Engineer Manual Flashcards
(317 cards)
1
Q
What are the fluid levels checked daily
A
Motor oil, transmission, power steering, coolant and DEF
2
Q
Booster tank and foam are checked by
A
Visual
3
Q
What is the proper air brake pressure both front and rear
A
> 100
4
Q
What is the minimum tire tread depth
A
4/32”
5
Q
Which bleeder is the lowest level of the pump
A
Pump drain
6
Q
What is the oxygen bottle minimum pressure
A
> 1000
7
Q
What is the minimum bottle pressure for the air chisel
A
> 4000
8
Q
What SOG is for SCBAs
A
421
9
Q
What it the spacing for spreaders for storage
A
1/2”
10
Q
How long does it take for the generator to warm up
A
Approx 5 minutes
11
Q
Which end of the air tool is oil applied
A
Blade end
12
Q
How many drops of air tool oil are applied
A
5
13
Q
What is the rope SOG
A
419
14
Q
When is a complete daily inspection required
A
Out of service for 24 hrs or a span of 2 shifts
15
Q
How many feet are needed for the ladder rack
A
5
16
Q
Where does a spotter stand
A
Engineers side, 5-10ft behind tailboard
17
Q
What are the ranges of fire mains
A
6-24”
18
Q
What is the average static pressure of a firemain
A
70
19
Q
What communities operate their own water utilities
A
Atl Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin
20
Q
What does the GPM flow depend on
A
Diameter of main and water pressure
21
Q
What are the supply main ranges for residential
A
6-10
22
Q
What are the supply main ranges for commercial
A
8-36
23
Q
What is the static pressure of an industrial private hydrant
A
Up to 180
24
Q
What are the supply main sizes in an apt or business complex
A
6-10”
25
Red hydrant flow
Less than 500
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Orange hydrant flow
500-1000
27
Green hydrant flow
1000-1500
28
Blue hydrant flow
Greater than 1500
29
What size are sound barrier access holes
About 12"
30
What type of supply is a booster tank
Static
31
What size is the tank to pump valve
3"
32
What is the flow from the booster tank limited to
7-800GPM
33
Booster tanks can only be refilled from where
City hydrants
34
What are most dry hydrants made out of
PVC
35
Where are dry hydrants found
Near commercial structures
36
What are the 2 types of pumps
Single or 2 stage
37
What are the 3 pump capacities
1500, 1750 or 2000 GPM
38
Where does water from the impeller discharge to
The volute
39
What are the 3 positions of the pump shift control
Road, neutral and pump
40
What are centrifugal pumps tested according to
NFPA 1911
41
Who tests the centrifugal pumps
Underwriters Labratory
42
What stage pump is easiest to build and operate
Single stage
43
What 2 settings can a two stage pump operate in
Pressure or volume
44
What is the volume position also called
Parallel or capacity
45
What is the advantage of the two stage design
Ability to operate in either pressure or volume
46
What valve is used to change between pressure or volume
Transfer valve
47
What size socket wrench is used if the electric valve fails
3/4"
48
What is the normal position of the transfer valve
Volume
49
What is the main difference in operation in a two stage pump
Motor speed
50
What PSI is the intake pressure relief valve set at
150
51
What determines the diameter of the intake pipe
Rated capacity of the pump
52
What size are the front and rear intake pipes
5"
53
What color is the direct tank fill painted
Red
54
What type of valve are most intake and discharge valves
Quarter turn ball valves
55
How long does it take for the electric front and rear intake valves to open or close
15-20 seconds
56
What are the most commonly used valves
Tank to pump and tank fill
57
What is size range of discharge options
1-4"
58
What does the Master discharge gauge read
Discharge manifold pressure
59
What type of gauge is each gauge
Compound
60
What is the range that pressure gauge reads
0-600 psi
61
What range does the vacuum gauge read
0 to -30 inches
62
What is required for a centrifugal pump due to the inability to pump air
Primer
63
What type of pump is the primer
Positive displacement pump
64
How many primers do engines with front intakes have
2
65
