Chapter 13 Flashcards
1.With the exception of operations that feature a vacuum tanker or the use of a hydrant, most water shuttles require at least ___ pumpers for water supply. (445)
A.two
B.three
C.four
D.five
A.two
2.In accordance with NFPA® 1901, water tenders must be designed to be filled at a rate of at least: (445)
A.750 gpm (3 000 L/min).
B.1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).
C.1,250 gpm (5 000 L/min).
D.1,500 gpm (6 000 L/min).
B.1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min).
3.Which BEST describes a pumper/tender apparatus? (446)
A.Large capacity water tender
B.Pumper with an onboard water tank
C.Pumper with a capacity of 2,000 gallons (8 000 L) or greater
D.Tender featuring pumps of 750 gpm (3 000 L/min) or greater
D.Tender featuring pumps of 750 gpm (3 000 L/min) or greater
4.What is an advantage provided by vacuum tenders? (446)
A.A vacuum tender is more maneuverable and therefore reduces travel time.
B.A vacuum tender connects to pumpers at the fill site faster than standard water tenders.
C.A vacuum tender uses a small diameter supply hose with two external fill connections.
D.A vacuum tender can self-fill from a static water source at a rate of up to 2,000 gpm (8 000 L/min).
D.A vacuum tender can self-fill from a static water source at a rate of up to 2,000 gpm (8 000 L/min).
5.Successful water shuttle operations are BEST achieved by: (446-447)
A.improving initial response time.
B.designing larger water tenders.
C.reducing travel time of the shuttle operation.
D.using efficient filling and dumping operations.
D.using efficient filling and dumping operations.
6.Which statement about using large diameter hose during a fill operation is MOST accurate? (447)
A.Handling times will be shorter.
B.It may actually provide little advantage.
C.The hose will be light and easy to handle.
D.More than one fill connection will be required.
B.It may actually provide little advantage.
7.NFPA® 1901 requires that water be capable of being dumped from the: (448)
A.front and rear of the apparatus.
B.left and right of the apparatus.
C.left, right, and rear of the apparatus.
D.left, right, and front of the apparatus.
C.left, right, and rear of the apparatus.
8.Which action generally increases the safety of a gravity dump? (448)
A.Installation of extension piping
B.Installation of a remote dump valve
C.Installation of a manual dump valve
D.Installation of 8-inch or larger square piping
B.Installation of a remote dump valve
9.On water tenders, remote controlled vents are preferable to manually operated vents because: (449)
A.if the apparatus is parked on a grade, water may run out of the vents.
B.the vents may freeze between dumping operations in cold weather climates.
C.manually operated vents may require the driver/operator to climb on top of the tank.
D.inadequate venting during dumping operations may result in a suction effect that collapses the tank.
C.manually operated vents may require the driver/operator to climb on top of the tank.
10.Why should departments predetermine the most advantageous sites and routes for water shuttle operations during preincident planning? (450)
A.It is nearly impossible for the Incident Commander to think clearly in the chaos of the incident.
B.The IC or Water Supply Group Supervisor will be able to establish a reliable water supply more quickly during an incident.
C.During some incidents, several water tenders may make multiple round trips to keep the scene supplied with water.
D.When incidents occur on streets with two-way access, the area near the fire may be encumbered by apparatus and hoselines.
B.The IC or Water Supply Group Supervisor will be able to establish a reliable water supply more quickly during an incident.
11.Which location would make the BEST dump site to allow continual forward movement? (450)
A.A dead end street
B.A private driveway
C.A well-travelled street
D.A large, nearby parking lot
D.A large, nearby parking lot
12.Which statement about selecting the fill site location is MOST accurate? (450)
A.Water shuttle operations rarely require the use of multiple fill and dump sites.
B.The most suitable site to meet the needs of an incident is always the geographically closest site.
C.The most suitable site to meet the needs of the incident is always the one with the largest water supply.
D.Driver/operators and fire officers should be familiar with the water supply capability in the response area prior to an incident.
D.Driver/operators and fire officers should be familiar with the water supply capability in the response area prior to an incident.
13.Which may be one of the most hazardous tasks for the driver/operator during water shuttle operations? (453)
A.Opening the vents
B.Driving the travel route
C.Operating the vacuum pump
D.Operating the remote dump valve
B.Driving the travel route
14.Although it is not always possible, why is it advantageous to have roadways closed to nonemergency vehicles during water shuttle operations? (453)
A.To lessen traffic congestion and reduce the possibility of collision
B.To keep the public from seeing the operation and reduce onlookers
C.To reduce the driver/operator’s temptation to “make up time” by speeding
D.To eliminate the need for traffic control assistance from local law enforcement
A.To lessen traffic congestion and reduce the possibility of collision
15.What is the MOST advisable method of addressing safety hazards such as blind curves and intersections on a water shuttle route? (454)
A.Use a pilot vehicle to scout ahead.
B.Give two short blasts of the siren before continuing.
C.Ask a nearby citizen to signal if there is oncoming traffic.
D.Have police officers or fire police control traffic at these points.
D.Have police officers or fire police control traffic at these points.
16.Which statement BEST exemplifies a problem that steep grades can cause during a water shuttle operation? (454)
A.Shuttles cannot be filled as fully in order to prevent overflow during shuttle operation.
B.Water is more likely to spill from apparatus during shuttle operations on a steep grade.
C.Uphill grades slow the operation, and downhill grades require constant attention to control the vehicle.
D.Uphill grades require constant attention to vehicle speed control, and downhill grades slow the operation.
C.Uphill grades slow the operation, and downhill grades require constant attention to control the vehicle.
17.A water shuttle operation must be integrated into the Incident Command structure, which should adhere to: (454)
A.Title 29 CFR 1910.120 regulations.
B.the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
C.the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.
D.the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) standards.
B.the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
18.Anyone assigned to the position of Water Supply Group Supervisor must: (454-455)
A.be local to the area in question.
B.be well liked and easy to work with.
C.have extensive training in group supervision or management.
D.have considerable experience in pumper, water supply, and shuttle operations.
D.have considerable experience in pumper, water supply, and shuttle operations.
19.What should the Water Supply Group Supervisor do if water demand begins to outpace supply? (455)
A.Find a new fill site
B.Speed up operations
C.Summon additional tenders
D.Find an additional dump site
C.Summon additional tenders
20.During large-scale incidents, it may be necessary to establish two or more water shuttle operations under the immediate coordination of a (an): (455)
A.first-arriving officer.
B.Pumper Group Manager.
C.Operations Section Chief.
D.Water Supply Branch Director.
D.Water Supply Branch Director.
21.The goal of the fill site is BEST described as: (455)
A.setting up portable tanks for jet siphoning.
B.loading tenders as safely and efficiently as possible.
C.discharging water from tenders in a continuous supply.
D.ensuring that all pumping systems are operating correctly.
B.loading tenders as safely and efficiently as possible.
22.Ideally, the fill site pumper should be positioned so as to allow a view of both the: (456)
A.approach and departure routes.
B.hydrant and the portable pumps.
C.water source and the water tender to be filled.
D.driver/operator and the firefighter maneuvering the fill line.
C.water source and the water tender to be filled.
23.Which may increase the options available for using static water supply at many incidents? (456)
A.Booster lines
B.Discharge lines
C.Portable pumps
D.Top-mounted pumps
C.Portable pumps
24.Commonly, water tenders have at least ___ 2½ inch (65 mm) direct tank fill connection(s) or one LDH direct tank fill connection on the rear of the apparatus. (456)
A.one
B.two
C.three
D.four
B.two
