Chapter 1: Study Guide

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper? PG. 13

Answer 1

To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.

Question 2

According to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, what is the minimum water tank capacity for a pump designed to provide 750 gpm? PG. 14

Answer 2

300 gallons

Question 3

Why are bridge and weight limits a consideration when operating Mobile Water Supply Apparatus? PG. 17

Answer 3

Because the weight of mobile water supply apparatus might be too much for older bridges, requiring an alternate route for water delivery.

Question 4

Many Wildland Fire apparatus are equipped with what type of system that allows the apparatus to be driven while discharging water? PG. 19

Answer 4

A pump and roll system.

Question 5

According to NFPA 1901, Standard of Automotive Fire Apparatus, what is the minimum pump rating and water tank capacity of a Quint? PG. 22

Answer 5

Pump Rating: 1,000 gpm

Tank Capacity: 300 gallons

Question 6

What type of step-up transformer can be used to convert a vehicles 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current? PG. 23

Answer 6

Inverter

Question 7

Describe the two types of lighting equipment carried on pumping apparatus? PGS. 23-24

Answer 7

PORTABLE: Range from 300-1,000 watts, this allows firefighters to provide light AWAY from the fire engine when the scene is removed from the engine.
FIXED: Range from 500-1,500 watts, are a-fixed to the engine allowing firefighters to provide light immediately around the engine and to a nearby scene (if applicable).