Ch 1. Types Of Apparatus Equipped With Pumps

Question 1

What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers?

Answer 1

To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.

Question 2

What are common sources of water supply for fire apparatus?

Answer 2

Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire hydrants, and static water sources.

Question 3

What national fire protection association standard lists requirements for fire department pumpers?

Answer 3

1901

Question 4

According to the national fire protection association requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a capacity of at least:

Answer 4

750 gpm

Question 5

According to the national fire protection association requirements for pumpers, the water tank must have a capacity of at least:

Answer 5

300 gal

Question 6

In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with what type of connections?

Answer 6

Intake and discharge pump connections.

Question 7

What are two common pieces of equipment that are likely to be found on a standard fire department pumper?

Answer 7

Salvage tools and equipment.

Question 8

What class of fires are most pumpers capable of discharging foam on?

Answer 8

Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on class A and/or class B fire.

Question 9

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:

Answer 9

20 to 100 gal

Question 10

What is an accurate description of an initial attack fire apparatus?

Answer 10

Initial attack fire apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers.

Question 11

Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full-size pumper?

Answer 11

MIDI-pumper

Question 12

Which apparatus are highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents where access is limited?

Answer 12

Initial attack fire apparatus.

Question 13

What is a physical characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus?

Answer 13

Smaller chassis.

Question 14

What apparatus is most likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or an adequate?

Answer 14

Water tender. (Tanker)

Question 15

What is most likely to be a reason water tenders are used at an emergency incident?

Answer 15

The onboard water tank of attack pumpers is usually insufficient to sustain an extended fire attack.

Question 16

Which consideration for determining the capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus depends on the weight of the apparatus?

Answer 16

Bridge and weight limits.

Question 17

When determining capacity of mobile water supply apparatus, the capability of nearby jurisdictions must be considered for:

Answer 17

Inter-operability

Question 18

Which apparatus dumps off or uses a quick dump valve to offload its water supply into folding portable water tanks?

Answer 18

Water tender (Tanker)

Question 19

When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a stationary reservoir, where should it be parked?

Answer 19

In close proximity to the fire scene.

Question 20

Which apparatus is lightweight, all-terrain, and highly maneuverable?

Answer 20

Wildland fire apparatus.

Question 21

Why is the pump and roll system and advantage when combating wildland fires?

Answer 21

Allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water.

Question 22

What is a true statement about riding on the outside of wildland apparatus while discharging water?

Answer 22

It is a dangerous practice and should not be done.

Question 23

Which apparatus may be equipped with ground sweep nozzles intended to extinguish small fires as the vehicle advances through short vegetation?

Answer 23

Wildland fire apparatus (Brush truck)

Question 24

Which apparatus is most likely to be used to provide immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills?

Answer 24

Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus.

Question 25

Which apparatus would most be most likely to assist municipal fire departments with large scale flammable liquid incidence?

Answer 25

Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus.

Question 26

Which type of apparatus is used in ice and water rescue and for relay pumping to land based apparatus?

Answer 26

Fireboats

Question 27

What type of aerial apparatus is most likely to offer flexibility that may provide more options for incident commanders?

Answer 27

Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps.

Question 28

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:

Answer 28

Quint

Question 29

According to NFPA 1901 requirements, the water tank on a quint must be at least:

Answer 29

300 gal

Question 30

Which apparatus is used to extinguish small fires and provide protective hose lines at extracation incidents?

Answer 30

Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps

Question 31

Which apparatus is not common but maybe useful for long-term pumping operations, such as fires at landfills?

Answer 31

Trailer mounted fire pumps

Question 32

Who is most often responsible for the operation of apparatus mounted special systems?

Answer 32

Driver/operator

Question 33

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?

Answer 33

Inverter

Question 34

Which equipment can be moved only a short distance away from the vehicle and is typically used to power vehicle mounted floodlights?

Answer 34

Inverter

Question 35

What is a true statements about electric power generators?

Answer 35

Generators are the most common power source used for emergency services

Question 36

Which generator is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines and generally has 110 and/or 220 V capability?

Answer 36

Portable generator

Question 37

Which generator is highly useful when electric power is needed remote from the position of the fire apparatus?

Answer 37

Portable generator

Question 38

Which generator is powered by gasoline, diesel, power takeoff, or hydraulic systems and has capacities up to 12,000 Watts?

Answer 38

Vehicle mounted generator

Question 39

What is a true statements about scene lighting and the driver/operator?

Answer 39

The driver/operator must be proficient in the set up and operation of lighting equipment

Question 40

Which lighting equipment ranges from 300 to 1000 W and is advantageous where illumination is needed some distance away from a piece of apparatus?

Answer 40

Portable lights

Question 41

Which lighting equipment is often mounted so that it may be raised, lowered, or turned to provide the best possible lighting?

Answer 41

Fixed lights

Question 42

What might occur as a result of overtaxing the electrical supply when using lights?

Answer 42

Damage to the lighting and generator equipment

Question 43

Which equipment is used to provide secure connections for heavy duty cords?

Answer 43

Twist lock receptacles

Question 44

What is used to supply electrical power to several connections from one supply source?

Answer 44

Junction boxes

Question 45

Which of the following equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets?

Answer 45

Adapters

Question 46

What may be equipped on some fire department apparatus to assist with rescues?

Answer 46

Some fire department pumping apparatus are equipped with tools to perform some duties of rescue apparatus