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What is the preferable psi that should be reached when increasing engine rpm?
What is the preferable psi that should be reached when increasing engine rpm?
- 50 psi
- 100 psi (correct)
- 90 psi
- 75 psi
When attaching the supply line to the gated intake valve of the Relay Pumper, what should the operator do?
When attaching the supply line to the gated intake valve of the Relay Pumper, what should the operator do?
- Keep the gate open and open the bleeder valve
- Keep the gate closed and close the bleeder valve
- Keep the gate open and close the bleeder valve
- Keep the gate closed and open the bleeder valve (correct)
What should the Attack Pumper operator do when the pumper is receiving excess pressure?
What should the Attack Pumper operator do when the pumper is receiving excess pressure?
- Decrease the throttle speed to reduce the output pressure
- Open the bleeder valve to release the excess pressure
- Adjust through a waste line valve to limit the residual psi (correct)
- Increase the discharge valve to supply more pressure
What should all pump operators do when operating in a constant pressure relay?
What should all pump operators do when operating in a constant pressure relay?
When operating from a hydrant, what happens once the residual pressure at the source pumper drops to 20 psi?
When operating from a hydrant, what happens once the residual pressure at the source pumper drops to 20 psi?
What should the source and relay pumpers do when operating in an exact pressure relay?
What should the source and relay pumpers do when operating in an exact pressure relay?
When operating the relay, what should engines with pressure governors be set to?
When operating the relay, what should engines with pressure governors be set to?
When shutting down the relay, in what order should the pumpers be shut down?
When shutting down the relay, in what order should the pumpers be shut down?
What is the maximum working pressure recommended for a relay operation?
What is the maximum working pressure recommended for a relay operation?
When preparing to draft from a dry hydrant, what is the first step the truck operator should take?
When preparing to draft from a dry hydrant, what is the first step the truck operator should take?
What should the dumpsite ideally have to allow for multiple apparatus to access it?
What should the dumpsite ideally have to allow for multiple apparatus to access it?
What should the tanker operator leave for the drafting engine to utilize?
What should the tanker operator leave for the drafting engine to utilize?
In addition to dumping its contents into the dump tank, what must the tanker operator assist with after arriving at the site?
In addition to dumping its contents into the dump tank, what must the tanker operator assist with after arriving at the site?
What should be attached to both 2 1⁄2” outlets if the water supply is from a hydrant?
What should be attached to both 2 1⁄2” outlets if the water supply is from a hydrant?
When can the tanker apparatus be considered as a means of relay pumping?
When can the tanker apparatus be considered as a means of relay pumping?
What is the purpose of a forward lay?
What is the purpose of a forward lay?
What is a split lay?
What is a split lay?
What are the indications of a working fire?
What are the indications of a working fire?
What should be contained in a hydrant bag on a suppression apparatus?
What should be contained in a hydrant bag on a suppression apparatus?
When selecting a hydrant during water supply operations, what is the most important factor to consider?
When selecting a hydrant during water supply operations, what is the most important factor to consider?
When selecting a static water source, what is the most important factor?
When selecting a static water source, what is the most important factor?
What should be associated with a water source during water supply operations?
What should be associated with a water source during water supply operations?
Who is responsible for ensuring the establishment of a continuous water supply?
Who is responsible for ensuring the establishment of a continuous water supply?
What should be indicated with a radio benchmark during water supply operations?
What should be indicated with a radio benchmark during water supply operations?
What should be done if a structural fire is located down a long driveway?
What should be done if a structural fire is located down a long driveway?
What is the maximum speed that should be used when performing a hose lay?
What is the maximum speed that should be used when performing a hose lay?
When should source pumping for structure fires be considered?
When should source pumping for structure fires be considered?
What is the minimum additional GPM that each 2 1/2" hydrant discharge used in a heavy hydrant hookup should supply?
What is the minimum additional GPM that each 2 1/2" hydrant discharge used in a heavy hydrant hookup should supply?
What should the source pumper do while waiting for the relay/attack pumper to be ready?
What should the source pumper do while waiting for the relay/attack pumper to be ready?
What is the maximum pressure that should be sent to any other truck during a relay pumping operation?
What is the maximum pressure that should be sent to any other truck during a relay pumping operation?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Hydrant to Attack Engine (Less than 500 Feet) procedure?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Hydrant to Attack Engine (Less than 500 Feet) procedure?
What is the purpose of using ball valves on the 2 1/2" hydrant discharges during a heavy hydrant hookup?
What is the purpose of using ball valves on the 2 1/2" hydrant discharges during a heavy hydrant hookup?
What is the role of the second arriving pumper in a relay pumping operation?
What is the role of the second arriving pumper in a relay pumping operation?
Why should drafting hose (corrugated) not be used on a hydrant?
Why should drafting hose (corrugated) not be used on a hydrant?
What should you do if no draft is established within 30 seconds when drafting through the piston intake valve?
What should you do if no draft is established within 30 seconds when drafting through the piston intake valve?
What is the recommended discharge pressure range to increase to when draft is established?
What is the recommended discharge pressure range to increase to when draft is established?
What should be done to keep the strainer off the bottom of the static water supply?
What should be done to keep the strainer off the bottom of the static water supply?
What operation should be avoided to prevent damage to the primer pump?
What operation should be avoided to prevent damage to the primer pump?
What is a key factor in ensuring success during a water shuttle operation?
What is a key factor in ensuring success during a water shuttle operation?
What is the primary role of the attack pumper?
What is the primary role of the attack pumper?
Which of the following is NOT a static water source?
Which of the following is NOT a static water source?
What is the primary function of a relay pumper?
What is the primary function of a relay pumper?
What is the purpose of using large diameter hoses?
What is the purpose of using large diameter hoses?
What is a water shuttle operation?
What is a water shuttle operation?
What is the difference between a static source and a pressurized source?
What is the difference between a static source and a pressurized source?
