7 Tf Fire Driver Questions

Front 1

How long is 21-511?

Back 1

47 feet

Front 2

What is the pump make and rating on our 2007 BME?

Back 2

Single stage Hale QMax rated at 1500 GPM

Front 3

GVW for 21-511?

Back 3

73,500 lbs

Front 4

What is the flow GPM on Ladder ones's shower nozzle?

Back 4

100 GPM

Front 5

How long is the bumper pre-connect on our apparatus?

Back 5

150'

Front 6

Engine 27 uses what type of primer pump?

Back 6

Electric rotary vane

Front 7

What is the hydraulic oil capacity on Ladder 1?

Back 7

70 gals.

Front 8

How many feet of 4" LDH hose is on our apparatus?

Back 8

1000'

Front 9

How many gallons of A foam is on Engine 3?

Back 9

40 gals.

Front 10

At what pressure do we pump B foam on the 1994 E-One?

Back 10

200 PSI

Front 11

What is the pump make and rating of Ladder 1?

Back 11

Waterous 1500 GPM

Front 12

Engine 1 generator is powered by what source?
A Propane
B Diesel
C PTO

Back 12

PTO

Front 13

What is the water tank capacity on ARFF 4?

Back 13

1500 Gal.

Front 14

Most hydraulic pumps are not capable of operating the tool at full power when the length between the pump and the tool exceeds how many feet?

A 75
B 125
C 100
D 50

Back 14

100 feet

Front 15

Automatic pressure control devices must not allow the pressure to exceed________PSI above the set level

Back 15

30 PSI

Front 16

How many 110 volt outlets are there in Ladder 1's bucket?

Back 16

4

Front 17

What is the maximum GPM flow of the monsoon nozzle on 21-511?

Back 17

1500 GPM

Front 18

What is reaction distance in relation to stopping an apparatus?

Back 18

The distance a vehicle travels while a driver is transferring the foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal after perceiving the need for stopping.

Front 19

How many pounds of dry chemical are on ARFF 4?

Back 19

450 lbs

Front 20

When operating ARFF 21-243 do not engage the pump over how many RPM's?

Back 20

1000 RPM's

Front 21

What is the booster tank capacity on our Engines?

Back 21

1000 gal.

Front 22

How many feet of 1" booster hose is on Engine 1?

Back 22

200 feet

Front 23

What is the maximum vertical reach of Ladder 1's aerial ladder?

Back 23

102 feet

Front 24

What is the size of the tank to pump piping on Ladder 1?

Back 24

2 1/2"

Front 25

What is the nitrogen bottles max pressure on ARFF 4 (21-243)?
What is the minimum pressure before refill?

Back 25

2640 PSI

1900 PSI

Front 26

Blue lights at airports are used for______ and are spaced how many feet apart?

Back 26

Taxiway edges and 100 feet apart

Front 27

If you receive a flashing white light from the airport tower. What should you do?

Back 27

Return to fire station or starting point

Front 28

What are the five main parts of Ladder 1?

Back 28

Cab, Pump Panel, Platform, Outriggers and Inventory

Front 29

According to SOP when an evacuation is ordered by the IC what is the responsibility and procedure of the Driver/Operator?

Back 29

Sound the air horn three times, one second long with a one second delay in between

Front 30

What is the maximum payload in the Tower bucket when performing water operations?

Back 30

400 lbs.

Front 31

The breathing system on Ladder 1 is how many cubic feet?

Back 31

544 total, 277 in each bottle

Front 32

How many different locations can you start the emergency hydraulic pump on Ladder 1, and where are they located?

Back 32

3: On the pump itself by the left front outrigger, rear control panel, and turntable

Front 33

How much 4" LDH is loaded on Ladder 1's hosebed?

Back 33

1000'

Front 34

What weight of oil is used for Engine 28's primer pump?

Back 34

30 wt

Front 35

Engine 2's pump seals are______?

