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In a dual pumping operation, how are the two pumpers configured?
In a dual pumping operation, how are the two pumpers configured?
- At maximum rated capacity
- In parallel (correct)
- In series
- In a relay operation
When demonstrating the operation of the pumper pressure relief system, what should be shown?
When demonstrating the operation of the pumper pressure relief system, what should be shown?
- Maximum rated capacity
- Pressure control governor (correct)
- Operation of the auxiliary cooling valve
- Draft at maximum rated capacity
How should the operation of the auxiliary cooling valve be demonstrated?
How should the operation of the auxiliary cooling valve be demonstrated?
- From hydrant, at maximum rated capacity
- In a dual pumping operation (correct)
- From draft, at maximum rated capacity
- In a relay operation
What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the text?
What is the definition of a tiller operator as per the text?
What is the definition of a tiller operator as per the text?
What type of vehicle constitutes firefighting equipment according to the policy?
What type of vehicle constitutes firefighting equipment according to the policy?
What is the policy regarding training for firefighting equipment operators?
What is the policy regarding training for firefighting equipment operators?
What is the minimum service requirement for LEVEL III firefighters to become driver certified?
What is the minimum service requirement for LEVEL III firefighters to become driver certified?
What does Level III firefighters need to demonstrate to become driver certified?
What does Level III firefighters need to demonstrate to become driver certified?
What is the main focus of section 3.2 of the training?
What is the main focus of section 3.2 of the training?
What does section 3.5 require firefighters to demonstrate?
What does section 3.5 require firefighters to demonstrate?
Which term relates to the basic principles of fire service hydraulics according to section 3.12?
Which term relates to the basic principles of fire service hydraulics according to section 3.12?
What is the focus of section 3.13 in the training?
What is the focus of section 3.13 in the training?
What is the purpose of section 3.16 in the training?
What is the purpose of section 3.16 in the training?
What does section 3.17 require firefighters to do?
What does section 3.17 require firefighters to do?
What does section 3.14 require firefighters to compute?
What does section 3.14 require firefighters to compute?
What does section 3.15 focus on?
What does section 3.15 focus on?
What must an individual provide to the DMV as proof of successful completion of the Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator 1A course?
What must an individual provide to the DMV as proof of successful completion of the Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator 1A course?
In what form should the report of medical examination be submitted to the DMV?
In what form should the report of medical examination be submitted to the DMV?
Under what conditions is a member not required to obtain and maintain a firefighter endorsement?
Under what conditions is a member not required to obtain and maintain a firefighter endorsement?
What is necessary for a member to be exempt from obtaining and maintaining a firefighter endorsement when operating firefighting equipment?
What is necessary for a member to be exempt from obtaining and maintaining a firefighter endorsement when operating firefighting equipment?
Who developed the written firefighter examination in cooperation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal?
Who developed the written firefighter examination in cooperation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal?
What is the responsibility of the Training Staff, Company Officers, and Trainers according to the text?
What is the responsibility of the Training Staff, Company Officers, and Trainers according to the text?
What percentage must the individual achieve to pass the practical portion of the test?
What percentage must the individual achieve to pass the practical portion of the test?
What is the purpose of the standard mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the standard mentioned in the text?
When will the manipulative portion of the exam be conducted annually?
When will the manipulative portion of the exam be conducted annually?
Who may be called a driver, operator, or engineer in the fire department?
Who may be called a driver, operator, or engineer in the fire department?
What is the minimum time frame for re-examination if a candidate fails the written test?
What is the minimum time frame for re-examination if a candidate fails the written test?
What is required before a firefighter is allowed to drive a fire apparatus on emergency responses?
What is required before a firefighter is allowed to drive a fire apparatus on emergency responses?
How many pump problems should pump operations consist of?
How many pump problems should pump operations consist of?
What does the Level III written test cover according to the text?
What does the Level III written test cover according to the text?
When is the candidate not allowed any notes or assistance to perform a task?
When is the candidate not allowed any notes or assistance to perform a task?
What happens after obtaining a passing grade of 70% on the written test?
What happens after obtaining a passing grade of 70% on the written test?
