01 - IFSTA Chapter 01 Flashcards
Which apparatus is highly meneuverable and manufactured to have smaller chasis?
Initial attack fire apparatus
What are the 3 most common water sources?
On board water tank, hydrant, static water source
What is the general volt capability of a portable generator?
110- and/or 200 volts
NFPA standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus?
NFPA 1901
According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum pump capacity for a common pumper?
750 gpm
According to NFPA 1901, water tanks must have minimum capacity of?
300 gallons
What converts vehicles DC current to 110 or 220 volt AC current?
Inverter
What is the minimum tank capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus/tanker?
1000 gallons
What is the NFPA standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles?
NFPA 414
Which apparatus is equiped with a fire pump, water tank, hose as well as an aerial device and ground ladders?
Quint
5,000 watts is typically the largest capacity of which apparatus special system?
Portable generator
Which piece of fire apparatus can have pumping capabilities as high as 50,000 gpm?
Fireboat
Which vehicle can be equipped with ground sweep nozzles in order to extinguish small fires as the vehicle advances?
Wildland apparatus
What combustible materials are considered class B fires?
Flammable and combustible liquid and gas.
What are the two basic functions of mobile water supply apparatus?
Mobile shuttle operation and nurse tender.
What is the NFPA standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus?
NFPA 1906
Which type of fire pump may be useful for long term pumping operations?
Trailer mounted fire pump
What would be most useful at a fire scene where electric power is needed remote from the apparatus?
Portable generator
What is the minimum tank capacity of a Quint?
300 gallons
Which connection is most secure when using extension cords?
Twist-lock receptacle
What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper?
To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
Which of the following is not a water source?
Rainwater
Which NFPA contains the requirments of pumper designs?
1901
What is the minimum size on board tank a pumper must have according to NFPA?
300 gal
What is a generic term used to describe a high-energy foam-generation system made up of a water pump, foam proportioning system and an air compressor?
CAFS
This type of fire apparatus’ primary purpose is to initiate fire attack on structual and wildland fires.
Initial attack fire apparatus
What are the advantages of a mini-pumper?
Speed and mobility
ICS defined by NIMS categorizes pumping apparatus based on what?
Capability
What of the following is not a limitation to tankers/tenders?
Water supply
What is the minimum tank capacity of a tanker/tender according to NFPA 1901?
1000 gal
What are the two basic functions of a mobile water supply apparatus on the fire ground?
As a part of a water shuttle operation or as a stationary reservoir (“nurse”)
What type of system allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water?
Pump and roll
What NFPA prohibits the practice of riding on the outside of an apparatus?
1500
What NFPA standard cover ARFF apparatus?
414
What capacity can fireboat pumps have up to ?
50,000 gpm
According to NFPA 1901, a quint must at minimum be equipped with what size pump?
1,000 gpm
What are generators used on scene for?
To power electrical equipment
What is used to convert a 12 or 24 V DC current to a 110 or 220 V AC current?
Inverter
What is the typical range of watts for portable lights?
300-1000 watts
How are rescue tools generally powered on pumpers?
Hydraulic pressure or compressed air/PTO system
main purpose of a fire department pumper is to
provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
NFPA 1901 specifies a minimum pump capacity of
750 gpm
NFPA 1901 specifies a water tank with a capacity of at least
300 gallons
What are vehicles called that are designed with more compartment space than a standard fire department pumper? In addition to standard engine company equipment, they carry medical, rescue, and extrication equipment.
Rescue pumpers
Many fire departments use scaled-down versions of full-size pumpers, which are called
Initial attack pumpers
What vehicles are are used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate?
water tenders or tankers
Mobile water supply apparatus, as stated in NFPA 1901, are equipped with a tank capacity of at least
1,000 gallons
What is a tanker called when it is parked in close proximity to the fire scene? The pumpers connect to the water tender and use its supply during suppression operations.
stationary reservoir or nurse tender
Riding on the outside of the apparatus may result in
death or severe injury
Riding on the outside of the apparatus is prohibited by
NFPA 1500
NFPA 414 specifies standards for
Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
What apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, water tank, and hose, in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders?
