Chapter 6 Flashcards
If a fire pumper carries more than 1500 gallons, it is considered a(n):
- water tanker apparatus.
- aerial apparatus.
- pumper apparatus.
- modular apparatus.
If a fire pumper carries more than 1500 gallons, it is considered a(n):
- water tanker apparatus.
- aerial apparatus.
- pumper apparatus.
- modular apparatus.
Chapter 6, pages 144, Fire Apparatus
Many fire departments are equipping their vehicles with ____ , which allow(s) personnel to connect to the computer-aided dispatch system.
- automatic vehicle location
- two-way radios
- global positioning systems
- mobile data computers
Many fire departments are equipping their vehicles with ____ , which allow(s) personnel to connect to the computer-aided dispatch system.
- automatic vehicle location
- two-way radios
- global positioning systems
- mobile data computers
Chapter 6, pages 143, Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1901 requires an extension ladder of at least ____ feet in length to be carried on a pumper.
- 24
- 48
- 36
- 20
NFPA 1901 requires an extension ladder of at least ____ feet in length to be carried on a pumper.
- 24
- 48
- 36
- 20
Chapter 6, pages 160, Fire Tools and Appliances
Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects fire fighters in hazardous atmospheres. Which of the following is designed to protect fire fighters during most building fires?
- Structure fire PPE
- Proximity suit
- Vapor-protective clothing
- Station/work uniform
Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects fire fighters in hazardous atmospheres. Which of the following is designed to protect fire fighters during most building fires?
- Structure fire PPE
- Proximity suit
- Vapor-protective clothing
- Station/work uniform
Chapter 6, pages 167, Personal Protective Equipment
What determines which hose load is carried on the pumper?
- The chief decides which pumper he or she prefers.
- The type and size of fires expected to be encountered
- The number of personnel assigned to the pumper
- The type and size of the fire hydrant network
What determines which hose load is carried on the pumper?
- The chief decides which pumper he or she prefers.
- The type and size of fires expected to be encountered
- The number of personnel assigned to the pumper
- The type and size of the fire hydrant network
Chapter 6, pages 154, Fire Tools and Appliances
What is the common supply line size used in metropolitan settings to supply large volumes of water to large fires?
- 5” to 6”
- 2” to 3”
- 3” to 4”
- 4” to 5”
What is the common supply line size used in metropolitan settings to supply large volumes of water to large fires?
- 5” to 6”
- 2” to 3”
- 3” to 4”
- 4” to 5”
Chapter 6, pages 155, Fire Tools and Appliances
What is the standard coupling size and gallonage range for attack lines?
- 11/4”; 200-400 gallons
- 11/2”; 200-400 gallons
- 11/2”; 100-200 gallons
- 11/4”; 100-200 gallons
What is the standard coupling size and gallonage range for attack lines?
- 11/4”; 200-400 gallons
- 11/2”; 200-400 gallons
- 11/2”; 100-200 gallons
- 11/4”; 100-200 gallons
Chapter 6, pages 154, Fire Tools and Appliances
What size of supply line can also be used as an attack line when necessary?
- 2 1/2”
- 3”
- 1 3/4”
- 2”
What size of supply line can also be used as an attack line when necessary?
- 2 1/2”
- 3”
- 1 3/4”
- 2”
Chapter 6, pages 154, Fire Tools and Appliances
What special piece of equipment can be added to a squad to provide compressed air to fill SCBA bottles at a fire scene?
- Cascade system
- Lighting system
- Auxiliary air pump
- Rehab system
What special piece of equipment can be added to a squad to provide compressed air to fill SCBA bottles at a fire scene?
- Cascade system
- Lighting system
- Auxiliary air pump
- Rehab system
Chapter 6, pages 151, Fire Apparatus
When using a straight-bore tip nozzle, all of the following are ways to create a broken stream except:
- pushing a rubber plug with a groove into the end of the nozzle.
- bouncing the stream off a wall.
- placing a finger over the tip of the nozzle.
- directing the stream off the ceiling over the fire area.
When using a straight-bore tip nozzle, all of the following are ways to create a broken stream except:
- pushing a rubber plug with a groove into the end of the nozzle.
- bouncing the stream off a wall.
- placing a finger over the tip of the nozzle.
- directing the stream off the ceiling over the fire area.
Chapter 6, pages 157, Fire Department Facilities
Which class of foam would be used to knock down fire in ordinary combustible materials?
- Class C
- Class D
- Class A
- Class B
Which class of foam would be used to knock down fire in ordinary combustible materials?
- Class C
- Class D
- Class A
- Class B
Chapter 6, pages 145, Fire Apparatus
Which device can identify the location of apparatus based on global positioning system (GPS) signals and provides a graphic display to the computer-aided dispatch system?
- Mobile data computer
- Global positioning system
- Two-way radio
- Automatic vehicle location system
Which device can identify the location of apparatus based on global positioning system (GPS) signals and provides a graphic display to the computer-aided dispatch system?
- Mobile data computer
- Global positioning system
- Two-way radio
- Automatic vehicle location system
Chapter 6, pages 143, Fire Apparatus
Which facility receives emergency calls for fire, emergency medical services, and police within the jurisdiction?
