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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Foam tanks on municipal fire pumpers are often designed to be refilled

A

From 5 gallon Buckets

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When a mobile water supply apparatus is parked in close proximity to the fire scene and pumpers are using its supply during suppression operations, the water tender is being used

A

as a stationary reservoir or nurse tender

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3
Q

MOST likely to serve applications such as long-term pumping operations at landfills?

A

Trailer-mounted fire pumps

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4
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What is the function of mobile water supply apparatus

A

Transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate

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5
Q

An apparatus that is equipped with a fire pump, water tank, and hose, in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders, is BEST referred to as a:

A

Quint

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6
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According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity of at least

A

300 Gallons

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7
Q

Which equipment is used to supply power to several connections from one supply source?

A

Junction boxes

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8
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The main purpose of fire department pumpers is to:

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provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.

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9
Q

Most fire department pumpers and foam capability is

A

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

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10
Q

Which factor involves taking into consideration the capability of nearby jurisdictions when determining the capacity of mobile water supply apparatus?

A

Interoperability

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11
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Which apparatus is MOST likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water?

A

Wildland fire apparatus

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12
Q

According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a minimum pump capacity of

A

750 gpm

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13
Q

Which apparatus are known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus

A

Wildland fire apparatus

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14
Q

Which apparatus has the ability to supply its own master streams and may function with the capabilities of an engine or ladder company

A

Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps

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15
Q

Which of the following is a safety and efficiency requirement that should be met by mobile water supply apparatus?

A

Suspension and steering matched to terrain requirements

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16
Q

Which of the following statements about rescue tools is MOST accurate?

A

Power systems may be portable or apparatus mounted.

17
Q

Which consideration would MOST likely be taken into account when positioning an aerial apparatus with fire pumps

A

Reach of the aerial device

18
Q

Which apparatus are MOST likely to be used for ice rescue?

A

Fireboats

19
Q

Which of the following statements about apparatus-mounted generators with separate engines is MOST accurate

A

They may create noisy work environments making communication difficult.

20
Q

Which of the following is the MOST likely reason that a fire department would use heavy duty electrical cords

A

Cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground

21
Q

Which of the following BEST describes apparatus with small fire pumps and tanks that may feature foam proportioning equipment and a tank for foam concentrate

A

Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps

22
Q

Compared to full-size pumpers, initial attack fire apparatus have

A

smaller chassis

23
Q

Which type of apparatus is often divided into three general categories

A

major fire fighting vehicles, rapid intervention vehicles, and combined agent vehicles

24
Q

Which type of light provides general lighting for the scene and is often mounted so that it may be raised, lowered, or turned to provide the best possible lighting

A

Fixed lights

25
Q

Who is responsible for apparatus-mounted special systems, as well as for the fire pump

A

Driver/operator

26
Q

Which equipment is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines, generally has 110- and/or 220-volt capability, and is available with power capacities up to 5,000 watts?

A

Portable generator

27
Q

Which type of light ranges from 300 to 1,000 watts and is advantageous where illumination is needed away from the apparatus

A

Portable lights

28
Q

Which equipment is MOST likely to be used when a small amount of power is needed near the vehicle

A

Inverter

29
Q

Which equipment converts a vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current

A

Inverter

30
Q

Which equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets

A

Adapters

31
Q

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

A

Mini-pumper

32
Q

According to NFPA® 1901, mobile water supply apparatus must be equipped with a tank capacity of at least:

A

1,000 gallons

Driver Ops (15 decks)

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