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Chapters 1-3 J&B Driver- Operator1. Specialized apparatus/equipment has been developed for particular situations. These
types of fire apparatus are distinguished based on their _____________ and
_____________ at the emergency scene.
A. function; capabilities
B. height; weight
C. pump size; water tank
D. equipment; manpower - answeranswer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 54
2. What is one of three things that a jurisdiction must convey to the manufacturer when
purchasing a fire apparatus?
A. National fire fighter standards
B. The specific performance requirements
C. The minimum number of fire fighters to ride on the apparatus
D. The number of tires needed on the apparatus - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 54
3. Who is ultimately responsible for conducting ongoing training to ensure proficiency
with regard to the safe and proper use of the fire apparatus and its equipment?
A. The manufacturer
B. The sales office
C. The jurisdiction purchasing the fire apparatus
D. Outside trainers - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 55
4. According to NFPA 1901, all fire service apparatus must, when loaded to its
estimated inservice weight, be capable of attaining a minimum speed of
_____________ within 25 seconds from a standing start while on dry, paved roads that
are in good condition.
A. 20 mi/h
B. 25 mi/h
C. 30 mi/h
D. 35 mi/h - answeranswer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 55
,5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus?
A. Pumper
B. Aerial
C. Tender
D. Multipurpose - answeranswer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 55
6. What type of fire apparatus is used to respond to small incidents such as dumpster
fires, vehicle fires, and brush fires in urban settings?
A. Tender
B. Aerial
C. Pumper
D. Multipurpose - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: N/A
Page: 55
7. According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped with a permanently mounted
pump at a minimum rating of ____________ of water per minute.
A. 250 gallons (950 L)
B. 500 gallons (1895 L)
C. 750 gallons (2840 L)
D. 1000 gallons (3785 L) - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
8. An apparatus must carry a minimum of _____________ of water in its tank to be
classified as a pumper.
A. 200 gallons (760 L)
B. 250 gallons (950 L)
C. 275 gallons (1040 L)
D. 300 gallons (1135 L) - answeranswer: D
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
9. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of supply hose to be carried
on a pumper?
A. 800 ft (240 m)
B. 1000 ft (304 m)
C. 1250 ft (381 m)
D. 2000 ft (609 m) - answeranswer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
10. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of attack hose to be carried
on a pumper?
, A. 300 ft (91 m)
B. 400 ft (120 m)
C. 600 ft (182 m)
D. 1000 ft (304 m) - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
11. _______________ equipment includes portable tools and equipment carried on a
fire apparatus, not including hose, ladders, fixed power sources, reels, breathing air
systems, or other major equipment or components specified by the purchaser to be
permanently mounted on the apparatus as received from the apparatus manufacturer.
A. Portable
B. Non-portable
C. Eccentric
D. Miscellaneous - answeranswer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Pages: 56-57
12. What type of fire apparatus is a smaller version of the pumper that is designed to be
more maneuverable than the pumper, especially on off-road terrain?
A. Tender
B. Aerial
C. Initial attack
D. Mobile water supply - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 57
13. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial
attack fire apparatus, it must have a pump rated a minimum of _______ GPM.
A. 150 (600 L/min)
B. 200 (750 L/min)
C. 250 (1000 L/min)
D. 300 (1150 L/min) - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 57
14. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial
attack fire apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of carrying a minimum of:
A. 150 gallons (600 L).
B. 200 gallons (750 L).
C. 250 gallons (1000 L).
D. 300 gallons (1150 L). - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 57
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