Ch. 1 - Types of Apparatus Equipped w/ a Pump

Which is a safety and efficiency requirement that should be met by mobile water supply apparatus?

Suspension and steering matched to terrain requirements

Which factor involves taking into consideration the capability of nearby jurisdictions when determining the capacity of mobile water supply apparatus?

Interoperability

The main purpose of fire department pumpers is to:

Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams

Which equipment is MOST likely to be used when a small amount of power is needed near the vehicle?

Inverter

What term is often used to determine pumping apparatus smaller than a full-size pumper?

Mini-pumper

Which is the MOST likely reason that a fire department would use heavy duty electrical cords?

Cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground

Which apparatus is MOST likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus to be driven while discharging water?

Wildland fire apparatus

Which apparatus would be MOST beneficial in assisting municipal fire departments with large scale flammable liquid incidents?

Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus

Which apparatus are known as brush trucks, brush breakers, or booster apparatus?

Wildland fire apparatus

Which apparatus are MOST likely to be used for ice rescue?

Fireboats