During a pump and roll, a fire stream is continuously produced __________ ?

During a pump and roll, a fire stream is continuously produced __________ ?

• A. When the vehicle is parked
• B. Only after the engine is started
• C. while the ARFF apparatus is in motion
• D. After it reaches the scene

Answer: (C)

During pump and roll the water stream is kept flowing continuously while the apparatus is moving toward the fire. This lets you begin cooling and knocking down flames as you advance, reducing heat exposure and preventing the fire from advancing toward the approach path. The pump remains powered and the nozzle is managed to maintain a steady stream as you approach the scene, rather than waiting until you’re parked or until you’ve reached the exact location. This approach maximizes early suppression and protection for personnel en route to the fire. In short, the technique relies on delivering a continuous stream while the ARFF vehicle is in motion, not only after stopping, starting the engine, or arriving at the scene.

During pump and roll the water stream is kept flowing continuously while the apparatus is moving toward the fire. This lets you begin cooling and knocking down flames as you advance, reducing heat exposure and preventing the fire from advancing toward the approach path. The pump remains powered and the nozzle is managed to maintain a steady stream as you approach the scene, rather than waiting until you’re parked or until you’ve reached the exact location. This approach maximizes early suppression and protection for personnel en route to the fire.

In short, the technique relies on delivering a continuous stream while the ARFF vehicle is in motion, not only after stopping, starting the engine, or arriving at the scene.