JB LEARNING - D/O Final questions and
answers(latest update ,graded A+
What does the "A" stand for in the commercial driving instructors' acronym ABCDE? - answer
Abrasion
What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? - answer Fire Plugs
If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of
_____ of soft suction hose or _____ of hard suction hose with a strainer. - answer 15 ft (4.5 m);
20 ft (6 m) Correct
Which type of apparatus is equipped to help crew members gain access to structures and effect
support functions at a fire scene? - answer Ladders
What was the system used by colonial-era fire fighters in which leather buckets were passed
from person to person to assist in extinguishing a fire? - answer Bucket Brigade
Aerial fire apparatus can be configured in numerous different classifications including aerial
ladder, elevating platform, or: - answer Water Tower
What are the two basic ways in which fire apparatus operate? - answer Driving Ops and On-
Scene Ops
An apparatus must carry a minimum of _____________ of water in its tank to be classified as a
pumper. - answer 300 gallons
,What type of fire apparatus is designed to carry a large capacity of water to the fire scene? -
answer Mobile water supply
_________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is critical for building a
successful team, instilling confidence in crew members, and supporting positive response
outcomes. - answer Attitude
_________________ are vehicle construction and mechanical design characteristics that
directly affect the handling, stability, maneuverability, functionality, and safeness of a vehicle. -
answer Vehicle Dynamics
Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat belt warning devices
that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - answer NFPA 1901
What does the "C" stand for in the commercial driving instructors' acronym ABCDE? - answer
Cuts
The second leading cause of fire fighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: - answer
Responding to or leaving the fireground
_________________ are the best sources for retrieving the answers to specific equipment
operational questions. - answer Operating Manuals
According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of carrying a minimum of: - answer 200 gallons
A hazardous materials apparatus or a heavy technical rescue apparatus would be considered a
_______________ fire apparatus. - answer Special Service
,Which of the following fire apparatus would be an example of a special service fire apparatus? -
answer Hazardous Materials
Training drivers to operate their apparatus _____________ and _____________ is critical to the
success of any fire department. - answer Safely and efficiently
According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, the
_______________ is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the scene safely, setting up,
and running the pump or operating the aerial ladder once the vehicle arrives on the scene. -
answer Driver / Operator
In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a mobile water supply apparatus, it must have a
water tank that holds a minimum of: - answer 1000 Gallons
What was the first gasoline-powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda
acid extinguisher? - answer Chemical Wagon
According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped with a permanently mounted pump at a
minimum rating of ____________ of water per minute. - answer 750 GPM
In the early 1800s, what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal water
supply system? - answer Wood
A(n) ___________________ was an aerial device that allowed greater flexibility when operating
in areas filled with electrical wires and other obstructions. - answer Articulated Boom
In 1720 London, what was the first piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - answer
Hand Pump
, Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an incident are
known as: - answer Tactical Benchmarks
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at night
looking for: - answer Fires
The primary purpose for a mobile foam fire apparatus is use in _______________ and
_________________ of flammable and combustible liquid fires in storage tanks and other
flammable liquid spills. - answer Control , Extinguishment
The best way to start a routine vehicle inspection is with a: - answer Complete inventory
The five functions associated with a quint fire apparatus include: pump, water tank, fire hose
storage, aerial, and: - answer Ground Ladders
According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to meet the classification of aerial, what is the
minimum number of feet (meters) in length that the total complement of ground ladders must
meet? - answer 115 ft.
