IFSTA book Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pumpers primary function?
A
Provide water directly for fire streams or to support other pumpers or aerial apparatus
Pg 136
2
Q
When the fire building is greater then 5 stories where should the attack pumper be positioned?
A
Take the outside position to allow aerial apparatus maximum reach from the building
Pg 140
3
Q
What is dual pumping?
A
When a strong hydrant is used to supply two pumpers by connecting pumpers intake to intake.
Pg 144
4
Q
What is tandem pumping
A
Where a pumper takes water from The supply source and pumps into the intake of the second pumper the second pumper, then boost the pressure of the water even higher.
Pg 144
