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1
Q

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

A

A rescue pumper has the same capabilities as a full-sized pumper; a rescue apparatus with a pump does not
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NFPA 1500

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

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Ability of an apparatus to pump water while moving

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NFPA 414

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NFPA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle Standard
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5
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Compared to other power sources, an inverter is __________?

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Has smaller power capacity
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6
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NFPA standards for a common pumper require a minimum water tank capacity of _______ gallons?

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300 gallons
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7
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NFPA standards require a QUINT to have a minimum pump capacity of _______ GPM?

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1000 GPM
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8
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NFPA standards require a minimum water tank capacity of a MOBILEWATER SUPPLY APPARATUS to be ________ gallons?

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1000 gallons
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9
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Compared to a STANDARD PUMPER, a RESCUE PUMPER typically is _________ ?

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Equipped with more compartment space.
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10
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Which apparatus feature is especially useful for wildland operations?

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Pump and Roll
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11
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What is an inverter?

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A device that converts DC current to AC
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12
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Apparatus Typing

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  • 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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13
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Vehicle Mounted Generator

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  • Produce greater output than portable generators
  • 12,000 watt capacity maximum
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14
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QUINT vs other types of AERIAL APPARATUS?

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It is equipped with a pump and water tank
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15
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Apparatus capability is categorized according to __________ ?

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Type
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16
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NFPA 1906

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NFPA Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
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17
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NFPA standards for a COMMON PUMPER require a minimum pump capacity of _________ GPM?

A

750 GPM
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18
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Mini-Pumper

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  • 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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19
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Three categories used to classify ARFF appratus?

A
  1. Combined Agent
  2. Major firefighting vehicles
  3. Rapid intervention vehicles
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20
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NFPA 1901

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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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21
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Nurse Tender

A
  • 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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22
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TRUE/FALSE: Class A foam systems on wildland apparatus is an effective and useful feature

23
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TRUE/FALSE: Municipal fire department pumpers equipped with fixed foam systems are often designed to be refilled with five gallon containers

A

True
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24
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In general, the maximum pump capacity of pumpers used in municipal service is ________ GPM or less?

A

2000 GPM
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25
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NFPA standards for a QUINT require a minimum water tank capacity of _______ gallons?

A

300 gallons
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26
Q

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

A

Generator
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27
Q

Two types of emergency lighting equipment carried on apparatus?

A
  1. Portable
  2. Fixed
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28
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Which item is needed for pump and roll operations?

A

A separate motor or PTO for the pump
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29
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Initial Attack Apparatus

A
  • 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
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30
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Mobile Shuttle

A
  • Mobile water supply apparatus (water tender) transports water from a fill site to a portable water tank
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31
Q

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

A

300-1000 watts
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32
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Three (3) sources of water for pumper

A
  1. Internal Tank Water
  2. Fire hydrant
  3. Static water source
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33
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Two types of foam

A
  • Class A = ordinary combustible
  • Class B = flammable and combustible liquid and gas
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34
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CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System)

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  • 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
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35
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Capacity of foam tanks on municipal pumpers?

A

20-100 gallons
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36
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Midi-Pumper

A
  • 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
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37
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Mobile Water Supply Apparatus (Water Tender)

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  • 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)
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38
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Wildland Fire Appartus

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-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
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39
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Fireboats

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  • 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
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40
Q

Quint

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  • 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
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41
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Watt Capacity: Portable vs Fixed Lighting

A
  • Portable: 300-1000 watts
  • Fixed: 500-1500 watts per light
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42
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Watt Capacity: Portable vs Fixed Generator

A
  • Portable: 5000 watts
  • Fixed: 12000 watts
    PG 23
43
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Rescue Pumper

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  • 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

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