Fire 715 - Chapter 6 - Fire Department Resources

The most important resource is the

fire fighter

Fire apparatus manufacturers start out with a

cab and chassis

Today’s engines are typically a ___ cab

four-door

Many fire department vehicle cabs are now equipped with

mobile data computers (MDCs)

often used in conjunction with MDCs

Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)

The standard for fire engines includes ____ of the truck type, allowing for additional amperage as well as backup in case one goes dead

two individual battery sets

Fire apparatus today are mostly powered by ____, noted for their long life and durability under tough conditions

diesel motors

The motor is often equipped with an ____ to supply power for all of the extra lights used as warning devices

oversized alternator

The basic piece of motorized apparatus in the fire service is the ____

pumper

Most pumpers in service are of the ____ type

triple-combination

A ____ carries hose and a pump and has a water tank

triple-combination pumper

On small apparatus and metropolitan engines, where water is readily available from the hydrant systems, tanks tend to be around ___ to ___ gallons

200, 500