Chap 1 Types of Apparatus Equipped
with a Pump
When a mobile water supply apparatus is parked in close proximity to the fire scene and pumpers are
using its supply during suppression operations, the water tender is being used correct answersas a
stationary reservoir or "nurse tender."
When a mobile water supply apparatus uses a quick dump valve to off-load its water supply into folding
portable water tanks, the water tender is being used correct answersin a mobile shuttle operation
Which apparatus has the ability to supply its own master streams and may function with the capabilities
of an engine or ladder company? correct answersAerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which statement about fire department pumpers and foam capability is MOST ACCURATE correct
answersMany fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A and/or Class B
fires
Foam tanks on municipal fire pumpers are often designed to be refilled correct answersdirectly from 5
gallon (20 L) containers
Which apparatus are MOST likely to be used for ice rescue correct answersFireboats
Which type of apparatus has small fire pumps and tanks that may feature foam proportioning equipment
and a tank for foam concentrate correct answersRescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which equipment is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines, generally has 110- and/or 220-volt
capability, and is available with power capacities up to 5,000 watts? correct answersPortable generator
Which apparatus is often designed with the pump panel and one or more preconnected hoselines
housed in a compartment correct answersRescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
with a Pump
When a mobile water supply apparatus is parked in close proximity to the fire scene and pumpers are
using its supply during suppression operations, the water tender is being used correct answersas a
stationary reservoir or "nurse tender."
When a mobile water supply apparatus uses a quick dump valve to off-load its water supply into folding
portable water tanks, the water tender is being used correct answersin a mobile shuttle operation
Which apparatus has the ability to supply its own master streams and may function with the capabilities
of an engine or ladder company? correct answersAerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which statement about fire department pumpers and foam capability is MOST ACCURATE correct
answersMany fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on Class A and/or Class B
fires
Foam tanks on municipal fire pumpers are often designed to be refilled correct answersdirectly from 5
gallon (20 L) containers
Which apparatus are MOST likely to be used for ice rescue correct answersFireboats
Which type of apparatus has small fire pumps and tanks that may feature foam proportioning equipment
and a tank for foam concentrate correct answersRescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
Which equipment is powered by small gasoline or diesel engines, generally has 110- and/or 220-volt
capability, and is available with power capacities up to 5,000 watts? correct answersPortable generator
Which apparatus is often designed with the pump panel and one or more preconnected hoselines
housed in a compartment correct answersRescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
