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FF1 Quiz 14 Water Supply Systemslatest update 2024
A Pitot gauge is used to calculate:
volume of flowing water
he pipes that deliver water from the treatment facility for
distribution are:
Mains
What is the minimum recommended pressure for water coming from
a fire hydrant?
20 PSI
The pipes that deliver water to users and hydrants on individual
streets are:
Distributors
Which pipe pattern supplies water to hydrants from more than one
direction?
Grid
Where are dry-barrel hydrants typically located?
cold climates
Which is the term for the large discharge opening on a fire hydrant?
Steamer
How can you determine that a dry-barrel hydrant is still draining?
place a hand over an outlet and feel for suction
The NFPA recommends color-coding hydrants to indicate:
available flow
Fire hydrants should be inspected at least once every _____ months.
, 12
An object in motion possesses which kind of energy as a result of
that motion?
Kinetic
When water is motionless, which kind of energy does it have?
Potential
Pressure in a water distribution system during average consumption
is __________ pressure.
Normal Operating
What is the realistic minimum usable residual pressure from a water
distribution system for firefighting operations?
20 PSI
How close must a fire engine get to a static water source to be able
to draft directly from it through hard suction hose?
20 ft
A dry hydrant provides access to a:
static water source
In general, mobile water supply apparatus (tankers) carry __________
of water.
1,000-3,500 Gal
What is the maximum capacity of typical portable water tanks?
5,000 gal
How many gallons per minute can a tanker shuttle operation deliver
without interruption?
Several Hundred
Fire fighters may need to hold on to the ________ while filling a self-
expanding portable tank.
Collar
Portable pumps can deliver a maximum of:
500 GPM
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