Ch 1. Types Of Apparatus W/ A Pump

Question 1

The fire department pumper is the core unit of the fire service and is sometimes expected to fill several roles such as:

Answer 1

Rescue, hazardous materials or medical responses

Question 2

Fire apparatus are classified according to:

Answer 2

Their primary function for which they are designed

Question 3

Fire apparatus are classified according to:

Answer 3

The primary function for which they are designed

Question 4

The fire department pumper is the core unit of the fire service and is sometimes expected to fill several roles such as

Answer 4

Rescue, hazmat, or medical response

Question 5

The main purpose of a fire dept. pumper is to

Answer 5

Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.

Question 6

Nfpa 1901 specifies a minimum pump capacity of… And water tank capacity of…

Answer 6

Pump 750 with each increase in increments of 250

Tank 300

Question 7

In addition to a fire pump the apparatus must be equipped with:

Answer 7

Intake and discharge pump connections, pump controls and gauges, as well as a variety of hose sizes and types. The hoses include intake, supply, and attack hose.

Question 8

Equipment commonly found on pumpers:

Answer 8

Ground ladders
Scba
Forcible entry tools
Salvage tools and equipment
Portable water tank
Emergency medical equipment

Question 9

The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are:

Answer 9

Scaled down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers. Foam tanks usually range from 20-100 gallons.

Question 10

The articulating or telescoping devices most commonly combined with pumpers generally range in height from:

Answer 10

50-75 feet

Question 11

Mini pumper and midi pumper define pumping apparatus:

Answer 11

Smaller than a full size pumper

Question 12

Apparatus typing:

Answer 12

Categorizing pumping apparatus and mobile water supply apparatus based on capability.

Question 13

Mobile water supply apparatus, as stated in nfpa 1901 are equipped with a tank capacity of at least:

Answer 13

1000 gallons

Question 14

Mobile water supply apparatus (tenders and tankers) are used:

Answer 14

To transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate.

Question 15

Mobile water supply apparatus h ave 2 basic functions on the fireground:

Answer 15

1. The water tender may be used in a mobile shuttle operation
2. The apparatus may also be used as a stationary reservoir or nurse tender.

Question 16

Combating wildland fires requires an apparatus design that is:

Answer 16

Lightweight, highly maneuverable, and all-terrain.

Question 17

A pump and roll system uses a seperate:

Answer 17

Motor or a power take off (pto) to power the fire pump.

Question 18

Arff apparatus are used to provide:

Answer 18

Immediate suppression of flammable liquid fires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills.

Question 19

Nfpa 414 standard for arff vehicles classifies apparatus by:

Answer 19

The type of suppression agents carried, agent capacity, or numbers of drive wheels.

Pg 20

Question 20

Local jurisdictions devide arff apparatus into 3 general categories:

Answer 20

Major fire fighting vehicles
Rapid intervention vehicles
Combined agent vehicles

Pg 20

Question 21

Jurisdictions may use fireboats to protect hazards:

Answer 21

On and adjacent to waterways.

Pg 21

Question 22

Functions of modern fireboats include:

Answer 22

Ice and water rescue,
Emergency medical services
Fire fighting
And relay pumping to land based apparatus.

Pg 21

Question 23

Some fireboats have capacities as high as ……. Gpm. Individual mater streams devices on vessels may discharge large volumes of water sometimes in excess of…..

Answer 23

50,000 gpm capacity
10,000 gpm discharges

Pg 21

Question 24

Arial apparatus equipped with a fire pump should always be positioned with consideration:

Answer 24

Of the reach of the aerial device.

Pg 21

Question 25

A quint is an apparatus equipped with:

Answer 25

Fire pump, water tank, hose, aerial device, and ground ladders. The pump must be rated at 1000 gpm and have a tank of at least 300 gallons. Pg 22

Question 26

Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps. | These units are often designed with the pump panel and:

Answer 26

One or more preconnected hoselines housed in a compartment, or the front bumper. These are not the same as rescue pumpers as they do not have the same fire fighting capabilities as full size pumpers. Pg 22

Question 27

Long term pumping operations, such as those involving fires at petroleum storage facilities or landfills, may be suitable for the deployment of:

Answer 27

Trailer mounted pumps in order to release standard fire dept pumpers fore response to other incidents. Pg 22

Question 28

The driver is responsible for the operation of:

Answer 28

Apparatus mounted special systems as well as the fire pump. Pg 22

Question 29

Inverters can be used to convert a vehicles 12-24 volt dc current into:

Answer 29

110-220 volt ac current Pg 23

Question 30

Inverters have the advantage of:

Answer 30

Fuel efficiency as well as nearly noiseless operation. However the can be moved only short distance away from vehicle and have small power supply capabilities. They are typically used to power veh mounted floodlights Pg 23

Question 31

Inverters can be operated in the compartment of and apparatus, or:

Answer 31

Carrie to a remote location Pg 23

Question 32

Generators are the most common power source used for emergency services. They may be operated:

Answer 32

In a compartment or carried to a remote location | Pg 23

Question 33

The typical largest capacity of a generator is :

Answer 33

5000 watts Pg 23

Question 34

Typically vehicle mounted generators have a larger capacity than:

Answer 34

Portable generators Pg 23

Question 35

Vehicle mounted generators proved power for apparatus flood lights as well as portable equipment. The are equipped as follows:

Answer 35

Powered by gas,diesel, pto, or hydraulic systems Have 110 and 220 capabilites Have capacities up to 12,000 watts Pg 23

Question 36

Rescue apparatus or other specailized units may feature fixed generator systems with capacities of:

Answer 36

50,000 watts or greater Pg 23

Question 37

The lighting equipment carried on pumping apparatus may be portable or fixed. Ranging from ..... To .....watts

Answer 37

300 to 1000 watts Pg 23

Question 38

Some apparatus are equipped with banks of lights mounted on booms that are powered by:

Answer 38

Electric pneumatic or hydraulic systems. Pg 24

Question 39

Banks of lights on booms have a capacity of .... To .... Watts per light

Answer 39

500 to 1500 watts per light Pg 24

Question 40

Electrical cords may be stored on apparatus in:

Answer 40

Coils, portable reels, or fixed automatic rewind reels. Pg 24

Question 41

Junction boxes are used to:

Answer 41

Supply power to several connections from one supply source. Pg 24

Question 42

The most common rescue tools found on pumping apparatus include:

Answer 42

``` Extrication equipment spreaders, shears Combination spreader/shear Extension rams. All tools are powered by hydraulic pressure or compressed air, or apparatus pto systems Pg 24 ```

Question 43

The driver operator must know the capabilities and limitations of the system as well as the:

Answer 43

Proper method for engaging the equipment.