blade that is used to cut, shear, or sever material

Answer 72

Cutter

Question 73

A _____ is a powered rescue tool capable of at least spreading and cutting

Answer 73

Combination tool

Question 74

An ____ is a powered rescue tool with a piston or other type extender that generates extending forces or both extending and retracting forces

Answer 74

Extension rams

Question 75

All fire apparatus are operated in two basic ways:

Answer 75

In driving operations and in onscene operations

Question 76

As a driver operator securing a ______ upon arrival on scene is one of your primary responsibilities.

Answer 76

Water source

Question 77

While on the fireground you will operate the fire pump from one of three different water sources

Answer 77

Internal water tank Pressurized source Static source

Question 78

The next step to be completed prior to exiting the cab is to change the fire apparatus transmission from the road position to the

Answer 78

Pump position

Question 79

Next place the apparatus transmission into drive, which allows the motor to power the pump instead of the _______ of the fire apparatus

Answer 79

Drive train

Question 80

In conjunction with this okay to pump light, you should hear the revolutions per minute of the fire apparatus increase slightly and depending on the apparatus you may see a reading of ______ on the speedometer

Answer 80

10 to 15 Mphs

Question 81

Next you need to circulate water into the pump. Walk to the pump panel on the fire apparatus and open the _____ valve

Answer 81

Tank to pump

Question 82

This valve allows water to flow from the pump back into the onboard tank; it is basically a small discharge that directs water only back inside the onboard water tank.

Answer 82

Tank refill valve

Question 83

Hose evolutions are divided into

Answer 83

Supply line operations and attack line operations

Question 84

It is the drivers responsibility to secure a _____ upon arrival on the scene

Answer 84

Water source

Question 85

When MDH is used and the beds are arranged to lay dual lines, a company can lay ______ from the hydrant to the fire.

Answer 85

Two parallel lines

Question 86

A 5 inch hose can supply 700 gpm over a distance of 500 ft and lose only about ______ of pressure due to friction loss

Answer 86

20-25 psi

Question 87

This evolution can be used when the attack pumper arrives at the fire scene without a supply line. It is also used to supply the attack pumper directly through the hydrant.

Answer 87

Reverse hose lay

Question 88

If your crew is the first engine on scene, the fire officer may decide to forgo laying a supply line and proceed straight into the scene. This tactic is commonly used when the second due engine is immediately

Answer 88

Behind the first due engine

Question 89

Prior to opening the first discharge valve and charging the attack line, remember to close the

Answer 89

Tank fill valve

Question 90

The _____ can be either freestanding or wall mounted

Answer 90

Fire department connection

Question 91

It generally consists of a Siamese connection with two 2 1/2 inch female connections.

Answer 91

Fire department connection

Question 92

If the exterior FDC connection is damaged such that a connection to it is impossible, an accepted practice is to hook up to the _________ discharge on the first floor of the building

Answer 92

Stand pipe

Question 93

As the driver operator you need to constantly supply the attack lines with the correct pressure to ensure a safe operation. Two devices that will assist you in this task are _______

Answer 93

Pressure relief valve and pressure governor

Question 94

This type of hand light projects a powerful beam of light and is easily maneuvered on any emergency scene

Answer 94

Lantern

Question 95

This size cord works well for most 110 volt powered equipment and is usually stored on the apparatus in lengths of 50 and 100 ft

Answer 95

12 garage 3 wire type

Question 96

When multiple cords are necessary, a ______ may be used

Answer 96

Junction box

Question 97

Are usually powered with a 12 volt rewind motor

Answer 97

Electrical reels

Question 98

The _______ generally consists of a reservoir, fluid, a power unit, an enclosed system and an actuator used to operate a rescue tool.

Answer 98

Power rescue tool system

Question 99

An _____ converts the fluid pressure in a hydraulic rescue tool system into a mechanical force

Answer 99

Actuator