St. Johns County Fire Rescue SOG Chapter 19 Tanker Operations Quiz
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What is the purpose of the guidelines outlined in the text?

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of tanker operations
  • To ensure all fire rescue personnel are properly trained in tanker operations
  • To outline the daily equipment checks required for tanker apparatus
  • To establish general guidelines for the response of apparatus intended for the supply of water (correct)
  • Who is responsible for ensuring the daily equipment checks on the tanker apparatus are completed?

  • The fire chief
  • The assigned tanker operator and/or station officer (correct)
  • All fire rescue personnel responsible for tanker operations
  • The department's safety officer
  • What is the 'number one rule' for tanker operators during response?

  • To ensure the tanker is equipped with Class A and B foam
  • To operate the tanker at a safe and reasonable speed (correct)
  • To only allow qualified personnel to operate the tanker
  • To operate the tanker at the fastest possible speed
  • What is required for personnel to operate tanker apparatus?

    <p>Completion of the SJCFR Tanker Operator certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment should the tanker apparatus be equipped with, according to the text?

    <p>Class A and B foam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of accident involving fire apparatus, according to the text?

    <p>Crashes involving tankers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be worn at all times when operating an apparatus?

    <p>Seatbelts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the tanker apparatus be immediately enroute to refill its water source?

    <p>After completing initial set up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered the maximum speed for a tanker driving on curves indicated by cautionary signs?

    <p>The cautionary speed itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'nurse' tanker refer to in the context of tanker operations?

    <p>A tanker used when the fire can be mitigated with water already on scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to a successful water shuttle operation according to the text?

    <p>Minimizing idle time of water shuttle apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the tanker operator leave the float pump with the dump tank?

    <p>Only if drafting operations are being established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for tanker personnel to maintain radio contact with the Incident Commander?

    <p>$2(5 - 1)$ times maintaining accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done by tanker operators to minimize liquid surge within the tank?

    <p>$2(3 + 1)$ times filling the tank completely full</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it recommended to consider using a tanker apparatus as a relay pumping means?

    <p>$2(4 - 1)$ times when appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided whenever possible during travel with a tanker apparatus?

    <p>$2(3 + 1)$ times traveling on unpaved roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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