Pumper/Operator| 299 questions| with complete solutions

When was the first hand pump invented correct answer: 1720, by Richard Newsham Where was the first wooden water mains for firefighting correct answer: Philadelphia, early 1800s What were the first mechanized fire pumps fueled by correct answer: Coal When was the first gas powered apparatus correct answer: 1900 When was triple combination pumper created correct answer: 1906 Apparatus safety standards correct answer: NFPA 1901 -standards for fire apparatus NFPA 1500 - health safety for firefighters Some fire apparatus specifications correct answer: Auxiliary brakes ABS ATC - auto traction control ESC- Electronic stability control Vehicle data recorders Lateral acceleration alert device NFPA 1901 requires what two light modes on an apparatus correct answer: Mode that makes them visible to other drivers Move for use on emergency scene NFPA 1002 correct answer: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications Driver operator is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the event safely, setting up and operating the pump or aerial device NFPA 1451 correct answer: Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program ABCDE correct answer: Abrasions Bulging Cuts Dry Rot Even wear inspection Maximum amount of play on steering wheel correct answer: 2 inches or 10 degrees Parking Brake Test correct answer: Place Apparatus on 20% grade and apply brakes If brakes can't hold, apparatus needs to be reomved from service