Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Chapter 12 + 13

What is the approximate pressure drop for every 1,000 ft above sea level?

How long should the primer be operated and held for on a pump over 1000 gpm?

What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level in psi?

How high can a column of water be lifted for dependable fire flow?

For pumps up to 2000 gpm, what is the lift requirement through hard suction hose?

What is the role of the water supply officer in an incident?

What is the ideal depth requirement for a floating strainer?

How can you identify a suspected vacuum leak in a pump?

When a pump is cavitating, what happens when the throttle is increased?

What is the most commonly used strainer for deep water sources when you are confident it will not touch the bottom?

What is the ideal strainer for water sources in which the depth or bottom quality is unknown?

How much water should be present in all directions when using a barrel strainer?

What is the practical limit for lifting water for most fire pumpers?

When should the drafting operation be stopped?

What is one of the most common errors during drafting?

What is the term used by NIMS for a water carrier?

What is the maximum flow rate for most portable pumps?

What is the benefit of a fill site at a static water source?

What is the difference between a fill site and a static water source for drafting?

What is the ideal requirement for establishing a suitable drafting site for a portable pump?

What is the ideal ground condition for a dump site?

How many portable tanks should a dump site ideally hold in addition to the source pumper?

What is the ideal dump site in relation to the source pumper and tenders?

Under what conditions can more than one tender be filled at a time?

What is the recommended capacity for portable tanks carried on tenders?

What is the recommended maximum pressure to pump medium size hoses for offloading water?

What type of line is a jet siphon attached to and at what pressure is it pumped?

Why is using a blowup ball important in portable tank operations?

What is the purpose of nurse tender operation in fire service?

Why is it preferred to use one tank for dumping and another for drafting?

What traffic plan is considered most efficient for water shuttle operations?

What is the role of the source pumper in a relay pumping operation?

What should be done when a relay operation needs to extend beyond 800 ft?

What is the friction loss variable in a 5" line when flowing 1,000 gpm?

When is a relay operation needed to boost water pressure?

What is the role of the attack pumper in a relay pumping operation?

What makes a relay pumping operation complex?

Which pumper in a relay operation should have the largest fire pump?

What is the primary purpose of relay valves in a fire service relay operation?

What is the recommended minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) for individuals involved in a relay operation?

What should the attack pumper do when shutting down a relay operation?

When may pumpers be added to an existing relay in a fire service operation?

What is the primary function of a calculated flow relay?

When do pressure fluctuations become a concern in a relay pumping operation?