Chapter 1 - Types of Apparatus Equipped with a Pump Flashcards
The design, production and use of pumpers is an ______ process in which ______ advances are introduced to the fire service.
- evolutionary
- technological
What pump was invented in Roman times?
siphon pump
Where was the first piece of sewn leather fire hose created in the late 1600s?
Holland
Hand tub apparatus like the ______engine gave way for _____ drawn steam engines and finally ______ fire apparatus.
- Newsham
- horse
- motorized
The adapting evolving technology to the expanding mission of the fire service have resulted in new many configurations, special applications and a wide variety of equipment carried on ________ pumpers.
modern
Apparatus are classified according to….
primary function they are designed for
What apparatus is the CORE unit of the fire service?
pumper
What are pumpers sometimes expected to fill the roles of? (3)
- medical response
- rescue
- hazmat
What is the MAIN purpose of the pumper?
provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
Where can a pumper provide adequate water pressure? (3)
- internal tank
- hydrant
- static water source
NFPA 1901 - Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus contains the requirements of a pumper _______.
design
NFPA 1901 states that the minimum pump capacity is _____ and the water tank capacity to be at least ______.
- 750 gpm
- 300 gallons
Pump capacities of 750 gpm or more increase from there in what increments of _____?
-250 gmp
Most municipal departments operate pumpers with ______gpm or less.
2,000
There are many pumpers in _______ fire departments that exceed 2,000 gpm.
industrial
NFPA 1901 states that a pumper must also be equipped with ____ and _____ pump connections, pump controls and ______, as well a variety of ______size and types.
- intake, discharge
- gauges
- hose
What kind of hose must a pumper have according to NFPA 1901? (3)
- attack
- supply
- intake
Based on local requirements (for specific pieces of these), NFPA 1901 states that a pumper must have ______ and _______. (clue….considered equipment for fire suppression)
- nozzles
- appliances
Portable equipment that NFPA 1901 requires of pumpers include these 6 things.
1.ground ladders
2.SCBA
3.forcible entry tools
]4.salvage tools
5.portable water tank
6. medical equipment
Can some of the functions of a rescue company be combined with a pumper in some departments?
What are they called?
- YES
- rescue pumpers
What is different about the compartment space on a RESCUE pumper?
more compartment space
What extra tools might a RESCUE pumper have? (3)
- extrication equipment
- medical
- rescue
Many municipal, airport, wildland and industrial facilities pumpers are capable of foam for ______ _ (ordinary combustible) and/or ______ _ (flammable and combustible liquid and gas.)
- Class A
- Class B
Many ______ pumpers can use water on Class A fires, but also have _____ capacity foam pumpers.
- industrial
- large
Some industrial brigades and airport departments operate mini-pumpers that have smaller _____ and ______.
pumping and tank capacity
Some rigs might have a foam proportioning system that exceeds the capacity of their rig. What can be done?
it can be supported by other pumpers
Class A foam systems commonly on municipal pumpers are the ______ type.
CAFS - compressed air foam system
Will all discharges on a municipal pumper with a CAFS be operational for foam?
no, only a few
Who has a bigger foam proportioning system? Whose is a scaled down version?
- industrial
- municipal
How many gallons are a municipal foam tank?
20 - 100 gallons
What can the 20-100 gallon foam tanks on municipal pumpers be filled with?
5 gallon containers
If a articulating or telescoping device is combined with a pumper, how tall is it generally?
50 - 75 ft
What do many fire dept. use for an initial attack fire apparatus?
scaled down version of a full-sized pumper
NFPA _______ gives the specific requirements for an initial attack fire apparatus.
1901
What other names can an initial attack fire apparatus have? (2)
mini-pumper and midi-pumper
Are mini-pumper or midi-pumper terms in NFPA 1901?
No
Some manufactures define a pumper with a smaller chassis, pump and agent tank size as……
mini or midi-pumpers
Mini or midi-pumpers are highly maneuverable and often used where access is what?
limited
Who categorizes pumping apparatus and mobile water supply based on capability, as defined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
The Incident Command System (ICS)
The Incident Command System (ICS), categorizes pumping apparatus and mobile water supply based on capability, as defined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? What is the system called?
apparatus typing
What is apparatus typing intended to do for the incident commanders?
to call for exactly what type of resource they need to manage an incident
Is “apparatus typing” used in other terms in other states and local jurisdictions?
YES
The Federal Emergency Management
Agency and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group use similar terms as “apparatus typing”.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What are mobile water supply rigs locally known as?
water tenders or tankers
What are mobile water supply rigs used for?
transport water to areas where water systems do not exist or are inadequate
What are the 4 factors that a particular jurisdiction might look at for the capacity of mobile water supply apparatus?
- terrain - must traverse roads, hills and winding narrow roads
- bridges and weight limits - if overweight, take other route that is PREPLANNED
- monetary constrains - funding might be short to buy/operate large mobile water rig
- interoperability - capability of nearby jurisdiction considered before buying. Might need similar capacity water shuttles to operate more efficient.
