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Which is the primary suppression agent used by the fire service?
Which is the primary suppression agent used by the fire service?
- Carbon dioxide
- Foam
- Water (correct)
- Dry chemical
What is the weight of a 50' fully charged 1 ¾" Firequip Combat Master Flow hose line?
What is the weight of a 50' fully charged 1 ¾" Firequip Combat Master Flow hose line?
- 7.21 gallons
- 60.17 pounds
- 80 pounds (correct)
- 28.84 gallons
How much water is required to fill a supply and attack line consisting of 4 lengths of 3" hose and 3 lengths of 1 ¾" hose?
How much water is required to fill a supply and attack line consisting of 4 lengths of 3" hose and 3 lengths of 1 ¾" hose?
- 95.07 gallons (correct)
- 100 gallons
- 73.44 gallons
- 21.63 gallons
What is the weight of a 100' charged 5" LDH hose line?
What is the weight of a 100' charged 5" LDH hose line?
What is friction loss?
What is friction loss?
Which field of science is hydraulics rooted in?
Which field of science is hydraulics rooted in?
What is the physical science of the properties of a liquid at rest or in motion called?
What is the physical science of the properties of a liquid at rest or in motion called?
What is the foundation of efficient water supply and pumping operations?
What is the foundation of efficient water supply and pumping operations?
What should pump operators be able to perform at an emergency?
What should pump operators be able to perform at an emergency?
What are the negative effects of an over-pressurized line?
What are the negative effects of an over-pressurized line?
Which equation can be used to calculate the pump discharge pressure (PDP)?
Which equation can be used to calculate the pump discharge pressure (PDP)?
What is the friction loss per 50 feet of a 1 ¾" hose line with a flow rate of 185 GPM?
What is the friction loss per 50 feet of a 1 ¾" hose line with a flow rate of 185 GPM?
What is the working limit for firefighters managing nozzle reaction force?
What is the working limit for firefighters managing nozzle reaction force?
Which gauge should be used to determine nozzle pressure for smooth bore nozzles?
Which gauge should be used to determine nozzle pressure for smooth bore nozzles?
What is the target flow?
What is the target flow?
Which equation represents the Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?
Which equation represents the Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?
What is the maximum flow rate of a 2 ½" hose line with a 1 1/8" tip?
What is the maximum flow rate of a 2 ½" hose line with a 1 1/8" tip?
What is the minimum information needed to determine the correct Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?
What is the minimum information needed to determine the correct Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?
When should a 2 ½" hose line be used?
When should a 2 ½" hose line be used?
What is the equation to calculate the Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?
What is the equation to calculate the Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?
