IFSTA Pump Operator Chapter 1 - 15 Review Questions
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1. What is the difference When the pump transfer valve is in the volume position, each of the im-
between pumping in pellers takes water from a source and delivers it to the discharge.
the parallel position
and the series posi- Setting the transfer valve to series (pressure) greatly increases the maximum
tion? (P.301) pressure that may be attained. Increasing the pressure results in a corre-
sponding loss in volume.
Switching from volume to pressure can result in the immediate doubling of
the previous discharge pressure. This change may result in damage to the
pump and hoselines as well as injury to firefighters.
If there is any question as to the correct position for the transfer valve, it is
best to operate in parallel (volume) rather than series (pressure).
2. What are the com- Minimum pump capacity of 750 gpm and a water tank with a capacity of at
mon requirements least 300 gallons.
for fire department
pumpers? (P.14)
3. What are some char- Scaled-down versions of full-size pumpers, which are called initial attack
acteristics of initial at- fire apparatus, mini-pumper/midi-pumper. Highly maneuverable appara-
tack fire apparatus? tus are often used to respond to incidents where access is limited.
(P.16)
4. What are the 2 ba- 1. Mobile Water Shuttle
sic functions of mo- 2. Stationary Reservoir or "Nurse tender"
bile water supply ap-
paratus on the fire
ground? (P.18)
5. What are some types Wildland fire apparatus
of specialty fire appa- Aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus
Fireboats
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ratus and their uses? Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
(P.19-22) Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Trailer-mounted fire pumps.
6. What are the 2 types Inverter
of electric power gen- Generator
erators used in emer-
gency service opera-
tions? (P.23)
7. What should sys- These procedures should specify maintenance procedures, when they are
tematic maintenance performed, and who is responsible for conducting the maintenance. The
procedures specify? procedures should also specify a method for reporting, correcting, and
(P.30) documenting all activities. The
8. What are the func- - In a warranty claim, these records may be needed to document that
tions of appara- required maintenance was performed.
tus maintenance and - In the event of an accident, maintenance records are among those likely
inspection records? to be scrutinized by investigators.
(P.31-32) - A completely documented history of recurrent repairs may also assist in
deciding whether to purchase a new apparatus as opposed to continuing
to repair an older vehicle
9. Why is inspection - Helps promote a longer vehicle life
of apparatus easier - Inspection of apparatus and equipment components is easier when parts
if the apparatus is are free of dirt and grime
clean? (P.32)
10. When approaching a - Any problems that may be readily apparent from a distance. - The terrain
vehicle to be in- on which the vehicle is parking. - Vehicle fluid leaks.
spected, what should
driver/operators ob-
serve? (P.37)
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11. Why should fire To compare actual performance to specific standards.
pumps be tested at
regularly scheduled
intervals? (P.48)
12. What abilities and Reading skills
skills are necessary Computer skills
for all driver/opera- Writing skills
tors? (P.80) Math skills
Physical fitness
Visual acuity
Adequate hearing
13. How are driver/opera- Subject to all traffic regulations when driving under nonemergency condi-
tors regulated in their tions.
duties? (P.83) Federal laws, state or provincial motor vehicle codes, city ordinances, NF-
PA® standards, and department policies all regulate driver/operators in
their duties.
14. What are some com- 1. Improper backing
mon causes of colli- 2. Reckless driving
sions? (P.86) 3. Excessive speed
4. Lack of driving skill and experience
5. Overloading and misuse
6. Mechanical failure
7. Driver/operator personal readiness
15. What must be en- All riders on the apparatus must be seated within the cab
sured for all riders be- or body and wearing their seat belts before the apparatus is put into motion.
fore the apparatus is
put in motion? (P.90)
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1. What is the difference When the pump transfer valve is in the volume position, each of the im-
between pumping in pellers takes water from a source and delivers it to the discharge.
the parallel position
and the series posi- Setting the transfer valve to series (pressure) greatly increases the maximum
tion? (P.301) pressure that may be attained. Increasing the pressure results in a corre-
sponding loss in volume.
Switching from volume to pressure can result in the immediate doubling of
the previous discharge pressure. This change may result in damage to the
pump and hoselines as well as injury to firefighters.
If there is any question as to the correct position for the transfer valve, it is
best to operate in parallel (volume) rather than series (pressure).
2. What are the com- Minimum pump capacity of 750 gpm and a water tank with a capacity of at
mon requirements least 300 gallons.
for fire department
pumpers? (P.14)
3. What are some char- Scaled-down versions of full-size pumpers, which are called initial attack
acteristics of initial at- fire apparatus, mini-pumper/midi-pumper. Highly maneuverable appara-
tack fire apparatus? tus are often used to respond to incidents where access is limited.
(P.16)
4. What are the 2 ba- 1. Mobile Water Shuttle
sic functions of mo- 2. Stationary Reservoir or "Nurse tender"
bile water supply ap-
paratus on the fire
ground? (P.18)
5. What are some types Wildland fire apparatus
of specialty fire appa- Aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus
Fireboats
, IFSTA Pump Operator Chapter 1 - 15 Review Questions
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ratus and their uses? Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
(P.19-22) Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Trailer-mounted fire pumps.
6. What are the 2 types Inverter
of electric power gen- Generator
erators used in emer-
gency service opera-
tions? (P.23)
7. What should sys- These procedures should specify maintenance procedures, when they are
tematic maintenance performed, and who is responsible for conducting the maintenance. The
procedures specify? procedures should also specify a method for reporting, correcting, and
(P.30) documenting all activities. The
8. What are the func- - In a warranty claim, these records may be needed to document that
tions of appara- required maintenance was performed.
tus maintenance and - In the event of an accident, maintenance records are among those likely
inspection records? to be scrutinized by investigators.
(P.31-32) - A completely documented history of recurrent repairs may also assist in
deciding whether to purchase a new apparatus as opposed to continuing
to repair an older vehicle
9. Why is inspection - Helps promote a longer vehicle life
of apparatus easier - Inspection of apparatus and equipment components is easier when parts
if the apparatus is are free of dirt and grime
clean? (P.32)
10. When approaching a - Any problems that may be readily apparent from a distance. - The terrain
vehicle to be in- on which the vehicle is parking. - Vehicle fluid leaks.
spected, what should
driver/operators ob-
serve? (P.37)
, IFSTA Pump Operator Chapter 1 - 15 Review Questions
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11. Why should fire To compare actual performance to specific standards.
pumps be tested at
regularly scheduled
intervals? (P.48)
12. What abilities and Reading skills
skills are necessary Computer skills
for all driver/opera- Writing skills
tors? (P.80) Math skills
Physical fitness
Visual acuity
Adequate hearing
13. How are driver/opera- Subject to all traffic regulations when driving under nonemergency condi-
tors regulated in their tions.
duties? (P.83) Federal laws, state or provincial motor vehicle codes, city ordinances, NF-
PA® standards, and department policies all regulate driver/operators in
their duties.
14. What are some com- 1. Improper backing
mon causes of colli- 2. Reckless driving
sions? (P.86) 3. Excessive speed
4. Lack of driving skill and experience
5. Overloading and misuse
6. Mechanical failure
7. Driver/operator personal readiness
15. What must be en- All riders on the apparatus must be seated within the cab
sured for all riders be- or body and wearing their seat belts before the apparatus is put into motion.
fore the apparatus is
put in motion? (P.90)
