IFSTA Ch. 1 - Types of Apparatus Equipped w/ a Pump

Question 1

What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers?

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Answer 1

To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

Question 2

Water sources may include:

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Answer 2

internal water tank, hydrants, static water sources.

Question 3

What NFPA standard lists requirements for fire department pumpers?

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Answer 3

NFPA 1901

Question 4

According to NFPA requirements for pumpers, a water pump must have a capacity of at least ____ gpm.

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Answer 4

750 gpm

Question 5

According to NFPA requirements for pumpers, a water tank must have a capacity of at least ____ gallons.

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Answer 5

300 gallons

Question 6

In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with:

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Answer 6

intake and discharge connections

Question 7

T/F: Salvage tools and equipment are likely to be found on a standard fire department pumper.

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Answer 7

True

Question 8

Many/few (choose one) fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A and/or Class B fires.

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Answer 8

Many

Question 9

T/F: Fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A but not Class B fires.

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Answer 9

False

Question 10

Foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers. The foam tanks usually range from:

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Answer 10

20 to 100 gallons

Question 11

Initial fire attack apparatus are larger versions of full-sized pumpers
OR
Initial fire attack apparatus are smaller versions of full-sized pumpers.

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Answer 11

Smaller

Question 12

What is a midi-pumper?

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Answer 12

A pumping apparatus smaller than a full-sized pumper.

Question 13

Benefits of initial fire attack apparatus include:

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Answer 13

Highly maneuverable, used in limited-access areas

Question 14

Initial fire attack apparatus usually have a (larger/smaller) chassis?

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Answer 14

Smaller

Question 15

Which apparatus used to transport water to area where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate?

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Answer 15

water tender

Question 16

Water tenders are used at an emergency incident because:

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Answer 16

Onboard water tank of an attack pumper is insufficient to sustain fire attack.

Question 17

Which consideration for determining the capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus depends on the weight of the apparatus?

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Answer 17

bridge and weight limits

Question 18

When determining capacity of mobile water supply apparatus, the capability of nearby jurisdictions must be considered for:

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Answer 18

interoperability

Question 19

Which apparatus dumps off or uses a quick dump valve to offload its water supply into portable water tanks?

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Answer 19

water tender

Question 20

When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a stationary reservoir, where should it be parked?

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Answer 20

Close to the fire scene

Question 21

Which apparatus is lightweight, all-terrain, and highly maneuverable?

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Answer 21

wildland fire apparatus

Question 22

Why is the pump and roll system an advantage when combating wildland fires?

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Answer 22

The apparatus can be driven while discharging water.

Question 23

Riding on the outside of a wildland apparatus while discharging water (should/should not) be done.

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Answer 23

should not

Question 24

What is the purpose of a ground sweep nozzle?

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Answer 24

Extinguishes small fires as the wildland apparatus advances through short vegetation.

Question 25

Which apparatus provides immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills? | p. 20

Answer 25

aircraft rescue and fire apparatus

Question 26

Which apparatus is likely to assist municipal fire departments wit large scale flammable liquid incidents? | p. 20

Answer 26

aircraft rescue and fire apparatus

Question 27

Which apparatus is used in ice and water rescue and for relay pumping to land-based apparatus? | p. 21

Answer 27

fireboats

Question 28

Which apparatus is likely to offer flexibility that may provide more options for ICs? | p. 21

Answer 28

aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps

Question 29

Characteristics of a quint: | p. 22

Answer 29

equipped with a fire pump, water tank, hose, aerial device, and ground ladders

Question 30

According to NFPA 1901, the water tank on a quint must be at least ____ gallons. | p. 22

Answer 30

300 gallons

Question 31

Which apparatus is used to extinguish small fires and provide protective hoselines at extrication incidents? | p. 22

Answer 31

rescue apparatus equipped w/ fire pumps

Question 32

Which apparatus is uncommon but may be useful for long-term pumping operations, such as landfill fires? | p. 22

Answer 32

trailer-mounted fire pumps

Question 33

Used to convert a 12/24-volt DC current into 110/220-volt AC current when a small amount of electric power is needed. | p. 23

Answer 33

inverter

Question 34

Can only be moved a short distance away from the vehicle and is typically use to power vehicle-mounted floodlights. | p. 23

Answer 34

inverter

Question 35

Generators are the most common power source used for emergency services OR Generators are used as a back-up power source but not as a main power source. | p. 23

Answer 35

Generators are the most common power source used for emergency services

Question 36

Which generator is powered by small gas/diesel engines and generally has a 110/220-volt capability? | p. 23

Answer 36

portable generator

Question 37

Which generator is useful when electric power is needed remote from the position of a fire apparatus? | p/ 23

Answer 37

portable generator

Question 38

Which generator is powered by gas/diesel/PTO/or hydraulic systems and has capabilities up to 12,000 watts? | p. 23

Answer 38

vehicle-mounted generator

Question 39

Which lighting equipment ranges from 300 to 1,000 watts and is advantageous where light is needed some distance away from the apparatus? | p. 23

Answer 39

portable lights

Question 40

Which lighting equipment is mounted and may be raised, lowered, or turned? | p. 24

Answer 40

fixed lights

Question 41

What may happen if the electrical supply is overtaxed? | p. 24

Answer 41

damage to lighting and generator

Question 42

What is used to supply electrical power to several connections from one supply source? | p. 24

Answer 42

junction box

Question 43

(Adapters/inverters/transformers) allow personnel to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets. | p. 45

Answer 43

adapters

Question 44

T/F: Some FD pumping apparatus carry tools to perform some duties of a rescue apparatus. | p. 24

Answer 44

True