- Headquarters
- Training center
- Communications facility
- Warehouse facility
Which facility receives emergency calls for fire, emergency medical services, and police within the jurisdiction?
- Headquarters
- Training center
- Communications facility
- Warehouse facility
Chapter 6, pages 138, Fire Department Facilities
Which NFPA standard is written for automotive fire apparatus?
- NFPA 1901
- NFPA 1401
- NFPA 1701
- NFPA 1501
Which NFPA standard is written for automotive fire apparatus?
- NFPA 1901
- NFPA 1401
- NFPA 1701
- NFPA 1501
Chapter 6, pages 140, Fire Apparatus
Which of the following activities is not conducted at training center drill towers?
- Live fire training
- Ground ladder training
- High-rise firefighting training
- Aerial ladder training
Which of the following activities is not conducted at training center drill towers?
- Live fire training
- Ground ladder training
- High-rise firefighting training
- Aerial ladder training
Chapter 6, page 134, Fire Department Facilities
Which of the following facilities supplies fire departments with day-to-day items such as toilet paper, turnout gear, and hoses?
- Communications facility
- Training center
- Headquarters
- Warehouse facility
Which of the following facilities supplies fire departments with day-to-day items such as toilet paper, turnout gear, and hoses?
- Communications facility
- Training center
- Headquarters
- Warehouse facility
Chapter 6, pages 137, Fire Department Facilities
Which of the following fire apparatus has different modules mounted on a chassis, giving the fire department flexibility for activities such as hazardous materials or heavy-rescue responses?
- Water tank apparatus
- Aerial apparatus
- Pumper apparatus
- Modular apparatus
Which of the following fire apparatus has different modules mounted on a chassis, giving the fire department flexibility for activities such as hazardous materials or heavy-rescue responses?
- Water tank apparatus
- Aerial apparatus
- Pumper apparatus
- Modular apparatus
Chapter 6, pages 144, Fire Apparatus
Which of the following fire tools and appliances are used for getting water from the source of supply to where it is needed to control the fire?
- Hose
- Hand tools
- Ladders
- Nozzles
Which of the following fire tools and appliances are used for getting water from the source of supply to where it is needed to control the fire?
- Hose
- Hand tools
- Ladders
- Nozzles
Chapter 6, pages 152, Fire Tools and Appliances
Which of the following firefighting tools was specifically designed for scraping with one side to remove fuel and a rake to remove heavy duff and forest litter in the wildland environment?
- Combi
- Pulaski
- McLeod
- Chain saw
Which of the following firefighting tools was specifically designed for scraping with one side to remove fuel and a rake to remove heavy duff and forest litter in the wildland environment?
- Combi
- Pulaski
- McLeod
- Chain saw
Chapter 6, page 165, Fire Tools and Appliances
Which of the following hose fittings is designed to combine two hoses from different sources into one line?
- Siamese
- Double male/female
- Reducer
- Wye
Which of the following hose fittings is designed to combine two hoses from different sources into one line?
- Siamese
- Double male/female
- Reducer
- Wye
Chapter 6, pages 160, Fire Tools and Appliances
Which of the following hose fittings is used to divide a 2 1/2” hose line into two 1 1/2” hose lines?
- Wye
- Siamese
- Reducer
- Double male/female
Which of the following hose fittings is used to divide a 2 1/2” hose line into two 1 1/2” hose lines?
- Wye
- Siamese
- Reducer
- Double male/female
Chapter 6, pages 160, Fire Tools and Appliances
Which of the following hoses is made from rubber or plastic with wire wrapping on the inside so that when a vacuum is created the hose will not collapse?
- Attack hose
- Wildland hose
- Hard suction hose
- Supply hose
Which of the following hoses is made from rubber or plastic with wire wrapping on the inside so that when a vacuum is created the hose will not collapse?
- Attack hose
- Wildland hose
- Hard suction hose
- Supply hose
Chapter 6, pages 155, Fire Tools and Appliances
Which of the following is a disadvantage of having the headquarters located at a main fire station?
- Staff can be gathered on short notice to confer on matters requiring immediate attention.
- It allows staff to keep a finger on the pulse of the organization.
- It brings the staff closer to troops in the field and provides them with personnel to perform tasks such as running errands.
- Personnel assigned at the main station can be assigned tasks that may be disruptive to their daily routine.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of having the headquarters located at a main fire station?
- Staff can be gathered on short notice to confer on matters requiring immediate attention.
- It allows staff to keep a finger on the pulse of the organization.
- It brings the staff closer to troops in the field and provides them with personnel to perform tasks such as running errands.
- Personnel assigned at the main station can be assigned tasks that may be disruptive to their daily routine.
Chapter 6, page 132, Fire Department Facilities
Which of the following items should be placed throughout the training center for operators to practice hookups without worrying about traffic?
- Parked cars
- Fueling centers
- Drafting pits
- Hydrants
Which of the following items should be placed throughout the training center for operators to practice hookups without worrying about traffic?
- Parked cars
- Fueling centers
- Drafting pits
- Hydrants
Chapter 6, pages 135-136, Fire Department Facilities
