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Where is the original copy of the tools and appliances checklist kept, and where is the copy kept?
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Original is kept on the apparatus, copy is kept in the company storeroom.
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What time will the on-duty platoon commander of companies insure inspection of apparatus and all tools and appliances? Where is the information recorded?
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0700 Hours, information is recorded in the company journal.
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What are the guidelines for backing department vehicles?
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Vehicles will not be backed w/o adequate assistance of at least one other member. Apparatus will be watched by the officer in charge and the ambulance will be watched by the crew member that's not driving. All members will assist in guiding vehicles backwards.
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When shall all electrically operated devices such as lights, warning signals, AC units, etc. be turned off?
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As soon as they no longer serve a useful purpose.
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How often is the oil in the crankcase of apparatus checked?
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Daily.
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What is the proper procedure used to check road transmissions?
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Checked daily, start at operating temperature and RPM's @ 1000rpm, remove dipstick, clean, insert, remove again and check fluid level. If low fill to full mark. Do not overfill as foaming may result causing air bubbles in the fluid which may cause transmission failure.
Use only approved transmission fluid. |
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What is the maximum number of feet of hose that may be extended past the foam eductor?
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200ft
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How often are grease fittings on apparatus lubricated?
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Lubricated once a month.
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How often are priming pumps checked and lubricated?
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Checked and operated daily, lubricated after each use.
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How often are discharge gates checked and lubricated?
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Tested for free operation daily and lubricated when necessary.
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How often are relief valves checked and lubricated?
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Operated at least daily and lubricated in accordance with the pump operator procedure.
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How often are apparatus radiators checked and what is the proper procedure for filling a hot radiator with cold water?
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Daily, cold water will not be placed in a hot radiator of any apparatus, except slowly and with the engine running.
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When an engine is sent to fleet maintenance division for repairs and will be left unattended, what equipment remains on the apparatus?
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Shall be stripped of all equipment, tools/appliances, etc. unless a member will be remaining with the unit.
Must leave one CO2 extinguisher. |
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When a Motor Vehicle Operator's license is suspended or revoked, what will the member do and to whom is it addressed?
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Submit a special report to the safety officer through the appropriate division head.
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When refueling apparatus or vehicles what precautions will be taken?
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1. No open flame will be permitted to burn nearby.
2. Use only the safety type cans provided by the department. 3. Smoking will not be permitted. 4. During normal refueling, engines of vehicles will not be running. |
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When should the gaskets in the barrels and tips of playpipes, wagon pipes, monitor nozzles, and ladder pipes be inspected?
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Monthly and after each use.
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Where should the company numbers be stenciled on fabric-covered hose?
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On the hose, near the shank of each of the couplings, Approx 3 feet.
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How many 1 1/2" pre-connected hose lines will be equipped on wagons? What are their lengths?
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Three pre-connected 1 1/2" hose lines. One will be 350ft in length, and the other two remaining lines may vary from 150ft to 250ft.
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Where is the tag placed on defective hose and what information is placed on the tag?
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Defective hose is no longer repaired by the department.
Tagged at defective end, with company number, year and nature of defect. |
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What shall be done if departmental vehicles receive the incorrect type of fuel?
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Company officer will immediately notify AD, do not start the vehicle until AD decides how to best handle the situation.
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How shall tire pressure for all apparatus, vehicles, and equipment be maintained?
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Shall be maintained at the proper level, as marked on the vehicle tire.
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Who is responsible for the daily inspection and maintenance of all EMS equipment, and where is the equipment carried on the apparatus?
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On-duty company officer and members will be responsible for the daily inspection and maintenance of all EMS equipment. Shall be carried on R side compartment.
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When are apparatus wheels chocked, and who is responsible?
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Anytime the apparatus is parked, driver will be responsible for proper placement of wheel chocks.
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What are the guidelines for cleaning apparatus?
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1. Water will not be applied into cabs, apparatus, or vehicles, this applies to compartments. Mop or sponge can be used on the inside.
2. Underside of apparatus may be steam cleaned at approved facility w/ permission from AD, no steam may be used on top of the engines around the carb, electrical wiring, air cleaner. 3. Apparatus will be thoroughly greased immediately after being steam cleaned. Any grease fittings that cannot be greased must be immediately reported to the apparatus division. |
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What will happen if the discharge outlet of a positive displacement type pump is completely closed while pumping water?
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Either the driving force would be stalled, or something would break.
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Is the centrifugal pump a positive or a non-positive displacement pump?
