Chapter IV

Question 1

One problem with using natural resources is a lack of accessibility to the water. The pumper needs to get within______ft of the water to be able to draft the water into the pump

Answer 1

• 10-20

Question 2

There is a loss of about_______ pound(s) of pressure for every 1000 foot rise in elevation

Answer 2

• .5

Question 3

The amount of water that can be lifted into the pump is first determined by________________.

Answer 3

• the rated capacity of the pump

Question 4

The source of water for drafting needs to be _______ and large enough to carry the amount of water that is needed for firefighting purposes

Answer 4

• clean enough

Question 5

For every inch of mercury reduction water will rise ____.

Answer 5

• 1.13 ft

Question 6

Which of the following statements is not true when using a large water carrying truck on the fire ground

Answer 6

• Apparatus places becomes more of a concern

Question 7

The strainer should be kept at least ____ off the bottom of the water source

Answer 7

• 1 ft

Question 8

Sometimes a pump is located a certain height from the water, and the pump operator needs to determine if the pump is close enough to the water source. Which equation would they use

Answer 8

• Hg = 0.885h