Ch 1. Types Of Apparatus Equipped With Pumps Flashcards
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers?
To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.
What are common sources of water supply for fire apparatus?
Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire hydrants, and static water sources.
What national fire protection association standard lists requirements for fire department pumpers?
1901
According to the national fire protection association requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a capacity of at least:
750 gpm
According to the national fire protection association requirements for pumpers, the water tank must have a capacity of at least:
300 gal
In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with what type of connections?
Intake and discharge pump connections.
What are two common pieces of equipment that are likely to be found on a standard fire department pumper?
Salvage tools and equipment.
What class of fires are most pumpers capable of discharging foam on?
Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on class A and/or class B fire.
The foam proportioning system 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 gal
What is an accurate description of an initial attack fire apparatus?
Initial attack fire apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers.
Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full-size pumper?
MIDI-pumper
Which apparatus are highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents where access is limited?
Initial attack fire apparatus.
What is a physical characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus?
Smaller chassis.
What apparatus is most likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or an adequate?
Water tender. (Tanker)
What is most likely to be a reason water tenders are used at an emergency incident?
The onboard water tank of attack pumpers is usually insufficient to sustain an extended fire attack.
Which consideration for determining the capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus depends on the weight of the apparatus?
Bridge and weight limits.
When determining capacity of mobile water supply apparatus, the capability of nearby jurisdictions must be considered for:
Inter-operability
Which apparatus dumps off or uses a quick dump valve to offload its water supply into folding portable water tanks?
Water tender (Tanker)
When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a stationary reservoir, where should it be parked?
In close proximity to the fire scene.
Which apparatus is lightweight, all-terrain, and highly maneuverable?
Wildland fire apparatus.
Why is the pump and roll system and advantage when combating wildland fires?
Allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water.
What is a true statement about riding on the outside of wildland apparatus while discharging water?
It is a dangerous practice and should not be done.
Which apparatus may be equipped with ground sweep nozzles intended to extinguish small fires as the vehicle advances through short vegetation?
Wildland fire apparatus (Brush truck)
Which apparatus is most likely to be used to provide immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills?
Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus.
Which apparatus would most be most likely to assist municipal fire departments with large scale flammable liquid incidence?
Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus.
Which type of apparatus is used in ice and water rescue and for relay pumping to land based apparatus?
Fireboats
What type of aerial apparatus is most likely to offer flexibility that may provide more options for incident commanders?
Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps.
An apparatus that is equipped with a fire pump, water tank, and hose, in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders, is referred to as a:
Quint
According to NFPA 1901 requirements, the water tank on a quint must be at least:
300 gal
Which apparatus is used to extinguish small fires and provide protective hose lines at extracation incidents?
Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which apparatus is not common but maybe useful for long-term pumping operations, such as fires at landfills?
Trailer mounted fire pumps
Who is most often responsible for the operation of apparatus mounted special systems?
Driver/operator
Which equipment converts a vehicles 12 or 24 V DC current into 110 or 220 V AC current and is used when a small amount of electrical power is needed?
Inverter
Which equipment can be moved only a short distance away from the vehicle and is typically used to power vehicle mounted floodlights?
Inverter
What is a true statements about electric power generators?
Generators are the most common power source used for emergency services
Which generator is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines and generally has 110 and/or 220 V capability?
Portable generator
Which generator is highly useful when electric power is needed remote from the position of the fire apparatus?
Portable generator
Which generator is powered by gasoline, diesel, power takeoff, or hydraulic systems and has capacities up to 12,000 Watts?
Vehicle mounted generator
What is a true statements about scene lighting and the driver/operator?
The driver/operator must be proficient in the set up and operation of lighting equipment
Which lighting equipment ranges from 300 to 1000 W and is advantageous where illumination is needed some distance away from a piece of apparatus?
Portable lights
Which lighting equipment is often mounted so that it may be raised, lowered, or turned to provide the best possible lighting?
Fixed lights
What might occur as a result of overtaxing the electrical supply when using lights?
Damage to the lighting and generator equipment
Which equipment is used to provide secure connections for heavy duty cords?
Twist lock receptacles
What is used to supply electrical power to several connections from one supply source?
Junction boxes
Which of the following equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets?
Adapters
What may be equipped on some fire department apparatus to assist with rescues?
Some fire department pumping apparatus are equipped with tools to perform some duties of rescue apparatus
