13 - IFSTA Chapter 13 Flashcards
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1
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NFPA 1901 specifies that tenders must be filled at a rate of what?
A
1000gpm
2
Q
Water tenders under this ammount can have 1 drive axel and over it 2 or more axels.
A
2000 gallons
3
Q
What is the disadvantage of using LDH to fill tenders?
A
The hose stays partialy filled and are hard to move.
4
Q
NFPA 1901 requires that water be able to be dumped from how many sides?
A
3 (left, right, rear)
5
Q
In a gravity dump what is the minimum size dump opening?
A
8”
6
Q
With this being inadequite, it can cause issues with filling and dumping.
A
Ventalation
7
Q
What are the 4 parts of a water shuttle?
A
Dump site, fill site, route of travel, number of vehicles
8
Q
Which of the following is not a consideration of the route of traval?
A
Multi-lane road
9
Q
In a large scale water shuttle operation. Who is responsible for fill site and dump site issues?
A
Water supply group supervisor
10
Q
This one action can help prevent pumps from overheating and let the driver know they still have a prime.
A
Booster line or small diamiter hose flowing
11
Q
What is a marker to be used to help tender drivers know where to stop?
A
Traffic cone by driver’s side door
12
Q
What is a concerrn to have with non hard surfce fill site areas?
A
The ground getting soft.
13
Q
What is a concern of a static water supply?
A
Tank or pump contamination
14
Q
What is NOT a dump site operational method?
A
Static water supply
15
Q
When using a pump to off load a tender what is the biggest restriction to flow?
A
Tank to pump line
16
Q
When you are drafting from a portable tank what can happen in the water that can cause issues?
A
Turbulance
17
Q
What is the recommended of a portable tank when compared to the tender?
A
500 gallons bigger than the tender
18
Q
Fire flow over this amount are best served with multiple tank operations.
A
300 GPM
19
Q
What is the standard % of water a tender dumps?
A
90%
20
Q
What is not part of the water shuttle flow rate equation?
A
Number of trips
21
Q
What type of apparatus may be used to deliver water to an incident?
A
Any apparatus with an onboard water tank
22
Q
The decision to use a relay pumping operation or a water shuttle operation is based on all of the following except what?
A
Size of LDH hose carried
23
Q
Most water shuttles require at least how many pumpers for water supply?
A
2
24
Q
In accordance with NFPA 1901, water tenders must be designed to be fillled at a rate of at least how many GPM?
A
1,000 GPM
25
In order to be considered a tender under NIMS typing what is required?
An onboard or portable fire pump
26
What variables that can be controlled play a vital part in the success of the water shuttle at the fill and dump site?
Effeciency
27
Attempting to "make up time" by driving faster then recommended during road travel is dangerous for all the following reasons except?
Inability to extinguish the fire
28
With LDH in wide use throughout the fire service how many lines are often used to as a fill line for water tenders?
1
29
All of the following are requirements of NFPA 1901 that water be capable of being dumped from all of the following locations except what?
LDH discharge
30
The success of a water shuttle operation relies on several decisions that must be made at the outset of an incident. The following are all decisions that affect it except what?
Amount of GPM required
31
What is a major cause of death and injury to firefighters each year involving mobile water supply apparatus?
Rollover accident
32
What type of fill sites is preferred?
Apparatus backing is not required
33
Fully loaded tenders should travel in what direction versus on the return trip empty tenders should make?
Downhill / uphill
34
All of the following are used to advise motorists of the presence of fire apparatus except what?
Emergency triangles
35
When a Water Supply Group is established, the person in charge is known as what?
Water Supply Group Supervisor
36
If possible water tenders should be filled at what rate?
1,000 GPM
37
When an exact fill spot has been determined what should be placed to denote the stopping point for the water tender driver/operator?
Traffic cone
38
Jurisdictions should attempt to standardize their water tenders for what?
1 hose size
39
Each fill site firefighter should be responsible for how many fill lines?
1
40
The following are primary methods for operating a dump site except for what?
Nurse relay operations
41
In order to fill at the maximum capacity, where is a pumper usually required to be?
At the hydrant
42
In accordance with NFPA 1901, water tenders must be designed to be filled at a rate of at least 1,000 gpm. Based on NFPA 1901, what must the rated capacity be for pumpers assigned to the fill site?
1,000 gpm or greater
43
What is generally considered the maximum capacity(in gallons) for single rear axle apparatus due to vehicle weight restrictions?