Back 35

Mechanical

Front 36

What is ARFF 4 (21-243's) pump rated?

Back 36

1520 GPM @ 230 PSI

Front 37

What is the flow for the roof turret on ARFF 4? High and Low

Back 37

750 high flow 375 low flow

Front 38

The ARFF truck's gradability is?

Back 38

60%

Front 39

How many total ground ladders are on Lladder 1?

Back 39

7

Front 40

How many water outlets are there in Ladder 1's bucket?
What are their sizes?

Back 40

5
(2) 2 1/2", (1) 1 3/4", (1) 1", (1) 4"

Front 41

What are the names of the taxiways at the Twin Falls airport?

Back 41

Alpha 1-5, Golf, Hotel, Juliet, Kilo, Lima
Runways 26(E)-8(W) and 30(S)/12(N)

Front 42

A steady read light from the ATCT means?

Back 42

Stop! Do not proceed

Front 43

The front bumper line on ARFF 4 (21-243) discharges_____GPM?

Back 43

300 GPM

Front 44

The 1 3/4" hand lines on ARFF 4 (21-243) discharge________GPM?

Back 44

95 GPM @ 230 PSI

Front 45

What is the 10 second rule as it pertains to the ARFF truck?

Back 45

If you are not flowing water for 10 seconds, shut the pump down

Front 46

What year and make is Engine 28?

Back 46

1994 E-One

Front 47

What are the 3 red lines you must observe on Tower 1?

Back 47

1500 RPM max. with PTO engaged
200 PSI max. to Tower Line
20 PSI min. intake pressure

Front 48

What is the maximum GPM flow when operating from a draft using 4.5" hard suction?

Back 48

750 GPM

Front 49

When operating from a public or private water system, do not allow the incoming pressure from a hydrant to drop below_____PSI?

Back 49

20 PSI

Front 50

What is the recommended discharge pressure while hooked to an FDC?

Back 50

150 PSI

Front 51

What is the GVW of ARFF 4 (21-243)?

Back 51

50,000 GVW

43,740 Actual with full load

Front 52

ARFF 4 (21-243's) pump operating pressure is_____PSI at______RPM's?

Back 52

230 PSI @ 2250-2300 RPM

Front 53

Ladder 1 is how many feet from outrigger to outrigger?

Back 53

18 feet

Front 54

Ladder operations can be done in winds up to_____ MPH winds?

Back 54

50 MPH, with tie down ropes

Front 55

The intake screens on Ladder 1 are called__________and are made of______?

Back 55

Cathodic protection device
die cast zinc

Front 56

Fire pump seals on Ladder 1 are_______?

Back 56

Mechanical

Front 57

How many minutes of water can you get from the bumper turret on ARFF 4 (21-243)?

Back 57

5 minutes @ 300 GPM

Front 58

Green lights at airports identify______?

Back 58

Approach ends of the runway

Front 59

How many places can you start the auxiliary generator on Ladder 1?
Where are they located?

Back 59

3
Cab, Pump panel, and the Generator itself

Front 60

When operating an apparatus on a code response, is it okay to just use lights without sirens?

Back 60

No, Code is all or nothing

Front 61

How many intercoms are on Ladder 1?

Back 61

3
Pump panel, Turntable, and Bucket

Front 62

What is the foam tank capacity on ARFF 243?

Back 62

210 gals.

Front 63

How many tanks of water can you go through with one full tank of foam on the ARFF truck?

Back 63

4.67 tanks

Front 64

How many pound per second of dry chemical can you discharge from the roof turret?

Back 64

16 PPS

Front 65

What is the diameter of the water way swivel on Ladder 1?

Back 65

5"

Front 66

Alternating green and red lights at the airport suggests?

Back 66

Proceed with caution

Front 67

Most manufactures specify that the pump remain in pressure mode, until it is necessary to flow more than_____of the rated capacity?

Back 67

2/3 rds

Front 68

Where are the ladder drains on 21-511, and how many are there?

