PUMPING AND AERIAL APPARATUS
DRIVER/OPERATOR HANDBOOK THIRD EDITION
CORRECT AND WELL DETAILED
Main purpose of a FD pumper is to provide water pressure for fire streams - ANSWER
NFPA 1901 - Standard for automotive fire apparatus - ANSWER
Minimum pump capacity is 750 GPM and water tank of 300 gallon capacity - ANSWER
More than 750gpm goes up increases of 250gpm. - ANSWER
Pumpers contain ground ladders, SCBA, forcible entry tools, salvage tools/equipment,
portable water tank, medical equipment. - ANSWER
Class A Foam - ordinary combustible material - ANSWER
Class B foam - Flammable and combustible liquid and gas fires - ANSWER
Foam systems - around the pump, direct injection, balanced pressure, Compressed air foam
systems. - ANSWER
Compressed air foam systems - water pump, foam proportioning sys, air compressor that
injects air into the foam solution before it enters the hose line. - ANSWER
Larger foam trucks can contain up to 500 gal of foam concentrate. - ANSWER
,Smaller foam tanks range from 20-100 gallons. - ANSWER
Initial attack fire apparatus - primary purpose is to initiate fire attack; also known as Midi or
Mini pumper - ANSWER
Mini Pumper - Small truck with less than 500gpm rated pump. - ANSWER
Midi pumper - 500-1000gpm truck. - ANSWER
Most articulating arms range from 50-75' - ANSWER
Water tenders (tankers) are portable water supply trucks. - ANSWER
Water tenders must have capacity of 1000 gallons. - ANSWER
Water tenders are used in shuttle operations, or used in stationary "nurse tender" reservoir.
- ANSWER
Wildland trucks have water tanks of 500 gallons or less and allow for pump and roll. -
ANSWER
NFPA 414 - Aircraft rescue and Fire fighting vehicles. - ANSWER
Fireboats - some with pumps of 50,000gpm or more. Individual streams could discharge
10,000gpm - ANSWER
Quint - Engine with pump, water tank, hose, aerial ladder and ground ladder. Minimum
pump 1000gpm w/ tank of 300 gallons at least - ANSWER
,Inverter - step up transformer that converts 12VDC to 110 or 220vac. Typically used for flood
lights. - ANSWER
Generator - most common power source. 5000watts is largest typical capacity for portable.
12000watts or more for vehicle mounted generators - ANSWER
Chapter 2 - ANSWER
Maintenance - keeping truck in a state of readiness - ANSWER
Repair - to restore that which has become inoperable - ANSWER
Preventative maintenance - is to prevent catastrophic failures that may endanger FF and
public. - ANSWER
Basic Maintenance is the responsibility of the DE - ANSWER
In the event of accident, maintenance records are checked by investigators. - ANSWER
Frequent washing of vehicles will remove chemicals and dirt, preventing failure and
corrosion. - ANSWER
New vehicles should be washed with cold water to harden paint. - ANSWER
New vehicles should wait six months before adding waxes or chemical polishes. -
ANSWER
, Oncoming personnel should get info from leaving personnel on status of vehicle, issues,
and/or repairs done. - ANSWER
CDL - License for driving vehicles with gross weight of 26,001lbs or more - ANSWER
Operational readiness inspection - checking that vehicle systems, tools, etc are clean and
operational ready for use. - ANSWER
Pre Trip inspection - visual inspection that vehicle and chassis looks in working order. -
ANSWER
Functional check - operating a vehicle or system to ensure its operational use and function. -
ANSWER
Gross axle weight - maximum weight that vehicle can handle on the axle. - ANSWER
Tires must be rated the same type, weight, tire speed limit - ANSWER
NFPA 1911 requires tires be changed every seven years. Inflate to vehicle manufacturers
recommendations. - ANSWER
Load management system - ANSWER An electrical monitoring system that will shed
electrical load in a predetermined order to prevent electrical system overload.
Overload - exceeding rated amp capacity. Can cause overheating and damage of equipment.