2,000 gallons
44
Pumper/tenders refer to apparatus equipped with a large water tank and pumps capable of flowing at what capacity?
750 gpm or greater
45
Which type of apparatus has the capability of self-filling from a static water source at a rate of up to 2,000 gpm with a lift of up to 22 feet and a discharge rate up to 1,750 gpm?
Vacuum tender
46
How many direct-tank external fill connections should apparatus be equipped with if medium diameter supply hose is used for filling?
2
47
Which type of route is the optimum arrangement for a water shuttle circuit? It allows a full tender the ability to leave the site by following one route toward the dump site independent of the empty tanker returning to the fill site?
Circular
48
Which NFPA standard defines the roles, responsibilities, and standard operating procedures (S.O.P.) used to manage emergency operations, may also be referred to as Incident Command System (ICS)?
1561
49
Which site provides a continuous supply of water to the apparatus attacking the fire?
Dump site
50
Any tank, regardless of type, should be set up on a surface that is as level as possible and have a capacity of at least how many gallons larger than the water tank on the apparatus supplying it?
500
51
When operating at incidents on a narrow lane, driveway, or dead end street, which location may be more advantageous for setting up the dump site so that a dump site pumper can then relay water to the attack pumper?
Nearest intersection
52
What must a self-supporting, or frameless water tank, be set up on in order to hold its maximum water capacity?
A level surface
53
What do water tenders without pumps have that can still be useful in water shuttle operations?
A dump valve
54
With the exception of operations that feature a vacuum tender or the use of a hydrant, most water shuttles require at least how many pumpers for water supply?
2
55
What is one advantage and one disadvantage when comparing relay operations to shuttle operations?
Pro
Relay pumping usually provides more reliable supply of continuous water with the use of fewer apparatus.
Con
But it is more labor intensive to take up when an incident is terminated.
56
Which water tender dump valve design often does not meet the flow requirements of NFPA 1901?
Front
57
Who is responsible for the water shuttle operation?
Water supply group supervisor
58
What is the most favorable aspect of a water shuttle operation?
The ease with which it is terminated.
59
When positioning to draft at a static water supply, which position should be sought in order to maximize the flow available to supply the tender?
Whichever requires a minimum of lift
60
Depending on the distance from the fire scene and the particulars of the operation, which unit may also have to operate as the attack pumper?
Dump site pumper
61
Depending on the distance from the fire scene, the dump site pumper may also operate as the?
attack pumper
62
Fill site pumpers operating from static water sources and dump site pumpers must carry what to conduct drafting operations?
hard intake hose
63
Each department must choose the appropriate capacity if their tender based on?
local water supply availability and road conditions
64
Vehicle weight restrictions require that a water tender with tandem rear axles or larger will have what capacity?
2,000 gallons or greater
65
The valve mechanism for a gravity dump valve may be designed for manual operations from?
the discharge location (side or rear of the apparatus)
66
The in-line discharge on jet assisted dumps is supplied by the fire pump on the water tender creates what, that increases the water flow through the large tank discharge?
venturi effect
67
Which of the following would be the best way to avoid having to back up or turn water tenders around?
a clear intersection
68
Faster water shuttle operations are achieved by?
efficient filling and dumping operations
69
When operating a water shuttle at incidents located on a narrow lane or driveway, it may be most advantageous to locate the dump site near?
at the nearest intersection
70
A water shuttle circuit in which full tenders leaving the fill site follow one route toward the dump site and empty enders leaving the dump site follow a different route to the fille site is called?
a circular route
71
Where are water shuttle operations MOST likely to create hazards where overflow or spilling of water from apparatus might freeze?
Near fill or dump sites
72
Which of the following BEST describes the safety issues water shuttles face from steep grades?
it creates increased wear on apparatus
73
When establishing a water shuttle operation using incident command structure what is recommended to adhere to?
National Incident Management System
74
In order to maximize the flow available while supplying a tender during drafting operations, the driver/operator should seek a position that?
requires a minimum lift
75
In cases where the static water supply is inaccessible to apparatus, which of the following may be employed to relay water to the fill site pumper?
high volume portable pumps
76
Water tenders pumping water from their tanks directly into the pump intake of an attack pumper is?
direct pumping operation
77
A dump site that involves positioning a large water tender immediately adjacent to the attack pumper and thus serving the same role as a portable tank is?
nurse tender operations
78
When drafting from a portable water tank, the pumper should use a low-level strainer to allow for continuous drafting at a point of about?
