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1
Q

What is NFPA 1901?

A

Standard for automotive fire apparatus

2
Q

What is the minimum pump discharge for a SFD Type1 engine?

A

1000 GPM minimum

3
Q

What are the 2 Models of Pierce engines does SFD use?

A

Dash and Velocity

4
Q

What are the Specs of the Velocity?

A

In service 2008

Single stage pump, 1500 GPM Pump

5
Q

What are the Specs of the Dash?

A

In Service 2003

2 Stage pump, 1500 GPM pump

6
Q

What are the Specs of the American La France?

A

In service 1999

2 stage 1500 gpm pump

7
Q

What auxiliary engines does the SFD operate?

A
  1. Pierce Hawk, In service 2008, TypeIII, Single stage pump, 1000 GPM mounted pump and 120 GPM Aux pump
  2. HME Aherns/Fox OES Type 1, Single stage 1250 GPM pump, In service 2012
  3. Pierce Tender In service 2006, Single stage 1000 GPM pump, 3000 Gallon Tank
  4. Pierce Patrol, In service 2011, Type IV 130 GPM Pump
8
Q

Looking from Left to Right, How is the rear hose beds set up on the SFD Type1 Engines?

A

3” - 600’
2.5” - 750(Dash) 800(Velocity) Denver Load
5” - 1000’ Flat load

9
Q

What are the length and size of the 3 pre-connected tank lines?

A

1 - 1.75 x 150’
2 - 1.75 x 200’
3 - 1.75 x 300’

10
Q

What does a pump rated at 1,500 GPM mean?

A

1,500 GPM at draft

11
Q

How many 2.5” discharges are on the Dash class engines?

A

6 - 2.5” discharges

12
Q

How Many 2.5” discharges are on the velocity class engine?

A

5 - 2.5” discharges

13
Q

What size is the booster tank on the SFD Type1 engines?

A

500 Gallons

14
Q

Where are the 30’ and 50’

A

30’ AO side, 50’ Captain side