36 Questions
What is a requirement that the jurisdiction must convey to the manufacturer when purchasing a fire apparatus?
Performance requirements
What is the minimum top speed requirement for a fire apparatus on a level road?
50 mph
What is the maximum top speed for an apparatus with a GVWR of more than 26,000 lb.?
68 mph
What is the minimum speed requirement for a fire apparatus on any grade up to 6%?
20 mph
How long should it take for a fire apparatus to reach 35 mph from a standing start?
25 seconds
What is the minimum rating required for the permanently mounted pump on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
750 gpm
How much onboard water tank capacity is required for a pumper per NFPA 1901?
300 gallons
What is the minimum length requirement for supply hose with hydrant connections on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
15 ft
What is the minimum length requirement for 1.5", 1.75", or 2" attack hose on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
400 ft
How many combination nozzles capable of delivering 95 gpm at a minimum are required on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
2
What size tips are required for the play pipe with shut-off on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
1, 1.1/8", 1.25", and 2"
What is the minimum length requirement for hard suction hose on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
20 ft
How much supply hose of 2.5" or larger is required on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
800 ft
How many combination nozzles capable of delivering 200 gpm at a minimum are required on a pumper per NFPA 1901?
1
What is the minimum rated capacity required for the pump on an initial attack fire apparatus?
250 gpm
How much onboard water tank capacity is required for an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?
200 gallons
What is the minimum length requirement for hard suction hose on an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?
20 ft
What is the minimum length requirement for 1.5", 1.75", or 2" attack hose on an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?
300 ft
How much supply hose of 2.5" or larger is required on an initial attack fire apparatus per NFPA 1901?
300 ft
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?
2
What is the primary purpose of an initial attack fire apparatus?
To be more maneuverable than a pumper, especially off-road
What is the typical drivetrain configuration of an initial attack fire apparatus?
4x4
What is the weather resistant compartment requirement for an initial attack fire apparatus as per NFPA 1901?
22 cubic feet
What is the minimum certified capacity required for the tanks of a mobile water supply apparatus?
1,000 gallons
How much attack hose is required on a mobile water supply apparatus equipped with a pump?
400 ft
What is the minimum requirement for the hard suction hose length on a mobile water supply apparatus?
20 ft
What is the minimum total compliment of ground ladders required for an apparatus to be considered an aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901?
115 ft
How many straight ladders with folding hooks are required for an apparatus to be considered an aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901?
2
What is the minimum requirement for compartment space for an apparatus to be considered an aerial apparatus according to NFPA 1901?
40 feet
What is the minimum rated capacity required for the pump on a quint?
1,000 gpms
What is the total minimum compliment of ground ladders on a quint?
85 ft
What is the minimum compartment space requirement on a quint?
40 ft
What are the five functions of a quint fire apparatus?
Pump, hose storage, ground ladders, water tank, aerial device
What is the minimum weather resistant compartment space required for special service apparatus according to the text?
120 ft
What is the minimum pump capacity required for mobile foam fire apparatus?
750 gpm
What is the minimum capacity required for foam concentrate tanks on mobile foam fire apparatus?
500 gallons
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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