2 inches
79
Incidents that require a flow rate in excess of 300 GPM are best served by?
using multiple portable tanks
80
The goal of multiple portable tank operations is to keep which tank full at all times?
the one from which the attack pumper is drafting from
81
When hydrants and regular relay operations are not feasible, what other option should the IC consider for water supply?
Water shuttle operations
82
What is the name of the location tha tankers/tenders will be loaded during a water shuttle operation?
fill site
83
Which of the following is the approved location for water shuttle apparatus to discharge their water for other apparatus to draw during incident operations?
dump site
84
What are the three major components of a water shuttle operation?
Fill site, shuttle route, dump site
85
What are the two primary types of apparatus associated with water shuttle operations?
water tenders and pumpers
86
Which apparatus is located at the water source and has the responsibility of filling water tenders?
fill site pumper
87
Why are remote controlled vents preferable to manually operated vents on tenders?
Manually operated vents may require the driver/operator to climb on top of the tank
88
Vehicle weight restrictions generally limit single rear axle apparatus to a maximum capacity of how many gallons?
2,000 gallons or less
89
If a water tender is not equipped with a pump, they must be equipped with what?
Suitable dumping system
90
Which of the following apparatus do not need a separate pumper at the fill site?
vacuum tender
91
Which apparatus is capable of filling from a static water source at the rate of up to 2,000 GPM at a lift of 22 feet?
vacuum tender
92
To be considered a tender under NIMS typing, what must an apparatus have?
On board or portable pump
93
How can you make water shuttle operations faster?
Efficient filling and dumping operations
94
NFPA 1901 requires water be capable of being dumped from which sides of the apparatus?
left, right, and rear
95
Which dump site method involves positioning a large water tender immediately adjacent to the attack pumper?
Nurse tender operation
96
Of the dump site operation methods, which is generally considered to be the simplest and quickest method to ensure a constant water supply?
Portable water tank operation
97
What percentage of their load do tenders dump before leaving the dump site?
90%
98
Any tank, regardless of type, should be set up on a surface as level as possible and have a capacity of how many gallons larger that the water tank on the apparatus that will supply it?
500 gallons
99
Single portable tank operations are generally adequate for firefighting operations that require less than what flow rate?
300 GPM
100
What are the two time elements used in the formula from the ISO to evaluate water tender performance?
Travel time and handling time
101
What water tender can self-fill from a static water source at a rate up to 2000 gpm?
vacuum tender
102
What are required on water tenders with a capacity greater than 2000 gallons?
Tandem rear axles, tri axles or semi trailers
103
What are 2 primary types of large tank discharges used on water tenders?
gravity and jet-assisted dumps
104
What do in-line discharge supplied by a fire pump create to increase water flow?
Venturi effect
105
Which NFPA should wter tenders meet for dump requirements?
1901
106
when is the best time for setup and decisions about water supply on target hazards and geographical areas?
preincident planning
107
what is the optimum arrangement for water shuttle?
a circular route
108
what should the route of travel for water tender be selected on?
safety and operational effectiveness
109
What is the ideal position of a fill site pumper?
Allow view of both water source and wter tender being filled
110
which of the following should be considered a factor of overall tender performance?
tank size
111
Why does ISO equation use 90% of a tenders total tank capacity?
to account for water lost or undischarged and remaining in the tank
112
what is the formula for travel time of a tender (miles)?
travel time = .65+(1.7)(distance)
113
what should any portable tank be setup on?
level as possible ground
114
What must have an opening of sufficient sixe to allow free movement of water at bottom of the tank and air movement at the top?
tank baffles
115
How can water tenders be designed so they do not need to be equipped with a fire pump when using portable tanks for dump site supply?
an adequately sixed dump valve
116
What operation allow multiple water tenders to simultaneously resupply an attack pumper?
direct pumping operation
117
What supply operation uses a large water tender as same role as a large portable tank?
nursing operation
118
when water supply ends all driver/operators should do?
fill their tanks
119
how many external fill connections piped directly to the tank when using medium diameter hose for filling apparatus?
2
120
how should personnel close valves once water tank is full?
close slowly
121
What type of operation is used when relay is not an option?
Shuttle
122
The location where tankers and engines will be loaded during a shuttle operation is what?
Fill Site
123
The location approved for apparatus to discharge their water for other apparatus to draw during the incident is what?
