pumping operator ifsta ch 1

Question 1

NFPA standard says what about pump capacities?

pg14

Answer 1

Min. capacities of 750gpm w/tank size of 300gal min. Pump capacities increse in increments of 250gpm

Question 2

NFPA 1901 Standard on minimum portable equipment?

pg14

Answer 2

Ground ladders, SCBA, Forcible entry tools, Salvage tools, portable water tank EMS equipment

Question 3

What is a rescue pumper?

pg14

Answer 3

combines the functions between a pumper and a rescue.

Question 4

What is CAFS?

pg15

Answer 4

Compressed Air Foam System- injects air into the foam solution before it enters hoseline.

Question 5

Mini pumper

pg16

Answer 5

pickup truck with rated capacity of less than 500 gpm

Question 6

Midi pumper

pg16

Answer 6

Apparatus sized between a mini and a full sized pumper. generally has a pump rated capacity of less than 1000 gpm

Question 7

What does NFPA 1901 say about mobile water supply apparatus? pg17

Answer 7

Tank capacity has to be of at least 1000 gal

Question 8

What is a Quint?

pg22

Answer 8

AERIAL Apparatus equipped with a fire pump water tank and hose.

Question 9

Apparatus mounted generators

pg23

Answer 9

Powered by gas, diesel, PTO, or hydraulic. have 110v & 120v capacities. have capacities up to 1200w, rescue apps may have capacities up to 50000w or greater.

Question 10

Fixed and portable lighting

pg23

Answer 10

capacity ranging between 300-1000 watts

Question 11

What are two basic functions of mobile water supply apparatus on the fire ground?

Answer 11

Mobile shuttle operations-off-loads water, nurse tender-feeds the engine