In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? - ANS-Hand
Pump
Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so
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riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? -
ANS-NFPA 1500
What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large
soda acid extinguisher? - ANS-Chemical Wagon
The real breakthrough for today's modern fire apparatus came with the introduction of
the __________________ which carried a booster tank, had a pump capacity of 250
gallons per minute or greater, and carried 21/2 inch and 11/2 inch hoses used for water
supply and firefighting. - ANS-Triple-combustion pumper
Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection? - ANSNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
In the early years of U.S. firefighting history, a was used to pull, down a burning building
and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. - ANS-Fire hook
The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: - ANS-Coal
In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal
water supply system? - ANS-Wood
In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at
night looking for: - ANS-fires
Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service
brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS-antilock braking system (ABS)
Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire apparatus resulted
in the adoption of standard NFPA: - ANS-1500
What was the system used by colonial-era firefighters in which leather buckets were
passed from person to person to assist in extinguishing a fire? - ANS-bucket brigade
The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: - ANSresponding or returning from the fireground
Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash
prevention? - ANS-Driver/ Operator Skill and experienceWhat term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine?
- ANS-Engineer
What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake application in the
event of a sudden or emergency stop? - ANS-antilock braking sy [Show Less]