Dump Site
124
Shuttle operations usually require at least how many pumpers for water supply?
Two
125
The dump site pumper may also act as what on a fire scene?
A relay pumper
126
What is the NFPA Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus?
NFPA 1901
127
Vehicle weight restrictions limit single rear axle apparatus to a maximum capacity of how many gallons?
2,000 gallons
128
Filling through what intake is dangerous and should be discouraged?
The tops of tanks
129
NFPA 1901 requires apparatus to be able to dump water from all but what side of the apparatus?
The front
130
What type of large tank discharge often use 8" piping and passively allow water to exit the tank?
Gravity Dump
131
What type of tank discharge generally uses a small diameter in-line discharge inserted in to the piping of the large tank discharge?
Jet-assisted Dump
132
Inadequate venting during dumping operations may result in what?
A suction effect will collapse the tank
133
When operating at an incident located on a narrow lane, it may be advantageous to locate the dump site where?
At the nearest intersection where a pumper can relay water to the attack pumper
134
When possible, a water supply source capable of supplying at least how many gpm should be chosen?
1,000
135
What type of accidents involving water supply apparatus cause death and injury every year?
Rollover accidents
136
When positioning to draft at a static water supply, seek a position that requires what?
Minimum of lift
137
Regardless of the source, what should be continuously operated by the DPO when drafting and acting as the fill site pumper?
A small discharge
138
When an exact fill spot has be determined, what should be done to assist pumpers coming in to be filled?
A cone shouold be placed
139
If an inline gate valve is not available for the hose used for filling, what else may be used?
An LDH manifold
140
When positioning at a fill site, where should the DPO stop to be filled?
When the drivers door is parallel with the indicator
141
In order to hold its maximum capacity of water, what must a frameless water tank be?
Set up on a level surface
142
Which of the following statements about using large diameter hose for filling operaions is most accurate?
Can be extremely heavy and difficult to handle
143
How are incidents that require a flow rate in excess of 300 gpm best served?
Using multiple portable tanks
144
When operating a water shuttle at incidents located on a narrow lane or driveway, where may it be most advantageous to locate the dump site?
At the nearest intersection
145
Although most water shuttles require at least two pumpers for water supply, which of the following would be an exception?
Operations that feature a vacuum tanker or the use of a hydrant
146
Which of the following would be the best way to avoid having to back up or turn water tenders?
A clear intersection with through access
147
Which of the following should be continuously flowed in view of the driver/operator in order to help prevent loss of prime or overheting the pump?
A booster line or other small discharge
148
When drafting from a portable water tank, the pumper should use a low-level strainer to allow for continuous drafting to a point of about what?
2 inches
149
Depending on the distance from the fire scene and the particulars of the operation, what may the dump site pumper also operate as?
Attack pumper
150
Apparatus that use medium diameter supply hose for filling should have at least how many external fill connections piped directly to the tank?
Two
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Fill site pumpers operating from static water sources and dump site pumpers must be equipped with what aside from strainers in order to conduct drafting operations?
Hard intake hose
152
The apparatus that may be equipped with a front dump valve do not meet the NFPA 1901 flow requirement of how many gpm?
1,000 gpm
153
The in-line discharge on jet-assisted dumps is supplied by the fire pump on the water tender and creates what type of effect that increases the water flow through the large tank discharge?
Venturi
154
Which of the following can self-fill from a static water source at a rate of up to 2,000 gpm?
Vacuum tenders
155
In order to utilize the manual operation of the valve mechanism for a gravity dump, where would the valve be located?
The discharge location (side or rear of the apparatus)
156
During water shuttle operations, it is most critical that the Incident Commander keep the Group Supervisor apprised of what?
Flow requirments
157
If an inline gate valve is not availale to use with a LDH that connects to tenders at the fill site, what should be placed between the last two sections to act as a valve?
LDH manifold
158
Which of the following requires multiple hoselines to be used in order to flow to each mobile water supply apparatus so that fill times are decreased?
Medium diameter hose
159
In order to maximize the flow available while supplying a tender during drafting oprations, what position should the driver/operator seek?
One that requires a minimum of lift
160
Although any member competent in water supply operations may be assigned by the Water Supply Group Supervisor, the job often falls to who?
Company officers or drivers/operators
161
The location where a tanker will be loaded during a shuttle operation is designated as what in the shuttle operation?