What type of fire apparatus has a permanently mounted fire pump, foam proportioning system,
and a foam concentrate tank(s)? - answer Mobile Foam
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine? -
answer Engineer
A mobile foam fire apparatus is more commonly referred to as a(n): - answer Aircraft rescue and
fire fighting vehicle
For an apparatus to be classified as an aerial apparatus in accordance with NFPA 1901, how
many straight ladders must be installed by the manufacturer? - answer Two
answers(latest update ,graded A+
What does the "A" stand for in the commercial driving instructors' acronym ABCDE? - answer
Abrasion
What were the early U.S. fire hydrants first called? - answer Fire Plugs
If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of
_____ of soft suction hose or _____ of hard suction hose with a strainer. - answer 15 ft (4.5 m);
20 ft (6 m) Correct
Which type of apparatus is equipped to help crew members gain access to structures and effect
support functions at a fire scene? - answer Ladders
What was the system used by colonial-era fire fighters in which leather buckets were passed
from person to person to assist in extinguishing a fire? - answer Bucket Brigade
Aerial fire apparatus can be configured in numerous different classifications including aerial
ladder, elevating platform, or: - answer Water Tower
What are the two basic ways in which fire apparatus operate? - answer Driving Ops and On-
Scene Ops
An apparatus must carry a minimum of _____________ of water in its tank to be classified as a
pumper. - answer 300 gallons
,What type of fire apparatus is designed to carry a large capacity of water to the fire scene? -
answer Mobile water supply
_________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is critical for building a
successful team, instilling confidence in crew members, and supporting positive response
outcomes. - answer Attitude
_________________ are vehicle construction and mechanical design characteristics that
directly affect the handling, stability, maneuverability, functionality, and safeness of a vehicle. -
answer Vehicle Dynamics
Which NFPA standard requires fire apparatus manufacturers to install seat belt warning devices
that verify a fire fighter is seated and belted? - answer NFPA 1901
What does the "C" stand for in the commercial driving instructors' acronym ABCDE? - answer
Cuts
The second leading cause of fire fighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: - answer
Responding to or leaving the fireground
_________________ are the best sources for retrieving the answers to specific equipment
operational questions. - answer Operating Manuals
According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of carrying a minimum of: - answer 200 gallons
A hazardous materials apparatus or a heavy technical rescue apparatus would be considered a
_______________ fire apparatus. - answer Special Service
,Which of the following fire apparatus would be an example of a special service fire apparatus? -
answer Hazardous Materials
Training drivers to operate their apparatus _____________ and _____________ is critical to the
success of any fire department. - answer Safely and efficiently
According to NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, the
_______________ is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the scene safely, setting up,
and running the pump or operating the aerial ladder once the vehicle arrives on the scene. -
answer Driver / Operator
In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a mobile water supply apparatus, it must have a
water tank that holds a minimum of: - answer 1000 Gallons
What was the first gasoline-powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda
acid extinguisher? - answer Chemical Wagon
According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped with a permanently mounted pump at a
minimum rating of ____________ of water per minute. - answer 750 GPM
In the early 1800s, what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal water
supply system? - answer Wood
A(n) ___________________ was an aerial device that allowed greater flexibility when operating
in areas filled with electrical wires and other obstructions. - answer Articulated Boom
In 1720 London, what was the first piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - answer
Hand Pump
, Objectives that are required to be completed during the operational phase of an incident are
known as: - answer Tactical Benchmarks
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at night
looking for: - answer Fires
The primary purpose for a mobile foam fire apparatus is use in _______________ and
_________________ of flammable and combustible liquid fires in storage tanks and other
flammable liquid spills. - answer Control , Extinguishment
The best way to start a routine vehicle inspection is with a: - answer Complete inventory
The five functions associated with a quint fire apparatus include: pump, water tank, fire hose
storage, aerial, and: - answer Ground Ladders
According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to meet the classification of aerial, what is the
minimum number of feet (meters) in length that the total complement of ground ladders must
meet? - answer 115 ft.
What type of fire apparatus has a permanently mounted fire pump, foam proportioning system,
and a foam concentrate tank(s)? - answer Mobile Foam
What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine? -
answer Engineer
A mobile foam fire apparatus is more commonly referred to as a(n): - answer Aircraft rescue and
fire fighting vehicle
For an apparatus to be classified as an aerial apparatus in accordance with NFPA 1901, how
many straight ladders must be installed by the manufacturer? - answer Two
