Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Questions and Answers
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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER
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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Questions and Answers
At what speed will the siren not be heard
50MPH
Which NFPA specifies the number of exercises candidates should pass
NFPA 1002
How do you minimize kinks in the hose
Apply two full twist
Water expands at
1,700 times
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Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator
Questions and Answers
At what speed will the siren not be heard - answer50MPH
Which NFPA specifies the number of exercises candidates should pass - answerNFPA
1002
How do you minimize kinks in the hose - answerApply two full twist
Water expands at - answer1,700 times
1 square inch column of water will exert 1 foot high of how much pressure - answer.434
psi
What is the term for the height of the water supply above the discharge orifice -
answerHead Pressure
What is considered stored potential energy available to force water - answerStatic
Pressure
These all have an affect on friction loss - answerHose Length, Kinks, Diameter,
Centrifugal Pumps consist of these two - answerImpeller & Casing
What does the pressure governor control via the throttle - answerPressure
What does auxiliary coolers control - answerThe temperature of coolant during pumping
What occurs when water is being pumped faster then it's entering - answerCavitation
While drafting, what is the minimum feet of water that should be all around - answer2
Feet
FDC should have a minimum of two ______ connections - answer2.5 Inch
For every 50 sprinklers there should be one __________ pumper - answer1,000 GPM
Drafting is also known as "raising water from a ________ source - answerStatic
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