INSPECTIONS
This type of check is commonly performed from the cab
What is PRE TRIP
The effectiveness of audible warning devices _____ as vehicle speed increases
Decreases
Rescue Pumper
Perception of one's surrounding enviorment and the ability to anticipate future events
Situational Awareness
Using two or more pumpers to move water over a long distance by operating them in series
Relaying
Where does the walk-around inspection begin?
Driver's cab door
Multiple units traveling to an emergency call via the same route should maintain a minimum seperation distance of _____
300 ft
Apparatus sized between a Mini-Pumper and a full sized fire department pumper
Midi-pumper
The apparatus does not move until all members of the crew are wearing this
Seat Belt
This apparatus often carries large amounts of hose to assist in relay operations. Usually carried on traditional hose beds, or a mechanically operated reel.
Tender
NFPA 1911 requires that all tires be replaced every ___ years, regardless of their condition
7
What is the distance the vehicle travels from the time the brakes are applied until it comes to a stop?
Braking distance
Small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup truck chassis. Ususally having a capacity of less than 500 gpm
Mini-Pumper
The most dangerous time and way of moving an apparatus. Accounts for majority of apparatus incidents.
Backing
Pumper that takes water from a hydrant or static source and pumps it to the next apparatus in the operation
Water Supply Pumper
Which device manages the start-up load of the electrical system by activating electrical devices at timed intervals?
Voltage regulator
Driver reaction distance plus vehicle braking distance equals _____ .
Total stopping distance
Apparatus that serves as an engine as as a ladder truck
Quint
This device assists the braking system of the apparatus by using engine compression or the transmission to help slow the apparatus.
Engine Compression Brake/Jake Brake
In relay operations, this hose is often used to move large amounts of water quickly
LDH (large diameter hose)
Which device prevents an electrical system overload by shutting down low-priority systems before an overload occurs?
Load monitor
In general, for apparatus parked at the scene of an emergency, which emergency warning lights should be left on?
Some
Apparatus designed and constructed for the purpose of fighting fires in the marine enviorment
Fire Boat
Drivers/Operators drive with ___ regard for the safety of others using the highways
DUE
Pumping apparatus located at the scene that recieves water and is responsible for supplying attack lines
Fire Attack Pumper