CDC Mobile Water Supply Complete Questions And Answers

CDC Mobile Water Supply Complete Questions And Answers
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How many inches of mercury should the priming device and pump achieve? - answer 22
inches
Explain the priming device test. - answer Evaluates how quickly a priming device can
create the necessary vacuum to bring water through a pump to the discharge hose.
According to what NFPA, how much water must an apparatus carry to be considered a
MWS or Tender? - answer NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus,
At least 1,000 gallons.
Most MWS apparatuses in use today carry, how many gallons of water? - answer Between
1,500 and 3,000 gallons of water.
Each department must choose the size of the tank for its apparatus based on what? -
answer Local water requirements
Water system limitations
Road conditions
Bridge weight restrictions
What size water tanks are the most efficient during water shuttle operations? - answer
MWS with tanks less than 2,500 gallons.
What size water tanks are the most efficient during stationary water supply operations? -
answer MWS with tanks for the 2,500 gallons.