DRIVER OPERATOR CHAPTER 13 -
WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS -
EXAM PREP WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Although most water shuttles require at least two pumpers for water supply, which of
the following would be an exception?
A. Operations using portable dump sites
B. Small-scale operations under two hours
C. Large-scale operations using multiple shuttles
D. Operations that feature a vacuum tanker or the use of a hydrant - ANSWER-D.
Operations that feature a vacuum tanker or the use of a hydrant
Depending on the distance from the fire scene and the particulars of the operation,
the dump site pumper may also operate as the:
A. inline pumper.
B. attack pumper.
C. fill site pumper.
D. back-up pumper. - ANSWER-B. attack pumper.
Fill site pumpers operating from static water sources and dump site pumpers must
be equipped with and strainers in order to conduct drafting operations.
A. portable tanks
B. hard intake hose
C. large diameter hose
D. remote vent systems - ANSWER-B. hard intake hose
Each department must choose the appropriate capacity of their tender(s) based on
the:
A. type and location of the fire.
B. engine supplying attack lines and appliances.
C. local water supply availability and road conditions.
D. largest pump and the smallest diameter of the hose used in the relay. - ANSWER-
C. local water supply availability and road conditions.
Vehicle weight restrictions require that a water tender with a capacity greater than
must have tandem rear axles, tri-axles, or semi-trailers.
A. 1,000 gallons (4,000 L)
B. 2,000 gallons (8,000 L)
C. 3,500 gallons (14,000 L)
, D. 5,000 gallons (20,000 L) - ANSWER-B. 2,000 gallons (8,000 L)
Which of the following can self-fill from a static water source at a rate of up to 2,000
gpm (8,000 L/min)?
A. Water tenders
B. Aerial devices
C. Vacuum tenders
D. Portable water tanks - ANSWER-C. Vacuum tenders
Fire departments that choose to convert other types of tank trucks to mobile water
supply apparatus must:
A. first seek approval from federal regulators such as FEMA.
B. meet the NFPA 1963 Standard for Fire Hose Connections.
C. meet the NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.
D. comply with U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service standards for
environmental suitability. - ANSWER-C. meet the NFPA 1901 Standard for
Automotive Fire Apparatus.
Faster water shuttle operations are achieved by:
A. using medium diameter supply hose.
B. efficient filling and dumping operations.
C. driving faster to and from the dump sites.
D. having only one external fill connection to the tank - ANSWER-B. efficient filling
and dumping operations.
Apparatus that use medium diameter supply hose for filling should have at least
external fill connection(s) piped directly to the tank.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four - ANSWER-B. two
Which of the following statements about using large diameter hose for filling
operations is MOST accurate?
A. Will increase filling time dramatically
B. Can be extremely heavy and difficult to handle
C. Should never be used during water shuttle operations
D. May be used when hard intake suction hose is unavailable - ANSWER-B. Can be
extremely heavy and difficult to handle
If using a water tender with a top-fill design, top tank fill inlets should be placed:
A. consistently on the same side to avoid confusion.
B. so that a 3-inch (77 mm) hose can be used for all tanks.
C. so that the hose may be connected easily from the ground.
WATER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS -
EXAM PREP WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Although most water shuttles require at least two pumpers for water supply, which of
the following would be an exception?
A. Operations using portable dump sites
B. Small-scale operations under two hours
C. Large-scale operations using multiple shuttles
D. Operations that feature a vacuum tanker or the use of a hydrant - ANSWER-D.
Operations that feature a vacuum tanker or the use of a hydrant
Depending on the distance from the fire scene and the particulars of the operation,
the dump site pumper may also operate as the:
A. inline pumper.
B. attack pumper.
C. fill site pumper.
D. back-up pumper. - ANSWER-B. attack pumper.
Fill site pumpers operating from static water sources and dump site pumpers must
be equipped with and strainers in order to conduct drafting operations.
A. portable tanks
B. hard intake hose
C. large diameter hose
D. remote vent systems - ANSWER-B. hard intake hose
Each department must choose the appropriate capacity of their tender(s) based on
the:
A. type and location of the fire.
B. engine supplying attack lines and appliances.
C. local water supply availability and road conditions.
D. largest pump and the smallest diameter of the hose used in the relay. - ANSWER-
C. local water supply availability and road conditions.
Vehicle weight restrictions require that a water tender with a capacity greater than
must have tandem rear axles, tri-axles, or semi-trailers.
A. 1,000 gallons (4,000 L)
B. 2,000 gallons (8,000 L)
C. 3,500 gallons (14,000 L)
, D. 5,000 gallons (20,000 L) - ANSWER-B. 2,000 gallons (8,000 L)
Which of the following can self-fill from a static water source at a rate of up to 2,000
gpm (8,000 L/min)?
A. Water tenders
B. Aerial devices
C. Vacuum tenders
D. Portable water tanks - ANSWER-C. Vacuum tenders
Fire departments that choose to convert other types of tank trucks to mobile water
supply apparatus must:
A. first seek approval from federal regulators such as FEMA.
B. meet the NFPA 1963 Standard for Fire Hose Connections.
C. meet the NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.
D. comply with U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service standards for
environmental suitability. - ANSWER-C. meet the NFPA 1901 Standard for
Automotive Fire Apparatus.
Faster water shuttle operations are achieved by:
A. using medium diameter supply hose.
B. efficient filling and dumping operations.
C. driving faster to and from the dump sites.
D. having only one external fill connection to the tank - ANSWER-B. efficient filling
and dumping operations.
Apparatus that use medium diameter supply hose for filling should have at least
external fill connection(s) piped directly to the tank.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four - ANSWER-B. two
Which of the following statements about using large diameter hose for filling
operations is MOST accurate?
A. Will increase filling time dramatically
B. Can be extremely heavy and difficult to handle
C. Should never be used during water shuttle operations
D. May be used when hard intake suction hose is unavailable - ANSWER-B. Can be
extremely heavy and difficult to handle
If using a water tender with a top-fill design, top tank fill inlets should be placed:
A. consistently on the same side to avoid confusion.
B. so that a 3-inch (77 mm) hose can be used for all tanks.
C. so that the hose may be connected easily from the ground.
