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Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver-Operator Handbook 3rd Edition
What is the Main purpose of a FD pumper - answerIs to provide adequate water
pressure for effective fire streams.
What is NFPA 1901? - answerStandard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
The standard for automotive fire apparatus states that the minimum pump and water
tank capacity is? - answerMinimum pump capacity is 750 GPM(3000 l/min) and water
tank of 300 gallon (1200 L) capacity
What is the capacity is larger than 750gpm, what increments increase by? -
answerMore than 750gpm (3000L/min) goes up increases of 250gpm (1000L/min)
NFPA 1901 specifies the minimum portable equipment that is commonly carried on all
department pumpers should include: - answerPumpers contain ground ladders, SCBA,
forcible entry tools, salvage tools/equipment, portable water tank, medical equipment.
Many fire departments including municipal, airport, Wildland, and those serving
industrial facilities operate pumpers capable of discharging foam - answerClass A Foam
- ordinary combustible material, Class B foam - Flammable and combustible liquid and
gas fires
What is a CAFS system? - answerCompressed air foam systems - high energy foam
generation system consisting of a water pump, a foam proportioning system, and an air
compressor (or other air source) that injects air into the foam solution before it enters a
hose line.
Large onboard tank of foam concentrate (usually found on industrial pumpers) often
contain ______gal(2000 L) or more of foam concentrate. - answer500 gallons
Foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled
down versions used for industrial fire pumpers and range in tank size from: -
answerrange from 20-100 gallons.(80-400L)
Purpose of initial attack fire apparatus - answerFire apparatus whose primary purpose is
to initiate a fire attack on structural and Wildland fires and support associated fire
department actions, also known as mini-pumper or midi- pumper
,Define a mini pumper? - answer- Small fire apparatus mounted on a truck with less than
500gpm (2000L/min) rated pump. Advantage speed and mobility
Define Midi pumper - answer- apparatus sized between a mini pumper and a full sized
fire department pumper, gross 12,000lbs (6000kg) or greater, has a fire pump with a
rated capacity of not greater than 1000gpm (4000L/min).
Mobile water supply apparatus are locally known as and what are they used for? -
answerWater tenders or water tankers are used to transport water to areas where a
water system is non existent or inadequate.
Mobile water supply apparatus, as stated in NFPA 1901, are equipped with a tank
capacity of at least - answer1000 gallons (4000L)
Capacity of mobile water supply apparatus operating in a particular jurisdiction is based
on a variety of factors: - answerTerrain, bridge and weight limits, monetary constraints
and interoperability
Wildland fire apparatus - commonly known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster
apparatus, have pump capabilities and water tanks of: - answer500 gallons (2000L) or
less
What NFPA standard covers arff apparatus - answerNfpa 414 - standard for aircraft
rescue and fire fighting vehicles
Modern fire boats include ice and water rescue, emergency medical services and fire
fighting, what are the capacities of the fire boats and master stream devices -
answerCapacities as high as 50,000gpm (200000 L/min) and these vessels may
discharge large volumes of water in excess of 10000gpm (40000 L/min)
Define fire boat - answerVessel or watercraft designed and constructed for the purpose
of fighting fires. Also know as a marine unit
Quint - - answerEngine with pump, water tank, hose, aerial ladder and ground ladder.
Equipped with a minimum pump rating of 1000gpm (4000 L/min) and a water tank of at
least 300 gallons (1200 L).
What is an inverter? - answerStep up transformer that converts a vehicle's 12 or 24 volt
DC current into 110 or 220 volt AC current.
What are the two common Generators? - answermost common portable generator have
power source. 5000watts is largest typical capacity, and 12000watts capacity for vehicle
mounted generators
What are the most common rescue tools found on pumping apparatus and what are
they powered by - answerExtrication equipment (spreaders,shears), combination
,spreader and shear, extension rams, and are powered by hydraulic pressure,
compressed air or apparatus pto systems
What are common requirements for fire department pumpers (p. 14) - answerThe
standard specifies a minimum pump capacity of 750gpm (3000 L/min) and a water tank
with a capacity of at least 300 gallons (1200 L). Pump capacities larger than 750gpm
(3000 L/min) increase in increments of 250 gpm (1000 L/min) with most municipal fire
departments operating pumpers of 2000gpm (8000 L/min) or less.
What are some characteristics of initial attack fire apparatus p. 16 - answerFire
apparatus whose primary purpose is to initiate fire attack on structural and Wildland
fires and support associated fire department actions.
What are the two basic functions of mobile water supply apparatus on the fire ground p.
18 - answerMobile water supply apparatus, locally known as water tenders or tankers,
are used to transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate.
What are the two types of electric power generators used in emergency services
operations p23 - answerPortable unit generators are powered by small gasoline or
diesel engines.
Vehicle - mounted generators have a larger capacity than portable units.
Maintenance - answerRefers to keeping the apparatus in a state of usefulness or
readiness
Repair - answerMeans to restore that which has become inoperable
Preventative maintenance - answerPrograms and routine maintenance checks are
proactive measures that can ensure that a piece of fire apparatus is maintained in the
highest state of readiness and will operate safely and efficiently at emergency scenes.
Basic preventative Maintenance - answerTasks may be performed by the
driver/operator,, while others are normally carried out by apparatus mechanics
What is the NFPA standard for driver operators - answerNFPA 1002 - driver operator be
skilled in the performance of certain maintenance tasks.
Apparatus maintenance and inspection records are important documents that may
serve several functions, one major one is: - answerIn the event of an accident,
maintenance records are among those. Likely to be scrutinized by. Investigators.
Vehicle Cleanliness - answerCleanliness of apparatus and the equipment carried
onboard is an important aspect of any inspection and maintenance program.
During the first six months after an. Apparatus is received, what is part of the cleaning
process? - answerWhile the paint and protective coating are new and unseasoned, the
, vehicle should be washed frequently using cold water to harden the paint and keep it
from spotting.
Apparatus inspection guidelines for driver/operators - answerIn departments where
driver/operator relieve each other at a specified shift change, the incoming
driver/operator should consult the person. Being relieved for any pertinent information
regarding incident Activity, equipment usage, or any problems.
Systematic. Approach: - answerHelps insure that all required items are checked each
times inspection is completed.
A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) - answerA drivers license that is issued to
individuals who demonstrate competence inspecting and driving vehicles with a gross
vehicle rating of 26,001 pounds or more.
Operational readiness inspection - answerInspecting an apparatus and equipment on
the apparatus to ensure that all equipment is in place, clean and ready for service.
Pre Trip inspection - answerA visual inspection of an apparatus to ensure the major
components of the chassis are present and in proper working condition.
Functional check - answerAn inspection where a certain system or component of an
apparatus is operated to ensure that it is functioning properly.
Where does the driver/operator start their inspection - answerDriver/operator starts a
systematic approach when performing an apparatus inspection at the drivers side of the
cab.
Gross axle weight - answerThe maximum amount of weight that an axle system can
safely carry.
Tire maintenance - driver operators should check for: - answerDriver/operators should
check for proper tread empty, tread separation, cupping, excessive wear on the side
walls, cuts, dry rotting, cracking or impaled objects.
NFPA 1911 requires: - answerThat all tires be replaced every even years, regardless of
their condition.
Load management system - answerAn electrical monitoring system that will shed
electrical load in a predetermined order to prevent electrical system overload.
Overload - answerOperation of equipment or a conductor in excess of it's rated
capacity; continuous overload may result in overheating that damages the equipment.
Load Sequencer - answerDevice in an electrical system that turns lights on at specified
intervals, so that the start-up load for all of the devices does not occur at the same time.
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