Equipment & Apparatus
What is the minimum capacity a mobile water supply apparatus must have?
At least 1,000 gallons.
What are the three key components of a water shuttle operation?
Fill site, dump site, and mobile water supply apparatus.
What must be established at a fill site before tenders arrive?
A water source and a pumper or hydrant.
What piece of equipment is essential for creating a water supply reservoir at the dump site?
A portable water tank.
What kind of fire often requires mobile water supply operations?
Fires in rural or remote areas.
What is the NFPA standard that covers mobile water supply apparatus?
NFPA 1901.
What is the most important consideration when selecting a dump site?
Accessibility for multiple tenders.
Who typically supervises fill site operations during a water shuttle?
A fill site officer.
What connects a pumper to a portable tank during drafting operations?
A hard suction hose.
What role do preincident plans play in water shuttle effectiveness?
They help identify accessible fill and dump sites.
What are the two main types of mobile water supply apparatus?
Conventional and tactical tenders.
What is the primary advantage of using multiple portable water tanks at a dump site?
It allows continuous operation during tank changeovers.
What is the purpose of marking the tender’s stopping position at the fill site?
So the tender can be refilled without additional hose.
Why must water in the portable tank be constantly agitated during cold weather?
To prevent freezing.
What can improve turnaround time in a shuttle operation?
Short travel distance between fill and dump sites.
What is a limitation of tractor-drawn tenders compared to straight-frame tenders?
They have reduced maneuverability.
What type of water shuttle operation allows continuous water supply without interruption?
Nurse tender operations.
Why is it important to keep fill site hoses short and straight?
To minimize friction loss and maximize flow.
What happens if the dump site cannot keep up with water demand?
Fire suppression operations may be delayed.
What is the biggest challenge in coordinating large-scale water shuttle operations?
Maintaining communication between sites and drivers.
What component allows tenders to unload water quickly into a portable tank?
The dump valve.
Why must a tender leave the dump site as soon as most of its water is offloaded?
To return to the fill site and maintain continuous water delivery.
How can you ensure safety at a fill site operating near a traffic area?
Use cones, signs, and traffic control personnel.
What determines the number of portable tanks needed at a dump site?
The fire flow demand and tender capacity.
Why is training with tenders critical before actual incidents?
To ensure drivers and crews can operate safely and efficiently.