What are the 2 alternative ways to bleed air from the pump
Deck gun and tank fill
66
What is the highest discharge on the pump
Deck gun
67
What is the performance range of the primer
1000-1200
68
What are the 4 motor functions to be monitored
Oil pressure, coolant, voltage and transmission temp
69
What is the normal range of oil pressure
15psi at idle. 35-45 at speed
70
What is the normal coolant temp
180-220
71
What is the normal voltage range
13-14.5 volts
72
What is the normal transmission temp
Below 300
73
What could result in motor damage
High coolant temp or low oil pressure
74
How many GPM does the pump cooler valve flow
Less than 25
75
What temp is the thermal dump valve activated at
140
76
What valve generally needed when hose lines are charged but not flowing
Pump cooler
77
What valve operates as a heat exchanger for preventing overheating while the pump is operating
Engine cooler or Aux cooler
78
What can make automatic adjustments to the discharge pressure
Pressure governor
79
Where is the governor integrated in to
Motors fuel management system
80
What are the 2 major parts of the pressure governor
Control box and pressure sensor
81
How many types of governors does JFRD use
3
82
What are the 3 types of governors
Class 1, pump boss 100 and 200
83
What are the 2 modes of operations for the pressure governor
PSI and RPM
84
What mode allows the governor to monitor and regulate PFP
PSI
85
What is the most common disruption to PDP
Opening and closing of nozzles
86
A change to intake pressure can be felt where
Discharge side of the pump
87
What is PSI mode used for
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Pumping
handlines
Ladders
Ground monitors
Sprinklers
Standpipes
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88
Above what PSI is the pressure monitor disabled
Above 300
89
What PSI situation would require switching from PSI to RPM
High rise pumping
90
What mode disables the pressure sensor
RPM
91
What is RPM mode used for
Drafting
Relay
Charging 5in
PSI malfunction
92
What mode can you change to once a draft is established
PSI
93
What engine is in PSI mode when relay pumping
Attack engine
94
What are PSI mode malfunctions
Failure of pressure sensor or loss of electronic signal between pressure sensor and control box
95
What is the order that the governor must be checked
Engage pump
Open tank to pump
Select discharge
Operate governor
96
What are engines PDP set to
110psi
97
What are tankers preset to
50
98
What are engines and tankers RPM presets
1100
99
What is the normal discharge pressure while at idle for a 2 stage pump
30-40psi
100
At least what PDP must be maintained before the governor returns to idle
30psi
101
what is the residual pressure when the governor will return to idle
Below 10psi
102
What is minimum length of 6in soft intake
25ft
103
What is minimum length of 5in
1000ft
104
What is minimum length of 2 1/2in
1000ft
105
What is the minimum length for booster hose
200ft
106
What is the minimum length of 10ft hard suction hose
2 sections
107
What is the minimum length of high rise hose
195ft of HR hose
108
What is the minimum length of preconnected 1 3/4in hose
2, 200ft crosslays, all other lengths determined by company Capt
109
What is the minimum length of wildland hose
200ft of 1in
110
What is the minimum length of apt pack
100ft of 1 3/4in hose
111
On what side is the hose clamp used
Supply side
112
At least how many feet from the tail board is the hose clamp used
25ft
113
How should 5in supply line be crossed
At an angle
114
What is the practical volume limit of the 5in hose
1600 GPM
115
What PSI should never be exceeded for 5in
200psi
116
What are the uses of 2 1/2 in hose
FDC
Master stream
Handline
Supply
117
What is the PSI 2 1/2 in can be flowed up to
Up to 300
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What is a disadvantage of 2 1/2in hose
Relatively short lengths
119
What is the flow of a 2 1/2 smooth bore with 1in tip
200
120
What is the maximum safe flow of 2 1/2in hose
300gpm
121
What PSI added to 2 1/2 handlines for friction loss per 100ft
10 psi
122
