Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator
quiz 11 well answered graded A+
What type of vehicle is equipped with a wide assortment of valves, manifolds, and other
appliances to assist in relay pumping operations? - ANS ✔Hose tenders
A pumper connected within the relay that receives water from the source pumper _____ the
pressure and supplies water to the next apparatus. - ANS ✔increases
In a(an) _____ strategy, firefighters attack the fire directly and/or conduct a search. - ANS
✔offensive
During fireground operations, the IC makes a _____ analysis to determine if lives can be saved
without unnecessary risk to firefighters. - ANS ✔risk-benefit
What are the two methods of fire attack in an offensive strategy? - ANS ✔Interior and
transitional attack
What should the D/O of the attack pumper expect during relay pumping operations? - ANS
✔Small pressure variations
What should the D/O do while waiting for orders to charge the system? - ANS ✔Engage the
pump and circulate tank water to avoid overheating the pump
What is the main advantage of using a tandem pumping operation? - ANS ✔Allows for higher
pressures than a single engine can supply
quiz 11 well answered graded A+
What type of vehicle is equipped with a wide assortment of valves, manifolds, and other
appliances to assist in relay pumping operations? - ANS ✔Hose tenders
A pumper connected within the relay that receives water from the source pumper _____ the
pressure and supplies water to the next apparatus. - ANS ✔increases
In a(an) _____ strategy, firefighters attack the fire directly and/or conduct a search. - ANS
✔offensive
During fireground operations, the IC makes a _____ analysis to determine if lives can be saved
without unnecessary risk to firefighters. - ANS ✔risk-benefit
What are the two methods of fire attack in an offensive strategy? - ANS ✔Interior and
transitional attack
What should the D/O of the attack pumper expect during relay pumping operations? - ANS
✔Small pressure variations
What should the D/O do while waiting for orders to charge the system? - ANS ✔Engage the
pump and circulate tank water to avoid overheating the pump
What is the main advantage of using a tandem pumping operation? - ANS ✔Allows for higher
pressures than a single engine can supply
