IFSTA Driver/Operators Handbook

Question 1

The air pressure on apparatus with air brakes should build to an efficient level within how many seconds of starting?

Answer 1

60 sec

Question 2

(T/F) When drafting a centrifugal pump must be primed by an external priming device.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The _____ is the major component of the centrifugal pump because it provides the velocity to the water.

Answer 3

Impeller

Question 4

The purpose of the ____ is to provide a circulating feed from several manes.

Answer 4

Grid System

Question 5

A relief valve bypasses excess water from the discharge side of the pump to the _____.

Answer 5

Pump intake

Question 6

Pumps that are commonly used as priming pumps are ____.

Answer 6

Rotary gear

Question 7

Improper tire pressures may cause_____?

Answer 7

Poor handling

Question 8

For water manes in industrial settings the diameter should be at least ____ in.

Answer 8

8in.

Question 9

Which problematic conditions could be found while doing routine maintenance on a battery?

Answer 9

Loose tie-downs or corrosion around the battery connections.

Question 10

What is the recommended way to determine the EXACT friction loss of any appliance?

Answer 10

Run tests with each appliance used by the department

Question 11

When relay pumping, if the intake pressure drops below 20psi there is danger of ______.

Answer 11

Cavitation

Question 12

the vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which no more than ____ in. of vacuum should be lost.

Answer 12

10in.

Question 13

Steering wheel play should be no more than ____ degrees in either direction.

Answer 13

10

Question 14

You are responding to an incident on a limited-access highway. Your apparatus is not being used. What should be done with your apparatus?

Answer 14

Used as a barrier between the traffic flow and the responders on scene

Question 15

If more than half the pumps rated capacity is anticipated to be used what mode should the pump be operated in?

Answer 15

Volume/RPM

Question 16

Using the condensed Q method calculate the total pressure loss in 600ft of 4” hose flowing 1,000gpm

Answer 16

120psi

Question 17

When the flow through a hose line increases from 100gpm to 400gpm, the friction loss will increase ___ times.

Answer 17

16

Question 18

The minimum qualifications for DPO are set by NFPA 1002 Standard for ____?

Answer 18

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

Question 19

At an intersection if a driver cannot account for all lanes of traffic the driver should ________.

Answer 19

Come to a complete stop and check all lanes of traffic one by one.

Question 20

If an apparatus begins to skid the driver should?

Answer 20

Turn the apparatus steering wheel so the front wheels face the direction of the skid.

Question 21

When performing a capacity test, the desired net PDP should be _____ psi.

Answer 21

250psi

Question 22

A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1,000 gallons of water is considered a ______.

Answer 22

Tanker/Tender

Question 23

In a relay pumping operation which pumper should be placed nearest the water source?

Answer 23

The largest capacity pumper

Question 24

The manufacturer’s manual will ____ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for engine oil.

Answer 24

Recommend

Question 25

A valid exception to NFPA 1500 Standard requiring that all riders of an apparatus be seat belted while the vehicle is in motion?

Answer 25

Loading hose

Question 26

An auxiliary cooling device cools engine water when?

Answer 26

When the apparatus pump is engaged

Question 27

Excessive temperatures during pumping operations can be controlled by using the _____.

Answer 27

Auxiliary cooler

Question 28

The difference between dual pumping and tandem pumping is _______.

Answer 28

Dual pumping is intake to intake. Tandem pumping is intake to discharge

Question 29

Check for voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting a ______?

Answer 29

Battery

Question 30

As flow decreases, pressure will ______ provided pump speed in a centrifugal pump remains constant.

Answer 30

Increase

Question 31

Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at/on?

Answer 31

Intersections

Question 32

In the fire service each pump impeller in a housing is commonly called a ______?

Answer 32

Stage

Question 33

The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver begins to apply the brakes and until it comes to a complete stop is known as?

Answer 33

Braking distance

Question 34

During a pump capacity test, a pumper should deliver _____ of its rated capacity at 250psi for 10 minutes.

Answer 34

50%

Question 35

As standard practice it is undesirable to reduce incoming supply pressure below _______ psi.

Answer 35

20psi

Question 36

The barrel strainer must be submerged at least ___ ft. under the water.

Answer 36

2ft. (on all sides)

Question 37

The ______ allows the engine to be driven and discharge water at the same time.

Answer 37

Power Take-Off

Question 38

The purpose of using a spotter is?

Answer 38

Assisting the driver/operator by observing the area in the blind spot and to warn the driver of any obstacles that may be present around the apparatus.

Question 39

Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as?

Answer 39

Maintenance

Question 40

The time the driver recognizes the need to brake , applies the brake and the unit comes to a complete stop is known as _____?

Answer 40

Total stopping distance

Question 41

Unless specifically exempt, when driving fire apparatus, the fire apparatus driver/operator are generally subject to any/all _______.

Answer 41

Statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances

Question 42

The collapse zone should be _____.

Answer 42

1 1/2 x the height of the building

Question 43

Friction loss is USUALLY expressed in terms of psi per _____ft. of hose.

Answer 43

100ft.

Question 44

50% pump capacity test is conducted at _____ psi for ____ mins

Answer 44

250psi for 10min