FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER END OF COURSE
EXAM - 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
You may need to perform a confined space turnaround: - ANS.... -A. When
entering a parking garage with the fire apparatus
B. For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection (Correct
Answer)
C. When the roadway becomes narrower
D. If the fire apparatus needs to be parked in reverse
You should NEVER back a fire apparatus: - ANS.... -A. If it's dark outside
B. Before letting the rest of your crew off the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house when there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct Answer)
NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire
apparatus over a predetermined route on a public roadway that
incorporates all of the following EXCEPT - ANS.... -A. An upgrade steep
enough to require you to change gears in order to maintain speed
,B. Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires you to stop
(Correct Answer)
C. A downgrade steep enough to require you to downshift and brake
D. One underpass, low clearance area, or bridge
If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used to, make
sure you: - ANS.... -A. Are more cautious when judging clearance so you
don't run up on curbs and corners. (Correct Answer)
B. Slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding
C. Speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the difference
D. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front of you
Place the steps for completing the apparatus station parking maneuver in
the correct order. - ANS.... -1. Move past the area that is set back, which is
on the left
2. Back the fire apparatus
3. Make a left turn in reverse into the simulated bay
4. Stop close to, but not hitting a marker placed 10 feet from any
obstructions
,5. Perform steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during
inspection would be: - ANS.... -A. At least ½-full
B. At least ⅔-full
C. At least ¾-full (Correct Answer)
D. Full
The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on: -
ANS.... -A. Pump capacity
B. Road tests
C. Pump and foam operations
D. Bid specifications (Correct Answer)
All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT: - ANS.... -A. Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct Answer)
, D. Shears
On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device
should achieve a column of mercury of at least: - ANS.... -A. 10 Inches
B. 11 Inches
C. 16 Inches
D. 22 Inches (Correct Answer)
Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on a limited access
highway - ANS.... -A. Move the apparatus safely to the left lane (Correct
Answer)
B. Check the side streets or roads
C. Check for oncoming traffic
D. Activate the turn signal (Correct Answer)
E. Check the left side view mirror (Correct Answer)
F. Check the side streets or roads
EXAM - 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
You may need to perform a confined space turnaround: - ANS.... -A. When
entering a parking garage with the fire apparatus
B. For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection (Correct
Answer)
C. When the roadway becomes narrower
D. If the fire apparatus needs to be parked in reverse
You should NEVER back a fire apparatus: - ANS.... -A. If it's dark outside
B. Before letting the rest of your crew off the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house when there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct Answer)
NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire
apparatus over a predetermined route on a public roadway that
incorporates all of the following EXCEPT - ANS.... -A. An upgrade steep
enough to require you to change gears in order to maintain speed
,B. Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires you to stop
(Correct Answer)
C. A downgrade steep enough to require you to downshift and brake
D. One underpass, low clearance area, or bridge
If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used to, make
sure you: - ANS.... -A. Are more cautious when judging clearance so you
don't run up on curbs and corners. (Correct Answer)
B. Slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding
C. Speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the difference
D. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front of you
Place the steps for completing the apparatus station parking maneuver in
the correct order. - ANS.... -1. Move past the area that is set back, which is
on the left
2. Back the fire apparatus
3. Make a left turn in reverse into the simulated bay
4. Stop close to, but not hitting a marker placed 10 feet from any
obstructions
,5. Perform steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during
inspection would be: - ANS.... -A. At least ½-full
B. At least ⅔-full
C. At least ¾-full (Correct Answer)
D. Full
The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on: -
ANS.... -A. Pump capacity
B. Road tests
C. Pump and foam operations
D. Bid specifications (Correct Answer)
All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT: - ANS.... -A. Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct Answer)
, D. Shears
On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device
should achieve a column of mercury of at least: - ANS.... -A. 10 Inches
B. 11 Inches
C. 16 Inches
D. 22 Inches (Correct Answer)
Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on a limited access
highway - ANS.... -A. Move the apparatus safely to the left lane (Correct
Answer)
B. Check the side streets or roads
C. Check for oncoming traffic
D. Activate the turn signal (Correct Answer)
E. Check the left side view mirror (Correct Answer)
F. Check the side streets or roads
