Mobile Water Supply Apparatus Overview UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Mobile Water Supply Apparatus Overview
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER - Apparatus used to transport
water where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate


Common names for Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER - Water
tenders or tankers


Necessity of mobile water supply apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER - Because onboard
tanks are usually insufficient for extended fire attack


Factors affecting capacity of mobile water supply apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER -
Terrain, bridge/weight limits, monetary constraints, interoperability


Chapter of NFPA 1901 covering mobile water supply apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chapter 7


Minimum tank capacity required by NFPA 1901 for mobile water supply apparatus - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1,000 gallons (4,000 L)



Vehicle features to increase water capacity - CORRECT ANSWER - Tandem rear axles,
tri-axles, or tractor-trailer design


Requirement for larger mobile water supply apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER -
Additional driver training


Safety and efficiency considerations for designing mobile water supply apparatus - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sufficient fill/dump time, suspension/steering for terrain, adequate
engine/brakes, proper tank mounting/baffling, tank venting