What pressure does the Akron 2 1/2in fog nozzle operate at
100 psi
123
What is the bread and butter attack line
1 3/4in
124
What is the recommended GPM setting for the turbojet nozzle
95,125 or 150
125
What akron turbo jet nozzle to most engines carry
75psi
126
What are the GPMs that the Akron Saberjet 1 3/4 smooth bore will flow
7/8- 150gpm
| 15/16- 180gpm
127
What will the saberjet flow on fogstream
135gpm at 100 psi
128
What is the friction loss from fog to solid stream
40-50psi
129
What are the GPM setting on the booster nozzle
13,25,40 and 60gpm
130
What is the heavy duty hose used for
Drafting or connecting to a hydrant
131
How many types of low level strainers are there
2
132
What color is the soft intake hose
Red
133
How long is the soft intake hose
25ft
134
The soft intake hose will flow in excess of how many GPMs
2000
135
What length are the 2 sections of aluminum pipe used for attic nozzles
2 and 6ft
136
What is the size of the pipe used for attic nozzles
1 1/2in
137
What square feet does an attic nozzle cover
1000
138
How many GPM will an attic nozzle flow
Approx 125 at 100psi
139
What is the attic nozzle ideal for
Fires caused by lightening strikes
140
What is class A foam primarily used for
Wildland fires
141
What percent is class B foam educted at
3%
142
What class B foam is most effective on aviation fuel
Mil-spec AFFF
143
What is the main purpose of Foam 37 and 371
To protect the Navy fuel depot
144
How many gallons of foam does Foam 37 and 371 carry
1800
145
What percents is the foam eductor adjustable to
1/4 to 6%
146
What size line is the eductor used with
1 3/4in
147
What is the maximum distance for the foam educators. 75 and 100psi
75psi is 250ft
| 100psi is 150ft
148
What is the GPM that eductor must be used at
125gpm
149
What is the inlet pressure required for the foam eductor
200psi
150
What engines carry the Angus 240 eductor
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1
7
11
21
30
57
34
37
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151
What is maximum inlet pressure for the Angus 240
120psi
152
What is total foam capacity of JFRD
20,000 gallons
153
What is class A foam stored in
Squail pails
154
What is class B foam stored in
Round pails
155
What are the 3 blades used with air chisel
Long and short flat
| Panel
156
What are the 3 lengths of chain used in extrications
6,12 and 15ft
157
What is the rating for foam extinguisher
15 ft
| 3A:20B
158
What are the ratings for CO2 extinguishers
20lb
8ft
10B:C
159
What are the ratings for the 18lb PKP
18lb
18ft
18 seconds
80B:C
160
What are the ratings for the 30lb PKP
18ft
8secs
20B:C
161
What are the 2 class D agents
Met L X
| Lith X
162
What color is the handle on the 30lb PKP bottle
Red
163
What is KW of the onboard generator
10
164
What does the generator power
5 scene lights
| 30 amp cord reel
165
What does the cord reel power
Fans and lights
166
How many of wire are on a winch
100
167
What is pulling capacity of the wire
9000lbs
168
What is used to estimate available water supply
Static and residual pressure
169
What is the waterway limited to on a ladder truck
1000gpm
170
Within 100ft what is recommended initial PDP for supplying a ladder pipe
150psi
171
What is the exclusion for the 1000gpm waterway
Tower ladders
172
What is the master stream fog nozzle psi
100psi
173
What are the incriments for the master stream fog nozzle
500
750
1000
1250
174
What is the flow of the 2.5" smooth bore tips
1 3/8- 500
1 1/2- 600
1 3/4- 800
2- 1000
175
What does the mini monitor flow
100psi, up to 500 GPM
176
What hose provides the most volume from a hydrant
Hard suction
177
How many feet is needed for a hard suction hose to connect
Within 10ft
178
What is the minimum of personnel need to hook up a hard suction hose
2
179
What hose is preferred when hard suction is impractical
6in soft in take
180
By what percent will a full hook up increase water supply
25%
181
How many engines are needed to relay pump
At least 2
182
What are 2 stage pumps operated in while relay pumping
Volume
183
What mode is the attack engine in when relay pumping
