EXAM Questions Flashcards
Ch. 3 pg. 84 The D/O is not protected from the legal consequences of driving with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for the safety of others. A. Negligence B. Gross negligence C. Reckless disregard D. Due Regard
C. Reckless disregard
Def. an act of proceeding to do something with a conscious awareness of danger, while ignoring any potential consequences of so doing.
Ch. 3 pg. 84
Driver operators must exercise care for the safety of other and must maintain complete control of the vehicle. The privileges extended to the D/O of an emergency vehicle do not relieve them of the duty to drive with due regard. In most jurisdictions, fire apparatus are not exempt from laws that require a vehicle to stop for:
A. train crossings
B. Other emergency apparatus
C. School buses unloading students
D. Obvious disabled pedestrians in the roadway.
C. school buses unloading students.
Ch. 3 pg 85 The D/O most important responsibility is to operate the apparatus safely during routine driving and while responding to emergency calls. The most common place for a collision is at: A. Neighborhood entrance B. Highway ramps C. Exiting the station D. Intersections
D. intersections
Ch. 5 principles of water pg. 169
The greater the surface area of water exposed the more rapidly heat is absorbed. The amount of surface area can be increased:
A. use of a straight stream, partly closing the nozzle
B. Deflecting water off interior surface
C. Deflecting water off the ceiling
D. using a constant GPM nozzle on fog stream.
C. deflecting water off the ceiling.
Note: also using a fog nozzle.
Ch. 19 pg. 678-679 A D/O is fundamentally a \_\_\_\_\_\_ who must be well trained in the location of each control, it's function, how it operates, when it should be used, and the appropriate safety precautions. A. expert B. Technician C. professional D. operator
B. technician.
Ch. 12 pg. 428
What is the second important consideration during relay pumping operations?
A. Distance of the relay
B. Lift of the relay
C. Amount of water required for the incident.
D. Distance between pumpers in the relay system.
A. distance of the relay.
First consideration is the amount of water required.
Ch. 19 Operating Aerial apparatus pg. 690
Use the 75-80-80 guideline for quick ladder pipe use. This refers to:
A. 75 feet, 80 degree angle, 80 psi
B. 75 psi, 80 feet, 80 degree ladder angle
C. 75 degree angle, 80 % extension, 80 PSI
D. 75 degree angle, 80 psi, 80 % fog stream for coverage
C. 75 degree angle, 80 % extension
80 psi.
Ch. 12 relay pumping pg. 434 When the need for relay pumping has ended the operation should be discontinued from the fire scene first. To maintain safety for all personnel, clear communication between each D/O and the \_\_\_\_\_ in important. A. Incident Command B. Operations C. Company Officer D. Water supply Officer
D. water supply officer.
Note: where the hell did this guy come from. he is no where else in the material!!.
this position is not stated in the setup of a relay system.
Ch. 12 relay pumping pg. 432
Regardless of the type of relay used for a particular incident, D/O must be familiar with the basic guidelines for setting up operating, and shutting down relay operations. All personnel involved must understand that the overall capacity of the system is determined by:
A. the amount of lift, and source pumper
B. Source pumper and hose diameter
C. The amount of lift, and hose diameter
D. hose diameter, and smallest pump
D. hose diameter and smallest pump.
the relay needs to begin with the largest capacity pumper working from the water source. When drafting from a static source this pumper may need to develop a higher pump discharge pressure to compensate for friction loss in the suction hose and the energy required to overcome the height of the lift.
Ch. 3 Apparatus safety. pg. 88
An apparatus with a properly baffled tank that is partially filled may be more dangerous than a full or empty tank. For safety reasons, many manufactures recommend that tanks be either completely empty or full. A partially filled tank may lead to a collision. This collision would be considered a lack of driving skill and fall under what:
A. Insufficient training on a piece of apparatus.
B. Inability to recognize a dangerous situation
C. Misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities
D. Overconfidence in your driving ability
C. misunderstanding of apparatus capabilities.
ch. 16 pg. 548
In order to control the flow of hydraulic fluid through the system, a number of different valves are used. Valves start, stop, regulate and direct the flow of fluid to control presure in the system. Check valves are used to:
