ifsta Chapter 1

Question 1

Which apparatus is highly maneuverable and manufactured to have smaller chassis?

Answer 1

B) Initial attack fire apparatus

Question 2

What are the 3 most common water sources?

Answer 2

A) On board water tank, hydrant, static water source

Question 3

What is the general volt capability of a portable generator?

Answer 3

B) 110- and/or 200 volts

Question 4

NFPA standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus?

Answer 4

NFPA 1901

Question 5

According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum pump capacity for a common pumper

Answer 5

C) 750 gpm

Question 6

According to NFPA 1901, water tanks must have minimum capacity of?

Answer 6

A) 300 gallons

Question 7

What converts vehicles DC current to 110 or 220 volt AC current?

Answer 7

B) Inverter

Question 8

What is the minimum tank capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus/tanker?

Answer 8

C) 1000 gallons

Question 9

What is the NFPA standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles?

Answer 9

D) NFPA 414

Question 10

Which apparatus is equiped with a fire pump, water tank, hose as well as an aerial device and ground
ladders?

Answer 10

D) Quint

Question 11

5,000 watts is typically the largest capacity of which apparatus special system?

Answer 11

D) Portable generator

Question 12

Which piece of fire apparatus can have pumping capabilities as high as 50,000 gpm?

Answer 12

B) Fireboat

Question 13

Which vehicle can be equipped with ground sweep nozzles in order to extinguish small fires as the
vehicle advances?

Answer 13

A) Wildland apparatus

Question 14

What combustible materials are considered class B fires?

Answer 14

Flammable and combustible liquid and gas.

Question 15

What are the two basic functions of mobile water supply apparatus?

Answer 15

Mobile shuttle operation and nurse tender.

Question 16

What is the NFPA standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus?

Answer 16

) NFPA 1906

Question 17

Which type of fire pump may be useful for long term pumping operations?

Answer 17

B) Trailer mounted fire pump

Question 18

What would be most useful at a fire scene where electric powere is needed remote from the
apparatus?

Answer 18

) Portable generator

Question 19

What is the minimum tank capacity of a Quint?

Answer 19

300 gallons

Question 20

Which connection is most secure when using extension cords?

Answer 20

Twist-lock receptacle

Question 21

What is the main purpose of a fire department pumper?

Answer 21

To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

Question 22

What is a generic term used to describe a high-energy foam-generation system made up of a water
pump, foam proportioning system and an air compressor?

Answer 22

CAFS

Question 23

This type of fire apparatus’ primary purpose is to initiate fire attack on structual and wildland fires

Answer 23

Initial attack fire apparatus

Question 24

What are the advantages of a mini-pumper?

Answer 24

) Speed and mobility

Question 25

ICS defined by NIMS categorizes pumping apparatus also know as Apparatus Typing based on what?

Answer 25

Capability

Question 26

What of the following is not a limitation to tankers/tenders?

Answer 26

A) Terrain B) Water supply ( Correct answer) C) Interoperability D) Bridge/Road Weight limits

Question 27

What type of system allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water?

Answer 27

Pump and roll

Question 28

What NFPA prohibits the practice of riding on the outside of an apparatus?

Answer 28

1500

Question 29

According to NFPA 1901, a quint must at minimum be equipped with what size pump?

Answer 29

1,000 gpm

Question 30

What is the typical range of watts for portable lights?

Answer 30

300-1000 watts