Pump ops Practice Questions with Correct
Answers
What is the typical water tank capacity of a brush truck?
500 gallons (2,000 L) or less
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of using a tri-axle or tractor-trailer fire
apparatus?
Advantage: Increased capacity
Disadvantage: Requires additional driver training
Mobile water supply apparatus, as stated in NFPA® 1901, Chapter 7, are
equipped with a tank capacity of at least.
1,000 gallons (4 000 L).
What are mobile water supply apparatus commonly called?
Water tenders or tankers
What is the purpose of apparatus typing?
To help Incident Commanders request the exact resources needed
What are initial attack fire apparatus?
Scaled-down versions of full-size pumpers
What is the minimum weight of a midi-pumper?
12,000 lbs
What is the typical maximum pump capacity of a midi pumper?
1000 gallons
, What is the main advantage of a mini pumper?
Speed and Mobility
What is the typical pump capacity of a mini pumper?
500 GPM
What is a foam turret capable of doing
flowing the entire capacity of the fire pump
How large are foam tanks on industrial pumpers typically?
500 GPM
What is the advantage of a balanced pressure system?
Reliable foam proportioning at larger flows
What three components make up a CAFS?
Water Pump, foam proportioning system and air compressor
What does CAFS stand for?
Compressed Air Foaming System
What are the main types of foam proportioning systems?
Around-the-pump, direct injection, and balanced pressure
Most municipal fire departments operate pumpers rated at what capacity or less?
2,000 gpm
In what increments do pump capacities increase above 750 gpm?
250 GPM
Answers
What is the typical water tank capacity of a brush truck?
500 gallons (2,000 L) or less
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of using a tri-axle or tractor-trailer fire
apparatus?
Advantage: Increased capacity
Disadvantage: Requires additional driver training
Mobile water supply apparatus, as stated in NFPA® 1901, Chapter 7, are
equipped with a tank capacity of at least.
1,000 gallons (4 000 L).
What are mobile water supply apparatus commonly called?
Water tenders or tankers
What is the purpose of apparatus typing?
To help Incident Commanders request the exact resources needed
What are initial attack fire apparatus?
Scaled-down versions of full-size pumpers
What is the minimum weight of a midi-pumper?
12,000 lbs
What is the typical maximum pump capacity of a midi pumper?
1000 gallons
, What is the main advantage of a mini pumper?
Speed and Mobility
What is the typical pump capacity of a mini pumper?
500 GPM
What is a foam turret capable of doing
flowing the entire capacity of the fire pump
How large are foam tanks on industrial pumpers typically?
500 GPM
What is the advantage of a balanced pressure system?
Reliable foam proportioning at larger flows
What three components make up a CAFS?
Water Pump, foam proportioning system and air compressor
What does CAFS stand for?
Compressed Air Foaming System
What are the main types of foam proportioning systems?
Around-the-pump, direct injection, and balanced pressure
Most municipal fire departments operate pumpers rated at what capacity or less?
2,000 gpm
In what increments do pump capacities increase above 750 gpm?
250 GPM