According to NFPA 1901, chp 7, mobile water supply apparatus must have a tank capacity of _________ gallons.
1,000
Who might regulate the weight distribution load requirements of the chassis of mobile water supply apparatus? (3)
state, federal and gross vehicle weight limits
Tandem rear axles, tri-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered (as well as additional driver training) might be considered to accommodate WHAT on mobile water supply apparatus?
greater capacities
What are the 2 basic functions of a mobile water supply apparatus on the fireground?
- water tender
- stationary reservoir (nurse tender)
What is another word for stationary reservoir (as in a mobile water supply apparatus acting as)?
nurse tender
When a mobile water supply is a water tender, they will _____ off or use the ____ dumb valve to off-load into a folding portable water tank.
- pump
- quick
As a stationary reservoir (nurse tender) the apparatus is parked in what proximity to the fire scene?
close
Who connects to who when a stationary reservoir is being used?
pumpers connect to the water tender (mobile water supply, nurse tender, stationary reservoir)
Is a water tender a mobile water supply?
yes
Knowing the limitations of your apparatus, tank capacity, training and preplanning is paramount to what operation of a mobile water supply?
being the stationary reservoir
What apparatus design is lightweight, highly maneuverable and all-terrain?
wildland fire apparatus
How big are specially designed wildland apparatus chassis?
1 ton or larger
Do wildland fire rigs usually have all-wheel drive? yes or no
yes
What are three names for wildland fire appartus?
- brush truck
- brush breaker
- booster apparatus
What capacity do brush truck, brush breakers and booster apparatus water tanks have often? All of them?
500 gallons or less
No
Some wildland jurisdictions can have brush truck, brush breakers and booster apparatus with water tanks of ______ gallons and pumps up to ______ gpm.
- 1,000
- 1,000
What system on a wildland apparatus is an advantage when fighting wildland fires?
pump and roll system
Do pump and roll systems use the same motor as the rig to pump?
No- they use a separate on or a PTO (power take off)
Are some wildland vehicles designed for FF to ride on the outside?
Is this a dangerous practice?
YES
YES, dangerous
Who does not recommend riding on wildland vehicles designed for riding on the outside?
IFSTA
Who prohibits riding on wildland vehicles designed for riding on the outside?
NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Who carries booster hose, forestry hose and/or small diameter attack hose?
most wildland apparatus
A ______ sweeping _______ on a wildland vehicle is intended to extinguish small fires and ____ spots as the vehicle advances through _______ vegetation.
- ground
- nozzle
- hot
- short
Are many wildland apparatus equipped with CAFS or other types of Class A foam systems?
YES
Class _ foams are extremely effective in attacking wildland fires and protecting exposures.
A
What can be found in IFSTA Wildland Fire Fighting for Structural Firefighters manual?
details on wildland fire fighting
What NFPA standard can you find specific requirements for designing wildland apparatus?
NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
What are used to provide immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors form fuel spills?
aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus (ARFF)
Who might respond off their property to help municipal departments with large scale flammable liquid incidents?
airport apparatus
NFPA 414 explains the requirements for ARFF apparatus. What is it?
Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
NFPA 414 classifies ARFF apparatus by type of ________ agent(s) carried, agent ______, or number so of drive ______.
- suppresion
- capacity
- wheels
What three general categories do local jurisdictions categorize their ARFF vehicles?
- major fire fighting vehicles
- rapid intervention vehicles
- combined agent vehicles
IFSTA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting has detailed information about the design and operation of what?
ARFF vehicles
What 2 additional benefits to aerial rigs equipped with fire pumps have on the fire ground?
- supply its own master stream
2. extinguish small fires when an engine is not available
Aerial apparatus with a fire pump should consider their aerial reach when positioning or their hose reach?
aerial. hose can be added to or stretched
Who has a water tank, a pump, hose, ground ladders and an aerial?
quint
According to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, a quint must have a pump minimum rating of ____ gpm and a tank capacity of ______ gallons.
- 1,000
- 300
According to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, a quint must have a pump minimum rating of 1000 gpm and a tank capacity of 300 gallons. Do some jurisdictions operate aerials with smaller pumps that are only expected to put out small fires when no engine is available?
YES
A rescue apparatus equipped with a fire pump should not be confused with a rescue pumper because….
they do not have the fire fighting capability of a full sized fire department pumper
Some jurisdictions may equip rescue apparatus with small fire pumps and tanks (NOT rescue pumper) in order to extinguish _____ fires and provide protective _______ at extrications and other incidents.
- small
- hoselines
Some jurisdictions may equip rescue apparatus with small fire pumps and tanks (NOT rescue pumper) in order to extinguish small fires and provide protective hoselines at extrications and other incidents. Can some of them be equipped with foam proportioning equipment and a tank for foam concentrate?
YES
A rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps may have a _____ panel and one or more ____________ hoselines in a compartment or on the _______ bumper.
