13. Water Shuttle Operations

Question 1

Pumper that is located near the fire scene and is used to draft water from portable tanks that are filled by water tenders making shuttle runs to and from the fill site.

Answer 1

Dump site pumper

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Question 2

In order to be considered a tender under Nims typing,______is required.

Answer 2

And on board or portable fire pump

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Question 3

When a Water Supply Group is established, the person in charge is known as the:

Answer 3

Water Supply Group Supervisor

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Question 4

If an incident escalates beyond the span of control for a Group Supervisor, the IC may establish a Water Supply Branch under the supervision of a:

Answer 4

Branch Director

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Question 5

Water tenders pump the water from their tanks directly into the pump intake of an attack pumper.

Answer 5

Direct pumping

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Question 6

Another dumpsite method of delivery involves positioning a large water tender immediately adjacent to the attack pumper, serving the same role as a portable tank.

Answer 6

Nurse tender

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