Chapter 1 Engine Company Apparatus

Question 1

What is NFPA 1901?

Answer 1

Standard for automotive fire apparatus

Question 2

What is the minimum pump discharge for a SFD Type1 engine?

Answer 2

1000 GPM minimum

Question 3

What are the 2 Models of Pierce engines does SFD use?

Answer 3

Dash and Velocity

Question 4

What are the Specs of the Velocity?

Answer 4

In service 2008

Single stage pump, 1500 GPM Pump

Question 5

What are the Specs of the Dash?

Answer 5

In Service 2003

2 Stage pump, 1500 GPM pump

Question 6

What are the Specs of the American La France?

Answer 6

In service 1999

2 stage 1500 gpm pump

Question 7

What auxiliary engines does the SFD operate?

Answer 7

1. Pierce Hawk, In service 2008, TypeIII, Single stage pump, 1000 GPM mounted pump and 120 GPM Aux pump
2. HME Aherns/Fox OES Type 1, Single stage 1250 GPM pump, In service 2012
3. Pierce Tender In service 2006, Single stage 1000 GPM pump, 3000 Gallon Tank
4. Pierce Patrol, In service 2011, Type IV 130 GPM Pump

Question 8

Looking from Left to Right, How is the rear hose beds set up on the SFD Type1 Engines?

Answer 8

3” - 600’
2.5” - 750(Dash) 800(Velocity) Denver Load
5” - 1000’ Flat load

Question 9

What are the length and size of the 3 pre-connected tank lines?

Answer 9

1 - 1.75 x 150’
2 - 1.75 x 200’
3 - 1.75 x 300’

Question 10

What does a pump rated at 1,500 GPM mean?

Answer 10

1,500 GPM at draft

Question 11

How many 2.5” discharges are on the Dash class engines?

Answer 11

6 - 2.5” discharges

Question 12

How Many 2.5” discharges are on the velocity class engine?

Answer 12

5 - 2.5” discharges

Question 13

What size is the booster tank on the SFD Type1 engines?

Answer 13

500 Gallons

Question 14

Where are the 30’ and 50’

Answer 14

30’ AO side, 50’ Captain side