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Ch1 - Types of apparatus equipped with a pump Flashcards

1
Q

How are fire apparatus classified

A

Fire apparatus are classified according to the primary function for which they are designed

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What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper

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To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

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3
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What are water sources for an apparatus

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Water source may be the internal water tank, a fire hydrant, or a static water source such as a lake or portable water tank

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4
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What is NFPA 1901? What are the minimum pump and water tank capacities?

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Standard for automotive fire Apparatus

Minimum pump capacity of 750 GPM and a water tank with a capacity of at least 300 gallons

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5
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What equipment is commonly found on pumpers

A 
Ground ladders 
SCBA 
forceable entry tools 
salvage tools and equipment 
portable water tank 
emergency medical equipment
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6
Q

What is Class A and Class B foam used for?

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Class A is ordinary combustible

Class B is flammable and combustible liquid and gas

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What is a mini pumper? And what is the minimum rated capacity?

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Small fire apparatus mounted on a pick up truck size chassis usually with a pump having a rated capacity of less than 500 GPM

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What is a midi pumper? What is the GVWR and minimum rated pump capacity?

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Fire apparatus sized between a mini pumper and a full sized pumper

Gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or greater. Has a rated capacity of generally not greater than 1000 GPM

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9
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What is the capacity of a mobile water supply based on

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Terrain
Bridge and weight limits
Monetary constraints
Inter-operability

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10
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What is the minimum tank capacity for a mobile water supply apparatus

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1000 gallons

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What are the requirements for design and construction of a mobile water supply apparatus

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Adequate but reasonable water capacity

efficient fill and dump time

suspension and steering matched to terrain requirements

properly sized chassis

adequately sized engine for vehicle size and terrain

sufficient braking ability

proper tank mounting and baffling

adequate tank venting system

ability to dump water from either side or rear of apparatus

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12
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What are the two basic functions Mobile water supply apparatus

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  1. It may be used in a mobile shuttle operations

2. Used as a stationary reservoir or a “nurse tender”

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13
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What are other names for wildland fire apparatus

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Brush trucks
brush breakers
booster apparatus

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14
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What do most wild land apparatus carry

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Booster hose
Forestry hose
a small diameter attack hose
CAFS (compressed air foam system)
Class A Foam systems
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15
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What are ARFF apparatus used for

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To provide immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills

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16
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What is NFPA 414

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Standard for aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles

17
Q

Three categories of ARFF apparatus

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Major fire fighting vehicles
rapid intervention vehicles
combined agent vehicles

18
Q

 what are fire boats

A

Used to protect hazards on and adjacent to waterways

commonly operate in areas containing boat or ship traffic as well as harbors with wharves, piers, and docks.

19
Q

What is the definition of a quint

A

An apparatus equipped with a fire pump, water tank, hose, aerial device, and ground ladders.

20
Q

Minimum requirements for a quint as per NFPA 1901

A

Must be equipped with a pump rated at a minimum of 1000 GPM and a water tank of at least 300 gallons

21
Q

What is an inverter

A

A step up transformer that converts a vehicle’s 12 or 24 V DC current into 110 or 220 V AC current

22
Q

What is the most common power source used for emergency services

A

Generators

either portable or fixed to an apparatus

23
Q

What is the largest capacity of a portable generator

A

5000 Watts is typically the largest capacity

24
Q

Describe vehicle mounted generators

Size, powered by what, voltage capabilities and watt capacities

A

Have larger capacity than portable units

Powered by gasoline, diesel, PTO, or hydraulic systems

Have 110 and 220 volt Capabilities

Have capacities up to 12,000 Watts

25
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What are the most common rescue tools found on pumping apparatus

A

Extrication equipment such as spreaders and shears

Combination spread and shear tools

Extension rams



26
Q

How are rescue tools powered

A

Either by hydraulic pressure, compressed air, apparatus PTO system

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