What is the weightage of the written examination in the final score?
What is the weightage of the written examination in the final score?
How many different driving locations will be given to each candidate in the driving test?
How many different driving locations will be given to each candidate in the driving test?
What will cause the examination to end during the aerial apparatus task?
What will cause the examination to end during the aerial apparatus task?
What subjects will be covered in the oral appraisal?
What subjects will be covered in the oral appraisal?
If a candidate fails any of the (5) modules, what happens?
If a candidate fails any of the (5) modules, what happens?
Who approves the subject areas and problems for examination?
Who approves the subject areas and problems for examination?
What happens if a candidate is unsuccessful in the annual manipulative process?
What happens if a candidate is unsuccessful in the annual manipulative process?
What is the main requirement for firefighters reaching their first year anniversary date?
What is the main requirement for firefighters reaching their first year anniversary date?
What is a specific skill that a first-year firefighter must demonstrate?
What is a specific skill that a first-year firefighter must demonstrate?
What does a second-year firefighter need to identify and demonstrate?
What does a second-year firefighter need to identify and demonstrate?
What is an area that a second-year firefighter must successfully complete?
What is an area that a second-year firefighter must successfully complete?
What does a first-year firefighter need to demonstrate in terms of driving skills?
What does a first-year firefighter need to demonstrate in terms of driving skills?
What is a requirement for second-year firefighters related to pump models?
What is a requirement for second-year firefighters related to pump models?
What is required for first-year firefighters in terms of vehicle maintenance?
What is required for first-year firefighters in terms of vehicle maintenance?
What must second-year firefighters successfully demonstrate related to driving tests?
What must second-year firefighters successfully demonstrate related to driving tests?
What is a specific skill required for second-year firefighters?
What is a specific skill required for second-year firefighters?
What is a specific skill that second-year firefighters must demonstrate in relation to pump operation?
What is a specific skill that second-year firefighters must demonstrate in relation to pump operation?
What is an area that second-year firefighters need to identify in relation to hydrants?
What is an area that second-year firefighters need to identify in relation to hydrants?
What must second-year firefighters identify related to pump damage or unsafe operation?
What must second-year firefighters identify related to pump damage or unsafe operation?
What is the purpose of a firefighter endorsement for a California Driver License (CDL)?
What is the purpose of a firefighter endorsement for a California Driver License (CDL)?
Where should a firefighter provide proof of current employment as a firefighter to obtain the firefighter endorsement for the California Driver License?
Where should a firefighter provide proof of current employment as a firefighter to obtain the firefighter endorsement for the California Driver License?
What must all members who operate firefighting equipment have in order to qualify for a firefighter endorsement?
What must all members who operate firefighting equipment have in order to qualify for a firefighter endorsement?
Which system is NOT included in the practical requirements for fire equipment driver/operator training?
Which system is NOT included in the practical requirements for fire equipment driver/operator training?
Which aspect is covered under the Lubrication section of the manual?
Which aspect is covered under the Lubrication section of the manual?
What is the purpose of conducting a dry vacuum test?
What is the purpose of conducting a dry vacuum test?
What is defined as 'Cavitation' in the context of fire equipment driver/operator training?
What is defined as 'Cavitation' in the context of fire equipment driver/operator training?
'Air Lock' refers to a problem related to which system in fire equipment driver/operator training?
'Air Lock' refers to a problem related to which system in fire equipment driver/operator training?
'Water Hammer' is defined as a problem and preventive measures within which system?
'Water Hammer' is defined as a problem and preventive measures within which system?
What is included in the 'Defensive Driving' section of the manual?
What is included in the 'Defensive Driving' section of the manual?
What is the purpose of the policy regarding driver training for National City Fire Department members?
What is the purpose of the policy regarding driver training for National City Fire Department members?
Who is considered a tiller operator in the National City Fire Department?
Who is considered a tiller operator in the National City Fire Department?
What level of training is required for all National City Fire Department members who operate firefighting equipment, including tiller operators?
What level of training is required for all National City Fire Department members who operate firefighting equipment, including tiller operators?
What type of vehicle constitutes firefighting equipment according to the policy mentioned?
