Chapter # 2 Types of Fire Apparatus Equipped with a Fire Pump Flashcards
Name three other names for a Fire Dept Pumper.
Engine, Wagon, Triple
Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.
NFPA 1901
NFPA 1901 requires a pumper to have the capability to pump how much gpm?
minimum of 750 gpm. Larger pumps increase in 250 gpm increments.
Most municipal fire pumpers do not exceed………gpm. But some industrial complex pumpers may exceed that gpm.
2000 gpm
What are pumpers called that also serve as rescue units?
Rescue Pumpers
Most industrial pumpers are designed to flow large quantities of what?
Class B foam
Most large scale industrial pumpers use some form of ……………..system because of the reliability of the foam proportioning at large flows.
balanced pressure proportioning
Industrial pumpers have what size of fire pumps?
1000-3000 gpm
What size of foam tanks are found on most industrial pumpers?
500-1500 gallons
What is the size range of most municipal pumper foam tanks?
20-100 gallons
Elevating water devices on pumpers have a typical height range of what?
50-75’
Name two types of initial fire attack apparatus.
Minipumpers. Midipumpers.
Small, quick attack pumpers. Designed to fight small fires. Most have 4 wheel drive. Most are mounted on a 1 ton truck. Most have pump capacity of 500gpm some have 1000 gpm. Some have foam systems.
Minipumpers
Also called interface engines. Well suited for nuance fires. Can start a attack on a larger fire. Built on chassis over 12,000 lbs. Pumps as large as 100 gpm.
Midipumpers
Name four factors a agency will consider when considering getting mobile water supply apparatus.
Terrain. Bridge weight limits. Monetary Constraints. Size of other mobile water supply apparatus in the area.
How many gallons must a mobile water supply carry according to NFPA 1901?
At least 1000 gallons
How many gallons is a single axle apparatus generally limited to?
1500 gallons or less
Name some considerations of mobile water apparatus design to help move water safely.
Adequate but reasonable water tank capacity. Adequate filling rate. Adequate dump time. Adequate suspension and steering. Properly sized chassis. Properly sized engine for tank size and terrain. Sufficient braking ability. Proper tank mounting. Proper and safe tank baffling. Adequate tank venting system. Ability to dump water from either side of the rear.
Name two ways that a mobile water supply apparatus can assist a attack pumper.
Reservoir (nurse tender). Water shuttle.
Some mobile water supply apparatus can expel air from the tank to draw water into the tank. At the dump site the tank can be pressurized to dump water at what rate?
up to 1750 gpm.
Some mobile water supply apparatus also have fire pumps. These are called what?
Tactical tenders. Attack Tenders
What are some other names for a wild land truck?
Brush truck. Brush breakers. Booster apparatus.