Water Shuttle Operations
Questions with Accurate Answers
A single portable water tank works on fires that require: correct answer Relatively
low overall flow rates (less than 300 gpm).
Before performing a quick-fill operation you should make sure the tank vents are
open because failure to have adequate venting during this operation could result
in: correct answer A dramatic pressure failure of the tank.
Both the fill site time and the dump site time include the time spent: correct
answer Maneuvering/positioning
Direct pumping operation correct answer MWS apparatuses pump the water
from their tanks directly into the fire pump of the attack apparatus.
Filling an MWS apparatus from the top with a portable fill device, or an open hose
butt, is: correct answer Only used when an MWS apparatus has no other way of
being filled than through a top opening.
Identify FIVE factors that impact MWS apparatus performance. correct answer 1.
Loading times
2. Unloading times
3. Vehicle condition
4. Tank size
5. Drive-train capabilities
, Identify TWO disadvantages of using a nurse tanker operation in a water shuttle.
correct answer 1. All MWS apparatuses in the water shuttle are required to have a
sizable fire pump.
2. Dumping time for each MWS apparatus is significantly higher.
If the portable tanks at the dump site become empty during an emergency then
the: correct answer Dump site pumper should use its tank.
Nurse tanker operation correct answer One MWS apparatus parks next to the
attack apparatus supplying it with a discharge line or by having the attack
apparatus draft directly from its internal tank.
Place the steps for a multiple portable water tank operation in the correct order.
correct answer 1. Deploy the first portable water tank in a position that allows for
access and additional tanks.
2. Place a low-level strainer attached to a hard suction hose into the first portable
water tank. 3. Position the first MWS apparatus, dump it's load, and begin
drafting.
4. Deploy the second portable water tank in a tip-to-tip arrangement next to the
first tank.
5. Assemble and place the jet siphon into the second portable water tank.
6. Position the second MWS apparatus, dump it's load, and charge jet siphon.
Place the steps for filling an apparatus at a fill site in the correct order. correct
answer 1. Ensure that make and break personnel are safely off to the side of the
fill site.
2. Position the apparatus so that the driver's door is parallel to the stop marker.
3. Come to a complete stop and remain in the cab of your apparatus.
Questions with Accurate Answers
A single portable water tank works on fires that require: correct answer Relatively
low overall flow rates (less than 300 gpm).
Before performing a quick-fill operation you should make sure the tank vents are
open because failure to have adequate venting during this operation could result
in: correct answer A dramatic pressure failure of the tank.
Both the fill site time and the dump site time include the time spent: correct
answer Maneuvering/positioning
Direct pumping operation correct answer MWS apparatuses pump the water
from their tanks directly into the fire pump of the attack apparatus.
Filling an MWS apparatus from the top with a portable fill device, or an open hose
butt, is: correct answer Only used when an MWS apparatus has no other way of
being filled than through a top opening.
Identify FIVE factors that impact MWS apparatus performance. correct answer 1.
Loading times
2. Unloading times
3. Vehicle condition
4. Tank size
5. Drive-train capabilities
, Identify TWO disadvantages of using a nurse tanker operation in a water shuttle.
correct answer 1. All MWS apparatuses in the water shuttle are required to have a
sizable fire pump.
2. Dumping time for each MWS apparatus is significantly higher.
If the portable tanks at the dump site become empty during an emergency then
the: correct answer Dump site pumper should use its tank.
Nurse tanker operation correct answer One MWS apparatus parks next to the
attack apparatus supplying it with a discharge line or by having the attack
apparatus draft directly from its internal tank.
Place the steps for a multiple portable water tank operation in the correct order.
correct answer 1. Deploy the first portable water tank in a position that allows for
access and additional tanks.
2. Place a low-level strainer attached to a hard suction hose into the first portable
water tank. 3. Position the first MWS apparatus, dump it's load, and begin
drafting.
4. Deploy the second portable water tank in a tip-to-tip arrangement next to the
first tank.
5. Assemble and place the jet siphon into the second portable water tank.
6. Position the second MWS apparatus, dump it's load, and charge jet siphon.
Place the steps for filling an apparatus at a fill site in the correct order. correct
answer 1. Ensure that make and break personnel are safely off to the side of the
fill site.
2. Position the apparatus so that the driver's door is parallel to the stop marker.
3. Come to a complete stop and remain in the cab of your apparatus.