A quint
Long term pumping operations may be suitable for the deployment of
trailer-mounted pumps
What is the piece of equipment called that can be used when a small amount of electric power is needed? They can be moved only a short distance away from the vehicle and have relatively small power supply capacities.
Inverter
What is the most common power source used for emergency services?
Generators
What system and equipment must the driver/operator know the capabilities and limitations of as well as the proper method for engaging?
power distribution systems/equipment
Specifications for most pumping apparatus are contained in which NFPA?
1901
What is NFPA 1901?
Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
Which consideration for determining the capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus depends on the weight of the apparatus?
Bridge and weight limits
Which equipment is used to provide secure connections for heavy duty cords?
Twist-lock receptacles
What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper?
To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
What is the NFPA standard for automotive fire apparatus?
1901
What is the minimum pump capacity specified by NFPA 1901 for a pumper?
750 GPM & 300 gallon tank
What is the minimum tank capacity specified by NFPA 1901 for a pumper?
300 gallons
What is the term for a specially designed apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue vehicle and a fire department pumper?
Rescue Pumper
Fire departments operate pumpers that are capable of discharging foam on what types of fires?
Class A (ordinary combustibles) and/or Class B (flammable and combustible liquid and gas) fires
What is the term used to describe a high-energy foam-generation system?
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS)
Which of these is not something that may be equiped on a foam pumper?
Aerial Ladder
Foam porportioning systems have tanks ranging in what sizes?
20-100 gallons
What is the term for a small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck sized chassis with a pump rated for less than 500 GPM?
Mini-Pumper
As stated by NFPA 1901, a mobile water supply apparatus has a minimum tank capacity of how may gallons?
1,000
Which of these is not a safety and efficiency requirement for mobile water supply apparatus?
Maximum tool storage capacity
Which of these is not another name for wildland fire apparatus?
Quint
Wildland fire apparatus have tank and pump capacities of up to how many gallons?
500
What is unique about a pump and roll system?
It allows the apparatus to be driven while discharging water
What NFPA standard prohibits riding on the outside of fire apparatus?
1500
What is the NFPA standard for wildland fire apparatus?
1906
What is the NFPA standard for aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles?
414
As stated by NFPA 1901, a quint must be equiped with a pump rated at a minimum of how many GPM?
1,000
What is the term for a step-up transformer that converts a vehicles 12- or 24- volt DC current into 110- or 220- volt AC curremt?
Inverter
NFPA 1901 requires a pumper to have a minimum pump capactiy and water tank of what?
750gpm, 300 gallons
Some pumpers discharge foam, Class B foam is designed for what fires?
Flammable and combustable liquid and gas
CAFS is an acronym for?
Compressed Air Foam System
What NFPA standard states the requirements for a pump and water tank capacity on pumpers?
NFPA 1901
CAFS systems utilize a combination of what to assist with fire suppression?
Foam, air, water
A midi-pumper typically has a pump rating of?
1000 gpm or less
What type of apparatus has two basic functions including mobil operation and/or static reservoir?
tanker/water tender
IFSTA does not recommend riding on the outside of an apparatus, however NFPA 1500 states
It is prohibited
A pump and roll system is useful in what type of firefighting?
wildland
ARFF is covered under NFPA 414 and is an acronym for?
aircraft rescue and fire fighting
When positioning an aerial apparatus with a fire pump, position
with in reach of aerial
When postioning a quint on the fire ground, it should be located?
with in reach of the aerial
What is the most common powersource on the fire ground?
generator
What is required to change a vehicles DC power to AC?
inverter
To plug in multiple AC accessories on a fireground, what is necessary
junction box
Fire pumps may be found on a variety of equipment, which is not typical but can have a pump in some departments?
ambulance
Which NFPA standard pertains to wildland fire apparatus?
NFPA 1906
The minimum tank capacity per NFPA of a tanker is
1000 gallons
Rural Water: 1,000 gpm & 2,000 tank
Rescue tools carried on pumpers are powered by compressed air, PTO or what?
hydraulic pressure
When poor lighting occurs on scene when using portable lights, it may be due to?
Overtaxing the electrical supply
Which generator is powered by gasoline, diesel, power take off or hydraulic systems and has capacities up to 12,000 watts?
Vehicle mounted generator
Which of the following would most likely be a result of overtaxing electrical supply?