What type of vehicle constitutes firefighting equipment according to the policy mentioned?
What does section 3.20 of the Fire Equipment Driver/Operator Training manual require demonstration of?
What does section 3.20 of the Fire Equipment Driver/Operator Training manual require demonstration of?
In what situation would a firefighter operate two pumpers in series according to the text?
In what situation would a firefighter operate two pumpers in series according to the text?
When demonstrating a dual pumping operation, what should a Fire Department pumper driver/operator be able to do?
When demonstrating a dual pumping operation, what should a Fire Department pumper driver/operator be able to do?
What is the minimum passing score required for the practical portion of the test?
What is the minimum passing score required for the practical portion of the test?
How many different driving locations will each candidate be given during the driving test?
How many different driving locations will each candidate be given during the driving test?
What happens if a safety issue is being omitted during the aerial apparatus task?
What happens if a safety issue is being omitted during the aerial apparatus task?
What percentage of the final score is based on the written examination?
What percentage of the final score is based on the written examination?
What happens if a candidate fails any of the five modules in the examination process?
What happens if a candidate fails any of the five modules in the examination process?
When can a re-examination take place if a candidate fails the written test?
When can a re-examination take place if a candidate fails the written test?
What should a candidate demonstrate during pump operations?
What should a candidate demonstrate during pump operations?
What is required for a re-examination if a candidate fails the written test?
What is required for a re-examination if a candidate fails the written test?
'Air Lock' refers to a problem related to which system in fire equipment driver/operator training?
'Air Lock' refers to a problem related to which system in fire equipment driver/operator training?
Who approves the subject areas and problems for examination?
Who approves the subject areas and problems for examination?
What is emphasized in the oral review board during examination?
What is emphasized in the oral review board during examination?
What must a member provide to the DMV as proof of successful completion of the Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A course?
What must a member provide to the DMV as proof of successful completion of the Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A course?
Who is responsible for ensuring that members have received the mandated driver training?
Who is responsible for ensuring that members have received the mandated driver training?
What is required to be submitted to the DMV for a firefighter endorsement exemption when operating firefighting equipment during training?
What is required to be submitted to the DMV for a firefighter endorsement exemption when operating firefighting equipment during training?
Which document should be approved by the DMV and submitted as part of the requirements for operating firefighting equipment?
Which document should be approved by the DMV and submitted as part of the requirements for operating firefighting equipment?
Under what circumstances is a member not required to obtain and maintain a firefighter endorsement?
Under what circumstances is a member not required to obtain and maintain a firefighter endorsement?
Which individual must ensure members have valid driver licenses with proper endorsements for driving fire apparatus?
Which individual must ensure members have valid driver licenses with proper endorsements for driving fire apparatus?
What is the purpose of the Fire Equipment Driver/Operator Training standard?
What is the purpose of the Fire Equipment Driver/Operator Training standard?
What is the responsibility of Firefighters who operate fire apparatus?
What is the responsibility of Firefighters who operate fire apparatus?
What does the Certification Process require in terms of length of service on the National City Fire Department?
What does the Certification Process require in terms of length of service on the National City Fire Department?
What must an individual do to progress to the practical portion of the Level III test after obtaining a passing grade on the written test?
What must an individual do to progress to the practical portion of the Level III test after obtaining a passing grade on the written test?
What does the standard aim to achieve with regards to existing ranks and qualifications?
What does the standard aim to achieve with regards to existing ranks and qualifications?
When will a regular driver or acting driver be replaced by a certified driver/operator under certain circumstances?
When will a regular driver or acting driver be replaced by a certified driver/operator under certain circumstances?
What subjects does the Level III written test cover according to the text?
What subjects does the Level III written test cover according to the text?
"Driver", "operator", or "engineer" are titles associated with which responsibility according to the text?
"Driver", "operator", or "engineer" are titles associated with which responsibility according to the text?
What does section D specifically cover in terms of professional levels of competence?
What does section D specifically cover in terms of professional levels of competence?
"Driver/Operator sign-off book" is used for what purpose according to the text?
"Driver/Operator sign-off book" is used for what purpose according to the text?
