Chapter 13 Water Shuttle Operations
1) The decision in utilizing a relay pumping operation or a water shuttle operation is
based on - answer The distance to the water supply.
The required fire flow.
The type of equipment a particular jurisdiction uses.
All the above.
2) Which of the following would be considered a primary type of apparatus required to
operate an effective water shuttle operation - answer A and C.
3) Fill site tenders should have a minimum pump capacity of - answer1,000 gpm.
4) Vehicle weight restrictions for tenders generally limit single rear axle apparatus to a
maximum capacity of - answer2000 gallons.
5) Sizes of tenders are normally based on all but which of the following criteria - answer
Jurisdiction capital budgets.
6) Where tanks of 2000 gallon capacity or larger are used, which of the following truck
configurations does not apply - answerSingle rear axle.
7) Tenders with __ gpm or larger fire pumps are often called pumper-tenders. -
answer750.
8) NFPA 1901 requires one large tank discharge (dump valve) be installed on a tender.
It is highly recommended that each tender be equipped with at least __ dump valves. -
answer3
One on the left, right in the rear of the apparatus.
9) Remotely operated valves may be operated using which of the following -
answerElectrical power.
Hydraulic power.
Pneumatic power.
All of the above.
Answered change from last version.
10) Which of the following statements regarding Jet-assisted pumps is not true -
answerWater can be discharged without engaging the pump and will result in the same
flow rate as gravity dump systems.
, Water can be discharged without engaging the pump and will result in a lower flow rate
as gravity dump systems.
11) Which of the following would NOT be considered a crucial decision in setting up a
water shuttle - answerCurrent weather conditions.
Also the number of vehicles necessary to maintain a constant supply of water at the
scene.
12) If a fire scene is located down a narrow lane, driveway, or dead-end street, which of
the following is the most advantageous location for a dump site - answerAt the nearest
intersection.
13) When possible, select a fill site that is capable of supplying at least __ gpm, the rate
in which NFPA 1901 specifies that the tender should be filled. - answer1000.
14) A __ route of travel is considered to be the optimum method for conducting a water
shuttle operation. - answerCircular pattern.
15) When operating from a hydrant, the driver/operator must connect, at a minimum, a
____ diameter intake hose between the hydrant and the pumper intake. - answerLarge.
16) When positioning to draft at a static water supply, driver/operators must seek a
position that maximizes the amount of flow to the tender and - answerOne that requires
a minimum amount of lift.
17) Which procedure ensures that there is no loss of prime during drafting operations -
answerThe booster line or some other type of small discharge remains flowing
continuously.
This line should be in constant view of the driver/operator.
18) Which of the following is NOT a consideration by the tender driver/operator as to
where to park when arriving at a fill site - answerThe size of the tender in relation to the
fill site.
19) When using LDH to connect to tenders with direct tank filled intakes, only one line is
generally required and should be equipped with a ___ between the last sections of the
hose to act as a - answerA and B.
20) Its generally only necessary to lay one LDH from the fill site pumper to the fill
location - answerIf the tenders being filled have LDH direct tank intakes.
1) The decision in utilizing a relay pumping operation or a water shuttle operation is
based on - answer The distance to the water supply.
The required fire flow.
The type of equipment a particular jurisdiction uses.
All the above.
2) Which of the following would be considered a primary type of apparatus required to
operate an effective water shuttle operation - answer A and C.
3) Fill site tenders should have a minimum pump capacity of - answer1,000 gpm.
4) Vehicle weight restrictions for tenders generally limit single rear axle apparatus to a
maximum capacity of - answer2000 gallons.
5) Sizes of tenders are normally based on all but which of the following criteria - answer
Jurisdiction capital budgets.
6) Where tanks of 2000 gallon capacity or larger are used, which of the following truck
configurations does not apply - answerSingle rear axle.
7) Tenders with __ gpm or larger fire pumps are often called pumper-tenders. -
answer750.
8) NFPA 1901 requires one large tank discharge (dump valve) be installed on a tender.
It is highly recommended that each tender be equipped with at least __ dump valves. -
answer3
One on the left, right in the rear of the apparatus.
9) Remotely operated valves may be operated using which of the following -
answerElectrical power.
Hydraulic power.
Pneumatic power.
All of the above.
Answered change from last version.
10) Which of the following statements regarding Jet-assisted pumps is not true -
answerWater can be discharged without engaging the pump and will result in the same
flow rate as gravity dump systems.
, Water can be discharged without engaging the pump and will result in a lower flow rate
as gravity dump systems.
11) Which of the following would NOT be considered a crucial decision in setting up a
water shuttle - answerCurrent weather conditions.
Also the number of vehicles necessary to maintain a constant supply of water at the
scene.
12) If a fire scene is located down a narrow lane, driveway, or dead-end street, which of
the following is the most advantageous location for a dump site - answerAt the nearest
intersection.
13) When possible, select a fill site that is capable of supplying at least __ gpm, the rate
in which NFPA 1901 specifies that the tender should be filled. - answer1000.
14) A __ route of travel is considered to be the optimum method for conducting a water
shuttle operation. - answerCircular pattern.
15) When operating from a hydrant, the driver/operator must connect, at a minimum, a
____ diameter intake hose between the hydrant and the pumper intake. - answerLarge.
16) When positioning to draft at a static water supply, driver/operators must seek a
position that maximizes the amount of flow to the tender and - answerOne that requires
a minimum amount of lift.
17) Which procedure ensures that there is no loss of prime during drafting operations -
answerThe booster line or some other type of small discharge remains flowing
continuously.
This line should be in constant view of the driver/operator.
18) Which of the following is NOT a consideration by the tender driver/operator as to
where to park when arriving at a fill site - answerThe size of the tender in relation to the
fill site.
19) When using LDH to connect to tenders with direct tank filled intakes, only one line is
generally required and should be equipped with a ___ between the last sections of the
hose to act as a - answerA and B.
20) Its generally only necessary to lay one LDH from the fill site pumper to the fill
location - answerIf the tenders being filled have LDH direct tank intakes.
