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Apparatus Tech. Test > IFSTA Ch. 1 - Types of Apparatus Equipped w/ a Pump > Flashcards

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

1
Q

What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers?

p. 13

A

To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

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Water sources may include:

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A

internal water tank, hydrants, static water sources.

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3
Q

What NFPA standard lists requirements for fire department pumpers?

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A

NFPA 1901

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4
Q

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

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A

750 gpm

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5
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According to NFPA requirements for pumpers, a water tank must have a capacity of at least ____ gallons.

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A

300 gallons

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6
Q

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

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A

intake and discharge connections

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7
Q

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

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A

True

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8
Q

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

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A

Many

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9
Q

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

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A

False

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10
Q

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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A

20 to 100 gallons

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11
Q

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

p. 16

A

Smaller

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12
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What is a midi-pumper?

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A

A pumping apparatus smaller than a full-sized pumper.

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13
Q

Benefits of initial fire attack apparatus include:

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A

Highly maneuverable, used in limited-access areas

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14
Q

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

p. 16

A

Smaller

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15
Q

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

p. 17

A

water tender

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16
Q

Water tenders are used at an emergency incident because:

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A

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

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17
Q

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

p. 17

A

bridge and weight limits

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18
Q

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

p. 17

A

interoperability

19
Q

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

p. 18

A

water tender

20
Q

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

p. 18

A

Close to the fire scene

21
Q

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

p. 19

A

wildland fire apparatus

22
Q

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

p. 19

A

The apparatus can be driven while discharging water.

23
Q

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

p. 19

A

should not

24
Q

What is the purpose of a ground sweep nozzle?

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A

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

25
Q

Which apparatus provides immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills?

p. 20

A

aircraft rescue and fire apparatus

26
Q

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

p. 20

A

aircraft rescue and fire apparatus

27
Q

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

p. 21

A

fireboats

28
Q

Which apparatus is likely to offer flexibility that may provide more options for ICs?

p. 21

A

aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps

29
Q

Characteristics of a quint:

p. 22

A

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

30
Q

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

p. 22

A

300 gallons

31
Q

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

p. 22

A

rescue apparatus equipped w/ fire pumps

32
Q

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

p. 22

A

trailer-mounted fire pumps

33
Q

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

A

inverter

34
Q

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

p. 23

A

inverter

35
Q

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

A

Generators are the most common power source used for emergency services

36
Q

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

p. 23

A

portable generator

37
Q

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

p/ 23

A

portable generator

38
Q

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

p. 23

A

vehicle-mounted generator

39
Q

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

A

portable lights

40
Q

Which lighting equipment is mounted and may be raised, lowered, or turned?

p. 24

A

fixed lights

41
Q

What may happen if the electrical supply is overtaxed?

p. 24

A

damage to lighting and generator

42
Q

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

p. 24

A

junction box

43
Q

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

p. 45

A

adapters

44
Q

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

p. 24

A

True

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