Truck Ops

Question 1

Vehicle that combines the features of an engine company and truck company

Answer 1

Quint

Question 2

NFPA standards for modern quint should have the following

Answer 2

1. Fire pump capacity of 1000gpm
2. Water tank 300gal
3. 40 cu ft of enclosed compartment storage
4. Suction hose minimum 15ft soft and 20ft hard suction hose for drafting
5. Aerial ladder or elevated platform with permanent waterway
6. 85ft of ground ladders, 2 extension, 1 straight with hooks and 1 attic ladder
7. Hose storage 30cu ft. 2 1/2 hose or larger plus 2 areas each a min of 3.5 cu ft 1 1/2in or larger preconnected lines

Question 3

Fire stream flowing more than 350gpm

Answer 3

Elevated master stream

Question 4

A structure or occupancy designed to have low environmental impact and make efficient use of resources such as water and energy

Answer 4

Green building

Question 5

Low wall railing located at the edge of a roof

Answer 5

Parapet

Question 6

Area of a building that the aerial tip or elevated platform can effectively reach

Answer 6

Scrub area

Question 7

Rotational structure component of the aerial device allowing continuous rotation on the horizontal plane

Answer 7

Turntable

Question 8

This aerial can be more challenging to position with full reach

Answer 8

Rear mounted aerial

Question 9

Offers positional versatility and greater stability but they may have a reduced scrub area, less compartment space, and a larger turning radius and kick out

Answer 9

Midmount aerial

Question 10

Offers the greatest positional maneuverability but they are often the most expensive

Answer 10

Tractor-drawn aerial