Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd
Edition 2023 /87 Questions And
Answers (A+)
Quiz :What is considered to be low residual pressure? -
√Answer :Below 20 psi.
Quiz :What can happen if you run with the tank fill valve
opened. - √Answer :The tank fill line may be pump with a pipe
large enough to cause cavitation. Some driver operators open
the valve the distance of their thumb to the pump panel with
their hand on the valve control.
Quiz :What is a tactic that can be used if there is a dramatic
failure of a radiator hose or other cooling element while the
pumper is supplying hoselins for interior firefighter? -
√Answer :Water stream can be directed at the engine to
maintain some form of cooling,
Quiz :Mobile water Supply Apparatus are equipped with a tank
capacity of at least _______________. - √Answer :1,000
Gallons
Quiz :Define a quint - √Answer :Fire Pump, Water Tank, Hose,
Aerial Device, and Ground Ladders
Quiz :Define Apparatus "Maintenance" - √Answer :Keeping
apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness.
Quiz :Define Apparatus "Repair" - √Answer :Restore that which
has become inoperable
Quiz :How long should you wait on a new apparatus to apply
waxing product to engine? - √Answer :6 months
, Quiz :Are you able to mix radial and bias-ply tires? -
√Answer :No.
Quiz :According to NFPA 1911 when should tires be replaced?
- √Answer :Every 7 years
Quiz :Steering wheel play should be no more than -
√Answer :10% in either direction
Quiz :At what PSI does air horns and non-essential devices
stop operating? - √Answer :Drops below 80 PSI
Quiz :Does ABS help provide a faster stop? - √Answer :No. but
i it helps provide a more controlled stop. Prevents trucks from
going into a slide, jack knife, or spin during heavy braking.
Quiz :What type of gas does battery give off? -
√Answer :Hydrogen Gas
Quiz :T/F: In most jurisdictions, fire apparatus are not exempt
from laws that require a vehicle to stop for a school bus when
its flashing red lights indicate that it is loading or unloading
students. - √Answer :True
Quiz :Where is the most common place for a collision? -
√Answer :Intersection
Quiz :Seven basic causes of fire apparatus collisions -
√Answer :1. Improper Backing
2. Reckless Driving
3. Excessive Speed
4. Lack of driving skill and experience
5. Overloading and misuse
6. Mechanical Failure
7. Driver/Operator Personal Readiness
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