Which of the following is a disadvantage of a nurse tanker in a water shuttle operation?

• A. Balanced stability
• B. Low capacity
• C. Need a Pump
• D. High speed

Answer: (C)

In water shuttle operations, a nurse tanker acts as a relay to move water from the source toward the attack engine or refill point. Its main drawback is that it typically needs a separate pump to discharge water. If the nurse tanker doesn’t have its own pumping capability, you must bring along a pump or rely on another unit’s pump to offload the water, which adds equipment, setup time, and potential failure points. That extra requirement is the notable disadvantage. Its stability and reasonable capacity help its role, and high speed isn’t the primary concern for this task.