IFSTA Driver/OP exam prep ch.1 Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? - Correct answer-To provide
adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department
pumpers is most accurate? - Correct answer-Water sources include the apparatus
internal water tank, fire hydrants, and static water sources
What National Fire Protection Association standard list requirements for fire
department pumpers? - Correct answer-1901
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the
water pump must have a capacity of at least: - Correct answer-750 GPM
(3,000L/min)
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the
water tank must have a capacity of at least: - Correct answer-300 gallons (1,200
liters)
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, In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with: - Correct answer-
Intake and discharge pump connections
Which of the following equipment is most likely to be found on a standard fire
department pumper? - Correct answer-Salvage tools and equipment
Which of the following statements about fire department pumpers is most
accurate? - Correct answer-Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of
discharging foam on class A and or class B fires
The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are
scaled down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers in the foam tanks
usually range from: - Correct answer-20 to 100 gallons (80L to 400L)
Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is most accurate? - Correct
answer-Initial attack fire apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers
Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full size
pumper - Correct answer-Midi-pumper
Which apparatus or highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents
where access is limited? - Correct answer-Initial attack fire apparatus
Which of the following is a characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus? - Correct
answer-Small chassis
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? - Correct answer-To provide
adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department
pumpers is most accurate? - Correct answer-Water sources include the apparatus
internal water tank, fire hydrants, and static water sources
What National Fire Protection Association standard list requirements for fire
department pumpers? - Correct answer-1901
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the
water pump must have a capacity of at least: - Correct answer-750 GPM
(3,000L/min)
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the
water tank must have a capacity of at least: - Correct answer-300 gallons (1,200
liters)
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, In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with: - Correct answer-
Intake and discharge pump connections
Which of the following equipment is most likely to be found on a standard fire
department pumper? - Correct answer-Salvage tools and equipment
Which of the following statements about fire department pumpers is most
accurate? - Correct answer-Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of
discharging foam on class A and or class B fires
The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are
scaled down versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers in the foam tanks
usually range from: - Correct answer-20 to 100 gallons (80L to 400L)
Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is most accurate? - Correct
answer-Initial attack fire apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers
Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full size
pumper - Correct answer-Midi-pumper
Which apparatus or highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents
where access is limited? - Correct answer-Initial attack fire apparatus
Which of the following is a characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus? - Correct
answer-Small chassis
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