Chapter 1 quiz Flashcards
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers
Provide adequate water pressure for effective streams
What NFPA standard contains fire department pumper requirements
NFPA 1901
Highly maneuverable apparatus are often used to respond to incidents where access is limited
Initial attack apparatus
In this operation the apparatus is parked in close proximity to the fire scene. The pumpers connect to the water tender and use its supply during suppression operations
Stationary reservoir or nurse tender
Which specialty apparatus is most likely to be equipped with ground sweep nozzles for fire suppression
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 property
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus
In some jurisdictions may be equipped with small fire pumps and tanks in order to extinguish small fires and provide protective hoselines at extrication and other incidents
Rescue vehicles
Long term pumping operations such as those involving fires at petroleum storage facilities or landfills may be suitable for the deployment of ________ in order to release standard fire department pumpers for response to other incidents
Trailer mounted pumps
When a small amount of electric power is needed, a step up transformer called an _______ can be used to covert a vehicles 12 or 24 volt DC current to 110 or 220 volt AC current
Inverter
These units may be operated in the compartment of an apparatus or carried to a remote location
Generators
What are the types of water sources for fire department pumpers
Internal water tank, fire hydrant, or a static water source such a lake or portable water tank
NFPA 1901 specifies the minimum portable equipment that must be carried on all fire department pumpers
Ground ladders SCBA Forcible entry tools Salvage tools Portable water tank Emergency medical equipment