Damage to the lighting and generator equipment
The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers, and the foam tanks usually range from:
20 to 100 gallons
When determining capacity of mobile water supply apparatus, the capability of nearby jurisdictions must be considered for:
Interoperability
Which apparatus dumps off or uses a quick dump valve to off load its water supply into folding portable water tanks?
Water tender
Which National Fire Protection Association standard lists requirements for fire department pumpers?
1901
Which generator is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines and generally has 110 and/or 220 volt capability?
Portable generator
Which equipment can be moved only a short distance away from the vehicle and is typically used to power vehicle mounted floodlights?
Inverter
Which apparatus is most likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate?
Water tender
Which apparatus is lightweight, all terrain and highly maneuverable?
Wildland fire apparatus
Whioch term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full size pumper?
Midi pumper
Which of the following is a characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus?
Smaller chassis
Which lighting equipment is often mounted so that it may be raised, lowered, or tuned to provide the best possible lighting?
Fixed lights
In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with:
Intake and discharge pump connections
Which of the following equipment is most likely to be found on a standard fire department pumper?
Salvage tools and equipment
According to NFPA 1901 requirements, the water tank on a quint must be at least:
300 gallons
Which consideration for determining the capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus depends on the weight of the apparatus?
Bridge and weight limits
What is used to supply electrical power to several connections from one supply source?
Junction boxes
According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a capacity of at least:
750 gpm
Which lighting equipment ranges from 300 to 1,000 watts and is advantageous where illumination is needed some distance away from a piece of apparatus?
Portable lights
What is the purpose of a fire department pumper?
To provide adequate water pressure
What is a specially designed apparatus that combines rescue vehicle and fire pumper called?
Rescue Pumper
The minimum pump capacity in GPM and water tank capacity in Gal per NFPA 1901 IS?
750 And 300
What foam system injects air into the foam solution before entering the hose?
CAFS
What is the fire apparatus that initiates a fire attach on a structure or wildland fire called?
Initial attach fire apparatus
What is a small pickup truck chassis based fire apparatus called?
Mini-Pumper
An apparatus with a GVWR OF 12,000LBS or more and a pump under 1000 GPM’S is classified as ?
Midi-Pumper
This is used to classify apparatus so a a standard name is used across the states and jurisdictions?
Apparatus Typing
What is the water capacity for an apparatus to be considered a mobile water supply apparatus?
1000 gal
What is the NFPA standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus ?
1906
What NFPA number covers the requirements for ARFF apparatus?
414
What one of the following is NOT one of the ARFF general apparatus categories?
Fast Attack
Fire boats can have a pump capacity of up to what GPM?
50,000
When positioning a quint at a fire what do you position for?
Aerial operations
What can be used to help release standard fire apparatus pumpers from long term pumping operations?
Trailer mounted fire pumps
What is vehicle mounted that can convert 12 or 24 volt to 110 or 220 volt ?
Inverter
What is 5000 watts or less, 110 or 220 volts and portable?
Portable generator
Portable lights have a watt range from what to what?
300 - 1000
What provides the most secure connection with electrical connections?
Twist lock
What is NOT an advantage of vehicle mounted generators?
Portable
What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper?
To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
What is the NFPA standard for automotive fire apparatus?
1901
What is the minimum pump capacity specified by NFPA 1901 for a pumper?
750 GPM
What is the minimum tank capacity specified by NFPA 1901 for a pumper?
300 gallons
What is the term for a specially designed apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue vehicle and a fire department pumper?
Rescue Pumper
Fire departments operate pumpers that are capable of discharging foam on what types of fires?
Class A (ordinary combustibles) and/or Class B (flammable and combustible liquid and gas) fires
What is the term used to describe a high-energy foam-generation system?
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS)
Which of these is not something that may be equiped on a foam pumper?
Aerial Ladder
What is the term for a small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck sized chassis with a pump rated for less than 500 GPM?
Mini-Pumper
As stated by NFPA 1901, a mobile water supply apparatus has a minimum tank capacity of how may gallons?
1,000
Which of these is not a safety and efficiency requirement for mobile water supply apparatus?
Maximum tool storage capacity
Which of these is not another name for wildland fire apparatus?