Back 68

2
Rear of apparatus, and Captains side pump panel

Front 69

How much 2 1/2" hose total is on Tower 1?

Back 69

700 feet

Front 70

On stand pipe systems allow_____PSI for friction loss. This covers FDC, clapper valves, valve obstructions, pipe bends, and hose connections

Back 70

25 PSI

Front 71

When pumping sprinkler or standpipe connections your transfer valve should be in which position?

Back 71

Volume or RPM

Front 72

When priming a fire apparatus you should achieve a prime in____seconds. If not primed continue to pull primer but do not prime for more than_____seconds?

Back 72

10-15 seconds, no more than 30 seconds

Front 73

The Akron piercing nozzle is rated at_____GPM at ______PSI?

Back 73

100 GPM @ 125 PSI

Front 74

How long will it take to fill 21-243 from a hydrant flowing 80 PSI?

Back 74

2 minutes

Front 75

What size is the water tank fill line on Ladder 1?

Back 75

1 inch

Front 76

What is the maximum payload in the bucket, when not doing water operations?

Back 76

800 pounds

Front 77

_______Powers the emergency hydraulic pump on Ladder 1 (21-511)?

Back 77

12 Volt DC

Front 78

What is the make of the water pump on the 2000 E-One?

Back 78

Hale QMax

Front 79

The lights that outline the runways are________and are spaced_______feet apart?

Back 79

White, 200 feet apart
Last 2000' are amber

Front 80

While pumping a standpipe system you should add______PSI for each floor above?

Back 80

5 PSI

Front 81

How many gallons of water are in the booster tank on Ladder 1?

Back 81

200 gallons

Front 82

Who is the maker of the 1994 reserve apparatus?

Back 82

E-One

Front 83

How many feet of 1" hose is on the Ladder?

Back 83

200 feet

Front 84

Where is the hose burst jacket located on Engine 1 (21-118)?

Back 84

Driver's side front compartment

Front 85

At an airport a flashing red light from the ATCT or flashing runway lights mean _________?

Back 85

Clear the runway immediately

Front 86

What are the recommended discharge pressures from the 2 1/2" lines on 21-243?

Back 86

80-90 PSI

Front 87

How many pounds per second can you flow dry chemical from the bumper line on 21-243?

Back 87

6 PPS

Front 88

While flowing water on high flow through the roof turret on the ARFF truck, how many minutes can you flow?

Back 88

2 minutes

Front 89

While flowing water from the tower line on 21-511 you should not increase the pressure above____PSI?

Back 89

200 PSI
(recommended flow of 175PSI)

Front 90

Where are the bolt cutters located on Engine 2 (21-122)?

Back 90

Captain's side engineer's compartment

Front 91

What is the max speed for the ARFF truck?

Back 91

65 MPH

Front 92

For tire and wheel fires on aircraft you should approach from the _______?

Back 92

Tread or you are dead

Front 93

Over heated landing gear should be allowed to ________ naturally?

Back 93

Cool

Front 94

With the PTO engaged on 21-511 do not exceed ________ RPM's?

Back 94

1500 RPM's

Front 95

Packing rings are used to make a seal at the point where the shaft passes through _________ on the pump?

Back 95

Casing

Front 96

At airports amber lights identify.....

Back 96

Hold bars and the last 2000' of the runway ends

Front 97

How many pike poles are on 21-511?

Back 97

Seven

Front 98

At high idle RPM's should be......

Back 98

900-1100 RPMs

Front 99

Where is the hydraulic pump located on ARFF 4 21-243?

Back 99

Drivers side rear compartment

Front 100

How many intake only ports are on Ladder 1 21-511?

Back 100

Four

Front 101

The minimum safe distance from a wheel fire on an aircraft is ________?

Back 101

300 feet

Front 102

What is the recommended tire pressure on ARFF 4 (21-243)?