A. Limit the pressure built up in the system
B. prevent unintentional or undesirable motion of the device
C. prevent fluid from flowing backwards through a component.
D. direct fluid through the valve assembly to one work port or another, acting as an interlock between the systems.
C. prevent fluid from flowing backwards through a component.
Ch. 14 Foam pg. 493 Alcohol resistant AFFF concentrate is commonly available for use on polar solvents. This concentration is generally used at a concentration of \_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_ percent based on the manufactures guidelines. A. 3-6% B. 2-5% C. 1-3% D. .5-1.0%
A. 3-6%.
Note: alcohol resistant AFFF can also be used on hydrocarbon fuels at 1-6% proportioned based on the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Ch. 14 foam pg. 493 Foam that releases an air/vapor film ahead of the foam blanket, and the aerated foam blanket drains its water, more film is released giving the foam an ability to recover or heal areas where the foam blanket is disturbed is refering to what kind of foam? A. AFFF or FFFP B. Alcohol resistant AFFF C. Fluoroprotein foam D. Protein foams
A. AFFF or FFFP
FFFP = film forming fluoroprotein foam. its in the name dummy.
Ch. 3. pg. 94
When preparing to start the apparatus, whether for an emergency response or routine trip, the D/O must first:
A. Ensure occupants are properly restrained using seatbelts.
B. Know the destination and the route of travel.
C. Consider weather conditions that could delay arrival.
D. Place their foot on the brake before starting the apparatus.
B. know the destination and the route of travel.
Ch. 20 pg. 735 Where should the working end of the rope be anchored when using an aerial device to lift objects other than people? A. part of the apparatus B. object on the ground C. Nearby building D. Lower ladder section
D. lower ladder section.
note: the working end of the rope should never be anchored to other parts of the apparatus, to static structures, or to objects on the ground.
ch 20 pg. 737 What should be used to make the firefighter safe when ventilating upper windows with a pike pole from an aerial device? A. leg lock B. roof ladder C. Pulley system D. Safety belt.
D. safety belt.
Ch. 20 pg 729 Which rescue method should be used as a last resort? A. place victim in the platform B. Allow victim to climb the ladder C. Use an interior pathway D. Support victim down the ladder.
D. support victim down the ladder.
Ch. 20 pg. 727 What should be placed just above or over the roof using an aerial platform to perform a roof rescue? A. top of the gate B. Top of the platform C. Bottom of the gate D. bottom of the platform.
Bottom of the platform.
ch 10 pr 341.
what is the advantage of a 4 way valve?
A. allows a later arriving pumper to connect at the hydrant to increase pressure to the attack pumper.
B. Allows the second pumper to immediately charge the supply line to the first pumper.
C. allows the second pumper to be connected with out interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line.
D. allows a later arriving pumper to connect at the hydrant to increase the GPMs to the attack pumper.
C. allows the second pumper to be connected without interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line.
The second pumper is then able to boost the pressure to the supply line using a second intake connection of the valve
Ch. 5 principles of water pg. 171 What is an influence that causes a change in the speed, direction, or shape of a substance? A. Mass B. Pressure C. Weight D. Force.
D. force.
Force- simple measure of weight, usually expressed in pounds or kilograms.
note: force is the water weight acting on a structure or hose. the pressure is causing that action.
Ch. 20 pg. 748
Where should all ladders be positioned during aircraft rescue operations?
A. front of entry doors
B. Rear of entry doors
C. bottom of entry doors
D. against the lead edge of the wings for stability.
B. rear of the entry doors.
This placement allows for the use of slides equipped on the plane.
Aerial device placed at leading edge of the wing like window rescue operations.
Ch. 5 pg. 172
What is the Third principle of pressure?
A. fluid pressure is perpendicular to any surface on which it acts.
B. Fluid pressure at a point in fluid at rest is the same intensity in all directions.
C. Pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.
D. The pressure of a liquid in an open vessel is proportional to its depth.
C. Pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.
Ch. 5 pg. 175 What refers to the height of a water supply above the discharge orifice? A. Altitude B. Elevation C. Head D. elevation pressure
C. Head.
ch. 10 pg. 337 The initial water source is often: A. hydrant B. apparatus water tank C. static water supply D. Local city provided water
B. apparatus water tank
the D/O needs to establish a water supply that can supply more water.