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  • What do the AFFF proportioning pumps service?
  • Each AFFF Transfer System Station pumps is rated at how many GPM's?
  • Each AFFF mixing station has which valves?
  • Which firemain pressure range is acceptable when reporting an AFFF station as ready?
  • If the injection pump is delivering 70 GPM, is this within the rated range?
  • The injection pump supplies to which area of the ship?
  • How should SDS and emergency contact numbers be kept accessible?
  • What steps are involved in an emergency shutdown of AFFF transfer operations?
  • What are the two types of pumps found on station?
  • Where should foam concentrate be stored and labeling requirements apply?
  • How many gallons of AFFF does each tank hold?
  • Zone 21 has an alternate control location at which area?
  • Which statement about the AFFF proportioning pumps is correct?
  • Which housekeeping practices are appropriate for AFFF storage and transfer areas?
  • What action is typically taken to verify a transfer is complete and safe to conclude?
  • Are the proportioning pumps horizontally or vertically aligned?
  • Opens Powertrol Valve by what?
  • What is the purpose of a pre-operation briefing before starting a transfer?
  • On which hull level are the AFFF mixing stations located?
  • Which equipment is used to transfer AFFF between mixing stations?
  • What should be done after documenting an emergency shutdown sequence for a foam transfer line?
  • AFFF is used primarily on what class of fires?
  • What does it refer to when the Hycheck Valve has 'Checking' capabilities?
  • If a foam spill occurs, which containment steps should be taken to prevent environmental impact?
  • Which option best describes the location for calibration records?
  • What indicates a possible H2S leak?
  • Environmental concerns with AFFF and PFAS, and how should a transfer station address them?
  • How many AFFF stations are onboard CVN74?
  • Which statement describes the color coding for AFFF solution valves?
  • The AFFF Transfer System Stations are normally aligned for what?
  • Zone 20 has an alternate control location at which area?
  • A Powertrol Valve is held shut by what?
  • Which color indicates Firemain control components?
  • AFFF Systems are installed where?
  • What visual indicators show proper film formation when testing an AFFF foam solution?
  • Which statement describes the color coding for AFFF concentrate valves?
  • Master SOPV's will always what?
  • What environmental monitoring might be required after a foam release?
  • Which features characterize a proper dedicated storage area for foam concentrate?
  • Hytrol valves operates Group Control Valves supplying what areas?
  • Which SOPV is capable of being secured only locally on stations?
  • Which statement best describes the overall goal of AFFF handling procedures on site?
  • What are typical signs of equipment failure in a foam transfer line?
  • Which training requirements are commonly mandated for AFFF transfer station operators?
  • Where is the other AFFF Transfer System Station located?
  • What is the purpose of regular calibration of foam proportioners?
  • When documenting a spill response drill, which elements should be included?
  • Automatic Bus Transfer switches power between which two modes?
  • How many AFFF Transfer System Stations do we have on board?
  • Are the injection pumps horizontally or vertically aligned?
  • What is the correct percentage of AFFF concentrate in the final AFFF solution?
  • What is the first thing you must check in order to to report an AFFF "manned and ready"?
  • How should standby equipment backups be managed for foam transfer?
  • The single AFFF hose reel consists of how many feet of non-collapsible hose?
  • The AFFF system employs which two pump types?
  • A Powertrol valve has what type of capabilities?
  • Why is prompt documentation of chemical inventory changes important?
  • Why should grounding and bonding be used during AFFF concentrate transfer?
  • Which statement best reflects the documentation requirement for operator safety training for AFFF transfer activities?
  • What is the operator's role during spill response drills?
  • How should concentrate labels and SDS be accessible to operators?
  • Which statement is true about AFFF hose reel locations?
  • The Master SOPV's action includes which of the following?
  • What type of AFFF concentrate do we use?
  • What is the recommended action if PPE is damaged during handling?
  • How many CONFLAG stations are onboard?
  • Power to the SOPV interior components is supplied by what voltage?
  • Which are the four types of Sprinkling Systems?
  • Which AFFF stations are injection pump only?
  • How many injection pumps are on board?
  • What steps should be taken to prevent spills during transfer of AFFF concentrate?
  • What is the importance of a written transfer procedure for AFFF concentrate?
  • What is the recommended practice for grounding before connecting hoses?
  • In the event of an ACTUAL casualty, who can activate an AFFF station if it is needed?
  • How should a transfer station test foam solution quality before operating on a live fire?
  • Which document is most directly used to verify that personnel have completed required training on AFFF handling?
  • In the AFFF readiness procedure, which item is checked fourth?
  • What does AFFF stand for and what is its primary firefighting function?
  • What colors are the AFFF concentrate valves?
  • If the TLI is at 95%, can the AFFF system operate?
  • What type of hearing protection must be worn when operating AFFF stations?
  • What is the typical format for incident reporting in a DC 311 environment?
  • How should used foam solution or wash water be disposed of?
  • What does SOPV stand for?
  • Which storage practice helps prevent compatibility hazards when handling AFFF concentrate?
  • How many gallons does each AFFF reserve tank hold?
  • In order to report an AFFF "manned and ready" how many things must you check?
  • What color are the Firemain valves?
  • What does the Master SOPV do?
  • How many proportioning pumps are found on stations?
  • Which action is essential before connecting AFFF transfer hoses to a line?
  • Where are the AFFF reserve tanks located?
