In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? Hand Pump Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? NFPA 1500 What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher? 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. Triple-combustion pumper Which national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection? National 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. Fire hook The first mechanized fire pumps were generally fueled by: Coal In the early 1900's what material did the city of Philadelphia use to develop a municipal water supply system? Wood In the early years of U.S. history, many cities employed watchmen to walk the streets at night looking for: fires Auxiliary braking systems incorporated into apparatus design to supplement the service brakes include all of the following EXCEPT: antilock braking system (ABS) Growing concerns for firefighter safety during the progression of fire apparatus resulted in the adoption of standard NFPA: 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? bucket brigade The second leading cause of firefighter fatalities is injuries sustained while: responding or returning from the fireground Which of the following is/are the most important aspect of fire apparatus crash prevention? Driver/ Operator Skill and experience What term was used to identify the fire fighter charged with operating the steam engine? Engineer What type of system uses sensors on each wheel to control brake application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop? antilock braking system NFPA standards are generally based on _________________. Consensus What term identified the person who sat on the rear of a vehicle to help maneuver a long ladder cart through the streets? Tillerman With the advent of steam-powered pumps (called steamers) in the mid-1800s, _________________ replaced fire fighters in moving equipment to the fireground. horses