According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a minimum pump capacity
FL= CQ²L
What is the formula for friction loss
When fire conditions are evident upon arrival, the driver/operator should place the apparatus in a safe position
What is includes an exit route for apparatus should a withdrawal become necessary
When conducting a walk-around inspection, who should the driver/operator talk to in order to get the MOST accurate impression of how the vehicle last operated
What is the Last person to drive apparatus
Standard that specifies minimum portable equipment that must be carried on all pumpers
What is NFPA® 1901
In the formula for friction loss, the “L” refers to
What is hose length
a guideline for positioning apparatus at a fire scene
What is Attempt to position apparatus upwind of incident
In general, steering wheel play should be no more than approximately
What is 10 degrees in either direction
What is NFPA®1002
the following is a nozzle pressure of 50 psi
What is a Solid stream nozzle (handline)
generally considered the safest position for apparatus placement should a structural collapse occur
What is Corners of the structure
Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents air horns or other nonessential devices from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below
What is NFPA® 1911
This piece of equipment is powered by gasoline or diesel and can power tools and lighting
What is a Vehicle-mounted generator
In a centrifugal pump, it dictates the volume capacity of the pump
What is the Size of the impeller
where a pumper should be positioned to supply a fire department connection most efficiently
What is As closely as possible to the water source
Engines produced after January 1, 2010 may be equipped with an exhaust after-treatment system
What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
What is NFPA® 1451
Apparatus are known as brush trucks, Aux, brush breakers, or booster apparatus
What is Wildland fire apparatus?
In multistage centrifugal pumps, the impellers are
What is identical and have the same capacity
Stage approximately one block away from the scene in their direction of travel and await further instruction
What is Level I staging
Reduce the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide during heavy braking
What is function of anti-lock braking systems