Fill site
162
The location approved for water shuttle apparatus to discharge their water for other apparatus to draw from during incident operations is designated as the:
Dump site
163
Which of the following are NOT one of the major components of a shuttle operation?
Tanker size
164
Per NFPA 1901, tankers must be designed to be filled at what rate?
1,000 GPM
165
Tandem axles are required for fire apparatus carrying over how many gallons of water?
2,000 gallons
166
In order to be considered a tanker/tender under NIMS, what piece of equipment is required to be carried by the apparatus?
An onboard or portable fire pump
167
NFPA 1901 requires tanker apparatus be able to dump water from what side(s) of the apparatus?
Left, right and rear sides
168
The two primary types of large tank discharges in use on tankers are:
gravity and jet-assisted dumps
169
Where should the dump site location be set up?
Close to the scene, but not close enough to hamper operations
170
The water source for a rural water supply fill site should be capable of supplying how much water?
1,000 GPM
171
What is a major cause of death and injury to firefighters every year?
Rollover accidents involving mobile water supply apparatus
172
What travel route is considered to be optimal for water supply operations?
Circular route
173
Who is the person in charge of the water supply group?
Water supply group supervisor
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When two or more water shuttle operations are established, the IC may establish what?
Water supply branch
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What measure should be taken to prevent loss of prime or overheating the pump during drafting operations?
Open & continuously flow a booster line or discharge
176
How should water tankers should be positioned at the fill site?
So that a minimum amount of hose is required from the fill site pumper
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Flow from the fill site pumper should be controlled how?
Using the discharge gates on the pumping apparatus
178
When using a reliable water source, high fill rates may be achieved using what type of system?
Top fill method
179
Each firefighter at the fill site should be responsible for how many fill lines?
One
180
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary methods for operating a dump site?
On-board supply operations
181
Most water shuttles require at least how many pumpers for water supply?
Two
182
According to NFPA 1901, water tenders must be designed to be filled at a rate of at least what?
1,000 gpm
183
Single axle apparatus weight restrictions generally limit the maximum tank capacity to what?
2,000 gpm
184
What is the NFPA standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus?
1901
185
NFPA 1901 requires that water be capable of being dumped from all but what sides of the apparatus?
Front
186
What are the two primary types of large tank discharges in use on water tenders?
Gravity and Jet assisted
187
A fill site capable of supplying what gpm should be chosen?
1,000 gpm
188
What is the optimum arrangement for a water supply circuit?
Circular
189
Full loaded tenders should travel in what direction when coming from a fill site?
Down grade
190
What should be placed to denote the stopping point for the water tender driver/operator?
Traffic cone
191
Which of the following are primary methods for operating a dump site?
All of the above
192
Which type of method is generally considered to be the simplest and quickest method for a constant water supply?
Portable tank
193
NFPA 1901 requires all tenders to have the capability to dump an average flow rate of 1,000 gpm for what percent of its tank capacity?
90 percent
194
What type of operation is generally adequate for firefighting operations that require relatively low flow rates?
Single portable tank operations
195
A portable tank should have a capacity at least how many gallons larger than the water tank on the apparatus that will supply it?
500 gallons
196
Incidents that require a flow rate in excess of what gpm are best served by a multiple tank operation?
300 gpm
197
A jet siphon has an inlet for what size hose?
1 1/2"
198
Parallel jet siphons should be used on operations requiring more than three tanks and what gpm?
500 gpm
199
What rate should water tenders be filled at?
1,000 gpm
200
When a water supply group is established, the person in charge is know as what?
Water Supply Group Supervisor
201
What usually provides a more reliable supply of continuous water with the use of fewer apparatus?
Relay pumping
202
What is the location at which tankers/tenders will be loaded during a water shuttle operation?
Fill site
203
What is the location approved for water shuttle apparatus to discharge their water for other apparatus to draw during incident operations?
Dump site
204
Another major consideration for relay pumping versus tanker shuttle operations is what?
Safety
205
The decision to use a relay pumping operation or a water shuttly operation may be based on all of the following except what?
Type of apparatus a particular jurisdiction uses
206
What unit is responsible for filling tenders in water shuttle operations?
Fill site pumper
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What unit drafts water from a portable water tank?
Dump site pumper
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In accordance with NFPA 1901 water tenders must be designed to be filled at a rate of at least what?
1,000 GPM
209
Pumper/tenders have a large water tank and the ability to pump at a minimum of what GPM?
750 GPM
210
Vehicle weight restrictions generally limit single rear axle apparatus to a maximum capacity of how many gallons?
