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IFSTA Chapter 1/2 Flashcards

1
Q

NFPA 1901

A

Standards for automotive fire apparatus

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2
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Initial attack mini pumper

A

Small pick up truck
maneuverable
500 GPM pump capacity
same equipment as a regular pumpers just less

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3
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Initial attack Midi- pumper

A

A.k.a. interface pumpers
1000 to 4000 GPM
meets class A requirements
suited for nuisance calls grass trash far

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4
Q

Mobile water supply apparatus

A 
Tankers tenders
 1000 GPM minimum 
design based on 
     terrain
     bridges 
     Money constraints
     interoperability - size of other
       apparatuses
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5
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Wildland apparatus gpm capacity

A

Less than 500 GPM page 19

pump and roll capability

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6
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NF PA 1906

A

Standards for wild land fire apparatus

page 20

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7
Q

NFPA 414

A

Standard for aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles

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8
Q

Arial apparatus with a pump are called what, and rated to what pump capacity & tank capacity?

page 22 3rd edition

A

Quints
pump rated to minimum 1,000 gpm
water tank minimum 300 gpm

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9
Q

Inverter page 23

A 
Steps up transformer
converts 12/24 DC to 110/220 V AC
fuel efficient
little noise 
limited mobility 
small capacity
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10
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Industrial foam pumpers

A

Class B

1000 and 3000 GPM

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11
Q

when to Top off your fuel tank

A

3/4 full

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12
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What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper

A

providing water at an adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

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13
Q

NFPA standards specify that the minimum pump capacity for pumpers is?

A

750gpm

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14
Q

Industrial Airport municipal and wildland fire departments commonly have pumpers capable of discharging fire fighting foam on

A

Class A and B fires

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15
Q

An apparatus must carry at least how many gallons to be considered a mobile water supply apparatus

A

1000

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16
Q

capacities greater than how many gallons tandem rear axles tri-axle or tractor trailer design should be considered

A

1500

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17
Q

Generally rescue Apparatus equipped with fire pumps have a pump with a rated capacity of how many GPM or less

A

500 gpm

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18
Q

Rescue Apparatus equipped with fire pumps usually carry how many gallons of water or less

A

500

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19
Q

Which of the following are used on pumpers when the local jurisdiction determines that it is not necessary for the pumper to be able to generate large amounts of power

A

inverter

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20
Q

In addition to providing power for portable equipment what is also responsible for providing power to the flood lighting system on the vehicle

A

Vehicle mounted generators

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21
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Which of the following are the most common power source used for emergency services

A

generators

22
Q

An advantage of inverters is that they are

A

Fuel efficient

23
Q

A disadvantage of inverters is that they are

A

Limited in mobility

24
Q

Most portable generators are designed to be carried by

A

1-2 people

25
Q

What can be powered by gasoline diesel propane engines or hydraulic power takeoff systems

A

Vehicle mounted generators

26
Q

The most common size electrical cord used on emergency scenes is

A

12 gauge 3 wire

27
Q

What is not a requirement of extension cords on fire scenes

A

At least 150 feet long

28
Q

What is not a reason why hydraulic rescue tools had become primary tools used in extrication

A

Mobility

29
Q

Which of the following statements about hydraulic powered pumps is false

A

They must be electrically grounded

30
Q

Most hydraulic pumps are not capable operating a tool at full speed when the hose length between pump in tool exceeds how many feet

A

100

31
Q

Portable lights generate how many watts

page 23

A

300-1000

32
Q

Which type of pumper is designed so it can be refilled with 5 gallon containers of foam if necessary

A

Municipal pumpers with foam capability

33
Q

What is not a difference between Mini and Midi pumpers

A

Type of equipment carried

34
Q

Vehicle mounted generators generally have capacities up to how many watts

A

12,000

35
Q

What should driver look for when approaching a vehicle to be inspected
page 37

A

readily apparent damagr

Terrain on which vehicle is parked should be level

fluid leaks

36
Q

Why can charging batteries be hazardous

A

Batteries give off hydrogen gas which is highly explosive

37
Q

In a manual transmission excessive FreePlay (free travel) of the pedal may….
page 41

A

clutch not releasing completley

38
Q

In order for Apparatus to come to a complete stop on snow and ice it may take

A

3-15 times Greater distance

39
Q

define GVWR

A

max weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated at ideal conditions

40
Q

define load sequencer

A

device that turns on lights at intervals so start up load for all devices does not occur at the same time

41
Q

define load moniter

A

watches vehicles electrical system for added loads that threaten to overload the system

42
Q

portable generator watt capacity?

page 23

A

most common power source

Typical largest capacity 5000 W

43
Q

Define antilock braking system

page 42

A

Electronic system that monitors wheel spin when braking. if a wheel is sensed to be locking up, the brake on that it wheel is temporarily released to prevent skidding

44
Q

define air actuated braking system

page 42

A

Braking system that uses compressed air to hold off a spring break(emergency) and apply air pressure to a service brake when vehicle is stopping

45
Q

How often should air brake testing procedures be conducted

page 44

A

Daily

46
Q

how often should a cab be lifted for a thorough inspection of the engine compartment
page 45

A

weekly

47
Q

how does a selective catalyst reductant system work

page 45

A

This system injects diesel exhaust fluid into the gas after it has passed through a filter in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions

48
Q

In addition to a fire pump what else must an apparatus equipped with to be considered a pumper

page 14 3rd edition

A

intakes
discharges
pump controls/gauges
hose sizes & tips

49
Q

define gross axle weight rating

page 38 3rd edition

A

Maximum amount of weight an axle system can safely carry

50
Q

NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to have a minimum tank capacity of what

3rd ed page 14

A

300 gallons

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