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Non-Positive
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Are the veins of the impeller curved away from or toward the direction of rotation?
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Curved away from direction of rotation in order to not interfere with the natural movement of water from the center to the outer edge as the impeller rotates.
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Is there any danger in allowing a pump to run for a long period of time without discharging water? Explain.
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Yes, heat will build up within the pump causing expansion that would take up the clearance between the rings. The rings would then make contact and seize, resulting in damage to the pump and possibly the drive mechanism between motive force and the pump.
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Are centrifugal pumps better suited for firefighting apparatus than positive displacement pumps? Explain.
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Yes, they're cheaper, run pressures neccessary for fireground operation by taking advantage of intake pressures.
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Is the single stage centrifugal pump equipped with a transfer valve?
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No.
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Are forumulas for engine pressure used by the department absolutely correct?
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No, most are typically rounded off for ease of operation.
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What do the abbreviations EP, NP, FL, and E represent in the following formula?
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EP - Engine Pressure
NP - Nozzle Pressure FL - Friction Loss E - Elevation |
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When calculating engine pressure, how many PSI are added for each story?
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"5 per floor"
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When two or more pumpers are operating in relay, how much allowance is calculated so that the receiving pumper will have a suitable intake pressure?
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20psi
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What is the normal operating pressure for a pumper at the source of supply in a two pump operation?
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125 psi, 150psi when supplying hydrant valve
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What is meant by maximum layout?
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Distance that the pump can supply the proper pressure and gallonage for efficiant operation.
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How is the engine pressure calculated when you are pumping to two lines from a wye?
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If only one line, pressure for that line will be used for basis. If using two lines, the greater pressure will be used for basis.
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What is the maximum operating pressure for pumpers?
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300psi
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What is the NP for a 1" tip?
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50psi
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What is the NP for a 1 3/4" tip?
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80psi
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What is the NP for a 1 1/4" tip?
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50psi
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What is the NP for a 2 1/2" CVFSS nozzle?
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100psi
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When utilizing the foam eductor a minimum of how many psi must be at the eductor and what is the mimimum gallonage nozzle required to operate the device successfully?
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200psi, 95gpm
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What is the friction loss for a cellar pipe?
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50psi
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What is the friction loss for a standpipe connection?
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25psi
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What is the engine pressure used for sprinkler systems?
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125psi
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What is the engine pressure used for a combination sprinkler/standpipe system?
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175psi
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Does the positive displacement pump or the non-positive displacement pump discharge liquid in a continous flow?
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Non-Positive discharges liquid in a continous flow, positive discharges gas/liquids in volumes seperated by a period of no discharge.
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Water supply dictates the _______ or the amount of water that can be flowed?
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Fire flow capacity
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What is the difference between Static and Residual pressure?
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Static is with no water flowing, residual is with water flowing.
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Why is establishing a water supply to the appropriate standpipe critical?
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Standpipes in the metro system are dry and not interconnected.
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What standpipes will be charged on a tunnel incident?
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- Tunnel standpipe covering train location (given by OCC)
- Inbound standpipe - Outbound standpipe - Primary station - Secondary station |
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How will metro report the tunnel fire location?
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By chain marker number.
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What is the passenger emergency reporting system (PERS) and where is it located?
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Intercom system connecting the kiosk and the station platform. Intercom is located in a pylon on the platform approx. 200ft from the ends of the platform.
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Metro telephones can be found at what 5 locations?
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- Blue light boxes located every 800ft along the metro right a way.
- Kiosks - Base of emergency exit shafts - Near fan control panel at all fan shafts - Some service rooms |
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The standpipe shall be filled with ________ unless otherwise ordered?
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Hydrant pressure only, if ordered to pump water slowly build pressure to 150psi.
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When attempting to stop a metro train a signaler will do what?
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With a handlight and portable radio, signaler will stay in safe area approx. 750ft on each side of incident for metro trains. If train approaches, swing hand light side to side across track so it can be seen by train operator.
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In general which company is responsible for the placement of the WASD at a metro incident?
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Unit acting as the safety company, usually first due truck
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Members working in or near the track should remember to constantly look for an area of ___________ in the event a train suddenly appears?
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Safe Refuge
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No one will enter the track bed until when?
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- Permission has been granted by IC
- Metro OCC has confirmed all power has been removed and all train movement in the area has been stopped. - Emergency trip switches have been pushed for all affected sections of the track - 3rd rail has been tested for volt probe |