Quint
Wildland fire apparatus have tank and pump capacities of up to how many gallons?
500
What is unique about a pump and roll system?
It allows the apparatus to be driven while discharging water
What NFPA standard prohibits riding on the outside of fire apparatus?
1500
What is the NFPA standard for wildland fire apparatus?
1906
What is the NFPA standard for aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles?
414
What type of nozzle extinguishes small fires and hot spots as the vehicle advances?
Ground sweep nozzles
As stated by NFPA 1901, a quint must be equiped with a pump rated at a minimum of how many GPM?
1,000
What is the term for a step-up transformer that converts a vehicles 12- or 24- volt DC current into 110- or 220- volt AC curremt?
Inverter
What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper?
To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
What is NFPA 1901?
Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1901 requires a minimum water tank of what size?
300 gallons
Which of the following is not required by NFPA 1901 to be carried on a fire department pumper?
Advanced Life Support Equipment
Per NFPA 1901, what is the minimum capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus?
1,000 gallons
Which of the following is not a basic function of a mobile water supply apparatus?
Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
What type of apparatus carries booster hose or small diameter attack hose?
Wildland apparatus
What is NFPA 1906?
Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
What is NFPA 1500
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
What type of apparatus can be divided into the categories of major fire fighting vehicle, rapid intervention vehicles, and combined agent vehicles?
Aircraft Rescue Apparatus
A step-up transformer that converts a vehicle’s 12- or 24- volt DC current into 110- or 220- volt AC current is a what?
Inverter
This tool is the most common power source used for emergency services.
Generator
A pumping apparatus that is not specifically referenced in NFPA 1901 but usually has a smaller pump and/or chassis is known as what?
Mini-pumper
What type of foam system is commonly installed on municipal fire pumpers?
Class A
NFPA 1901 requires a minimum pump capacity of how many gpm?
750 gpm
The design and construction of this type of apparatus will take into consideration its ability to fill and dump efficiently.
Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
A system that uses a serparate motor or a PTO to power the fire pump is what?
Pump and roll system
What is NFPA 414?
Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
An apparatus that is equipped with a fire pump, water tank, hose, an aerial device, and ground ladders is what?
Quint
Long-term pumping operations, such as those involving fires at petroleum storage facilities benefit from what type of apparatus?
Trailer-Mounted Fire Pumps
How is a piece of fire apparatus classified according to IFSTA?
according to its primary function
What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper?
provide adequate pressure for effective fire streams
All of the following are examples of water sources used by fire department pumpers except:
water tower
What is the NFPA standard for automotive fire apparatus?
1901
What is standard NFPA 1901?
standards for automotive fire apparatus
What is the minimum pump capacity of pumper apparatus outlined by NFPA 1901?
750 GPM
What is the minimum capacity of an on board water tank on pumper apparatus outlined by NFPA 1901?
300 Gal
What is the minimum pump/ on board water tank capacity on pumper apparatus outlined by NFPA 1901?
750 GPM pump capacity/300 gallons of on board water
Pump capacities that are greater than 750 GPM’s increase in increments of:
250 GPM’s
How are foam tanks on pumping apparatus designed to be refilled via
5 gallon containers
Aka pails
What is the typical pump capacity of Mini-Pumper initial attack fire apparatus?
500 gpms
What is the minimal tank capacity of mobile water supply apparatus put lined by NFPA 1901?
1000 gallons
What is the typical tank capacity of a brush truck?
500 gallons
What is the typical pump capacity and tank capacity of a wildland brush truck?
500 GPM pump capacity and 500 gallon water tank
Lighting equipment carried on pumping apparatus may be:
portable or fixed
What is the most common power source used for emergency services?
generators
What is used to convert vehicles 12- or 24-volt DC current to 110-or 220- AC current?
step up transformer called an inverter
How are generators powered in the emergency service?
gasoline, diesel, PTO or hydraulic systems
What is the typical capability of portable generators?
110 and/or 220 volt
What are the specifications of the heavy duty cord used to supply electrical power distribution equipment found on fire apparatus?
12 gauge, 3 wire cords with 600- volt insulation and twist lock receptacles
What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper?
To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
NFPA 1901 specifies a minimum pump capacity of how many GPM?
