IFSTA DRIVEROPERATOR STUDY

IFSTA DRIVER/OPERATOR STUDY

GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH ALL

CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED .

⫸ If the IC initiates a operations section, who does the water supply

Supervisor report to? Answer: Operations section chief Ch. 14 Pg. 429

⫸ What is the typical radio designation for the water supply supervisor?

Answer: Water Supply Ch. 14 Pg. 430

⫸ The water supply supervisor should assign individuals to be in charge of

the fill site and dump site who's call signs should be what? Answer: "fill

site" "dump site" Ch. 14 Pg. 430

⫸ If the IC establishes a water supply branch, what is the title for the

person in charge of the area? Answer: Water Supply Branch Director Ch. 14

Pg. 430

⫸ What is the purpose of the fill site operation? Answer: To reload empty

tenders as expediently as possible. Ch. 14 Pg. 430

⫸ The ideal fill sight is the one that allows driver/operators to do what?

Answer: Enter and exit the fill site without backing up or turning around.

Ch. 14 Pg. 432

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⫸ Each hoseline that is used to fill tenders in water shuttle operations

should have a gate valve where? Answer: Between the last and next to last

section of hose. Ch. 14 Pg. 433

⫸ In-line water siphons should be pumped at ___psi and provide ___-___gpm

through 4" pipe. Answer: 150psi; 700-800gpm Ch. 14 Pg. 434

⫸ The firefighters that are assigned to handle the tender fill lines are

referred to as what? Answer: Make and Break Personnel Ch. 14 Pg. 434

⫸ What are the three primary methods that can be used to operate a dump

site? Answer: - Direct pumping operations

• Nurse tender operations
• Portable water tank operations

Ch. 14 Pg. 436-437

⫸ This method is typically set up by having the attack pumper lay out a supply line, equipped with a clapper or gated siamese, to a location that is

easily accessible to tenders approaching the scene. Answer: Direct pumping

operations Ch. 14 Pg. 436

⫸ This method generally involves a very large water tender that is positioned immediately adjacent to the attack pumper and fulfills the same

function as a portable tank. Answer: Nurse Tender Operations Ch. 14 Pg.

436

⫸ What three ways can water be unloaded from a tender at the dump site?

Answer: - Using a pump on the tender

• Using a dump valve
• Pumping and dumping simultaneously

Ch. 14 Pg. 437

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