Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
How does NFPA 1901 define a mobile water supply apparatus? correct answersA 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 answersA 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 answersCommercial-style chassis,
custom chassis
Why are tankers prone to rollovers? correct answersThey have a tendency to be heavy, large vehicles w/
a high center of gravity.
When axle loading becomes questionable, what should happen? correct answersThe 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 answersBraking and retarding the speed of the vehicle
A fully-rated fire pump is ___________________________ by NFPA 1901 on mobile water supply
apparatuses. correct answersNot required
What size water tank do some manufacturers recommend not exceeding if the chassis has a fully-rated
fire pump? correct answers1250-gallon water tank
What style fire pump might create the better weight-balanced vehicle? correct answersA front-mount
style fire pump
How does NFPA 1901 define a mobile water supply apparatus? correct answersA 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 answersA 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 answersCommercial-style chassis,
custom chassis
Why are tankers prone to rollovers? correct answersThey have a tendency to be heavy, large vehicles w/
a high center of gravity.
When axle loading becomes questionable, what should happen? correct answersThe 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 answersBraking and retarding the speed of the vehicle
A fully-rated fire pump is ___________________________ by NFPA 1901 on mobile water supply
apparatuses. correct answersNot required
What size water tank do some manufacturers recommend not exceeding if the chassis has a fully-rated
fire pump? correct answers1250-gallon water tank
What style fire pump might create the better weight-balanced vehicle? correct answersA front-mount
style fire pump