Back 102

65 PSI

Front 103

What is the foam proportioned at on ARFF 4 (21-243)?

Back 103

3%

Front 104

What is the minimum nitrogen pressure on the ARFF truck?

Back 104

1900 PSI

But the test last year had 1500 PSI

Front 105

What type of dry chemical is used on 21-243?

Back 105

Purple K

Front 106

With an 1 3/4" line at 150 PSI how much time will a 1000 gallons of water last?

Back 106

6.7 minutes

Front 107

What is the GPM flow for the deck guns?

Back 107

1250 GPM

Front 108

While flowing water from an engine using the booster tank, what is the maximum flow?

Back 108

500 GPM

Front 109

Which lines can you flow foam from on 21-122?

Back 109

Both Crosslays, Booster reel and Bumper line

Front 110

Does the foam pro on 21-122 control the proportioning of B foam?

Back 110

Yes

Front 111

What equipment is on the fly section of Tower 1?

Back 111

Attic Ladder, Pike Pole, and Trash Hook

Front 112

Where are the air gauges for the breathing system on Ladder 1, and what do they do?

Back 112

Pedestal control box gives full bottle pressure (2216), and in the Bucket gives intermediate pressure.

Front 113

What size hard suction hoses do we carry on the engines?

Back 113

4 1/2" hard suction

Front 114

When do we do hose changes on the apparatus for each size of hose?

Back 114

4" yearly
2 1/2" semi-annually

Front 115

Water comes in through the intake and enters which part of the pump?

Back 115

Eye of the impellar

Front 116

What are the types of positive displacement pumps?

Back 116

Piston, Rotary gear, Rotary Vane

These pumps can pump air

Front 117

What is the most common cause of cavitation?

Back 117

Inadequate water supply

Attempting to flow more water than is being supplied

Front 118

What is the first symptom of a pump wearing out?

Back 118

Increased RPMs to flow a given pressure

Front 119

While pumping water and using a hydrant. What is the first step in shutting down the operation?

Back 119

Decrease engine RPMs

IDLE DOWN

Front 120

Which type of pump do we use to evacuate air from a centrifugal fire pump?

Back 120

Rotary Vane positive displacement pump

Front 121

Are the 2 1/2" discharges on ARFF 243 preset at 80 PSI?

Back 121

No they are manually adjusted, with the valve and gauge next to the discharge

Front 122

Where can you run the hydraulic ladder controls on Ladder 1?

Back 122

Pedestal and the Bucket

Bucket is electrical over hydraulic

Front 123

When checking the hydraulic fluid on Ladder 1. What position should your hydraulic cylinders be in?

Back 123

Retracted

Front 124

On Engine #3, when does the door open light activate?

Back 124

??? When park brake is released.

Front 125

On the Class 1 Pressure Governor. What does the display read if pressure drops below 30 PSI?

Back 125

Intake

Front 126

On the Class 1 Pressure Governor. What does the display read if pressure increases 30 PSI?

Back 126

OPERATOR

Will not increase pressure until D/O presses INC or Pre-Set.

Front 127

With a Class 1 Governor. How many seconds do you have to regain pressure, from a loss situation? What will the apparatus do and what will the display read?

Back 127

5 Seconds, Engine will then go to idle and LoSupply will be displayed.

Ensure adequate supply then reinstate governor using the MODE, INC or PRESET buttons.

Front 128

What is the main function of the pressure governor in either Pressure or RPM modes?

Back 128

To maintain the last set pressure or RPM input, by the driver. As lines are opened and closed during operations.

Front 129

On the Class 1 or FRC governors can you switch between modes?

Back 129

Yes, you can switch with little or no noticeable effects to engine RPM's.

Front 130

What is displayed if an electrical fault or failure occurs, in the Class 1 Governor?

What effects will it have on operations?

Back 130

SENSOR will be displayed for a fault, SENSOR will flash for a failure.

Will no longer be able to maintain a pressure setting, but will hold the current RPM.