2,000
211
Apparatus that use medium diameter supply hose for filling should have at least how many external fill connections piped directly to the tank?
2
212
Filling through the tops of tanks should be discouraged because?
It is dangerous
213
Water tenders should meet the dump requirements of what NFPA standard?
1901
214
What helps prevent damage to water tanks during fill operations?
Vents
215
The success of a water shuttle operation relies on all of the following except what made at the onset of the incident?
Pre-incident planning
216
When possible a water supply source should be capable of supplying at least how many GPM?
1,000 GPM
217
What is a major cause of death and injury to firefighters each year involving mobile water supply apparatus?
Rollover accidents
218
Fill sites preferred for apparatus when?
Backing not required
219
Flow through LDH should only be controlled at the pumper or with what?
Valve appliances
220
Each fill site firefighter should be responsible for how many fill lines?
1
221
Choose the best option about the most reliable method to supply continuous water:
Relay pumping
222
In which operation unless a hose failure occurs, there is little danger involved?
Relay pumping
223
The decision to use a relay or a water shuttle operation may be based on all of this except:
Type of apparatus available
224
What is usually required at the fill site in order to fill at maximum capacity?
A pumper at the hydrant
225
Depending on the distance from the fire scene, which apparatus may also operate as the attack pumper?
Dump site pumper
226
What is the rated capacity of the fill site pumpers to be able to fill water tenders based on NFPA1901?
1,000 gpm or greater
227
Which is a consideration when departments choose the capacity of their tenders?
Bridge height
228
What does NIMS require in order to be considered a tender?
Portable fire pump
229
Which apparatus is capable of discharging its water at a rate up to 1,750 gpm?
Vacuum tender
230
What are the controllable variables to increase efficiency on a water shuttle operation?
Filling and dump times
231
How many external connections should an apparatus that uses MDH have?
At least two
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In most circumstances, how many LDH intake are/is necessary to fill the tank?
Only one
233
What is preferred to have in order to avoid pressurizing the onboard tank?
Air gap
234
Which type of apparatus often does not meet the 1,000 gpm flow NFPA 1901 requires?
Front dump valve apparatus
235
What type of system uses a small diameter in-line discharge inserted into the piping of a large tank?
Jet-assisted dump
236
What happens if an apparatus is parked on a grade that allows water to run out of the vents?
Significant portion of water may fail to discharge
237
What helps prevent damage to water tanks during fill operations?
Vents
238
What allows the IC or the WSGS to be able to establish a reliable water supply faster?
Predetermining advantageous sites and routes
239
What should not be so close to the incident that could hamper the operation or be in danger of exposure or collapse?
Dump site location
240
What could be geographically separated from the dump site when operating on a dead-end street?
Attack pumpers
241
During fill operations, it is recomended to have a waste line flowing on the fill site pumper in order to prevent?
Loss of prime/overheating
242
What is the tanker called that is stationed at the fire scene and serves as a portable reservior rather than as a shuttle tanker?
Nurse tanker
243
Incidents that are best served by multiple portable tanks require a flow rate in excess of?
300 GPM
244
Apparatus that use medium diameter supply hose for filling should have at least how many external fill connections piped directly to the tank?
2
245
Low-level strainer allow for continuous drafting to a point of about?
2 inches
246
According to NFPA 1901, water tenders must be designed to be filled at a rate of at least?
1,000 GPM
247
What are the two primary types of large tank discharges in use on water tenders?
Gravity and jet-assisted dumps
248
What kind of route is the optimum arrangement for a water shuttle circuit?
Circular route
249
Which of the following is not a primary method for operating a dump site?
Rural water supply pumping
250
What dump site pumping method is generally preformed only when a minimal volume of water is required?
Direct pumping
251
What dump site pumping method is generally considered to be the simplest and quickest method to ensure a constant water supply for fire attack operations?
Portable tank method
252
What is the minimum preferred capacity for a portable water tank?
500 gallons
253
What is the most favorable aspect of a water shuttle operation?
The ease with wich it is terminated when the incident is concluded
254
Vehicle weight restrictions generally limit single rear axle apparatus to a max capacity of how many gallons?
2,000
255
What two variables can be controlled through equipment and training to increase efficiency in water tender operations?
Filling and dump times
256
Which NFPA standard must be adhered to if a fire department has chosen to convert other types of tank trucks to mobile water supply apparatus?