PSI
184
When tandem pumping both engines must maintain what residual PSI
10psi
185
What is the PDP when pumping a sprinkler system
150psi
186
What is the initial PDP when pumping a STANDPIPE
100psi
187
What is the maximum height for drafting
25ft
188
What clearance is needed for the strainer when drafting from a static source
1ft
189
How far below the water surface is the strainer placed
18in
190
How long is the primer used for pumps rated at 1500gpm
Up to 45secs
191
What is the time limit for the primer with pumps rated at 1750 or 2000gpm
90 secs
192
What gauge is closely watched when activating the primer when drafting
Master intake
193
What PSI is needed before disengaging the primer
Above 50psi
194
What type of pump do tankers have
Single stage
195
What are tanker pumps rated at
750gpm
196
How many gallons of water do tankers carry
2500
197
What valve and piping are bigger on tankers
Tank to pump
198
How many gallons of class A foam do tankers carry
10
199
How many gallons of class B foam do tankers carry
75
200
What is the most common use of a tanker onscene
Nurse tanker
201
How long does it take to dump 2500 gallons of water
2-3 minutes
202
What valve is used to dump water from a tanker
Quick dump
203
What is the recommended PDP when filling a tanker
100psi
204
How long does it to dump 2500 gallons of water
2-3 min
205
What percent is class A foam eductor at
1/4-1%
206
What oil is applied to steel surfaces
Light oil
207
What is used to remove dirt on the chainsaw
Air pressue
208
Where is grease applied
Pump and appliance threads
209
What is recommended to ease the movement of pump handles
Graphite
210
When are private hydrants transitioning to white
2016
211
What directs water into the discharge manifold
Volute
212
What is the volume called at 150 psi
Rated capacity
213
What pressure does drafting utilize to supply a fire pump
Atmospheric
214
What is 2.5in hose used for
FDC
Master Stream
Handline
Supply
215
What is the flow of a 2 1/2in smooth bore with 1 1/8in tip
250
216
What is the flow of a 2 1/2in smooth bore with 1 1/4 tip
300
217
What is the nozzle pressure of a 2.5in smooth bore handline
50
218
What is the flow of a master stream 1 3/8 tip
500
219
What is the flow of a master stream 1 1/2 tip
600
220
What is the flow of a master stream 1 3/4 tip
800
221
What is the flow of a master stream 2in tip
1000
222
A pressure spike above what PSI is there pressure protection in RPM mode
30
223
What mode can the pressure governor be used in as a high idle
RPM
224
What type of strainer is used to draft from a static source
Barrel
225
What foam is most effective on aviation fuel
Mil-spec AFFF
226
What is minimum step chocks carried by an engine
3
227
What is the minimum ladder cribbing carried by an engine
1
228
What is the PSI for a master stream smooth bore nozzle
80 psi
229
What is checked for fluid leaks
Motor
Transmission
Pump
Differential
230
What direction will rotating the bumper shut off the 2 1/2 fog nozzle
Clockwise
231
When drafting what position is the transfer valve placed in
Volume
232
If the water is how many or more feet below the steamer will full pump capacity not be reached
10
233
When are compartment doors checked for proper operation
Daily
234
What is used to clean the come a long
Dry towel
235
When are hand tools inspected
Weekly
236
When are ladders inspected
Weekly
237
When are axe heads checked for tightness
Weekly
238
What are nozzles cleaned with
Warm soapy water
239
When are hydrostatic test dates checked
Weekly
240
What are purple hydrants used for
Maintenance flushing
241
What determines the flow from the booster tank
Size of tank to pump valve
| Head pressure
242
What size is the steamer connection on a dry hydrant
4.5"
243
What size are the aux intakes
2.5"
244
What size are the front and rear intakes
5 in
245
What will a 5in intake flow from draft
1000
246
What will a 5in intake flow from a hydrant
1500
247
What is the preferred intake on a Hazmat scene for engines 7 and 21
Direct fill
248
What will gradually reduce engine RPMs
Low voltage
249
What mode places the engineer in complete control
