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39 Cards in this Set
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The key thing to remeber when conducting an inspection of an ARFF apparatus is to:
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Be systematic.
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All of the following statments about the importance of preventive maintenance are ture
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ensures reliability
lessens out of service time reduces the frequency and coast od repairs |
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The proper operation of the foam transfer punp should be inspected
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Weekly
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The CTIS euuipped on an ARFF apparartus can be used
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when the apparatus is moving or stationary
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the purpose of the manafold on the center console is to
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regulate the air pressure on the crew members's SCBA mask
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when performing the hand line nozzle test, you must discharge foam onto a paved surface for a period of ____ seconds
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30
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During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the level of accumulated solution in the bottom of the cyclinder every
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30 sec
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identify the true statement about the expansion and drainage test
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The object of test method B is to obtain a sample of the foam that is typical of that to be applied to the burning fuel surrface under anticipated conditions
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for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzles upward to form a
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30 deg. angle with the horizontal
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the fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is used on a ___ basis
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yearly
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its recommended that fuel, oil, and milage records be updated
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as determined by the authority having juridiction
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items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usally performed
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on a 4 - 12 month basis
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identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record
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intake strainers
foam transfer pump pump pressure controle device |
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RECORDS
Foam transfer pump |
weekly inspection record
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RECORDS
Turrets |
Daily inspection record
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RECORDS
foam transfer test results |
Test records
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RECORDS
Generator |
Periodic inspection record
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RECORDS
Oil filter change |
Fuel, oil, and milage record
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when planning a reponse route invlolving an ARFF apparatus, you should always
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identify all height, weight, and width restricted areas that your apparatus may encounter
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identify 2 true statments about the turning radius of an ARFF apparatus
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its a good idea to practice driving your ARFF apparatus to become familiarwith your turning radius
the turning radius is the amount of space an ARFF apparatus takes to complete a 360 deg. turn. |
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the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling, and personnel are
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ramps
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the color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an airfield enviroment is
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yellow
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an Intrument Landing System (ILS)critical area sign has a white inscription on a red background and is a
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mandatory instruction sign
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place the steps in the correct order for an airplane to land on an airfield following the correct traffic pattern
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Downwind leg
Base leg Final approach |
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identify 2 guidlines that are used for numbering runways
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runways are numbered on each side using the nearest compass bearing. rounded to the nearest 10 degress
The letters L and R are added to the numbers of parrallel runwaysto designatewhich one is to the approaching pilot's left and which one is to the approching pilot's right |
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a steep gradee is defined as a ___ grade going either up or down
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30 deg
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identify 3 general requirements you'll need to demonstrate during the ARFF driver/operator performance test.
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always maintain controle of your ARFF apparatus
maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and aircraft maintaine a safe speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions |
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place the steps for making a turn on a improved surface in the correct order
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activate the appropriate turn signal
check the side view mirrors move the ARFF apparatus into the turning lane check to see if the area is clear of moving aircraft and vehicles safelyt make the turn |
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when performing the serpentine exercise
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one spotter is necessary when traveling in reverse
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foam is used as a primary extinguishing agent for
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class B fires
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Class B foam consentrates are typically in proportions of
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1% - 6%
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the ramp temperature at an airport is typically ___ higher than the ambient air temprature
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25 - 45 deg.
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identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals
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they are useful on running fuel fires and 3 dimensional fires
they are not effective for preventing flashback they are usually applied through hand lines |
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a substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others is
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a hypergollc
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the devices designated to attack fires at the base of the flames is the
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extendable turret
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identify 2 true statments regarding military jet fuel
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civilian aviation fuel has a flash point significantly lowe than jet fuel
hypergolic fuels present a hazard if inhaled, ingested or absorbed |
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the agent delivery device most commonly found on ARFF apparatus is the
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turret
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all of the following statments about the application of dry chemical on a class B fire are true
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you should always wear an SCBA as the application of dry chemical creates a cloud
your visibility may be reduced during the application of dry chemicals the use of dry chemical agents requires simultaneous foam application |
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identify 3 true statments about an on board water supply of ARFF apparatus
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you can expect the on board supply of water to last from 1 - 3 min. in even the largest class of apparatus
several tanksof water may be required to mix with the on board supply of foam concentrate in many cases, the on board supply of water is depleted when the apparatus is creating the initial rescue pathway to the aircraft. |
