Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator (Third
Edition) Questions & Answers (A+)
Process of injecting or supplying the Diesel engine with more fuel than can be burned.
Answer-Over throttling
Fire apparatus are classified according to the __________ for which they are designed.
Answer...
Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator (Third
Edition) Questions & Answers (A+)
Process of injecting or supplying the Diesel engine with more fuel than can be burned.
Answer-Over throttling
Fire apparatus are classified according to the __________ for which they are designed.
Answer-Primary Function
The Fire department __________ is the core unit of the fire service and is sometimes expected
to fill several roles, such as rescue, hazardous materials or medical responses. Answer-
Pumper
The main purpose of a fire department pumper is to provide _________________ for effective
fire streams. Answer-Adequate water pressure
NFPA 1901 standard for automotive fire apparatus, contains the requirements of pumper
design. The standard specifies a minimum pump capacity of ____________ GPM and a water
tank with a capacity of at least 300 gallons. Pump capacities larger than 750 GPM increase in
increments of 250 GPM. Answer-750 GPM
Specially designed apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue vehicle and a fire
department pumper. Answer-Rescue Pumper
A ________ combines the functions of both rescue vehicle and pumping apparatus.
Answer-Rescue pumper
large onboard tank of foam concentrate often contain ______ gallons or more of foam
concentrate. Answer-500 gallons
Generic term used to describe a high energy foam generation system consisting of water pump,
a foam proportioning system, and an air compressor that injects air into the foam solution
before it enters a hose line. Answer-Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS)
The foam proportioning systems found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled down versions of
those used for industrial pumpers. The foam tanks are correspondingly smaller, usually ranging
from _____ to ______ gallons. Answer-20 to 100
The articulating or telescoping devices out commonly combined with pumpers generally range
in height from _____ to _______. Answer-50 to 75 Feet
Fire apparatus whose primary purpose is to initiate fire attack on structural and wild land fires
and support associated fire department actions. Also known as Midi pumper or Mini pumper.
Answer-Initial Attack Fire Apparatus
The incident Command System (ICS) as defined by the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) categorizes apparatus and mobile water supply apparatus based on capability. This
system , called _______________ is intended to make it easier for Incident Commanders to call
for exactly the types of resources they need to manage an incident. Answer-Apparatus
Typing
Mobile water supply apparatus locally known as ________ or _______ are use to transport
water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate. Answer-Water
tenders or tankers
Combating wild land fires requires an apparatus design that is lightweight, highly maneuverable
and all terrain. Specially designed wild land apparatus are often mounted on one ton or Larter
chassis, usually featuring all wheel drive. Commonly known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or
booster apparatus these vehicles often have pump capacities and water tanks of ________ or
less. Answer-500 gallons
Apparatus that serves as an engine and as a ladder truck: equipped with fire pump, water tank,
ground ladders, hose bed, and aerial device. Answer-Quint
A quint is an apparatus equipped with a fire pump, water tank and hose in addition to an aerial
device and ground ladders. According to NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive fire apparatus the
vehicle must be equipped with a pump rated at a minimum of ______________GPM and a
water tank of at least _______ gallons. Answer-1000 GPM
300 Gallons
Fire apparatus, including pumpers are often equipped with electric power generation
equipment. The generators are used to power electrical equipment used at scenes. When a
small amount of electric power is needed a step up transformer called an ________ can be used
, Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator (Third
Edition) Questions & Answers (A+)
to convert a vehicle's 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110 or 220 volt AC current. Answer-
Inverter
Recuse apparatus or other specialized units may feature fixed generator systems with capacities
of _______________ watts or greater. Answer-50,000 watts
________________ refers to keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness.
Answer-Maintenance
__________ means to restore that which has become inoperable. Answer-Repair
The ______ will determine the assignment of maintenance and repair in each department.
Answer-AHJ
For serious issues or items meeting _______________ criteria immediate action must be taken.
Answer-NFPA 1911 out of service
An ____________ designed by the AHJ for specific apparatus will ensure that each driver
operator conducts a uniform and complete inspection by using the checklist as a guide.
Answer-Inspection Checklist
After heavy cleaning it may be necessary to perform a ____________ to ensure that all
components are properly protected form excessive wear. Answer-Routine Lubrication
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