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Cal. Fire Weekly Fire Pump Cert. Sample
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COOLING - answerHEAT EXCHANGERS SHALL BE CHECKED FOR _____ WATER FLOW. OFF - answerALL ALARM PILOT LIGHTS SHOULD BE IN WHAT STATE? VENTILATING LOUVERS ARE FREE TO OPERATE & HEAT IS ADEQUATE, NOT LESS THAN 40 DEGREES F FOR DIESEL PUMP ROOMS - answerTHERE ARE 2 REQUIREMENTS LISTED UNDER PUMP HOUSE CONDITIONS, WHAT ARE THEY? TRUE - answerWEEKLY INSPECTION REQUIRES VERIFICATION THAT THE PUMP SUCTION DISCHARGE AND BYPASS VALVES SHOULD BE FULLY OPEN. T or F 4 GREEN - answerWHEN VERIFYING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS,THE CONTROLLER PILOT LIGHT SHOULD BE _____. WEEKLY (VISUAL INSPECTION) - answerDIESEL ENGINE FUEL TANK LEVEL, FLOAT SWITCH AND SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION SHALL BE CHECKED _____. DIESEL - answerWHAT KIND OF PUMP DO YOU RECORD THE TIME TO CRANK? PUMP HOUSE CONDITIONS, PUMP SYSTEM CONDITIONS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS, DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM CONDITIONS, AND STEAM ENGINE CONDITIONS. - answerTHE PERTINENT VISUAL OBSEVATION CATEGORIES REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED WEEKLY CHECK LISTS ARE _____.
APPEARS TO BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AND IS FREE FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. -
answerWHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTING THE PUMP ASSEMBLY? ILLUMINATED. - answerTHE TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL PILOT LIGHT SHOULD BE _____. CLOSED. - answerTHE ISOLATING SWITCH FOR ELECTRIC PUMPS SHOULD BE _____. OVERHEATING. - answerPUMP PACKING BOXES, BEARINGS AND CASINGS SHALL BE CHECKED FOR... OFF. - answerTHE REVERSE PHASE ALARM PILOT LIGHT FOR ELECTRIC PUMPS SHOULD BE _____. DEFICIENCIES NOT EVIDENT BY INSPECTION. - answerTHE PURPOSE OF TESTING THE PUMP ASSEMBLY IS TO ENSURE AUTOMATIC MANUAL OPERATION UPON DEMAND AND CONTINUOUS DELIVERY OF THE REQUIRED SYSTEM OUTPUT. AN ADDITIONAL PURPOSE IS TO DETECT... ON. - answerTHE NORMAL PHASE ROTATION PILOT SHOULD BE _____. NORMAL - answerAT WHAT LEVEL SHOULD THE OIL LEVEL IN THE VERTICAL SIGHT GLASS BE? FULL. - answerWHEN VERIFYING WATER LEVEL IN SUCTION RESERVOIR DURING WEEKLY INSPECTION, THE WATER LEVEL SHOULD BE _____. HYDRAULIC - answerCONTROLLERS INCLUDE AIR, _____, OR ELECTRIC - OPERATED UNITS.
PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WATER. - answerA VALVE INSTALLED AS A SAFETY VALVE SHALL _____. FALSE. it can - answerAN AUTOMATIC WEEKLY TEST TIMER SHALL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE NORMAL STARTING PROCEDURE OF THE WEEKLY TEST. T or F. SUCTION and DISCHARGE - answerTHE REQUIRED PRESSURE READINGS THAT SHALL BE RECORDED DURING THE TEST ARE? FULL SPEED (electric system, "RUNNING SPEED" for diesel and steam ) - answerONCE STARTED, RECORD THE TIME IT TAKES FOR THE MOTOR TO REACH WHAT SPEED? STRAINER; PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE - answerON DIESEL ENGINES, IF COOLING WATER DISCHARGE IS NOT ADEQUATE, CHECK _____ FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUST _____ FOR CORRECT FLOW. TIME THE PUMP RUNS AFTER STARTING - answerTO CHECK THE AUTOMATIC STOP CONTROLLER, _____ IS RECORDED AFTER STARTING THE PUMP. AUTOMATIC - answerWHAT START METHOD IS REQUIRED FOR WEEKLY FIRE PUMP TEST? CHURN - answerON HORIZONTAL PUMPS, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PRESSURE SHOULD MATCH _____ PRESSURE AS SHOWN ON THE FIRE PUMP NAME PLATE SLIGHT - answerTHE FIRE PUMP PACKING GLANDS SHOULD HAVE WHAT LEVEL OF WATER DISCHARGE?
