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Driver-Operator chapter 1 - types ofapparatus equipped with a pump
fire department pumpers - answerthe main purpose of a fire department pumper is to
provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams. the water source may be the
apparatus internal water tank, a fire hydrant, or a static water source such as a lake or
portable tank.
common pumper requirements and equipment (NFPA 1901) - answerthe standard
specifies a minimum pump capacity of 750gpm and a water tank with a capacity of at
least 300 gallons.
in addition to a fire pump, the apparatus must be equipped with intake and discharge
pump connections, pump controls and gauges, as well as a variety of hose sizes and
types.
rescue pumpers - answerspecifically designed apparatus that combines the functions of
both a rescue vehicle and a pumping apparatus. rescue pumpers carry medical, rescue,
and extrication equipment
foam capability - answermany pumpers are capable of discharging foam on class A
(ordinary combustibles) and/or class B fires (flammable and liquid gas). both municipal
and industrial foam pumpers may be equipped with any of the following:
-around-the-pump, direct injection, balanced pressure foam proportioning systems
-compressed air foam systems (CAFS)
-balanced pressure proportioning system (provide reliability of foam proportioning at
larger flows)
-fire pumps ranging in capacity from 750 to 3000 fpm or greater
-large onboard tank of foam concentrate
-large fixed foam/water turret capable of flowing the entire capacity of the fixed pump.
compressed air foam systems (CAFS) - answergeneric term used to describe a high-
energy foam-generation system consisting of a water pump, a foam proportioning
system, and an air compressor that injects air into the foam solution before it enters a
hoseline.
initial attack fire apparatus - answerfire apparatus whose primary purpose is to initiate a
fire attack on structural and wildland fires and support associated fire department
actions. aka midi-pumper or mini-pumper
mobile water supply apparatus - answeraka tankers, or tenders.
the capacity of mobile water supply apparatus is based on the following factors:
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