Engine Typing
How many gallons of water can a type 6 engine hold?
300 gallons
The speed limit is 75 miles per hour while you're driving a government vehicle. What is the maximum speed you should be driving?
70 miles per hour.
When you are turning around? Where should the front of the vehicle be pointed.
"Face the danger"
How many gallons are typically in a Type 5 engine?
450 gallons
While driving a government vehicle, what should you have with you?
What is the standard speed limit on a forest road?
35 miles per hour
How much does a typical type 6 engine weigh?
9 to 10 tons
How often do you need to take the Forest Service defensive driving course?
Every 3 years.
If you encounter another vehicle on a steep one lane road, which vehicle yields to the other.
The vheicle going downhill yields to the vehicl going uphill.
What is the difference between type 3 and a type 4 engine?
Type 3 has a higher pump output and less water capacity.
As a wildland firefighter in the U.S. Forest Service, when can you use the overhead lightbar?
When pulled over on a roadside fire or other roadside emergency.
When backing a government vehicle what are three mandatory things that need to be done before putting the vehicle in reverse?
1. Have a backer
2. Make sure you can see the backer in your mirrors and the backer makes sure he/she is visibile.
3. Roll down your window.
Which engine is the best engine on the Butte-Jeff district
Engine 641
While driving a type 6 engine at 70 miles per hour, how many car lengths behind should you follow the vehicle ahead of you?
20-25 car lengths or 411 feet
While driving the Delmoe Lake Loop, you encounter a UTV. While passing you, the driver holds up 3 fingers. What does that mean?
There are 3 other vehicles behind that UTV.