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Driver Operator Handbook Ch. 1 Typesof Apparatus Equipped with a Pump
What is the main purpose of the fire department pumpers? (13) - answerD. To provide
adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is
MOST accurate? (13) - answerC. Water sources include the apparatus internal water
tank, fire hydrants, and static water sources
What NFPA standard lists requirements for fire department pumpers? (14) - answerD.
1901
According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a
capacity of at least: (14) - answerA. 750 gpm
According to the NFPA requirements for pumpers, the water tank must have a capacity
of at least: (14) - answerC. 300 gallons
In addition to the fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with: (14) - answerB. Intake
and discharge pump connections
Which of the following equipment is MOST likely to be found on a standard fire
department pumper? (14) - answerB. Salvage tools and equipment
Which of the following statements about fire department pumpers is MOST accurate?
(15) - answerB. Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam of
Class A and/or Class B fires.
The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled
down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers and the foam tanks usually
range from: (16) - answerB. 20 to 100 gallons
Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is MOST accurate? (16) - answerD.
Initial attack fire apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers
Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full size pumper?
(16) - answerA. Midi pumper.
Which apparatus are highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents where
access is limited? (16) - answerA. Initial attack fire apparatus
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