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Exam of 10 pages for the course FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER at FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER (Driver Operator)
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Driver Operator__________ is defined as keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness of readiness. -
answerB. maintenance
Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires and visible and
audible warning signals is normally considered to be part of________ maintenance. -
answerA. Daily
All of the statements about an ammeter listed below are correct Except: - answerD. an
ammeter only indicates the amount of current flowing into the battery.
Checking for voltage electrolyte level and corrosion are all the steps in inspecting: -
answerD. the battery
the manufacturer's manual will_______ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E)
number for the engine oil. - answerB. Recommend
The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - answerB. supply of oil being delivered is
adequate
To ________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. -
answerRepair
which of the following is not an electrical system? - answerflowmeter
which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maintenance on a
battery? - answerBoth loose tie- downs & corrosion around the battery connections
Batteries produce explosive_________ gas when being charged. - answerHydrogen
Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full- load operation may result in: -
answerTurbo seizure
It is important to maintain __________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an
apparatus may run during emergency operations. - answerA full tank
In an acceptance test , a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to full stop from 20
mph within: - answer35 feet
, If a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, a___________ test must be preformed. -
answerEngine overload
In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to _______mph
in 25 seconds. - answer35
In an acceptance test, a full loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35 mph in
______seconds. - answer25
The dry vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 mins during which no more than
_______ inches of vac should be lost. - answer10
Maintenance records for all fire department apparatus should be maintained and
documented by the: - answerDriver/ Operator
Before turning corners or approaching curves, the Driver/ Operator should: -
answerShift a standard transmission into a lower gear.
The most common cause of fire apparatus skidding is: - answerBoth
Driving too fast for road conditions & weight shifts of heavy apparatus
Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at: - answerIntersections
For safe operation and driving of fire apparatus, the driver should: - answernot exceed
10 mph when leaving station.
not race the engine when not moving
be aware that lights and siren may not be heard or seen.
all above are correct.
A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey state local, or
departmental driving regulations is: - answerSubject to criminal and civil prosecution
Unless specifically exmept, when driving fire apparatus, the fire apparatus
operators/drivers are generally subject to any/all: - answerStatues, rules, regulations,
and ordinances
You are responding to an emergency on a 3 lane highway during moderately heavy
traffic conditions.
You are in the center lane.
The vehicle ahead, which you are rapidly overtaking, STOPS! There is insufficient
space to stop w/o striking the vehicle.
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