Engineer Manual & Ladder Flashcards

(50 cards)

1
Q

Length of hoses carried on engines?

A

6IN hard suction - 20FT
6IN soft sleeve - 25FT
5IN LDH supply - 1,075FT
2.5IN supply/attack - 1,470FT
1In Booster - 400FT
1 3/4 Attack - 1,070FT

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Max PSI per hose?

A

5In - 1600
6In - 2000
3IN - 800
2 1/2 - 400
1 3/4 - 250

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3
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What four motor functions should be monitored while pumping?

A

Oil PSI - 15 Idle / 35-45 at speed
Coolant - 180-220 Fully warmed up
Voltage - 13-14.5 Volts
Trans - Under 300

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4
Q

Initial standpipe PSI?
Sprinkler system?

A

Initial 100PSI
Maintain 150PSI

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5
Q

Tip Sizes?

A

1 1/4 - 400 GPM
1 3/8 - 500 GPM
1 1/2 - 600 GPM
1 3/4 - 800 GPM
2 - 1000 GPM

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6
Q

What is PSI mode for?

A

Pumping handlines
ladder pipes
supplying sprinkler or standpipe

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7
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What is RPM mode for?

A

Relay pumping
charging LDH
Establishing a draft
PSI mode malfunction
Pump operations above 300PSI

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8
Q

1 3/4 Handline settings

A

30, 95, 125, 150, 200 Flush
Pump at 110 PSI

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9
Q

Extension ladder rating

A

750LBS

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10
Q

Attic ladder rating

A

350LBS

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11
Q

PKP Extinguisher

A

80 B:C

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12
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C02 Extinguisher

A

10 B:C

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13
Q

Pump limitations

A

1509 GPM-150 PSI-1800 RPM
1053 GPM-200 PSI-1970 RPM
750 GPM-250 PSI-1700 RPM
Governed at 2400 RPM

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14
Q

Brush truck water capacity?

A

250 Gal.

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15
Q

Brush truck foam capacity?

A

10 Gal.

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16
Q

Brush truck max fill rate?

A

Tank capacity in GPM

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17
Q

Brush max inlet pressure for filling tank?

A

100 PSI

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18
Q

Minimum air brake pressure?

A

100PSI

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19
Q

Minimum tire tread depth?

A

4/32

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20
Q

Grade of grease JFRD uses?

A

Food grade machinery grease

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21
Q

Engine service checks after service completed in the same shift

A

-Booster tank is full
-Pump and governor operate
properly
-proper brake pressure
-All equipment accounted for

22
Q

Water main size ranges?

23
Q

Static water sources?

A

Lakes, Rivers, swimming pools, storage tanks, retention ponds, tanker basins

24
Q

Hydrant colors and GPM

A

Blue - 1500GPM or more
Green - 1000-1499GPM
Orange - 500-999GPM
Red - Below 500GPM

25
Size of tank to pump valve?
3IN
26
What is flow from the booster tank limited to?
700 - 800GPM
27
Modern fire pump (Three) primary sections?
Intake manifold Discharge manifold Centrifugal pump assembly
28
Electric transfer valve override socket size?
3/4IN
29
Compound gauges
Pressure scale=PSI 0-600PSI inHg=Inches of mercury 0 -30 inches
30
Pump cooler/recirculator flow
Less than 25GPM
31
Relay pumping
Attack engine operates in PSI Mode
32
2 1/2 Smooth Bore Flow
1In - 200GPM 1 1/8In - 250GPM 1 1/4In - 300GPM
33
Aerial tip weight limitations?
750LB Dry 500LB Wet
34
Tiller ladder flow capacity?
Piping is rated for 1,000GPM
35
What is telescoping waterway constructed of?
Anodized aluminum tubing 4.5IN Base - 4.0IN Lower mid - 3.5In Upper Mid - 3.0IN Fly
36
Adjustable pressure relief preset for waterway?
250PSI
37
Waterway seals
Type-B PolyPak design PSi up to 2000 Temps up to 250F
38
Reasons to raise the aerial?
Ladder pipe operations Elevated rescue Elevated ventilation Egress for interior crews Gain access to upper levels Exterior standpipe Special rescue Overhead scene lighting
39
Does a tower ladder have a check valve?
No
40
Recommended PDP within 100FT for supplying ladder pipe?
150 PSI Full height flows 180 PSI DO NOT EXCEED 200PSI
41
Aerial rated load limit?
750LBS
42
How to sharpen diamond tip blade?
Cut into soft material such as sandstone or brick
43
Drop down nozzle GPM and coverage?
Supplying at 150 PSI provides 550GPM and covers 36'
44
Inlet pressure for foam eductor?
200PSI
45
75 PSI nozzle maximum distance is?
250FT
46
100 PSI nozzle maximum distance is?
150FT
47
nozzle flow must match what?
Rated flow of eductor
48
Eductor settings?
.25, .50, 1%, 3%, 6%
49
DEF tank capacity? DEF MPG?
4.5 Gallon 1 Gal. every 200 Miles
50
Diesel tank capacity?
63 Gallons 95% of liquid capacity