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1
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1” stacked tip GPM for 2.5” hose line

A

200 GPM (5psi friction loss)

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1 1/8” stacked tip GPM for 2.5” hose line

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265 GPM (10 psi FL)

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1 1/4” stacked tip GPM for 2.5” hose line

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325 GPM (15 psi FL)

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1 1/4” Master stacked tip GPM for 4” hose line

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415 GPM (1 psi FL)

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5
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1 3/8” Master Stacked tip GPM 4” hose line

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500 GPM (1 psi FL)

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1 1/2” master stacked tip GPM 4” hose line

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600 GPM (5 psi FL)

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1 3/4” master stacked tip GPM for 4” hose line

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815 GPM (5 psi FL)

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1 7/8 master stacked tip GPM for 4” hose line

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935 GPM (5 psi FL)

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9
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2” master stacked tip GPM for 4” hose line

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1065 GPM (10 psi FL)

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1/8” Wildland stacked tip GPM

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3 GPM (1 psi FL)

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3/16” Wildland smooth bore GPM

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7 GPM (1 psi FL)

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12
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1/4” Wildland smooth bore nozzle GPM

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13 GPM (1 psi FL)

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13
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5/16” Wildland smooth bore GPM

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20 GPM (1 psi friction loss)

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14
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3/8” Wildland smooth bore GPM

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30 GPM (10 psi FL)

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1/2” Wildland smooth bore GPM

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50 GPM (5 psi FL)

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16
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OCFA engine pressure equation

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EP = NP + FL + A +/-H

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17
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Coefficient method equation for FL

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FL = CQ2L

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18
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Master stream sos nozzle GPM settings

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500 (1 psi FL)
750 (5 psi FL)
1000 (10 psi FL)
1250 (15 psi FL)

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19
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Wildland T friction loss

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5 psi

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20
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Wye/siamese FL

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10 psi

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21
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Triamese/ Monitor FL

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15 PSI

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22
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Relay/Safety Factor FL

A

20 PSI

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23
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Standpipe FL

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25 PSI

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24
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Standpipe w/ bundle FL

A

100 psi

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25
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Aerial (no nozzle) / FDC FL

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150 PSI

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26
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Elevation FL (Building)

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+/- 5 psi

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27
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Wildland Elevation FL

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+/- 11 for every 25’

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28
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Max speed is ___ mph over the posted speed limit, never to exceed ___ mph.

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20 / 75

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29
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What is filled out when a component is broken but does not place a rig out of service?

A

VRR

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30
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Who must notify the BC if a component is broken that places the rig out of service?

A

The supervisor

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31
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Whose approval is needed for mechanic call back?

A

BC Approval

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32
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Minor simple repairs may be made by whom?

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A competent person

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33
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Copies of _____ are kept with the unit until repairs are completed then placed in _________

A

VRRs / station apparatus file

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34
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Security of the vehicle is the responsibility of the?

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Driver and Supervisor

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35
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Where and to whomis lost/missing equipment reported and recorded

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To the supervisor and recorded on the missing inventory report log

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36
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If a repair is phoned in and repaired in the same day you must still complete a…

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VRR

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37
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Pending VRRs recorded in the _________ are kept in the _______

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Vehicle apparatus repair log / apparatus notebook

38
Q

What type of repair report is used for problems with radios and comm equipment?

A

Communications repair report

39
Q

Who do you call for emergency communication equipment needing repair during business hours?

A

Comm services or information systems

40
Q

The major impediment to good apparatus management occurs because of:

A

A breakdown in communication between personnel and shifts

41
Q

How often is defensive driving performed for safety personnel?

A

Bi-annually

42
Q

What is the most important requirement of being a good driver?

A

A good attitude

43
Q

Ability + Training =

A

Skill

44
Q

What is the best safety device?

A

A careful driver

45
Q

Horn taps

A

3 or backing
2 to go
1 to stop

46
Q

What type of brakes does brake fade occur in?

A

Disc and drum brakes

47
Q

Should your hands ever cross the 6 and 12 o’clock positions on the wheel?

A

No

48
Q

At what distance from the wheel can an engine jump a chock?

A

6 inches

49
Q

Should the vehicle be inspected after every off road use?

A

Yes

50
Q

What is the maximum safe climbing percent of slope?

A

40%

51
Q

What is the maximum safe side slope percentage?

A

25%

52
Q

At what percentage of slope do parking brakes fail?

A

Greater than 40%

53
Q

If a vehicle starts to slide downhill, what should you do?

A

Steer slightly in the direction of the slide, downhill.

54
Q

4WD is not viewed as all terrain. When should it be used?

A

When on graded roads, adequate trails, or rolling terrain

55
Q

Where are you allowed to grocery shop?

A

In your first due or closest store approved by the BC

56
Q

How many visits should it take to complete grocery shopping?

A

1 Visit

57
Q

What station sends 1 individual in a department vehicle to the store?

A

33s

58
Q

Is personal shopping while on duty permitted?

A

No.

59
Q

Should you park on red curbs, handicapped spots, or restrict vehicle or pedestrian access?

A

No.

60
Q

Where should the first-in engine and truck be placed on scene?

A

Directly on scene/in front of

61
Q

Where should the first two lines be placed on scene of a fire?

A
  1. Between the fire and the people
  2. Placed for secondary egresss
62
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Are units assigned to service calls in their first due available for emergency responses

A

Yes

63
Q

Will 3 adjacent stations be left uncovered?

A

No.

64
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Are engines and trucks from adjacent agencies considered coverage?

A

Yes

65
Q

Can 2 adjacent stations be covered by patrols?

A

No.

66
Q

What are the two types of apparatus allowed for coverage except in major drawdown?

A

Type 1s and Quints

67
Q

Are cross staffed type 3s allowed to be used as coverage?

A

No

68
Q

Will 3 medic units remain uncovered for > 1 hour?

A

No

69
Q

How often is driver safety curriculum reviewed?

A

Annually

70
Q

How often is manipulative (behind the wheel) driver training performed?

A

Every 2 years

71
Q

All vehicle accidents involving a third party must be reported to whom?

A

Law Enforcement/ECC

72
Q

What is the most frequent cause of accidents where the driver is at fault?

A

Improper Backing

73
Q

Does the use of a backer relieve the driver from accident responsibilities?

A

No

74
Q

When should headlights be used?

A

Whenever the vehicle is in use

75
Q

How far ahead can low beams light up?

A

250’

76
Q

How far ahead can high beams light up?

A

350 - 500’

77
Q

How much does dirty headlights reduce headlight brightness?

A

50%

78
Q

Total Stopping distance =

A

Perception time + Reaction time + Braking distance

79
Q

Doubling your speed takes ___ distance to stop

A

4x

80
Q

Doubling your speed causes ___ the destructive power

A

4x

81
Q

When leaving the pavement to avoid a collision you shouldn’t apply the brakes until what speed?

A

20 mph, then come to a complete stop, then signal before returning to the road.

82
Q

Does asphalt or concrete displace water better?

A

Asphalt

83
Q

Maximum air pressure in your tires reduces what?

A

Hydroplaning

84
Q

What is the most significant factor in hydroplaning?

A

Speed

85
Q

Do truck tires normally hydroplane at the posted speed limit?

A

No.

86
Q

What can occur below the posted speed limit?

A

Viscoplaning

87
Q

By how much can traction capabilities drop by at the first rain?

A

65%

88
Q

When is the most hazardous time of a rain fall?

A

First 20 minutes

89
Q

How much of the effective traction on wet surfaces do tires produce?

A

50%

90
Q

How many feet does a truck need to stop at 55 mph?

A

300’

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