RPM
250
What mode does the Pump Boss default to
PSI
251
How long is the mode button held to switch modes
3 sec
252
What side of the hose clamp is avoided
Hinge
253
What is never placed in a 5in hose when connecting
Right hand twist
254
What PSI is added per floor
5
255
Which 1 3/4 nozzle has a dual position bail
Saberjet
256
What are the positions of the bail on the saberjet
Solid
| Fog
257
What size are the threads on the new strainer
6in
258
What color is the new strainer
Red
259
What is the GPM for 3/4" tip on a saberjet
100
260
What is the initial PDP for a Hazmat spill
100
261
What PSI is not be exceeded on a ladder pipe
200
262
What is the PDP for a Hazmat fire
200
263
Who assigns proper care, cleaning and upkeep
Company officer
264
What is used for chainsaw bar lubricant
Motor oil
265
What is old gas used in
Lawn equipment
266
Where is fresh gas kept
On apparatus
267
What is removed from roll up door hinges
Excess oil
268
What are the secondary methods to supply large volumes of water
Tanker
City main
Private systems
269
What amp is the cord reel
30 amp
270
What does the pump shift control
Ring gear in the xfer case
271
When is the neutral position used
Event of a failure with the pump shift
272
Pumping in pressure is also know as
Series
273
Volume is also known as
Parallel
274
What valve is used from pressure to volume
Transfer valve
275
What does a single stage pump operate like
A 2 stage pump in volume
276
Which intake valve is rated for drafting
BIV
277
Where is the tachometer built into
Governor control panel
278
When pumping always be aware of
Motor RPM
279
Where is the pressure sensor built into
Discharge manifold
280
How does the transfer valve and governor function
Independently
281
What governor is the RPM preset disabled if the pump is engaged
Class 1
282
What load has the ability to carry several hundred feet
2.5 static
283
What load requires the engineer to break the coupling
2.5 static
284
How many gated wyes per engine
2
285
What is used in joining 2 2.5 hoses to form 1 line
2.5in Siamese
286
What appliance can be used in a modified tanker shuttle
2.5 Siamese
287
What is the PSI range for frequent hose kinks
10-25
288
What is the GPM for 3/4in solid stream
100
289
What are the 2 class B foams utilized
Ansulite
| Thunderstorm
290
Friction loss for siamesed hose
25
291
What is the preferred intake for laying out
Steamer
292
What is the preferred shut down time for a hydrant
Less than 1 minute
293
What is a sign of more sprinkler heads have opened
Drop in pressure
294
What is the standpipe pressure limit on older buildings
200 psi
295
What are wall hydrants used for
Testing
296
What mode is the governor in when drafting
RPM
297
Where is the standpipe located on a ship
Main deck
298
What increases flow on a shipboard connection
Siamese
299
What is the refill time on a tanker
Approx 3 min
300
What is used to connect basins
8-10" PVC
301
What is used to secure basins
Backboard straps
302
What is a common pump problem during overhaul
Over heating
303
What is a common problem with the pump unable to build presure
Air in the pump
304
What does cavitation sound like
Pebbles
305
What is the earliest indication of cavitation
Fluctuating PDP
306
What are the most common causes of unable to prime the pump
Open valve
| Open bleeder
307
When are buddy breathing hoses checked
Weekly
308
When are extrication tools checked
Weekly
309
What type of source is a tanker basin
Static
310
Where are high pressure systems found
High risk facilities
311
What are the 3 ways for secondary methods of supplying large volumes of water
Shuttle
Main
Private
312
How many pressures are tested while drafting
3
313
Who can adjust the pressure relief valve
Engineer
314
What is the size of the high rise hose
2 1/2 in
315
What nozzle allows the operator to switch from fog to solid and back with no PDP adjustments
Saber Jet
316
What is the preferred discharge for pumping 2 1/2 in hose in the event one engine can pump 2 lines
Officers side
317
What size is the piping on the officers side 2 1/2 in discharge
3 in