750 gpm
NFPA 1901 specifies a minimum water tank capacity of how many gallons?
300 gallons
Many fire departments opearate pumpers capable of discharging what type of foam?
Class A and/or Class B
The articulating or telescoping devices most commonly combined with pumpers generally range in height from what range?
50 to 75 feet
What type of pumper is a small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck-sized chassis, usually with a pump having a rated capacity less than 500 gpm?
Mini-pumper
What term categorizes pumping apparatus and mobile water supply apparatus based on capability?
Apparatus typing
Mobile water supply apparatus, as stated in NFPA 1901, are equipped with a tank capacity of at least how many gallons?
At least 1,000 gallons
What does PTO stand for?
Power take off
What type of vehicles are equipped with ground sweep nozzles?
Wildland fire apparatus
Which type of firefighting vehicles are often divided into 3 categories?
Aircraft rescue apparatus
Which apparatus has the ability to supply its own master streams and may function with the capabilities of a engine or ladder company?
Aerial Apparatus with fire pumps
Which apparatus is equipped with small fire pumps and tanks in order to extinguish small fires and provide protective hoselines?
Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which apparatus may be suitable for long term pumping operations such as those involving fires at petroleum storage facilities or landfills?
Trailer-mounted fire pumps
When a small amount of power is needed near the pumper, what should be used?
Inverter
What is the most common power source used for emergency services?
Generators
Portable generators powered by small gasoline or diesel engines generally have what capability?
110 and or 220
What is typically the largest capacity for portable generators?
5,000 watts
The lighting equipment carried on pumping apparatus may be portable or fixed. What do they range from?
300 to 1,000 watts
Which statement about rescue tools are most accurate?
Power systems may be portable or apparatus mounted
What is the main purppose of fire department pumpers?
provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
How are fire apparatus classified?
according to their primary function
Which NFPA contains the requirements of pumper design?
1901
The NFPA standard specifies a minimum pump capacity of what?
750 GPM
Which vehicles are deisgned with more compartment space than a standard fire department pumper?
rescue pumper
To qualify as a mobile water supply apparatus, what is the minimum tank capacity per the NFPA standard?
1,000 gallons
What kind of system is an advantage when combating wildland fires?
pump and roll
Which NFPA standard will list the specific requirments concerning the design of wildland apparatus?
1906
Which NFPA standard lists the requirements for ARFF apparatus?
414
Which apparatus has individual master stream devices capable of discharging in excess of 10,000 gallons per minute?
fireboats
Long-term pumping operations, suchs as those involving fires at petroleum storage facilities or landfills may be suitable for what kind of fire apparatus?
trailer-mounted fire pumps
What device converts a vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current?
inverter
What is typically the largest capacity for portable generators?
5,000 watts
What is the minimum pump rating for a quint?
1,000 gpm
Which of the following is NOT a factor when purchasing moile water supply apparatus?
driver training program
What is a small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck-sized chassis, usually having a rated capacity less than 500 gpm?
mini-pumper
Which apparatus has a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or greater, an a fire pump with a rated capacity generally not greater than 1000 gpm?
midi-pumper
When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a stationary tank, where should it be parked?
close proximity to the fire scene
Which apparatus can be equipped with ground sweep nozzles to extinguish small fires while driving?
wildland apparatus
Which apparatus is most likely to offer flexibilitythat may provide more options for Incident Commanders?
quint
Pump capacities larger than 750 GPMs increase in incriments of:
250 GPMs
The standard that specifies the minimum portable equipment that must be carried on all fire department pumpers is:
NFPA 1901
An apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue vehicle and a pumping apparatus is known as a:
Rescue pumper
The on-board foam tank & system are often designed to re-filled how?
Directly from 5 gallon containers
A scaled down version of a full sized fire department pumper is known as a(n):
Initial attack fire apparatus
The ICS categorizes pumping apparatus and mobile water supply apparatus based on:
Capability
Mobile water supply apparatus are required to have a tank capacity of at least:
1,000 gallons
What must be a consideration when designing a mobile water supply apparatus?
Bridges and weight limits
A tanker used as a stationary reservoir on a fire scene is known as a:
Nurse tanker
A system that allows apparatus to be driven while discharging waster is known as:
Pump and roll
Requirements for ARFF apparatus may be found in what NFPA standard?
