Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Chapter 3
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What is a requirement that the jurisdiction must convey to the manufacturer when purchasing a fire apparatus?

  • Manufacturer's preferred color choice
  • Performance requirements (correct)
  • Preferred siren sound frequency
  • Manufacturer's favorite fire station

    • What is the minimum top speed requirement for a fire apparatus on a level road?

  • 40 mph
  • 60 mph
  • 50 mph (correct)
  • 30 mph

    • What is the maximum top speed for an apparatus with a GVWR of more than 26,000 lb.?

  • 60 mph
  • 68 mph (correct)
  • 75 mph
  • 80 mph

    • What is the minimum speed requirement for a fire apparatus on any grade up to 6%?

    <p>20 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should it take for a fire apparatus to reach 35 mph from a standing start?

    <p>25 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum rating required for the permanently mounted pump on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>750 gpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much onboard water tank capacity is required for a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>300 gallons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length requirement for supply hose with hydrant connections on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>15 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length requirement for 1.5", 1.75", or 2" attack hose on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>400 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many combination nozzles capable of delivering 95 gpm at a minimum are required on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What size tips are required for the play pipe with shut-off on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>1, 1.1/8&quot;, 1.25&quot;, and 2&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length requirement for hard suction hose on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>20 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much supply hose of 2.5" or larger is required on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>800 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many combination nozzles capable of delivering 200 gpm at a minimum are required on a pumper per NFPA 1901?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum rated capacity required for the pump on an initial attack fire apparatus?

    <p>250 gpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much onboard water tank capacity is required for an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?

    <p>200 gallons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length requirement for hard suction hose on an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?

    <p>20 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length requirement for 1.5", 1.75", or 2" attack hose on an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?

    <p>300 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much supply hose of 2.5" or larger is required on an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?

    <p>300 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of combination nozzles capable of delivering 95 gpm at a minimum required on an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To be more maneuverable than a pumper, especially off-road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical drivetrain configuration of an initial attack fire apparatus?

    <p>4x4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weather resistant compartment requirement for an initial attack fire apparatus as per NFPA 1901?

    <p>22 cubic feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum certified capacity required for the tanks of a mobile water supply apparatus?

    <p>1,000 gallons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much attack hose is required on a mobile water supply apparatus equipped with a pump?

    <p>400 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for the hard suction hose length on a mobile water supply apparatus?

    <p>20 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum total compliment of ground ladders required for an apparatus to be considered an aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901?

    <p>115 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many straight ladders with folding hooks are required for an apparatus to be considered an aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for compartment space for an apparatus to be considered an aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901?

    <p>40 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum rated capacity required for the pump on a quint?

    <p>1,000 gpms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total minimum compliment of ground ladders on a quint?

    <p>85 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum compartment space requirement on a quint?

    <p>40 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five functions of a quint fire apparatus?

    <p>Pump, hose storage, ground ladders, water tank, aerial device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum weather resistant compartment space required for special service apparatus according to the text?

    <p>120 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum pump capacity required for mobile foam fire apparatus?

    <p>750 gpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum capacity required for foam concentrate tanks on mobile foam fire apparatus?

    <p>500 gallons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fire Apparatus Requirements

    • Jurisdictions must convey specific requirements to manufacturers when purchasing a fire apparatus.
    • Fire apparatus must have a minimum top speed of 50 mph on a level road.
    • Apparatus with a GVWR of more than 26,000 lb should not exceed 60 mph.
    • On any grade up to 6%, fire apparatus must reach a minimum speed of 20 mph.
    • A fire apparatus should reach 35 mph from a standing start in 25 seconds or less.

    Pumper Requirements

    • The permanently mounted pump on a pumper must have a minimum rating of 1000 GPM.
    • Onboard water tank capacity for a pumper is a minimum of 300 gallons.
    • Supply hose with hydrant connections must be at least 15 feet long.
    • Attack hose (1.5", 1.75", or 2") must be at least 200 feet long.
    • A minimum of two combination nozzles capable of delivering 95 GPM are required.
    • The play pipe with shut-off must have 1-1/4" tips.
    • Hard suction hose must be at least 10 feet long.
    • A minimum of 200 feet of 2.5" or larger supply hose is required.

    Initial Attack Fire Apparatus

    • The pump on an initial attack fire apparatus must have a minimum rated capacity of 500 GPM.
    • Onboard water tank capacity is a minimum of 250 gallons.
    • Hard suction hose must be at least 10 feet long.
    • Attack hose (1.5", 1.75", or 2") must be at least 200 feet long.
    • A minimum of one combination nozzle capable of delivering 95 GPM is required.
    • Initial attack fire apparatus typically have a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain configuration.
    • They require a weather-resistant compartment of at least 10 cubic feet.
    • The primary purpose is to initiate an initial attack on a fire.

    Mobile Water Supply Apparatus

    • The minimum certified capacity required for the tanks is 1000 gallons.
    • Attack hose (1.5", 1.75", or 2") must be at least 200 feet long.
    • Hard suction hose must be at least 10 feet long.

    Aerial Apparatus

    • A minimum of four ground ladders (including two 24-foot and two 35-foot ladders) are required.
    • Two straight ladders with folding hooks are required.
    • Compartment space of at least 12 cubic feet is required.

    Quint

    • The minimum rated capacity required for the pump is 1000 GPM.
    • A minimum of four ground ladders are required (including two 24-foot and two 35-foot ladders).
    • Compartment space of at least 12 cubic feet is required.
    • A quint fire apparatus performs five functions: pump, aerial, ground ladder, hose storage, and water tank.

    Special Service Apparatus

    • A minimum of 10 cubic feet of weather-resistant compartment space is required.

    Mobile Foam Fire Apparatus

    • The minimum pump capacity required is 500 GPM.
    • Foam concentrate tanks must have a minimum capacity of 60 gallons.

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