IFSTA Numbers

Question 1

RPM Lower than Max that Should be used During a Steep Hill Descent

Answer 1

200 to 300 RPM

Question 2

High Idle During Inclement Weather Seasons

Answer 2

900 to 1100 RPM

Question 3

Idle Time Prior to Engine Shutdown

Answer 3

3 to 5 Minutes

Question 4

Corrected Vision Requirements Set by NFPA 1582

Answer 4

20/40

Question 5

Hearing Loss Where FF Candidates Should be Rejected Per NFPA 1582

Answer 5

40 Decibels

Question 6

Minimum Pump Capacity Set for Fire Department Pumpers

Answer 6

750 GPM

Question 7

Minimum Gallons Carred to be Considered Mobile Water Supply

Answer 7

1000 Gallons

Question 8

______ or Greater Should Considered a Tandem Rear Axle or Greater Apparatus Design

Answer 8

1500 Gallons

Question 9

Minimum Pump Capacity for Aerial Apparatus Per NFPA 1901

Answer 9

250 GPM @ 150 PSI

Question 10

Standard Amount of Water that Rescue Pumpers Carry

Answer 10

500 Gallons

Question 11

Standard Pump Capacity of Rescue Apparatus

Answer 11

500 GPM

Question 12

Most Common Sized Electrical Cable for Fire Equipment

Answer 12

12g 3 Wire

Question 13

Max Distance Between Power Unit and Hydraulic Tool

Answer 13

100 Feet

Question 14

Percent of FF Related Injuries and Deaths Due to Vehicle Injuries

Answer 14

20 to 25%

Question 15

Time Required to Get Oil Pressure Reading after Startup

Answer 15

5 to 10 Seconds

Question 16

______ Times Longer it Takes to Stop on Snow and Ice

Answer 16

3 to 15 Times

Question 17

Distance Between Responding Apparatus

Answer 17

300 to 500 Feet

Question 18

Distance to Scan Ahead while Driving on City Streets

Answer 18

12 Seconds

Question 19

Distance to Scan Ahead while Driving on Highways

Answer 19

20 Seconds

Question 20

Collapse Zone =

Answer 20

1.5 x Building Height

Question 21

Atmospheric Pressure

Answer 21

14.7

Question 22

Energy Required to Convert 1 Gallon of Water into Steam

Answer 22

970 BTU

Question 23

Times Water Expands at 212°F

Answer 23

1700

Question 24

Weight of 1 Cubic Foot of Water

Answer 24

62.5 Pounds

Question 25

Weight of 1 Gallon of Water

Answer 25

8.33 Pounds

Question 26

Max Pressure Transfer Valve Should be Operated

Answer 26

50 PSI

Question 27

Pressure Piping Systems are Hydro-statically Tested at

Answer 27

500 PSI

Question 28

Minimum Flow from Tank to Pump on Pumpers with 500 GPM

Answer 28

250 GPM

Question 29

Minimum Flow from Tank to Pump on Pumpers with greater than 500 GPM

Answer 29

500 GPM

Question 30

Pressure Under Which Discharge Valves Should Operate

Answer 30

250 PSI

Question 31

Pressure Change that Automatic Pressure Control Device should not Allow

Answer 31

30 PSI

Question 32

Flow at which the Transfer Valve should be Switched to Volume

Answer 32

> 50% Capacity

Question 33

Minimum Residual Pressure when Flowing from a Hydrant

Answer 33

20 PSI

Question 34

Drop in Pressure = 3 Additional Lines May be Added

Answer 34

0 to 10% PSI

Question 35

RPM to Properly Prime the Engine

Answer 35

1000 to 1200 RPM

Question 36

Drop in Pressure = 2 Additional Lines May be Added

Answer 36

11 to 15% PSI

Question 37

Drop in Pressure = 1 Additional Line May be Added

Answer 37

16 to 25% PSI

Question 38

Amount of Water Needed Above a Strainer

Answer 38

2 Feet

Question 39

Level that a Low Level Strainer may get to

Answer 39

2 inches

Question 40

Temperatures that may Affect the Pump's Ability to Run at Capacity

Answer 40

90°F

Question 41

Time Required to Prime the Pump

Answer 41

10 to 15 Seconds

Question 42

Pressure to Pump FDC

Answer 42

150 PSI

Question 43

Proportioning for Class A foam with a Fog Nozzle

Answer 43

0.2 to 0.5%

Question 44

Proportioning for Class A foam with an Air Aspirating Nozzle

Answer 44

0.3 to 0.7%

Question 45

Proportioning for Class B foam to use on Hydrocarbons

Answer 45

3%

Question 46

Proportioning for Class B foam to use on Polar Solvents

Answer 46

6%

Question 47

Delay in Air Brake Activation

Answer 47

0.4 Seconds

Question 48

Head Pressure for 1 PSI in Feet (Height)

Answer 48

2.304 Feet