- pump
- preconnected
- front
Some departments might equip ambulances with this.
small fire pumps
The pumps on ambulances are normally housed in a manner similar to what kind of rig?
rescue apparatus
Extra space and additional weight on an ambulance with a pump usually calls for what kind of chassis compared to the standard 1 ton chassis?
larger
Are trailer-mounted fire pumps common in most municipal fire departments?
NO
Who might be called in to release standard fire department pumpers at long-term pumping operations, such as those involving fires at petroleum storage facilities or landfills?
trailer-mounted pumps
What is the exact procedure for operating the wide variety of specialized equipment be based on? (2)
- manufacturer and design of the system
- jurisdictional policy
What are electric power generation equipment used for?
power electrical equipment on scene
When a small amount of electric power is needed, a step-up transformer called an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ can be used. A. tranverter B. controller C. converter D. inverter
D. inverter
A step-up transformer called an inverter converts a vehicle’s __ or __-volt DC current into ___ or ___-volt AC current.
- 12 or 24
- 110 or 220
What do step-up transformer called an inverters have the advantage of? (2)
- fuel efficiency
- nearly noiseless operation
What is a disadvantage of a step-up transformer called an inverter? (2)
- can only be moved a short distance from vehicle
- relatively small power supply
What are step-up transformer called an inverters usually used to power?
vehicle-mounted flood lights
What is the most COMMON power source used in EMERGENCY services?
generator
This can be a portable unit or fixed to an apparatus.
generator
What do portable generators powered by small gasoline or diesel engines generally have in volt capacity?
110 and/or 220
Where are 2 places you can operate a PORTABLE generator?
in the compartment or carried to remote location
_______ _________ are highly useful when electric power is needed remote from the apparatus.
portable generator
Portable generators are available in a variety of power capacities, what is the most LARGEST capacity?
5,000 watts
Generally, do portable generators have larger capacities than vehicle-mounted ones?
No, usually vehicle-mounted
In many systems, the vehicle-mounted generator provides power for these 2 things.
- apparatus floodlights
- portable electrically operated equipment
WHAT can be equipped as follows:
- powered by gas, diesel, PTO or hydraulic systems
- 110 and 220 volt capabilities
- capacities up to 12,000 watts
Vehicle-mounted generator
Rescue or specialized units mishgt be equipped with a vehicle-mounted generator with a capacity of _____ or more.
50,000
If an vehicle-mounted generator has a separate engine may do what that makes radio and face-to-face communication difficult?
create a noisy work environment
Most pumpers have scene lighting and electric power distribution equipment to utilize various tools. What should the driver be proficient at?
What should they be aware of?
- set up and operation
- capabilities and limitations
Lighting on a pumper may be fixed or ….
portable
What is the range of watts on PORTABLE lights on a pumper?
300 - 1,000 watts
Why are portable lights advantageous on a pumper?
where additional lights are requires or illumination is needed some distance from rig
When using electrical equipment, follow who to avoid electrical shock? (2)
- manufacturers guidelines
- local policy
What on a portable light will allow for illumination from a elevated position?
telescoping stands
What can be raised, lowered and turned most often to provide the best lighting possible?
fixed lights mounted on a vehicle
Some rigs have banks of lights mounted on ______ that are powered by _____, pneumatic or ________ systems.
- booms
- electric
- hydraulic
Some rigs have banks of lights mounted on booms that are powered by electric, pneumatic or hydraulic systems. How much capacity do EACH light have generally?
500 to 1500 watts
Some rigs have banks of lights mounted on booms that are powered by electric, pneumatic or hydraulic systems. This lighting should only be connected to power generators that can handle what?
additional wattage load
If you overtax an electrical supply, what will result? (3)
- poor lighting quality
- damage to lights/generator equipment
- restrictions on other tools using source
Are the use of extension cords a common occurrence at incidents?
Yes
How can extension cords be stored? (3)
on apparatus in coils, portable reels or fixed automatic rewind reels
Some jurisdictions may specify __-gauge _-wire cords with ___-volt insulation and twist lock receptacles to provide secure connections. They provide greater ______ protection on the ground.
- 12
- 3
- 600
- abrasion
These boxes are used to supply power to several connections from one supply source.
junction boxes
What should you carry on the apparatus to allow rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets or electrical equipment form other agencies that use different connections?
adapters
In mutual aid areas, should jurisdictions work together to ensure compatibility of their equipment, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CORDS?
YES
What are the most common RESCUE tools are carries on a pumping apparatus? (3)
- extrication (spreaders and shears)
- combo spread and shear tool
- extension rams
What are -extrication (spreaders and shears)
-combo spread and shear tool
-extension rams
on pumpers usually powered by?
- hydraulic pressure
- compressed air
- power-take-off system
The rescue tools on a pumper can be portable or apparatus mounted. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Know the limitations, proper method for engaging and capabilities of all _______ tools on a pumper.
rescue
IFSTA Principles of Vehicle Extrication gives details on the operation of what?
hydraulic and electrical extrication equipment
