Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Questions with Accurate Answers
***Challenge Review #3***
Your department's old MWS apparatus had manually operated valves. It has just
been replaced with an MWS apparatus that has remotely operated valves.
Identify TWO advantages of having remotely operated valves as part of a gravity
dump system correct answer A. Dumps faster than a jet-assisted dump system
B. Allows better control of water flow than a jet-assisted dump system
C. Increases safety by eliminating the need for someone to climb to the top of the
apparatus tank
D. Creates a Venturi effect that increases the water flow through the large tank
discharge
E. Reduces the chance of someone being pinched between the apparatus and the
portable tank
***Challenge Review #7***
Identify TWO disadvantages of using a nurse tanker operation in a water shuttle.
correct answer A. All MWS apparatuses in the water shuttle are required to have
a sizable fire pump
,B. MWS apparatuses are too far from the attack apparatus for a good flow rate
C. Dumping time for each MWS apparatus is significantly higher
D. A constant water supply cannot be maintained during dumping operations
E. A substantial amount of working space is required for the dump site
Advantage of Direct Pumping correct answer Reduces the need for the MWS
apparatus to park directly next to the attack apparatus.
Advantage of Portable Water Tanks correct answer MWS apparatuses do not
need to be equipped with a fire pump as long as they have an adequate-sized
direct-tank discharge valve and adequate venting
Ensure a constant supply of water to the attack apparatus
Amount of water dumped correct answer Only allows 90% of the MWS apparatus'
total tank capacity to be used for the calculation. The 10% accounts for the water
spilled and/or remains in the tank after the dump valve is closed
Challenge Review #1
You've been asked to help with pre-incident planning of water shuttle operations
in your jurisdiction. First, You'll need to determine if your department or
, neighboring jurisdictions have the right types of apparatus for performing
effective water shuttle operations. Identify TWO types of apparatus required to
operate an effective water shuttle correct answer A. Aerial apparatus
B. Pumper or fire apparatus - Correct Answer
C. ARFF apparatus
D. MWS apparatus - Correct Answer
E. Wildland apparatus
Challenge Review #10
When an incident requires flow rates of over 300 GPM, the water shuttle
operation should use: correct answer A. One 5,000 gallon portable tank
B. Two or more portable tanks - Correct Answer
C. Smaller pumps
D. Hydrants only
Challenge Review #11
Questions with Accurate Answers
***Challenge Review #3***
Your department's old MWS apparatus had manually operated valves. It has just
been replaced with an MWS apparatus that has remotely operated valves.
Identify TWO advantages of having remotely operated valves as part of a gravity
dump system correct answer A. Dumps faster than a jet-assisted dump system
B. Allows better control of water flow than a jet-assisted dump system
C. Increases safety by eliminating the need for someone to climb to the top of the
apparatus tank
D. Creates a Venturi effect that increases the water flow through the large tank
discharge
E. Reduces the chance of someone being pinched between the apparatus and the
portable tank
***Challenge Review #7***
Identify TWO disadvantages of using a nurse tanker operation in a water shuttle.
correct answer A. All MWS apparatuses in the water shuttle are required to have
a sizable fire pump
,B. MWS apparatuses are too far from the attack apparatus for a good flow rate
C. Dumping time for each MWS apparatus is significantly higher
D. A constant water supply cannot be maintained during dumping operations
E. A substantial amount of working space is required for the dump site
Advantage of Direct Pumping correct answer Reduces the need for the MWS
apparatus to park directly next to the attack apparatus.
Advantage of Portable Water Tanks correct answer MWS apparatuses do not
need to be equipped with a fire pump as long as they have an adequate-sized
direct-tank discharge valve and adequate venting
Ensure a constant supply of water to the attack apparatus
Amount of water dumped correct answer Only allows 90% of the MWS apparatus'
total tank capacity to be used for the calculation. The 10% accounts for the water
spilled and/or remains in the tank after the dump valve is closed
Challenge Review #1
You've been asked to help with pre-incident planning of water shuttle operations
in your jurisdiction. First, You'll need to determine if your department or
, neighboring jurisdictions have the right types of apparatus for performing
effective water shuttle operations. Identify TWO types of apparatus required to
operate an effective water shuttle correct answer A. Aerial apparatus
B. Pumper or fire apparatus - Correct Answer
C. ARFF apparatus
D. MWS apparatus - Correct Answer
E. Wildland apparatus
Challenge Review #10
When an incident requires flow rates of over 300 GPM, the water shuttle
operation should use: correct answer A. One 5,000 gallon portable tank
B. Two or more portable tanks - Correct Answer
C. Smaller pumps
D. Hydrants only
Challenge Review #11
