Chapter 1 - Types of Apparatus Equipped with a Pump

Question 1

The main purpose of a fire department pumper is to ______.

Answer 1

Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.

Question 2

NFPA 1901 specifies a minimum pump capacity of at least ___ gpm and a water tank with a capacity of at least ___ gallons.

Answer 2

750

300

Question 3

Pump capacities larger than ___ gpm increases in increments of ___ gpm with most municipal fire departments operating pumpers of ____ gpm or less.

Answer 3

750
250
2,000

Question 4

The following list contains equipment commonly found on pumpers:

Answer 4

Ground Ladders
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Forcible Entry Tools
Salvage Tools and Equipment
Portable Water Tank
Emergency Medical Equipment

Question 5

Both municipal and industrial foam pumpers may be equipped with any of the following:

Answer 5

> Around-the pump, direct injection, balanced pressure foam proportioning systems
Compressed air foam systems (CAFS)
Balanced pressure proportioning system
Fire pumps ranging in capacity from 750 to 3,000 gpm or greater.
Large onboard tank of foam concentrate often contain 500 gallons or more of foam concentrate.
Large fixed foam/water turret capable of flowing the entire capacity of the fire pump.

Question 6

The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers. Likewise, the foam tanks are proportionately smaller, usually ranging from __ to ___ gallons. These tanks are often designed to be refilled directly from __ gallon containers.

Answer 6

20 to 100

5

Question 7

The articulating or telescoping devices most commonly combined with pumpers generally range in height from __ to __ feet

Answer 7

50 to 75

Question 8

The incident command system (ICS) categorizes pumping apparatus and mobile water supply based on capability. This system, called ______, is intended to make it easier for incident commanders to call for exactly the type of resources they need to manage an incident.

Answer 8

Apparatus Typing

Question 9

Mobile water supply apparatus, locally known as ____ or _____, are used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate.

Answer 9

Water Tenders or Tankers

Question 10

The capacity of mobile water supply apparatus operating in a particular jurisdiction is based on a variety of factors including:

Answer 10

Terrain
Bridge and weight limits
Monetary constraints
Interoperability

Question 11

Mobile water supply apparatus are equipped with a tank capacity of at least _____ gallons

Answer 11

1,000

Question 12

Commonly know as ____, ____, or ____, these vehicles often have pump capacities and water tanks of ___ gallons or less. However, some jurisdictions operate larger apparatus with pumps up to ____ gpm and water tanks of ____ gallons or larger.

Answer 12

Brush Trucks
Brush Breakers
Booster Apparatus
500 gallons
1,000 gpm
1,000 gallons

Question 13

Some fireboats have capacities as high as _____ gpm. Individual master stream devices on these vessels may discharge large volumes of water sometimes in excess of _____ gpm

Answer 13

50,000 gpm

10,000 gpm

Question 14

A _____ is an apparatus equipped with a fire pump, water tank, and hose in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders. According to NFPA 1901, the vehicle must be equipped with a pump rates at a minimum of ____ gpm and a water tank of at least ___ gallons

Answer 14

Quint
1,000 gpm
300 gallons

Question 15

A step-up transformer called an _____ can be used to convert a vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current

Answer 15

Inverter

Question 16

Portable generators powered by small gasoline or diesel engines generally have ___ and/or ___ volt capacity

Answer 16

110 and/or 220

Question 17

Portable generators are available with a variety of power capacities; ____ watts is typically the largest capacity.

Answer 17

5,000 watts

Question 18

Vehicle-mounted generators may be equipped as follows:

Answer 18

> Powered by gasoline, diesel, power-take-off, or hydraulic systems.
Have 110 and 220 volt capacities.
Have capacities up to 12,000 watts.

Question 19

Rescue apparatus or other specialized units mat feature fixed generator systems with capacities of _____ watts or greater.

Answer 19

50,000 watts

Question 20

Ranging from ___ to ____ watts, portable lights are advantageous during incidents where illumination is needed some distance away from a piece of apparatus, or where additional lights are required.

Answer 20

300 to 1,000 watts

Question 21

Some apparatus are equipped with banks of lights mounted on booms that are powered by electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems. These installations generally have a capacity of ___ to ____ watts per light.

Answer 21

500 to 1,500 watts

Question 22

Some jurisdictions may specify __ guage, __ wire cords with ___ volt insulation and ______ receptacles to provide secure connections.

Answer 22

12-guage
3-wire
600-volt
twist-lock

Question 23

________ are used to supply power to several connections from one supply source.

Answer 23

Junction Boxes