Chapter 1-4 Pumping And Aerial
Apparatus Driver-Operator Study Guide
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
NFPA 1901 - Answer: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 414 - Answer: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
Foam Capability - Answer: -Many FD including municipal, airport, wildland, and those serving industrial
facilities operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A 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.
Foam Capability - Answer: Both municipal and industrial foam pumpers may be equipped with around
the pump, direct injection, balanced pressure foam proportioning systems
Compressed air foam system (CAFS) - Answer: Generic term used to describe a high-energy foam-
generation system consisting of a water pump, a foam proportioning system, and an air compressor (or
other air source) that injects air into the foam solution before it enters a hoseline.
Common Pumper Requirements and Equipment - Answer: Requirements of Pumper Design
-A minimum pump capacity of 750 gpm and a water tank with with a capacity of at least 300 gallons.
-Pump capacities larger than 750 gpm increase in increments of 250 gpm with most municipal FD
operating pumpers of 2,000 gpm or less.
Common Pumper Requirements and Equipment - Answer: Requirements of Pumper Design
The apparatus must be equipped with intake and discharge pump connections, pump controls and
gauges, as well as a variety of hose sizes and types. These hoses include intake, supply, and attack hose.
, Rescue Pumper - Answer: -Specially designed apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue
vehicle and a fire department pumper.
-A rescue pumper carry medical, rescue, and extrication equipment.
Initial Attack Fire Apparatus - Answer: Fire apparatus whose primary purpose is to initiate a fire attack
on structural and wildland fires and support associated fire department actions. Also known as Midi-
Pumper or Mini-Pumper.
Mini-Pumper - Answer: Small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck-sized chassis, usually with a
pump having a rated capacity less than 500 gpm
Midi-Pumper - Answer: Apparatus sized between a mini pumper and a full size fire department pumper,
usually with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or greater. Pump not greater than 1,000 gpm
Mobile Water supply Apparatus - Answer: -Are used to transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate. Locally known as water tenders or tankers.
-Mobile water supply apparatus, are equipped with a tank capacity of at least 1,000 gallons.
Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - Answer: The capacity of mobile water supply apparatus operating in a
particular jurisdiction is based on a variety of factors including:
-Terrain
-Bridge and weight limits
-Monetary constraints
-Interoperability
Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - Answer: Mobile water supply apparatus have two basic functions on
the fireground.
-Used in mobile shuttle operation
-Used in as a stationary reservoir or "nurse tender"
Apparatus Driver-Operator Study Guide
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
NFPA 1901 - Answer: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 414 - Answer: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
Foam Capability - Answer: -Many FD including municipal, airport, wildland, and those serving industrial
facilities operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A 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.
Foam Capability - Answer: Both municipal and industrial foam pumpers may be equipped with around
the pump, direct injection, balanced pressure foam proportioning systems
Compressed air foam system (CAFS) - Answer: Generic term used to describe a high-energy foam-
generation system consisting of a water pump, a foam proportioning system, and an air compressor (or
other air source) that injects air into the foam solution before it enters a hoseline.
Common Pumper Requirements and Equipment - Answer: Requirements of Pumper Design
-A minimum pump capacity of 750 gpm and a water tank with with a capacity of at least 300 gallons.
-Pump capacities larger than 750 gpm increase in increments of 250 gpm with most municipal FD
operating pumpers of 2,000 gpm or less.
Common Pumper Requirements and Equipment - Answer: Requirements of Pumper Design
The apparatus must be equipped with intake and discharge pump connections, pump controls and
gauges, as well as a variety of hose sizes and types. These hoses include intake, supply, and attack hose.
, Rescue Pumper - Answer: -Specially designed apparatus that combines the functions of both a rescue
vehicle and a fire department pumper.
-A rescue pumper carry medical, rescue, and extrication equipment.
Initial Attack Fire Apparatus - Answer: Fire apparatus whose primary purpose is to initiate a fire attack
on structural and wildland fires and support associated fire department actions. Also known as Midi-
Pumper or Mini-Pumper.
Mini-Pumper - Answer: Small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck-sized chassis, usually with a
pump having a rated capacity less than 500 gpm
Midi-Pumper - Answer: Apparatus sized between a mini pumper and a full size fire department pumper,
usually with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or greater. Pump not greater than 1,000 gpm
Mobile Water supply Apparatus - Answer: -Are used to transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate. Locally known as water tenders or tankers.
-Mobile water supply apparatus, are equipped with a tank capacity of at least 1,000 gallons.
Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - Answer: The capacity of mobile water supply apparatus operating in a
particular jurisdiction is based on a variety of factors including:
-Terrain
-Bridge and weight limits
-Monetary constraints
-Interoperability
Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - Answer: Mobile water supply apparatus have two basic functions on
the fireground.
-Used in mobile shuttle operation
-Used in as a stationary reservoir or "nurse tender"
