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How is an annual capacity check performed? A. From on-board tank B. From a static source C. From a relay D. From a pressurized source - CORRECT ANSWER-B. From a static source
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How is an annual capacity check performed? A. From on-board tank B. From a static source C. From a relay D. From a pressurized source - CORRECT ANSWER-B. From a static source What is the maximum allowable amount of excess play on a steering wheel? A. 10 degrees in either direction B. 25 degrees in either direction C. 20 degrees in either direction D. 15 degrees in either direction - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 10 degrees in either direction During a pre-trip inspection, the pump operator discovers a leak in the air brake system. What is the first step to remedy the situation? A. Monitor the truck until the shift is done. B. Keep truck running to maintain pressure. C. Take truck out of service. D. Fix slack adjuster. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Take truck out of service. During a pre-trip inspection, a pump operator discovers a pike pole is missing from the vehicle inventory. What is done? A. Leave the issue for the next shift. B. Report it to the company officer. C. Remove it from inventory. D. Borrow it from another apparatus. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Report it to the company officer. What is the primary function of the fire department pumper? A. Transport water to areas beyond a water system. B. Suppress flammable liquid fires and spill vapours at airports. C. Provide water at an adequate pressure for fire streams. D. Possess the ability to pump and roll. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Provide water at an adequate pressure for fire streams. Which legislation allows for the establishment of a fire service in Ontario?
A. Highway Traffic Act (HTA) B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) C. Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) D. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) How does NFPA 1500 increase safety for fire apparatus design? A. Allows seat belts to be optional in an enclosed cab. B. States that firefighters must wear helmets in an enclosed cab. C. Requires all members be seated in an enclosed cab. D. Mandates that SCBA must be donned in an enclosed cab. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Requires all members be seated in an enclosed cab. If downed power lines block access to the water supply, which agency is responsible for mitigating the hazard? A. Ontario One Call. B. Fire departments. C. Utility Company. D. Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Utility Company When testing the priming system, the pump fails to achieve - 75kpa during the test. What does the operator do? A. Remove the apparatus from service. B. Confirm water tank is empty. C. Check the engine oil level. D. Decrease the engine's rpm. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Remove the apparatus from service. In conjunction with PPE, what class of safety vest is required to be worn at a highway incident? A. Class 3 B. Class 4 C. Class 2 D. Class 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Class 2 When backing up fire apparatus, what must be in place? A. Spotters B. Wheel C. Sirens
A. Have building superintendent call for service. B. Charge the first floor standpipe connection. C. Call works department for a water truck. D. Ask the water department to repair connection. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Charge the first floor standpipe connection. An apparatus and crew arrive on scene at a single family dwelling, and there are evident fire conditions. Where does the pump operator locate the apparatus? A. At position that offers tactical advantage. B. Away from the pedestrian walkway. C. Beside the main entrance. D. In front of the closest hydrant. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. At position that offers tactical advantage. Which type of pump is used as a priming pump? A. Piston B. Rotary valve C. Centrifugal. D. Rotary gear. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Rotary Gear Where is the advantage of stopping apparatus short of the hydrant? A. Facilitates adequate traffic flow. B. Does not require the use of a hose clamp. C. Allows the hose to curve preventing kinks. D. Reduces the congestion around water supply. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Allows the hose to curve preventing kinks. When drafting, how does the pump operator recognize that the strainer is becoming blocked? A. Pressure gauge decreases in pressure. B. Compound gauge decreases in pressure. C. Pressure gauge increases in vacuum. D. Compound gauge increases in vacuum. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Compound gauge increases in vacuum. While operating a 6,000 l/min pump, what is the maximum amount of time allowed to achieve prime? A. 15 seconds B. 60 seconds C. 45 seconds
D. 30 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 45 seconds What is a hydrant with the largest capacity connected to? A. Distributor main B. Primary feeder C. Dead-end main D. Secondary feeder - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Primary feeder What is the formula .067dxNP used to estimate? A. Nozzle reaction for straight-tip nozzles. B. Flow of water in litres-per-minute for a solid stream nozzle. C. Velocity of water in meters-per-minute. D. Nozzle reaction for fog nozzles. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Flow of water in litres-per- minute for a solid stream nozzle. What nozzle reaction does a 32mm tip with 350kpa nozzle pressure produce? A. 460 N B. 538 N C. 40 N D. 500 N - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 538 N How is the transition made from the water tank to the external water supply? A. Switching from pressure to rpm mode B. Disconnecting the external supply C. Changing smoothly without interrupting the fire attack D. Placing the apparatus in pump gear - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Changing smoothly without interrupting the fire attack When attack lines are used intermittently during pump operations, how does a pump operator ensure the pump does not overheat? A. Engage apparatus high idle B. Close the tank fill valve C. Open the pump bypass valve D. Release the auxiliary cooling valve - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Open the pump bypass valve For drafting purposes, how is lift measured? A. From the surface of the water to the pump discharge. B. From the surface of the water to the pump intake. C. From the bottom of the strainer to the top of the pump.
A. 147kpa B. 686kpa C. 548kpa D. 315kpa - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 548kpa In a relay pumping operation, what is the purpose of the attack pumper? A. Determines the required amount of water flow B. Supplies water to other relay pumpers C. Sets the flow pressure at the static source D. Acts as the booster pump - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Determines the required amount of water flow In order to prevent damage during a relay operation, which apparatus initiates shutdown? A. Relay pumper B. Attack pumper C. Tanker D. Source pumper - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Attack pumper What is the last apparatus to shut down in a relay operation? A. Relay pumper B. Tanker C. Attack pumper D. Source pumper - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Source pumper When the intake pressure falls below 140kpa during relay pumping, what does this signal? A. The pressure regulating device is set too low B. There is danger of cavitation C. The throttle needs to be increased D. The pump discharge pressure is high - CORRECT ANSWER-B. There is danger of cavitation What is the principle that causes foam concentrate to move through an in-line foam eductor and into the water stream? A. Suction B. Venturi C. Flow D. Siphon - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Venturi What factors are considered when selecting a foam proportioner?
A. Foam solution flow requirements and discharge pressure B. Required ratio of foam and length and size of attack line C. Length and size of attack line and type of product burning D. Available water pressure and type of product burning - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Required ratio of foam and length and size of attack line If the nozzle crew indicates that there is not enough foam at the nozzle, how does the pumper operator correct this problem? A. Open the tank to pump valve B. Decrease the foam concentration to 0% C. Decrease the pressure to the line D. Add additional foam concentrate - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Add additional foam concentrate A pump operator, using an in-line eductor, notices the foam being generated is of very poor quality. What is the reason for this failure? A. Pressure relief not set B. The eductor is at the wrong elevation C. Flow through the eductor exceeds its rated capacity D. Air leak in the pump - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Flow through the eductor exceeds its rated capacity When pumping to an automatic standpipe system, what friction loss does a pump operator allow? A. 175kpa B. 100kpa C. 35kpa D. 70kpa - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 175kpa What is the friction loss constant added to the discharge pressure for each floor above the standpipe connection? A. 100kpa B. 35kpa C. 175kpa D. 70kpa - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 35kpa What is the hose lay that is used from the fire to the water source? A. Reverse lay B. Minute man C. Triple load