NFPA 414
Apparatus that carry booster hose, forestry hose, and/or small diameter attack hose is classified as:
Wildland fire apparatus
A vehicle that may respond to assist municipal fire departments with large scale flammable liquid incidents is:
ARFF Apparatus
To protect hazards on and adjacent to waterways, many jursidictions use what type of apparatus?
Fireboat
An apparatus equipped with a fire pump, water tank, and hose, in addtion to ground ladders and an aerial device is known as a:
Quint
A wide variety of specialized equipment is commonly mounted on fire department apparatus, most commonly including:
Electrical power generators
What is a downfall of apparatus mounted generators?
They can create noisy work environments
Portable lighting equipment on fire apparatus may range in what wattage?
300 to 1,000 Watts
What is used to supply power to several connections from one source?
Junction box
Jurisdictions may require what kind of recepticals to provide secure connections?
Twist-lock recepticals
The main purpose of a fire department pumper is to do what?
Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
The requiremements of a pumper design can be found in what NFPA standard?
1901
According to NFPA 1901 what is the minimum pump capacity required for a pumper?
750 GPM
According to NFPA 1901 what is the minimum water tank capacity required for a pumper?
300 gallons
A mini-pumper is a small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck-sized chassis usually with a pump having a rated capacity of less than what?
500 GPM
Mobile water supply apparatus per NFPA 1901 are equipped with a tank capacity of at least how many gallons?
1,000
Brush trucks often have pump capacities and water tanks of how many gallons or less?
500
What system allows the apparatus to be driven while discharging water called?
Pump and Roll
What NFPA standard prohibits riding on the outside of apparatus?
1500
What does ‘ARFF’ stand for?
Aircraft rescue fire fighting
Jurisdictions may use what to protect hazards on and adjacent to water-ways?
Fireboat
Functions of modern fire boats include all of the following except what?
Bridge operations
Some fireboats have capacities as high as what GPM?
50,000
Individual master stream devices on these vessels may discharge large volumes of water sometimes in excess of how many GPM’s?
10,000
Aerial apparatus equipped with a fire pump have additional benefits on the fireground however the apparatus should always be positioned with consideration for what?
Reach of the aerial device
Apparatus that serves as an engine and as a ladder truck is called what?
Quint
A quint should have a water tank of at least how many gallons?
300
A quint should have what size rated pump at a minimum?
1,000 GPM
What are the most common power source used for emergency services?
Generator
Portable lights range from what to what watts?
300 - 1,000
What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper?
Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
Who carries the requirements for pumper designs?
1901
What is the minimum pump capacity and water tank capacity required by the Standard for automotive fire apparatus?
750 gpm and 300 gal.
Which additional equipment must an apparatus have besides a fire pump?
Intakes and discharges
All of the following are required minimum portable equipment except:
Chain saw
Many industrial pumpers are capable of flowing water on class A fires, are also:
Large capacity foam pumpers
This is the generic term used to describe a high energy foam generation system:
Compressed air foam system
What happens when an apparatus that has a foam proportioning system exceeds the capacity of the apparatus?
Other pumpers may support it
The initial attack fire apparatus is also known as?
Midi pumper
Which apparatus has the primary advantage is speed and mobility?
Mini pumper
The midi pumper has a fire pump with a rated capacity of how many gpms?
No greater than 1,000 gpm
What is the apparatus typing system?
Incident commander can call exactly the resources they need
Based in particular jurisdictions, the capacity of mobile water supply is factored in :
Monetary constraints
All of the following are safety and efficiency requirements for the design of mobile water supply apparatus except:
Have at least 1,500 gallons tank
What are the two basic functions of a mobile water tender?
Mobile shuttle operation and stationary reservoir
Which apparatus is lightweight, highly maneuverable?
Wildland apparatus
Wildland fire apparaus are also kown as?
Brush breakers
The practice of riding a wildland vehicle on the outside is prohibited by what NFPA?
1500
Which vehicle is equipped with ground sweep nozzles ?
Wildland apparatus
Besides the standards clasification, many local jurisdictions divide their aircraft apparatus into how many categories?
3 categories