1 - answerAPPROXIMATELY HOW MANY DROPS PER SECOND IS NECESSARY TO KEEP PACKING LUBRICATED? MANUFACTURER - answerA MAINTENANCE PROGRAM SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE _____ RECOMMENDATIONS. WEEKLY - answerALL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES SHALL BE INSPECTED _____. IMPAIRMENT - answerAN _____ TAG SHALL BE POSTED AT EACH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION AND SYSTEM CONTROL VALVE INDICATING WHICH SYSTEM, OR PART THEREOF, HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. EQUIPMENT FAILURES - answerEMERGENCY IMPAIRMENTS INCLUDE SYSTEM LEAKAGE, INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY, FROZEN OR RUPTURED PIPES AND _____. NFPA 25 2006 - answerTEST AND MAINTENANCE IS PER WHAT CODE? NFPA 13 D - answerNFPA does not APPLY TO SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BUT _____ does. LICENSE - answerA _____ IS REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT - answerFIRE MARSHALLS __ ___ ASSIGN IMPAIRMENT COORDINATORS. NFPA 25 2002 - answerNFPA 2006 CALIFORNIA EDITION IS BASED ON _____. MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS - answerPREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
The downhill checklist states ________attack will be used whenever possible - answerDirect What components appear on the LCES checklist? - answerLookouts, Communications, Escape routes, Safety zones What is the correct term for a radio system permanently mounted in a building? - answerBase Station The bar of a pry bar acts as a _______to multiply the amount of force that can be applied. - answerLever Which tool is designed to pull a lock cylinder out of a door? - answerThe K tool Using a spring loaded center punch to break tempered automobile glass results in ________ - answermany small uniformed pieces of glass Which hazardous material is commonly found in vehicle batteries? - answerSulfuric Acid Which statement most accurately describes a transitional attack - answerAn offensive attack initiated from the exterior Which items is installed on propane cylinders to allow excess pressure to escape? - answerRelief Valve Operations are conducted from inside the fire building in which operational mode - answerOffensive
A master stream device that is permanently mounted on an engine and plumbed directly into the pump is a: - answerDeck Gun What is the target of the hose steam in a direct attack - answerThe base of the fire Portable monitors, deck guns, and ladder pipes are examples of: - answerMaster Stream Devices What is the most severe hazard associated with propane products? - answerBLEVE What does the E stand for in SLICERS? - answerExtinguish the fire In which type of operation and large handlines and master steams more often used? - answerDefensive Peeling or bubbling paint is an indicator of: - answerA Concealed Fire A vehicle fueled by CNG or LPG is fully involved in fire. What should be used to fight the fire? - answerUnstaffed master stream The use of master streams on a building should be prohibited if - answercrews are working inside (Water is heavy, and could cause a collapse at that volume) What is the intention of an indirect fire attack? - answerAbsorb heat in the fire compartment Close range application of water to burning surfaces is the objective of which type of
and odorless gas, therefore an odorant, currently ethyl mercaptan, is added to allow for its detection.) If there is no life safety hazard, which type of fire attack should be used in a building under construction that no doors or windows? - answerDefensive When approaching a burning flammable liquid vessel to operate the valve, which combination of hose streams should be used? - answerTwo 1 3/4" Defensive firefighting operations are conducted from which location? - answerExterior You are alone in a zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed below should you take first? - answerDeclare mayday over your radio Burning operations for a wildland fire may be ordered by _______? - answer? Line Supervisor? (unable to locate correct answer) A back pump filled with water weighs approximately ________ pounds. - answer48. (1 gal water/8lbs 8lbsx5gals=40lbs + 8 lbs pack + 48lbs total) The recommended fuel mixture for a drip torch is - answer2 parts diesel to 1 part gas Retardant drops require _______ resource follow up on the ground. - answerGround Aircraft are best utilized on _____ fires - answerEither initial or extended attack. (my guess is extended because its a costly and large resource) (large was wrong)