  • During what condition would you typically use casualty power?
  • Which pair of alternate control locations correspond to Zone 20 and Zone 21 respectively?
  • Casualty power can be rigged from where?
  • Which health hazards are associated with AFFF exposure?
  • What is the second thing you must check in order to to report an AFFF "manned and ready"?
  • Name two common types of foam proportioning devices used in transfer stations?
  • How many AFFF mixing stations are on board?
  • What percentage of seawater to AFFF is used to make the final AFFF solution?
  • Besides from The Bridge and Pri-fly, where else can Zone 21 be operated from?
  • How should you verify that a transfer line is properly grounded before connecting hoses?
  • What is the key difference between AFFF and AR-AFFF?
  • Which locations on the ship house AFFF systems?
  • Which two valve types are used to manage flow and direction in the AFFF transfer system?
  • Which two valves are installed at each AFFF mixing station?
  • If there are two reserve tanks each holding 3500 gallons, what is the total reserve capacity?
  • What are the two types of SOPVs?
  • Which of the following is NOT a Sprinkling System type?
  • How should an operator respond to a potential PFAS spill in the environment?
  • Which practice best supports preventing contamination during transfers at an AFFF facility?
  • What foam-to-water ratios are standard for AFFF, and how can ratios vary?
  • The second AFFF Transfer System Station is positioned outboard of AFFF station 13 adjacent which line?
  • The AFFF system aboard CVN74 includes how many stations?
  • Why is stormwater management important at an AFFF transfer station?
  • A Hycheck Valve is held shut by what?
  • Which list accurately represents the facilities served by the AFFF proportioning pumps?
  • Which PPE is required when handling AFFF concentrate during transfer operations?
  • Which method ensures easy access to AFFF product information for operators?
  • What is the primary purpose of the written transfer procedure for concentrate?
  • What is the purpose of a foam proportioner in an AFFF system?
  • What is the recommended procedure for handling contaminated PPE after exposure to AFFF?
  • What labeling information should be present on a container for AFFF concentrate?
  • How should AFFF waste and used absorbents be disposed of?
  • What does PFAS stand for, in the context of environmental concerns with AFFF?
  • What is the purpose of secondary containment around foam concentrate storage and transfer areas?
  • Which SOPV can only be secured locally on stations?
  • The AFFF reserve tanks are welded to the bulkhead in which hangars?
  • How do you manually operate the SOPV?
  • If a container leaks during transfer, what is the correct action sequence?
  • What colors are the AFFF solution valves?
  • How should standby equipment and backups be managed for foam transfer?
  • What are typical components of an AFFF foam SDS and why are they important?
  • One AFFF Transfer System Station is located on the 2nd Deck near what feature?
  • Which item would you typically include in an SDS regarding accidental releases?
  • What are the critical steps in a post-transfer inspection?
  • What information should be logged in the transfer operation record?
  • What types of documentation are typically reviewed during compliance audits for AFFF operations?
  • If the AFFF Transfer System Stations are normally aligned for Recirculation, what does this imply?
  • Which statement best describes how incompatible materials should be managed near AFFF concentrate?
  • When the stem at the top of the Hycheck Valve rises, it is an indication of what?
  • What is an SPCC plan and why is it important for AFFF operations?
  • Which item is the third check in the AFFF 'manned and ready' readiness procedure?
  • With an AFFF pump continuously running, how many minutes of AFFF will the tank provide?
  • From where are the AFFF reserve tanks filled?
  • How many GPM are the proportioning pumps rated at?
  • When an AFFF station is low, AFFF can be transferred from station to station using what and when?
  • What is the purpose of bonding during transfer?
  • What maintenance steps are essential for foam proportioners and related equipment?
  • What is the WARNING regarding the inside of the SOPV?
  • All 21 zones are active from which location?
  • Which of the following are common causes of foam system fouling at a transfer station?
  • Which action helps ensure effective post-incident follow-up?
  • Which of the following is a credible sign of a potential problem in a foam transfer line?
  • Where are the CONFLAG stations located?
  • How should a transfer station handle disposal of PFAS-containing materials?
  • The two types of SOPVs are Master and Group. Master SOPVs are what?
  • What is the proper sequence for shutting down a foam transfer line in an emergency?
  • The proportioning pumps are found at which stations?
  • What rated flow do the injection pumps provide?
  • How often should equipment calibration occur for transfer operations?
  • What is the required run time of the AFFF Bilge Sprinkling System once lit off for a casualty?
  • Each AFFF Transfer System Station pump delivers how many gallons per minute?
  • Which regulatory plans are typically applicable to AFFF use at a facility?
  • Which document specifies when to use AR-AFFF?
  • The SOPV is a device described as which type of valve?
  • Which location would you NOT expect AFFF systems to be installed?
  • What is the diameter of the AFFF hose used on the reels?
  • AFFF mixing stations are located through which level of the ship?
  • How should a near-miss incident be documented?
  • What is the role of a nozzle during foam transfer?
  • Which action is a fundamental housekeeping practice in AFFF storage and transfer areas?
  • Where is one of the AFFF Transfer System Stations located?
  • Which SOPV is the only SOPV that operates for hosereels?
  • How many AFFF reserve tanks are there?
  • Where are AFFF hose reels located?
  • A Hytrol Valve is held shut by what?
  • The Tank Level Indicator's orange flaps indicate how many gallons per flap?
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