Mobile Water Supply Apparatus With
100% Verified Solutions (2024)
How does NFPA 1901 define a mobile water supply apparatus? CORRECT ANSWERS
A vehicle designed primarily for transporting water to fire emergency scenes to be
applied by other vehicles or pumping equipment.
This apparatus is required to have what? CORRECT ANSWERS A pump, but not
necessarily a fire pump as defined on other vehicles.
A large percentage of mobile water supply apparatuses are built on
____________________, but there are substantial amounts built on
________________ as well. CORRECT ANSWERS Commercial-style chassis, custom
chassis
Why are tankers prone to rollovers? CORRECT ANSWERS They have a tendency to
be heavy, large vehicles w/ a high center of gravity.
When axle loading becomes questionable, what should happen? CORRECT
ANSWERS The purchaser should either consider adding axles or reducing the water
tank capacity.
As much consideration should be given to ___________________ and
______________________ as is given to power or horsepower. CORRECT ANSWERS
Braking and retarding the speed of the vehicle
A fully-rated fire pump is ___________________________ by NFPA 1901 on mobile
water supply apparatuses. CORRECT ANSWERS Not required
What size water tank do some manufacturers recommend not exceeding if the chassis
has a fully-rated fire pump? CORRECT ANSWERS 1250-gallon water tank
What style fire pump might create the better weight-balanced vehicle? CORRECT
ANSWERS A front-mount style fire pump
NFPA 1901 requires what on mobile water supply apparatus? CORRECT ANSWERS A
min. 2 inch tank fill line and two preconnected hose line discharges.
An external fill line capable of filling the water tank at _______________ is required
along w/ the capability to dump water to the _______, __________, and ____________.
CORRECT ANSWERS - 1000 gpm minimum
-left, right, and rear
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ElevatedExcellence. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.