NFPA 1901
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Which NFPA standard requires that water be capable of being dumped from the left, right and rear of the apparatus?
NFPA 1901
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What may result from inadequate venting during dumping operations?
Suction effect that collapses the tank
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Jet-assisted dumps use a small diameter in-line discharge inserted into the piping of the large tank discharge and rely on what effect to increase the water flow?
Venturi effect
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Where should a traffic cone or other marking device be placed to indicate to the driver at the fill site to stop?
Drivers door
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Which of the following can self-fill from a static water source at a rate of up to 2,000 gpm?
vacuum tenders
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Apparatus that use medium diameter supply hose for filling should have at least how many external fill connections?
two
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Which of the following BEST describes the safety issues water shuttles face from long driveways?
it may require apparatus to back out to a turnaround point
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Although any member competent in water supply operations may be assigned by the water supply group supervisor, the job often falls on the?
company officers or driver/operators
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If an inline gate valve is not available to use with a LDH that connects to tenders at the fill site, it is possible to place a appliance between the last two sections to act as a valve, what is that appliance?
the discharge location (side or rear of the apparatus)
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The in-line discharge on jet assisted dumps is supplied by the fire pump on the water tender and creates what?
LDH manifold
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Personnel working at the fill site, including company officers and the fill site officer should monitor ground conditions as the shuttle operations progresses because water spillage may?
make ground conditions dangerous
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When using portable tanks for dump site supply water tenders do not need to be equipped with a fire pump as long as they are designed with?
a proper side dump valve
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In order to hold its maximum capacity of water, a farmless water tank must be?
set up on a level surface
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For operations that require more than three tanks and jet siphons that flow more than parallel jet siphons should be used to transfer water to the tank supplying the attack pumper at what gpm?
500 gpm
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Where are water shuttle operations MOST likely to create hazards where overflow or spilling of water from apparatus might freeze?
Near fill or dump sites
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Which of the following BEST describes the safety issues water shuttles face from steep grades?
it creates increased wear on apparatus
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When establishing a water shuttle operation using incident command structure what is recommended to adhere to?
National Incident Management System
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In order to maximize the flow available while supplying a tender during drafting operations, the driver/operator should seek a position that?
requires a minimum lift
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In cases where the static water supply is inaccessible to apparatus, which of the following may be employed to relay water to the fill site pumper?
high volume portable pumps
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Water tenders pumping water from their tanks directly into the pump intake of an attack pumper is?
direct pumping operation
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A dump site that involves positioning a large water tender immediately adjacent to the attack pumper and thus serving the same role as a portable tank is?
nurse tender operations
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When drafting from a portable water tank, the pumper should use a low-level strainer to allow for continuous drafting at a point of about?
2 inches
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Incidents that require a flow rate in excess of 300 GPM are best served by?
using multiple portable tanks
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The goal of multiple portable tank operations is to keep which tank full at all times?
the one from which the attack pumper is drafting from
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what is it called when a water tender serves the same roll as a portable tank next to an attack pumper?
nurse tender operation
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what does water tenders not need if designed with an adequately size dump valve?
fire pump
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how do you maximize water from a hydrant?
connect to all available hydrant discharges
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what is recommended for a full station pumper to so not to lose prime or overheat?
remain in pump gear with a waste line flowing
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how many medium diameter hose to use when supplying water?
2
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what is a circular route for water shuttle?
use one direction to go for filling and come back a different route to dump
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what an issue using long driveways during water shuttle?
vehicles need to back out
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what water shuttle operations called when water tenders pump directly into the attack pumper?
direct pumping operations
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what must tank baffles have sufficient size in to allow movement?
opening at bottom for water and at the top for air
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what makes shuttle operations faster?
efficient filling and dumping
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how low can a low level strainer go until?
2 inches
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where should tank fill inlets be placed for a top fill design water tender?
where hose can be attached easily from the ground
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when should you use multiple portable tanks?
when flow is greater than 300gpm
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what the best way to keep water tenders from backing up ?
use intersections with thru access
295
what must be know between command groups during water shuttles?
flow requirements
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what shuttle operations site must be?
good source for water connections and water tender travel
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which portable tank is the most important to keep full?
the one the attack pumper is using
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what the most accurate way to determine the water left in the tank after a water dumps it water?
weight the water tender full and after dumping
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what a safety issue with water tenders using narrow roads?
rollover
300
what is a vacuum tender capability to self-fill from static source?
2000gpm
