IFSTA

Question 1

What are mobile water supply apparatus used for?

Answer 1

Transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate
Ch. 1

Question 2

Mobile water supply apparatus are equipped with a tank capacity of at least ____ gallons, per NFPA 1901

Answer 2

1,000 Gallons

Ch. 1

Question 3

What are the two basic functions of mobile water supply apparatus on a fireground?

Answer 3

Water shuttle operation or stationary reservoir “nurse tender” Ch. 1

Question 4

Which NFPA is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

Answer 4

Ch. 1 1500

Question 5

Which equipment converts a vehicle’s 12- or 24-volt DC current into 110- or 220-volt AC current and is used when a small amount of electric power is needed?

Answer 5

InCh. 1verter

Question 6

____ should also be carried on the apparatus to allow rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets.

Answer 6

adapters

Ch. 1

Question 7

Specific requirements for the design of initial attack apparatus are detailed in chapter 6 of NFPA ____.

Answer 7

1901

Ch. 1

Question 8

According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a capacity of at least ____gpm

Answer 8

750gpm

Ch. 1

Question 9

According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water tank must have a capacity of at least ____gallons

Answer 9

300 gallons

Ch. 1

Question 10

When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a nurse tender, where should it be positioned?

Answer 10

In close proximity to the fire scene

Ch. 1

Question 11

An apparatus that is equipped with a fire pump, water tank, and hose, in addition to an aerial device and ground ladders, is reffered to as a-

Answer 11

Quint.

Ch. 1

Question 12

Who is MOST often responsible for the operation of apparatus-mounted special systems?

Answer 12

Driver/Operator

Ch. 1

Question 13

Which generator is highly useful when electric power is needed remote from the position of the fire apparatus?

Answer 13

Portable Generator.

Ch. 1

Question 14

Which generator is powered by gasoline, diesel, PTO, or hydraulic systems and has capacities up to 12,000 watts?

Answer 14

Vehicle-mounted generator

Ch. 1

Question 15

What is used to supply electrical power to several connections from one supply source?

Answer 15

Junction Boxes

Ch. 1

Question 16

SOP’s for a systematic maintenance program should specify a method for reporting, correcting, and:

Answer 16

Documenting all activities

Ch. 2

Question 17

The driver/operator has varying responsibilities regarding maintenance and is:

Answer 17

often able to correct minor deficiencies.

Ch 2

Question 18

When an inspection finds serious issues or items meeting the NFPA 1911 “Out-of-service” criteria what mus be done?

Answer 18

Immediate action must be taken

Ch. 2

Question 19

Which of the following should be observed when approaching a vehicle to be inspected?

Answer 19

Body damage on the vehicle

Ch. 2

Question 20

When should the apparatus wheel be chocked with it is being inspected?

Answer 20

Whenever apparatus is parked

CH. 2

Question 21

According to NFPA 1911, how often must tires be replaced?

Answer 21

Every seven years

Ch. 2

Question 22

Which of the following checks are completed during an interior cab inspectioned?

Answer 22

Dashboard instruments for correct readings

Ch. 2

Question 23

What component of a load management system turns on various lights at specified intervals so the startup electrical load for all devices does not occur at the same time?

Answer 23

Load Sequencer

Ch. 2

Question 24

Steering wheel play should be no more than approximately _____ degrees in either direction?

Answer 24

10 degrees

Ch. 2

Question 25

Which NFPA standard outlines methods for brake tests?

Answer 25

1911 | Ch. 2

Question 26

What entity established basic licensing requirements for drivers in the US?

Answer 26

Federal Department of Transportation | Ch. 3

Question 27

Driver/Operators must adhere to driving statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that govern other vehicle drivers:

Answer 27

unless specifically exempt | Ch. 3

Question 28

Which NFPA standard prohibits firefighters from riding on the tailboard, front bumper, or running boards of any moving apparatus?

Answer 28

NFPA 1500 | Ch 3

Question 29

Modern fire department pumpers are equipped with a ______ -

Answer 29

Centrifugal pump as their main pump | Ch 9

Question 30

Describe positive displacement pumps

Answer 30

They are used as priming devices to get water into the centrifugal pump during drafting operations Ch 9

Question 31

Positive displacement pump using one or more reciprocating pistons to force water from the pump chambers

Answer 31

Piston Pump | Ch 9

Question 32

In modern apparatus, the use of _____ pumps is confined to small capacity, booster-type pumps; low volume, high pressure pumps; and priming pumps

Answer 32

Rotary Pump | Ch 9

Question 33

_____ pumps consist of rwo gears that rotate in a tightly meshed pattern inside a watertight case

Answer 33

Rotary Gear Pump | Ch 9

Question 34

A _______ pump is a rotor with attached vanes is mounted off-center inside the pump housing; pressure is imparted on the water as the space between the rotor and the pump housing wall decreases

Answer 34

Rotary Vane Pump | Ch 9

Question 35

Vaned, circulating member of the centrifugal pump that transmits motion to the water

Answer 35

Impeller | Ch 9

Question 36

Intake orifice at the center of a centrifugal pupm

Answer 36

Impeller Eye | Ch 9

Question 37

Spiral, divergent chamber of a centrifugal pump in which the velocity energy given to water by the impeller blades is converted into pressure

Answer 37

Volute | Ch 9

Question 38

The centrifugal pump imparts _____ to the water and converts it to pressure within the pump itself.

Answer 38

Velocity

Question 39

What part of the centrifugal pump transmits energy in the form of velocity to the water?

Answer 39

Impeller | Ch. 9

Question 40

Which part of the centrifugal pump collects the water and confines it in order to convert the velocity to pressure?

Answer 40

The Casing | Ch. 9

Question 41

The volume capacity of the centrifugal pump is dictated by what?

Answer 41

Size of the impeller | Ch. 9

Question 42

What is changeover?

Answer 42

The process of switching between the pressure and volume position in a multistage pump Ch. 9

Question 43

Switching from volume to pressure for the multistage centrifugal fire pump can-

Answer 43

result in immediate doubling of previous dischare pressure | Ch. 9

Question 44

Damage to the shaft can occur if the pump is operated-

Answer 44

dry for any length of time | Ch. 9

Question 45

When using a static source, prime the pump by removing all or most of the air from the pump which-

Answer 45

lowers atmospheric pressure within the pump casing | Ch. 9

Question 46

According to NFPA 1901, a sufficient number of 2.5" discharge opening must be provided in order to flow-

Answer 46

two times the rated capacity of the fire pump | Ch. 9

Question 47

Which type of valve permits full flow through the lines with a minimum of friction loss?

Answer 47

ball-type valve | Ch 9

Question 48

Gate valves are most often operated by:

Answer 48

A handwheel | Ch 9

Question 49

Butterfly valves are most often operated by:

Answer 49

Quarter turn handles

Question 50

Automatic pressure control devices must not allow the pressure to exceed:

Answer 50

30psi above the set level

Question 51

Which type of automatic pressure control devices are sensitive to pressure change and have the ability to relieve excessive pressure within the pump discharge?

Answer 51

Relief Valves | Ch. 9

Question 52

It is generally recommended that intake relief valves be set to open when the intake pressure rises more than:

Answer 52

10psi above necessary operating pressure