Which level firefighter must petition the Training Officer in order to be tested?
Which level firefighter must petition the Training Officer in order to be tested?
What is necessary before firefighters are allowed to drive a fire apparatus on emergency responses?
What is necessary before firefighters are allowed to drive a fire apparatus on emergency responses?
What is required for LEVEL III firefighters to become driver certified?
What is required for LEVEL III firefighters to become driver certified?
What must firefighters demonstrate in terms of mathematical skills?
What must firefighters demonstrate in terms of mathematical skills?
What should firefighters be able to identify given a check valve?
What should firefighters be able to identify given a check valve?
What does section 3.8 of the training manual focus on?
What does section 3.8 of the training manual focus on?
What is the purpose of identifying fluid pressures according to section 3.11?
What is the purpose of identifying fluid pressures according to section 3.11?
What is covered under section 3.15 of the training manual?
What is covered under section 3.15 of the training manual?
What is a requirement for all firefighters reaching their first year anniversary date according to the text?
What is a requirement for all firefighters reaching their first year anniversary date according to the text?
What must second-year firefighters identify and demonstrate related to multiple stage centrifugal fire pumps?
What must second-year firefighters identify and demonstrate related to multiple stage centrifugal fire pumps?
What is a skill required for second-year firefighters regarding pump operation?
What is a skill required for second-year firefighters regarding pump operation?
What is a skill that first-year firefighters must demonstrate in terms of vehicle maintenance?
What is a skill that first-year firefighters must demonstrate in terms of vehicle maintenance?
What should a second-year firefighter be able to identify in terms of pump damage or unsafe operation?
What should a second-year firefighter be able to identify in terms of pump damage or unsafe operation?
What is a requirement for first-year firefighters in written performance?
What is a requirement for first-year firefighters in written performance?
What must second-year firefighters identify related to hydrants?
What must second-year firefighters identify related to hydrants?
What is a skill that second-year firefighters must demonstrate related to firefighting equipment?
What is a skill that second-year firefighters must demonstrate related to firefighting equipment?
What does a second-year firefighter need to understand about pump ratings?
What does a second-year firefighter need to understand about pump ratings?
What is an area that first-year firefighters need to be licensed for?
What is an area that first-year firefighters need to be licensed for?
What is important for all firefighters to demonstrate regarding vehicle gauges?
What is important for all firefighters to demonstrate regarding vehicle gauges?
Where should a firefighter provide proof of current employment as a firefighter to obtain the firefighter endorsement for the California Driver License?
Where should a firefighter provide proof of current employment as a firefighter to obtain the firefighter endorsement for the California Driver License?
What is the responsibility of the Training Staff, Company Officers, and Trainers according to the text?
What is the responsibility of the Training Staff, Company Officers, and Trainers according to the text?
What must second-year firefighters identify related to pump damage or unsafe operation?
What must second-year firefighters identify related to pump damage or unsafe operation?
What is defined as 'Cavitation' in the context of fire equipment driver/operator training?
What is defined as 'Cavitation' in the context of fire equipment driver/operator training?
What does Level III firefighters need to demonstrate to become driver certified?
What does Level III firefighters need to demonstrate to become driver certified?
What is the main focus of section 3.13 in the training?
What is the main focus of section 3.13 in the training?
'Water Hammer' is defined as a problem and preventive measures within which system?
'Water Hammer' is defined as a problem and preventive measures within which system?
'Air Lock' is defined as an issue and corrective actions within which system?
'Air Lock' is defined as an issue and corrective actions within which system?
'Moisture removal to Brakes' is a task associated with which system?
'Moisture removal to Brakes' is a task associated with which system?
'Engine shut down procedure' is a specific skill related to which system according to the text?
'Engine shut down procedure' is a specific skill related to which system according to the text?
'Describe pump' and 'Relief valve and pilot valve' are components of which key system in firefighting equipment driver/operator training?
'Describe pump' and 'Relief valve and pilot valve' are components of which key system in firefighting equipment driver/operator training?
What is a requirement for second-year firefighters related to brake systems?
What is a requirement for second-year firefighters related to brake systems?
