13. Water shuttle operations

Question 1

In accordance with NFPA 1901, water tenders must be designed to be filled at a rate of at least ___ GPM.

Answer 1

1000 gpm

Question 2

A __ route is that optimum arrangement for a water shuttle circuit.

Answer 2

Circular

Question 3

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Commonly, water tenders have at least __ 2 1/2 inch direct tank fill connections or one LDH direct tank fill connection on the rear of the apparatus.

Answer 3

2

Question 4

Any tank should be set up on a surface that is as level as possible and have a capacity at least __ gallons larger than the water tank on the apparatus that will supply it.

Answer 4

500 gallons

Question 5

The dump site pumper should utilize a low level strainer to allow for continuous drafting to a point of about __ inches.

Answer 5

2 inches