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Chapter 1. Types of Apparatus Equippedwith a Pump
The main purpose of fire department pumpers is to: (13)
A. limit the need for external water sources.
B. provide support for other rescue vehicles.
C. serve as dual-purpose vehicles for the department.
D. provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams. - answerD. provide
adequate water pressure for effective fire streams.
According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a minimum pump
capacity of: (14)
A. 250 gpm (1 000 L/min).
B. 500 gpm (2 000 L/min).
C. 750 gpm (3 000 L/min).
D. 2,000 gpm (8 000 L/min). - answerC. 750 gpm (3 000 L/min).
According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity
of at least: (14)
A. 100 gallons (400 liters).
B. 250 gallons (1 000 liters).
C. 300 gallons (1 200 liters).
D.750 gallons (3 000 liters). - answerC. 300 gallons (1 200 liters).
What NFPA® standard specifies minimum portable equipment that must be carried on
all pumpers? (14)
A. NFPA® 1021
B. NFPA® 1031
C. NFPA® 1500
D. NFPA® 1901 - answerD. NFPA® 1901
Which statement about fire department pumpers and foam capability is MOST
accurate? (15)
A. Most fire department pumpers are not generally capable of discharging foam.
B. Fire department pumpers are often capable of discharging foam on Class A fires but
not Class B fires.
C. Fire department pumpers are often capable of discharging foam on Class B fires but
not Class A fires.
D. Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A
and/or Class B fires. - answerD. Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of
discharging foam on Class A and/or Class B fires.
, Foam tanks on municipal fire pumpers are often designed to be refilled: (16)
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. - answerB. directly from 5 gallon
(20 L) containers.
What term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full-size pumper?
(16)
A. Low-pumper
B. Mini-pumper
C. Half-pumper
D. Fast-action pumper - answerB. Mini-pumper
Compared to full-size pumpers, initial attack fire apparatus have: (16)
A. larger chassis.
B. smaller chassis.
C. larger agent tank sizes.
D. the same chassis and agent tank sizes. - answerB. smaller chassis
What is the function of mobile water supply apparatus? (17)
A. Transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate
B. Limit the amount of hose necessary to fight fires in highly populated areas
C. Transport water to areas where more than one apparatus is needed for suppression
D. Act as a backup water supply system to conventional sources of water at structural
fires - answerA. Transpory water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or
inadequate
Which factor involves taking into consideration the capability of nearby jurisdictions
when determining the capacity of mobile water supply apparatus? (17)
A. Terrain
B. Interoperability
C. Monetary constraints
D. Bridge and weight limits - answerB. Interoperability
According to NFPA® 1901, mobile water supply apparatus must be equipped with a
tank capacity of at least: (17)
A. 500 gallons (2 000 L).
B. 1,000 gallons (4 000 L).
C. 2,000 gallons (8 000 L).
D. 3,500 gallons (14 000 L). - answerB. 1,000 gallons (4 000L).
Which of the following is a safety and efficiency requirement that should be met by
mobile water supply apparatus? (18)
A. Ability to operate in any type of terrain or weather
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