Fire Apparatus Engineer/Operator Chapter 3

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What is fire apparatus?

Fire department emergency vehicle used for rescue, fire suppression, or other specialized functions.

What does NFPA 1901 stand for?

Standard for automotive Fire Apparatus

What is the most common type of fire apparatus?

Pumper fire apparatus

What are miscellaneous equipment in fire apparatus?

Portable tools and equipment carried on a fire apparatus, not including major components. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an initial attack fire apparatus?

To initiate a fire suppression attack on structural, vehicular, or vegetation fires. Signup and view all the answers

Define chassis in terms of fire apparatus.

Basic operating motor vehicle, excluding the body and other non-essential parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mobile water supply apparatus?

Vehicle designed for transporting water to fire emergency scenes. Signup and view all the answers

What does an aerial fire apparatus do?

Supports firefighting and rescue operations from elevated positions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a quint in fire apparatus terminology?

Fire apparatus equipped with a pump, tank, hose storage, aerial ladder, and ground ladders. Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire apparatus is designed for specific hazards like hazmat?

Special service fire apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of mobile foam fire apparatus?

Control and extinguish flammable and combustible liquid fires. Signup and view all the answers

What does ARFF vehicle stand for?

Aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Apparatus must be able to maintain speed of at least 20 miles an hour on any grade up to and including ____%.

6 Signup and view all the answers

From a standing start, the apparatus must be able to attain a speed of 35 miles per hour within ____ seconds on a level road.

25 Signup and view all the answers

Apprentice must be able to attain a minimum top speed of ____ miles an hour on a level road.

50 Signup and view all the answers

Maximum top speed of fire apparatus with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ____ pounds.

26,000 Signup and view all the answers

Pumper must be equipped with a permit mounted pump with a minimum rating of ____ gallons.

750 Signup and view all the answers

Onboard water tank holding a minimum of ____ gallons.

300 Signup and view all the answers

Many engines have a tank size of at least 500 gallons although ____ tanks are also very common.

750 to 1000 Signup and view all the answers

For 2 1/2 inch or larger supply/attack hose, the standard length is ____ feet.

800 Signup and view all the answers

For 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 or 2 inch attack hose, the maximum length is ____ feet.

400 Signup and view all the answers

One combination spray nozzle capable of delivering ____ GPM at a minimum.

200 Signup and view all the answers

Two combination spray nozzles capable of delivering ____ GPM at a minimum.

95 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fire Apparatus Overview

Fire apparatus refers to emergency vehicles utilized by fire departments for rescue operations, fire suppression, and various specialized tasks.
NFPA 1901 is the standard governing automotive fire apparatus specifications.

Types of Fire Apparatus

Pumper fire apparatus, often called engine, is the most commonly used type within fire services, essential for extinguishing fires.
Miscellaneous equipment includes portable tools and gear, not counting major components like hose, ladders, or air systems, which are permanently mounted.
Initial attack fire apparatus features a fire pump with at least 250 gallons per minute (gpm) capacity and is designed to initiate fire suppression efforts.

Vehicle Components

Chassis comprises the essential structural elements of a vehicle, excluding the body and equipment for passengers or control.
Mobile water supply apparatus, also known as tankers or tenders, is specifically designed for transporting water to emergency scenes.
Aerial fire apparatus features an elevated ladder or platform to assist in firefighting and rescue missions from high positions.

Specialized Fire Apparatus

An aerial ladder consists of a power-operated ladder mounted on a fire apparatus, serving as an egress route from elevated areas.
Quint apparatus combines several functions: a fire pump, water tank, hose storage, aerial ladder, and ground ladders in one unit.
Special service fire apparatus caters to unique missions, such as hazardous materials handling or heavy rescue operations.
Mobile foam fire apparatus includes a foam proportioning system, aimed at managing flammable liquid incidents.

Aircraft Rescue

Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles are dedicated to rescue and fire control at airports and their surroundings.

Performance Standards

Fire apparatus must maintain a minimum speed of 20 mph on grades up to 6%.
From a full stop, reaching 35 mph on level ground should take no longer than 25 seconds.
A minimum top speed of 50 mph is required for fire apparatus.
Fire apparatus gross vehicle weight ratings over 26,000 pounds must meet specific performance criteria.

Equipment Capacities

Pumper fire apparatus must be equipped with a pump rated for at least 750 gallons.
An onboard water tank must hold a minimum of 300 gallons, but engine tanks often range from 750 to 1,000 gallons.
Fire hoses typically come in two sizes: 800 feet of 2.5-inch or larger supply/attack hose, and 400 feet of 1.5 to 2-inch attack hose.
Combustion spray nozzles should deliver a minimum flow rate of 200 gpm for one nozzle or 95 gpm for two nozzles.

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