Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? (13)
A.Supplement other methods of fire control
B.Carry portable equipment to the fireground
C.Eliminate the need for outside water sources
D.Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
D.Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
What NFPA® standard contains fire department pumper requirements? (14)
A.NFPA® 1021
B.NFPA® 1500
C.NFPA® 1901
D.NFPA® 1031
C.NFPA® 1901
Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is MOST accurate? (16)
A.They have a larger chassis than full-size pumpers.
B.They are the same size as standard full-size pumpers.
C.They have larger agent tank sizes than full-size pumpers.
D.They may be highly maneuverable and able to respond to incidents where access
D.They may be highly maneuverable and able to respond to incidents where access is limited.
When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a stationary reservoir or “nurse tender,” the: (18)
A.water tender is parked far away from the fire scene.
B.water tender off-loads its water supply into portable tanks.
C.water tender serves as a back-up supply of water and is used only in emergencies.
D.pumpers connect to the water tender and use its supply during suppression operations.
D.pumpers connect to the water tender and use its supply during suppression operations.
Which specialty apparatus is MOST likely to be equipped with ground sweep nozzles for fire suppression? (19)
A.Wildland fire apparatus
Which specialty apparatus is MOST likely to be used to provide immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills on airport propery? (20)
B.Aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus
Which specialty fire apparatus is equipped with small fire pumps and tanks to extinguish small fires and provide protective hoselines at incidents? (22)
A.Trailer-mounted fire pumps
B.Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus
C.Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
D.Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
D.Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
A trailer-mounted fire pump would be MOST likely to be deployed to fires: (22)
A.that require mutual aid.
B.in remote or isolated areas.
C.involving high-rise occupancies.
D.at long-term pumping operations.
D.at long-term pumping operations.
Which electric power generation equipment converts a vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current in order to supply a small amount of electric power? (23)
A.Inverter
B.Mini-generator
C.Portable generator
D.Vehicle-mounted generator
A.Inverter
Which electric power generation equipment may be operated in the compartment of an apparatus or carried to a remote location? (23)
A.Inverter
B.Mini-generator
C.Portable generator
D.Vehicle-mounted generator
C.Portable generator
What are the types of water sources for fire department pumpers? (13)
• Apparatus internal water tank
• Fire hydrant
• Static water sources such as a lake or portable water tank
What are at least three types of equipment commonly found on pumpers? (14)
• Ground ladders
• Self-contained breathing apparatus
• Forcible entry tools
• Salvage tools and equipment
• Portable water tank
• Emergency medical equipment
The main purpose of fire department pumpers is to: (13)
A.limit the need for external water sources.
B.provide support for other rescue vehicles.
C.serve as dual-purpose vehicles for the department.
D.provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.
D.provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a minimum pump capacity of: (14)
A.250 gpm (1 000 L/min).
B.500 gpm (2 000 L/min).
C.750 gpm (3 000 L/min).
D.2,000 gpm (8 000 L/min).
C.750 gpm (3 000 L/min).
According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity of at least: (14)
A.100 gallons (400 liters).
B.250 gallons (1 000 liters).
C.300 gallons (1 200 liters).
D.750 gallons (3 000 liters).
C.300 gallons (1 200 liters).
What NFPA® standard specifies minimum portable equipment that must be carried on all pumpers? (14)
A.NFPA® 1021
B.NFPA® 1031
C.NFPA® 1500
D.NFPA® 1901
D.NFPA® 1901
Which statement about fire department pumpers and foam capability is MOST accurate? (15)
A.Most fire department pumpers are not generally capable of discharging foam.
B.Fire department pumpers are often capable of discharging foam on Class A fires but not Class B fires.
C.Fire department pumpers are often capable of discharging foam on Class B fires but not Class A fires.
D.Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A and/or Class B fires.
D.Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A and/or Class B fires.
Foam tanks on municipal fire pumpers are often designed to be refilled: (16)
A.directly from 1 gallon (4 L) containers.
B.directly from 5 gallon (20 L) containers.
C.indirectly from larger portable containers.
D.only after returning to the fire department station.
B.directly from 5 gallon (20 L) containers.
What term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full-size pumper? (16)
A.Low-pumper
B.Mini-pumper
C.Half-pumper
D.Fast-action pumper
B.Mini-pumper
Compared to full-size pumpers, initial attack fire apparatus have: (16)
A.larger chassis.
B.smaller chassis.
C.larger agent tank sizes.
D.the same chassis and agent tank sizes.
B.smaller chassis.