- ANSWER
Load Sequencer - Device in an electrical system that turns lights on at specified intervals. -
ANSWER
DRIVER/OPERATOR HANDBOOK THIRD EDITION
CORRECT AND WELL DETAILED
Main purpose of a FD pumper is to provide water pressure for fire streams - ANSWER
NFPA 1901 - Standard for automotive fire apparatus - ANSWER
Minimum pump capacity is 750 GPM and water tank of 300 gallon capacity - ANSWER
More than 750gpm goes up increases of 250gpm. - ANSWER
Pumpers contain ground ladders, SCBA, forcible entry tools, salvage tools/equipment,
portable water tank, medical equipment. - ANSWER
Class A Foam - ordinary combustible material - ANSWER
Class B foam - Flammable and combustible liquid and gas fires - ANSWER
Foam systems - around the pump, direct injection, balanced pressure, Compressed air foam
systems. - ANSWER
Compressed air foam systems - water pump, foam proportioning sys, air compressor that
injects air into the foam solution before it enters the hose line. - ANSWER
Larger foam trucks can contain up to 500 gal of foam concentrate. - ANSWER
,Smaller foam tanks range from 20-100 gallons. - ANSWER
Initial attack fire apparatus - primary purpose is to initiate fire attack; also known as Midi or
Mini pumper - ANSWER
Mini Pumper - Small truck with less than 500gpm rated pump. - ANSWER
Midi pumper - 500-1000gpm truck. - ANSWER
Most articulating arms range from 50-75' - ANSWER
Water tenders (tankers) are portable water supply trucks. - ANSWER
Water tenders must have capacity of 1000 gallons. - ANSWER
Water tenders are used in shuttle operations, or used in stationary "nurse tender" reservoir.
- ANSWER
Wildland trucks have water tanks of 500 gallons or less and allow for pump and roll. -
ANSWER
NFPA 414 - Aircraft rescue and Fire fighting vehicles. - ANSWER
Fireboats - some with pumps of 50,000gpm or more. Individual streams could discharge
10,000gpm - ANSWER
Quint - Engine with pump, water tank, hose, aerial ladder and ground ladder. Minimum
pump 1000gpm w/ tank of 300 gallons at least - ANSWER
,Inverter - step up transformer that converts 12VDC to 110 or 220vac. Typically used for flood
lights. - ANSWER
Generator - most common power source. 5000watts is largest typical capacity for portable.
12000watts or more for vehicle mounted generators - ANSWER
Chapter 2 - ANSWER
Maintenance - keeping truck in a state of readiness - ANSWER
Repair - to restore that which has become inoperable - ANSWER
Preventative maintenance - is to prevent catastrophic failures that may endanger FF and
public. - ANSWER
Basic Maintenance is the responsibility of the DE - ANSWER
In the event of accident, maintenance records are checked by investigators. - ANSWER
Frequent washing of vehicles will remove chemicals and dirt, preventing failure and
corrosion. - ANSWER
New vehicles should be washed with cold water to harden paint. - ANSWER
New vehicles should wait six months before adding waxes or chemical polishes. -
ANSWER
, Oncoming personnel should get info from leaving personnel on status of vehicle, issues,
and/or repairs done. - ANSWER
CDL - License for driving vehicles with gross weight of 26,001lbs or more - ANSWER
Operational readiness inspection - checking that vehicle systems, tools, etc are clean and
operational ready for use. - ANSWER
Pre Trip inspection - visual inspection that vehicle and chassis looks in working order. -
ANSWER
Functional check - operating a vehicle or system to ensure its operational use and function. -
ANSWER
Gross axle weight - maximum weight that vehicle can handle on the axle. - ANSWER
Tires must be rated the same type, weight, tire speed limit - ANSWER
NFPA 1911 requires tires be changed every seven years. Inflate to vehicle manufacturers
recommendations. - ANSWER
Load management system - ANSWER An electrical monitoring system that will shed
electrical load in a predetermined order to prevent electrical system overload.
Overload - exceeding rated amp capacity. Can cause overheating and damage of equipment.
- ANSWER
Load Sequencer - Device in an electrical system that turns lights on at specified intervals. -
ANSWER
