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IFSTA Driver-Operator Pumper Chap 1Which equipment is used to supply power to several connections from one supply
source?
Select one:
a.Adapters
b.Junction boxes
c.Multi-use cords
d.Twist-lock receptacles - answerThe correct answer is: Junction boxes
Which type of apparatus is often divided into three general categories: major fire fighting
vehicles, rapid intervention vehicles, and combined agent vehicles?
Select one:
a.Wildland fire apparatus
b.Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus
c.Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
d.Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps - answerThe correct answer is: Aircraft
rescue and fire apparatus
Which apparatus is MOST likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus
to be driven while discharging water?
Select one:
a.Wildland fire apparatus
b.Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus
c.Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
d.Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps - answerThe correct answer is: Wildland
fire apparatus
Which apparatus are known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus?
Select one:
a.Wildland fire apparatus
b.Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus
c.Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
d.Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps - answerThe correct answer is: Wildland
fire apparatus
Foam tanks on municipal fire pumpers are often designed to be refilled:
Select one:
a.directly from 1 gallon (4 L) containers.
b.directly from 5 gallon (20 L) containers.
c.indirectly from larger portable containers.
, d.only after returning to the fire department station. - answerThe correct answer is:
directly from 5 gallon (20 L) containers.
Which type of apparatus has small fire pumps and tanks that may feature foam
proportioning equipment and a tank for foam concentrate?
Select one:
a.Trailer-mounted fire pumps
b.Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus
c.Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
d.Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps - answerThe correct answer is: Rescue
apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which statement about rescue tools is MOST accurate?
Select one:
a.Power systems are always portable.
b.Power systems are always apparatus mounted.
c.Power systems may be portable or apparatus mounted.
d.Power systems on pumping apparatus are not adequate for rescue tools. - answerThe
correct answer is: Power systems may be portable or apparatus mounted.
Which is the MOST likely reason that a fire department would use heavy duty electrical
cords?
Select one:
a.Cords can be left outside for extended periods.
b.Cords allow greater compatibility with other agencies.
c.Cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground.
d.Cords can supply power to several connections from one supply source. - answerThe
correct answer is: Cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground.
What NFPA® standard specifies minimum portable equipment that must be carried on
all pumpers?
Select one:
a.NFPA® 1021
b.NFPA® 1031
c.NFPA® 1500
d.NFPA® 1901 - answerThe correct answer is: NFPA® 1901
Which apparatus are MOST likely to be used for ice rescue?
Select one:
a.Fireboats
b.Wildland fire apparatus
c.Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
d.Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps - answerThe correct answer is: Fireboats
Which type of light ranges from 300 to 1,000 watts and is advantageous where
illumination is needed away from the apparatus?
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