Pumper Chapter 13

The most favorable aspect of a water shuttle operation is what? pg444

• the ease with which it is terminated

• the ease for apparatus to turn around at the fill side

• the ease for apparatus to pass by each other and avoid collision

• the ease of receiving water from a fill site

What is required in order to fill at maximum capacity? pg445

• A pumper at the hydrant

• multiple supply lines coming from a single hydrant

• a hydrant not located on a dead end main

• supply lines coming from multiple sources

In accordance with NFPA 1901, water tenders must be designed to filled at a rate of at least ___ gpm. pg445

• 1000

• 750

• 1250

• 500

Which of the following would not be able to handle a capacity greater than 2000 gallons? pg 446

• single rear axle

• tandem rear axle

• tri-axle

• semi-trailers

What precaution should be taken regarding the use of hose clamps on large-diameter hoses? pg457

• Hose clamps should be used exclusively for controlling flow through LDH to ensure safety.

• Flow through LDH should be controlled at the pumper or with valve appliances, but hose clamps may also be utilized if necessary.

• Hose clamps are the preferred method for controlling flow through LDH due to their reliability.

• Using hose clamps on large-diameter hoses may be unsafe; therefore, flow through LDH should only be controlled at the pumper or with valve appliances.

Handling time is the addition of what factors? pg466

• Full Site Time and Dump Site Time

• Trip Time and Dump Site Time

• Fill Site Time and Dump Site Time

• Settup Time, Operation Time, and Shut Down Time