IFSTA Chapter 1/2

Question 1

NFPA 1901

Answer 1

Standards for automotive fire apparatus

Question 2

Initial attack mini pumper

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Initial attack Midi- pumper

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Mobile water supply apparatus

Answer 4

Tankers tenders
 1000 GPM minimum 
design based on 
     terrain
     bridges 
     Money constraints
     interoperability - size of other
       apparatuses

Question 5

Wildland apparatus gpm capacity

Answer 5

Less than 500 GPM page 19

pump and roll capability

Question 6

NF PA 1906

Answer 6

Standards for wild land fire apparatus

page 20

Question 7

NFPA 414

Answer 7

Standard for aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles

Question 8

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

page 22 3rd edition

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Inverter page 23

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Industrial foam pumpers

Answer 10

Class B

1000 and 3000 GPM

Question 11

when to Top off your fuel tank

Answer 11

3/4 full

Question 12

What is the main purpose of the fire department pumper

Answer 12

providing water at an adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

Question 13

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

Answer 13

750gpm

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Class A and B fires

Question 15

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

Answer 15

1000

Question 16

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

Answer 16

1500

Question 17

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

Answer 17

500 gpm

Question 18

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

Answer 18

500

Question 19

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

Answer 19

inverter

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Vehicle mounted generators

Question 21

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

Answer 21

generators

Question 22

An advantage of inverters is that they are

Answer 22

Fuel efficient

Question 23

A disadvantage of inverters is that they are

Answer 23

Limited in mobility

Question 24

Most portable generators are designed to be carried by

Answer 24

1-2 people

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Vehicle mounted generators

Question 26

The most common size electrical cord used on emergency scenes is

Answer 26

12 gauge 3 wire

Question 27

What is not a requirement of extension cords on fire scenes

Answer 27

At least 150 feet long

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Mobility

Question 29

Which of the following statements about hydraulic powered pumps is false

Answer 29

They must be electrically grounded

Question 30

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

Answer 30

100

Question 31

Portable lights generate how many watts | page 23

Answer 31

300-1000

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Municipal pumpers with foam capability

Question 33

What is not a difference between Mini and Midi pumpers

Answer 33

Type of equipment carried

Question 34

Vehicle mounted generators generally have capacities up to how many watts

Answer 34

12,000

Question 35

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

Answer 35

readily apparent damagr Terrain on which vehicle is parked should be level fluid leaks

Question 36

Why can charging batteries be hazardous

Answer 36

Batteries give off hydrogen gas which is highly explosive

Question 37

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

Answer 37

clutch not releasing completley

Question 38

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

Answer 38

3-15 times Greater distance

Question 39

define GVWR

Answer 39

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

Question 40

define load sequencer

Answer 40

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

Question 41

define load moniter

Answer 41

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

Question 42

portable generator watt capacity? | page 23

Answer 42

most common power source | Typical largest capacity 5000 W

Question 43

Define antilock braking system | page 42

Answer 43

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

Question 44

define air actuated braking system | page 42

Answer 44

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

Question 45

How often should air brake testing procedures be conducted | page 44

Answer 45

Daily

Question 46

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

Answer 46

weekly

Question 47

how does a selective catalyst reductant system work | page 45

Answer 47

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

Question 48

In addition to a fire pump what else must an apparatus equipped with to be considered a pumper page 14 3rd edition

Answer 48

intakes discharges pump controls/gauges hose sizes & tips

Question 49

define gross axle weight rating | page 38 3rd edition

Answer 49

Maximum amount of weight an axle system can safely carry

Question 50

NFPA 1901 requires pumpers to have a minimum tank capacity of what 3rd ed page 14

Answer 50

300 gallons