IFSTA - Chapter 1

Question 1

Difference between RESCUE PUMPER and RESCUE APPARATUS EQUIPPED W/ A PUMP?

Answer 1

A rescue pumper has the same capabilities as a full-sized pumper; a rescue apparatus with a pump does not
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Question 2

NFPA 1500

Answer 2

Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Prohibits riding on outside of apparatus
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Question 3

Pump and Roll

Answer 3

Ability of an apparatus to pump water while moving

Question 4

NFPA 414

Answer 4

NFPA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle Standard
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Question 5

Compared to other power sources, an inverter is __________?

Answer 5

Has smaller power capacity
PG 23

Question 6

NFPA standards for a common pumper require a minimum water tank capacity of _______ gallons?

Answer 6

300 gallons
PG 14

Question 7

NFPA standards require a QUINT to have a minimum pump capacity of _______ GPM?

Answer 7

1000 GPM
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Question 8

NFPA standards require a minimum water tank capacity of a MOBILEWATER SUPPLY APPARATUS to be ________ gallons?

Answer 8

1000 gallons
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Question 9

Compared to a STANDARD PUMPER, a RESCUE PUMPER typically is _________ ?

Answer 9

Equipped with more compartment space.
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Question 10

Which apparatus feature is especially useful for wildland operations?

Answer 10

Pump and Roll
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Question 11

What is an inverter?

Answer 11

A device that converts DC current to AC
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Question 12

Apparatus Typing

Answer 12

• Incident Command System’s way of categorizing pumping apparatus and mobile water supply apparatus based on capability
• Makes it easier for IC to call for exactly the types of resources/apparatus they need to manage an incident
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Question 13

Vehicle Mounted Generator

Answer 13

• Produce greater output than portable generators
• 12,000 watt capacity maximum
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Question 14

QUINT vs other types of AERIAL APPARATUS?

Answer 14

It is equipped with a pump and water tank
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Question 15

Apparatus capability is categorized according to __________ ?

Answer 15

Type
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Question 16

NFPA 1906

Answer 16

NFPA Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
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Question 17

NFPA standards for a COMMON PUMPER require a minimum pump capacity of _________ GPM?

Answer 17

750 GPM
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Question 18

Mini-Pumper

Answer 18

• Small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup truck sized chassis
• Usually with a pump having a rated capacity less than 500GPM
• Its primary advantage is speed and mobility, which enables it to respond to fires more rapidly than larger apparatus
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Question 19

Three categories used to classify ARFF appratus?

Answer 19

1. Combined Agent
2. Major firefighting vehicles
3. Rapid intervention vehicles
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Question 20

NFPA 1901

Answer 20

NFPA Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
- Requirements for pumper design
- Minimum portable equipment that must be carried on all fire department pumpers
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Question 21

Nurse Tender

Answer 21

• Mobile water supply apparatus (water tender) function
• The apparatus is parked in close proximity to the fire scene, pumpers connect to the water tender and use its supply during suppression operations
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Question 22

TRUE/FALSE: Class A foam systems on wildland apparatus is an effective and useful feature

Answer 22

True
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Question 23

TRUE/FALSE: Municipal fire department pumpers equipped with fixed foam systems are often designed to be refilled with five gallon containers

Answer 23

True
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Question 24

In general, the maximum pump capacity of pumpers used in municipal service is ________ GPM or less?

Answer 24

2000 GPM
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Question 25

NFPA standards for a QUINT require a minimum water tank capacity of _______ gallons?

Answer 25

300 gallons PG 22

Question 26

Which type of power source is most commonly used for emergency operations?

Answer 26

Generator PG 23

Question 27

Two types of emergency lighting equipment carried on apparatus?

Answer 27

1. Portable 2. Fixed PG 23

Question 28

Which item is needed for pump and roll operations?

Answer 28

A separate motor or PTO for the pump PG 19

Question 29

Initial Attack Apparatus

Answer 29

- Scaled down version of full size pumper - Fire apparatus whose primary purpose is to initiate a fire attack on structural and wildland fires and support associated fire department actions - RAPID FIRE ATTACK PG 16

Question 30

Mobile Shuttle

Answer 30

- Mobile water supply apparatus (water tender) transports water from a fill site to a portable water tank PG 18

Question 31

Portable light output is typically in the ______ to ______ watt range?

Answer 31

300-1000 watts PG 23

Question 32

Three (3) sources of water for pumper

Answer 32

1. Internal Tank Water 2. Fire hydrant 3. Static water source PG 13

Question 33

Two types of foam

Answer 33

- Class A = ordinary combustible - Class B = flammable and combustible liquid and gas PG 15

Question 34

CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System)

Answer 34

- Generic term used to describe a high-energy foam-generation system consisting of a water pump, foam proportioning system, and an air compressor that injects air into the foam solution before it enters the hose line PG 15

Question 35

Capacity of foam tanks on municipal pumpers?

Answer 35

20-100 gallons PG 16

Question 36

Midi-Pumper

Answer 36

- Apparatus sized between a mini pumper and full size pumper - Usually with a gross vehicle weight of 12000 pounds or greater - The midi-pumper has a fire pump with a rated capacity generally not greater than 1000GPM PG 16

Question 37

Mobile Water Supply Apparatus (Water Tender)

Answer 37

- Used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate - NFPA 1901: must be equipped with a tank capacity of 1000 gallons - Two basic functions: 1. used in mobile shuttle operations; 2. stationary water reservoir (nurse tender) PG 17

Question 38

Wildland Fire Appartus

Answer 38

-Lightweight -Highly maneuverable -All-terrain -Mounted on one ton or larger chassis -All wheel drive -AKA Brush trucks, brush breakers, booster apparatus -Often have pump capacities and water tanks of 500 gallons or less -Use separate motor or power take off to power the fire pump -Most carry booster hose, forestry hose, small diameter attack hose - NFPA 1906 Standard For Wildland Fire Apparatus PG 19

Question 39

Fireboats

Answer 39

- Vessel or watercraft designed and constructed for the purpose of fighting fires - Provides a specified level of pumping capacity and personnel for the extinguishment of fires in the marine environment PG 21

Question 40

Quint

Answer 40

- Apparatus that serves as an engine and as a ladder truck - Equipped with a fire pump, water tank, ground ladders, hose bed, and aerial device - NFPA 1901: must be equipped with a pump rated at minimum of 1000gpm and water tank of at least 300 gallons PG 22

Question 41

Watt Capacity: Portable vs Fixed Lighting

Answer 41

- Portable: 300-1000 watts - Fixed: 500-1500 watts per light PG 23

Question 42

Watt Capacity: Portable vs Fixed Generator

Answer 42

- Portable: 5000 watts - Fixed: 12000 watts PG 23

Question 43

Rescue Pumper

Answer 43

- Specially designed apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue vehicle and a fire department pumper - Have more compartments and carry medical, rescue, and extrication equipment PG 14