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Pumping & Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd > Ch. 1 - Types of Apparatus Equipped with a Pump > Flashcards

Ch. 1 - Types of Apparatus Equipped with a Pump Flashcards

1
Q

The main purpose of a fire department pumper is to provide?

A

adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

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NFPA ______, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, contains the requirements of pumper design.

A

NFPA 1901

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The standard (NFPA 1901) specifies a minimum pump capacity of _____ gpm and a water tank with capacity of at least _____ gallons for pumpers.

A

750 gpm
300 gallons

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4
Q

Pump capacities larger than 750 gpm increase in increments of _____ gpm with most municipal fire departments operating pumpers of ______ gpm or less.

A

250 gpm
2000 gpm

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5
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NFPA ______ specifies the minimum portable equipment that must be carried on all fire department pumpers.

A

NFPA 1901

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________ ________ - Specifically designed apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue vehicle and a fire department pumper.

A

Rescue Pumper

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Class A foam is used on?

A

ordinary combustibles

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Class B foam is used on?

A

flammable and combustible liquid and gas fires

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  • Generic term used to describe a high-energy foam-generation system consisting of a water pump, a foam proportioning system, and an air compressor (or other air source) that injects air into the foam solution before it enters a hoseline.
A

Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS)

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…, the foam tanks are correspondingly smaller, usually ranging from ____ to ____ gallons. These tanks are often designed to be refilled directly from ____ gallon containers.

A

20 to 100 gallons

5 gallon containers

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  • Fire apparatus whose primary purpose is to initiate a fire attack on structural and wildland fires and support associated fire department actions.
A

Initial Attack Fire Apparatus (also known as Midi-Pumper or Mini-Pumper)

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12
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  • Small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup truck sized chassis, usually with a pump having a rated capacity less than 500 gpm. Its primary advantage is speed and mobility, which enables it to respond to fires more rapidly than larger apparatus.
A

Mini-pumper

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Fire apparatus are classified according to the primary?

A

function for which they are designed

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  • Apparatus sized between a mini-pumper and a full sized department pumper, usually with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or greater. The _____-________ has a fire pump rated with a capacity generally not greater than 1000 gpm.
A

Midi-Pumper

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15
Q

The Incident Command System (ICS), as defined by NIMS, categorizes pumping apparatus and mobile water supply apparatus based on __________. This system is called _________ _______.

A

capability

apparatus typing

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16
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Mobile water supply apparatus, locally known as _______ ______ or ________, are used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate.

A

water tenders or tankers

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17
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The capacity of mobile water supply apparatus operating in a particular jurisdiction is based on a variety of factors including:
(4 answers)

A
  • Terrain
  • Bridge and weight limits
  • Monetary constraints
  • Interoperability

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18
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Mobile water supply apparatus, as stated in NFPA 1901, are equipped with a tank capacity of at least ______ gallons.

A

1000 gallons

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19
Q

Combating wildland fires requires an apparatus design that is ?
(3 answers)

A

lightweight, highly maneuverable, and all-terrain

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20
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A _____ and ______ system that allows the apparatus to be driven while discharging water is an advantage when combating wildland fires.

A

pump and roll system

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21
Q

IFSTA does not recommend riding on the outside of the apparatus, and this practice is prohibited by NFPA?

A

NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

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22
Q

_______ ___ foam agents are extremely effective in attacking wildland fires and protecting exposures.

A

Class A

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23
Q

What apparatus are used to provide immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills?

A

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus (ARFF)

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24
Q

Requirements for ARFF apparatus are found in NFPA ?

A

NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles

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25
Q
  • Vessel or watercraft designed and constructed for the purpose of fighting fires; provides a specific level of pumping capacity and personnel for the extinguishment of fires in the marine environment. Also known as Marine Unit.
A

Fireboat

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26
Q

Some fireboats have capacities as high as ________ gpm. Individual master stream devices on these vessels may discharge large volumes of water sometimes in excess of _______ gpm.

A

50,000 gpm

10,000 gpm

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27
Q

Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps should always be positioned with consideration of the?

A

reach of the aerial device

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28
Q
  • Apparatus that serves as an engine and as a ladder truck; equipped with a fire pump, water tank, ground ladders, hose bed and aerial device.
A

Quint

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29
Q

According to NFPA _____, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, a quint must be equipped with a pump rated at a minimum of _____ gpm and a water tank of at least _____ gallons.

A

NFPA 1901
1000 gpm
300 gallons

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30
Q
  • Step-up transformer that converts a vehicle’s 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110 or 220 volt AC current.
A

Inverter

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31
Q

Inverters have the advantage of _____ ________ as well as nearly ___________ operation.

A

fuel efficiency / noiseless

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32
Q

Inverters are typically used to power ?

A

vehicle-mounted floodlights

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33
Q

__________ are the most common power source used for emergency services.

A

Generators

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34
Q

Portable generators powered by small gasoline or diesel engines generally have _____ and/or _____ volt capability.

A

110 or 220 volt

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35
Q

Portable generators are available with a variety of power capacities; ______ watt is typically the largest capacity.

A

5000 watts

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36
Q

Which typically has a larger capacity, vehicle mounted generators or portable units?

A

Vehicle mounted generators

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37
Q

Vehicle mounted generators have capacities up to ________ watts.

A

12,000 watts

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38
Q

Ranging from _____ to ______ watts, portable lights are advantageous during incidents where illumination is needed some distance away from a piece of apparatus.

A

300 to 1000 watts

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39
Q

NFPA _______, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications?

A

NFPA 1002

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40
Q

Fire apparatus are classified according to the _________ __________ for which they are designed.

A

primary function

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41
Q

In addition to a fire pump, the apparatus must be equipped with _________ and _________ pump connections, pump ________ and ________, as well as a variety of hose sizes and types.

A

intake and discharge / controls and gauges

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42
Q

The articulating or telescoping devices most commonly combined with pumpers generally range in height from _____ to ______ feet.

A

50 to 75 feet

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43
Q

In order to accommodate greater capacities, ________-______ axles, ________ - axles, or ________-_________ design should be considered.

A

tandem rear axles, tri-axles, or a tractor trailer

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44
Q

Mobile water supply apparatus have two basic functions on the fireground?

A
  • mobile shuttle operation
  • stationary reservoir or “nurse tender”

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45
Q

Commonly known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus, these vehicles often have pump capacities and water tanks of ______ gallons and are used as ___________ fire apparatus.

A

500 gallons / wildland

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46
Q

Vehicles with a pump and roll system use a separate motor or a _________ _______ ________ to power the fire pump.

A

Power take off

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47
Q

Hoselines may be lengthened and stretched around corners, but the aerial device is ?

A

limited in its reach

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48
Q

Some jurisdictions may specify ______-gauge, ______- wire cords with _____-volt insulation and twist-lock receptacles to provide secure connections.

A

12-gauge / 3-wire cords / 600-volt

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49
Q

___________ _________ are used to supply power to several connections from one supply source.

A

Junction boxes

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Pumping & Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd (21 decks)

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