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Chapter 1 Type of apparatusWhat is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? - answer To provide adequate
water pressure for effective fire streams.
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is
MOST accurate? - answer Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire
hydrants and static water sources.
What NFPA list requirements for fire department pumpers? - answerNFPA 1901
According to NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a capacity of
at least? - answer750 GPM
According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers the water tanker must have a
capacity of at least ? - answer300 gallons
In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with? - answerIntake and
discharge pump connections.
Which of the following equipment is MOST likely to be found on a standard pumper? -
answerSalvage tools and equipment
Which of the following statements about fire department pumpers is MOST accurate? -
answerMany Departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A
and/or Class B fires.
The foam proportioning system commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled
down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers and the foam tanks usually
range from? - answer20 to 100 gallons.
Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is MOST accurate? - answerInitial
attack fire apparatus are scaled-down versions of full-size apparatus.
Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than full-size pumpers? -
answerMidi-Pumper
Which apparatus are highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents where
access is limited? - answerInitial attack fire apparatus.
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