Chapter 1 Flashcards
Foam tanks on municipal fire pumpers are often designed to be refilled
From 5 gallon Buckets
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
as a stationary reservoir or nurse tender
MOST likely to serve applications such as long-term pumping operations at landfills?
Trailer-mounted fire pumps
What is the function of mobile water supply apparatus
Transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate
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:
Quint
According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity of at least
300 Gallons
Which equipment is used to supply power to several connections from one supply source?
Junction boxes
The main purpose of fire department pumpers is to:
provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.
Most fire department pumpers and foam capability is
Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A and/or Class B fires.
Which factor involves taking into consideration the capability of nearby jurisdictions when determining the capacity of mobile water supply apparatus?
Interoperability
Which apparatus is MOST likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water?
Wildland fire apparatus
According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a minimum pump capacity of
750 gpm
Which apparatus are known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus
Wildland fire apparatus
Which apparatus has the ability to supply its own master streams and may function with the capabilities of an engine or ladder company
Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which of the following is a safety and efficiency requirement that should be met by mobile water supply apparatus?
Suspension and steering matched to terrain requirements
Which of the following statements about rescue tools is MOST accurate?
Power systems may be portable or apparatus mounted.
Which consideration would MOST likely be taken into account when positioning an aerial apparatus with fire pumps
Reach of the aerial device
Which apparatus are MOST likely to be used for ice rescue?
Fireboats
Which of the following statements about apparatus-mounted generators with separate engines is MOST accurate
They may create noisy work environments making communication difficult.
Which of the following is the MOST likely reason that a fire department would use heavy duty electrical cords
Cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground
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
Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Compared to full-size pumpers, initial attack fire apparatus have
smaller chassis
Which type of apparatus is often divided into three general categories
major fire fighting vehicles, rapid intervention vehicles, and combined agent vehicles
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
Fixed lights
Who is responsible for apparatus-mounted special systems, as well as for the fire pump
Driver/operator
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?
Portable generator
Which type of light ranges from 300 to 1,000 watts and is advantageous where illumination is needed away from the apparatus
Portable lights
Which equipment is MOST likely to be used when a small amount of power is needed near the vehicle
Inverter
Which equipment converts a vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current
Inverter
Which equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets
Adapters
What term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full-size pumper
Mini-pumper
According to NFPA® 1901, mobile water supply apparatus must be equipped with a tank capacity of at least:
1,000 gallons