When approaching or departing a helicopter, you should do which of the following? - answerBe in a slightly crouched position he file used to sharpen hand tools should always have a _____ in place - answerHandle and file gaurd Proper carrying procedures for a round point shovel on a fireline is _________ - answerOn the downhill side The scrapping edge of a McLeod is sharpened at a _____degree angle - answer45* Which of the following is not a part of the Combi-tool? - answerSteel handle Dirt thrown on flaming fuel should be directed at what portion of the flame? - answerBase Finished line construction on a steep slope may require which of the following line construction methods? - answerBerm or trench (known as "cup trenching") Name advantages of the direct attack method of wildland fire fighting: - answerFire stopped with least spread, takes full advantage of burned out areas along control lines An advantageous location from which to start constructing control line is a/an: - answerAnchor point A preplanned and understood route firefighters take to move to a safety zone is called a(n): - answerEscape routes
combustion is known as the______________________: - answerIgnition Temperature The fuel moisture at which fire will not spread is called the________________ - answermoisture of extinction The four fuel groups defined in the Fire Behavior Prediction System (FBPS) are: - answerGrass, shrubs, timber litter and logging slash The following is not an EEO protected characteristic: - answerObesity CAL FIRE has a zero tolerance stance for the following: - answerA and B are both correct (A. Abuse or profane language or actions that can create an unprofessional work environment, B. Improper practical joking, hazing or using demeaning term, C. Reporting EEO issues D. improper practical joking, profane language and pornography) Which of the following are protected characteristics - answerall of the above (Age greater than 40 marital status Gender) Please select the correct statement: - answerCorrect: All employees are responsible for ensuring they are aware of the Department EEO Policy. (All of the above None of the above
You are only responsible to report the conduct if it directly affects you) True or False? Unprofessional conduct has to be associated with a protected characteristic to violate policy. - answerFalse Please select the correct statement: - answerCorrect: All of the above are correct statements about CAL FIRE EEO policy (- One act of unprofessional conduct may constitute a violation of CAL FIRE Policy -Abusive or profane language -Unprofessional conduct has many forms and may include, but is not limited to, conduct that hards the integrity of the Department: lying, distorting or omitting the truth, improper practical joking and hazing) Retaliation protections are afforded to: - answerAll of the above (The respondent The complainant Any witnesses) Please select the incorrect answer: - answerVolunteers and contractors are not protected from EEO violations, only CAL FIRE employees are protected True or False: You must notify your immediate your immediate supervisor with an EEO issue. - answerFalse The duration of the permissible exposure limit is ___________ - answer15 Minutes (the average exposure over a 15-30 minute period of maximum exposure during a single work shift.)
Do not face a landing helicopter within 100 feet, unless you are wearing _____________ - answerFull PPE per CAL FIRE Policy Which of the following safety precautions do not apply to all had tools when in use? - answermaintain a minimum five foot interval between crew members during line construction (The minimum line distance is 10 feet "keep your dimes") The file used to sharpen hand tools should always have a __________in place - answerHandle and file guard REPEAT The most rapidly spreading portion of a fire, usually towards the leeward or up-slope, is called the ______________ - answerHead When your segment of fireline is completed to a natural or constructed barrier, or another file line, you have ____________ - answertied in A safe advantageous location to start line construction - answerAnchor point REPEAT Which is a type of indirect attack on a wildland fire? - answerparallel attack The location where a fire started is called the: - answerArea of origin During structure triage on a wildland fire, a rapid evaluation to ensure there are no occupants in a structure is called: - answerPrep and go
