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