IFSTA Driver/OP Exam prep Ch.1-Solved 100% Correct

What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? - ANSWER-To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is most accurate? - ANSWER-Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire hydrants, and static water sources What National Fire Protection Association standard list requirements for fire department pumpers? - ANSWER-1901 According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the water pump must have a capacity of at least: - ANSWER-750 GPM (3,000L/min) According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the water tank must have a capacity of at least: - ANSWER-300 gallons (1,200 liters) In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with: - ANSWER-Intake and discharge pump connections Which of the following equipment is most likely to be found on a standard fire department pumper? - ANSWER-Salvage tools and equipment Which of the following statements about fire department pumpers is most accurate? - ANSWER-Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on class A and 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 in the foam tanks usually range from: - ANSWER-20 to 100 gallons (80L to 400L) Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is most accurate? - ANSWER-Initial attack fire apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full size pumper - ANSWER-Midi-pumper Which apparatus or highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents where access is limited? - ANSWER-Initial attack fire apparatus Which of the following is a characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus? - ANSWER-Small chassis Which apparatus is most likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate? - ANSWER-Water tender Which of the following is most likely to be a reason water tenders are used at an emergency incident? - ANSWER-The onboard water tank of a tack pumpers is usually in sufficient to sustain an extended fire attack Which consideration for determining the capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus depends on the weight of the apparatus? - ANSWER-Bridge and weight limits When determining capacity of mobile water supply apparatus, the capability of nearby jurisdictions must be considered for: - ANSWER-Interoperability Which apparatus dumps off or uses a quick dump valve to offload it's water supply into folding portable water tanks? - ANSWER-Water tender When I mobile water supply apparatus is used as a stationary reservoir, where should it be parked? - ANSWER-In close proximity to the fire scene Which apparatus is a lightweight, all terrain, and highly maneuverable? - ANSWER-Wildland fire apparatus Why is the pump and roll system and advantage when combating wildland fires? - ANSWER-Atlanta Hawks apparatus to be driven while discharging water Which of the following statements about riding on the outside of a wildland apparatus and discharging water is the most accurate? - ANSWER-It is a dangerous practice and should not be done Which apparatus may be equipped with the ground sweet nozzles intended to extinguish small fires as the vehicle advances through short vegetation? - ANSWER-Wildland fire apparatus Which apparatus is most likely to be used to provide immediate suppression of flammable liquid tires and suppression of vapors from fuel spills? - ANSWER-Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus Which apparatus would be MOST likely to assist municipal fire departmentswith large scale flammable liquid incidents? - ANSWER-Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus Which type of apparatus is used in the ice and water rescue for relay pumping to land-based apparatus? - ANSWER-Fire boats