IFSTA Pumping and Aerial D/O 3rd edition Ch.1 verified to pass 2023/2024

IFSTA Pumping and Aerial D/O 3rd edition Ch.1What is the main purpose of a fire dept pumper? - correct answer To provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams Minimum pump capacity of pumper? - correct answer 750 gpm and water capacity of at least 300 gallons. Pump capacities larger than 750 gpm increase in increments of 250 gpm with most municipal fire departments operating pumpers of 2,000 gpm or less. Initial attack fire apparatus - correct answer A fire apparatus that's primary purpose is to initiate fire attack on structures and wild land fires Mini pumper - correct answer Small fire apparatus mounted on a pickup-truck-sized chassis, usually with a pump having a rated capacity less than 500 gpm Midi pumper - correct answer Apparatus sized between a mini pumper and a full size fire department pumper, usually with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or greater. Pump not greater than 1,000 gpm 4 factors for mobile water supply apparatus - correct answer Terrain, bridge and weight limits, monetary constraints, interoperability Minimum tank size for Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - correct answer 1000 Gallons NFPA 1901 - correct answer Automotive Fire Apparatus NFPA 1500 - correct answer Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program