Water Shuttle Operations

Question 1

To increase shuttle efficiency firefighters should ________.

Answer 1

Maintain training on filling and dumping tenders

Question 2

When considering a natural water supply for drafting which of the following would be a problem?

Answer 2

Shallow water (inadequate depth)
Wet or soft ground
Silt or debris laden water

Question 3

Dumping the tender by pumping it out through a hose is more efficient than using the dump valve.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A dry hydrant for drafting is a hydrant that _______.

Answer 4

Is used to draft water from a static supply.

Question 5

When using multiple tanks at a dump site the goal is to _______.

Answer 5

Keep the pool at the attack engine the fullest.

Question 6

Direct pumping is performed when ______.

Answer 6

Minimal water is required.

Question 7

When drafting the primer creates a lower pressure in the pump and intake hose to help move the water. What external force pushes the water from the source up the intake hose?

Answer 7

Atmospheric pressure

Question 8

Fill and dump sites should be planned to allow ________.

Answer 8

Continuous forward motion