Volume 3

Question 1

Components of a triple combination engine

Answer 1

Triple = water tank, fire water pump, hose
Capacities- 1,500 gpm @ 150 psi
Water tank - 500 gpm

Question 2

Components of an Aerial Ladder truck

Answer 2

Quick, efficient means of operating above ground
Aerial are 100’ in length with 4 sections
Carry a complement of ground ladder in excess of 200’

Question 3

How many short blasts of air horn shall the fire boats blast before flowing heavy streams?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

What are dozers and loaders used for?

Answer 4

Construction and maintenance of fire roads in the mountain district and during extensive overhaul operations

Question 5

How many gallons of AFFF does the Foam Carrier have?

Answer 5

300 Gals of AFFF and (50) 5-gallon containers of AFFF

Question 6

How many gallons of jet fuel does the helicopter tender have?

Answer 6

580 to 2,000 gallons

Question 7

How many air compressors does the rehab air tender have?

Answer 7

2 to fill SCBAs

Question 8

Air bag compliment

Answer 8

3 bag system rated at 56 tons
7 bag system rated at 236 tons