10023W_03 FIRE APPARATUS/OPERATOR –
PUMPER QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Pre-service pump certification tests are conducted by: xz xz xz xz xz xz
- an independent testing agency
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- the manufacturer
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- the customer fire department
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- a team composed of the manufacturer and the customer - ans--
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an independent testing agency
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Knowledge Check #1: xz xz
Select all the parts of this tire that should be physically checked each time you inspect it. -
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ans-Select The Wheel, The Tire, and the Stem
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Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
When checking the left front or right front side of the fire apparatus, don't forget to inspect th
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e:
- saddle tanks.
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- steering rods.
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- towing cable.
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- equipment compartment. - ans-saddle tanks.
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Knowledge Check #3: xz xz
The engine has been started. Identify the in-
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cab gauge whose reading would NOT pass inspection. - ans-Select D (fuel gauge)
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Knowledge Check #4: xz xz
Are there any systems in need of correction on this fire apparatus? - ans--
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Coolant Overflow Reservoir xz xz
-Break Fluid xz
-Oil Leaks xz
Knowledge Check #1: xz xz
Which statement describes fir apparatus inverters?
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-They step up power from 12 volts DC to 120 volts DC
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-They convert power from DC to AC xz xz xz xz xz xz
-They step down power from 120 volts AC to 12/24 volts DC
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-They transformed power from 6 volts DC to 12 volts AC - ans--
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They convert power from DC to AC
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Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
,Fire apparatus rescue tools that are hydraulic driven lose significant pressure if the hoselin
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es are: xz
-Longer than 200 feet xz xz xz
-more than 1 inch in diameter xz xz xz xz xz
- more than 2 inches in diameter
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- longer than 100 feet - ans-- longer than 100 feet
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Knowledge check #1: xz xz
Pre-service pump certification test are conducted by: xz xz xz xz xz xz
- an independent testing agency
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- the manufacture
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- the customer fire department
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- a team composed of the manufacture and the customer - ans-- the manufacture
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(- an independent testing agency)
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Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
Match each service test with the correct information.
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-
Measures whether the piping between an apparatus's water tank and fire pump meets the
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standard
- Checks for relationship between discharge pressure, nozzle psi, and engine rpm
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- used to check for leaks in various devices
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- compares meter reading with actual pilot tube readings
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- verifies discharge pressures under varying conditions - ans-- Tank-to-pump
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- Pump capacity test
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- Vacuum test
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- Guage and flowmeter
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- Pressure control test
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Knowledge Check #1: xz xz
Identify the TWO most important reasons for maintaining good fire apparatus records
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- Keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions
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- Facilities driver/operator licensing
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- Can compare records with neighboring fire departments
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- Keeps the public informed about equipment readiness
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-Helps determine whether equipment should be repaired/replaced - ans--
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Keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions
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- Helps determine whether equipment should be repaired/ replaced
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Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
Match each activity to the type of fire apparatus record with which it is most closely associat
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ed.
- Pump primer
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- Fuel level
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- Oil filter changes
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- Safety inspections - ans-- Weekly record
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, - Daily record
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- Fuel, oil, and milage record
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- Periodic record
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Challenge Review 1/9 xz xz
A fire apparatus should be started with all electrical switches in the OFF positions in order to
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:
- avoid overloading accessory equipment
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- start the engine without load
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- start the engine with load
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- obtain an accurate ammeter reading - ans-- start the engine without load
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Challenge Review 2/9: xz xz
During an inspection of your fire apparatus, you should ensure that the foam level is:
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- 1/4-full
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- 1/2-full
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- 3/4-full
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- full - ans-- full
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Challenge Review 3/9: xz xz
A fire apparatus may have steering system problems if on can rotate the steering wheel (wit
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hout moving the front tires) more than:
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- 10 degrees
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- 20 degrees
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- 30 degrees
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- 35 degrees - ans-- 10 degrees
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Challenge Review 4/9: xz xz
The output of apparatus-mounted generators is usuually no greater than:
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- 5 kilowatts
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- 50 kilowatts
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- 100 kilowatts
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- 500 kilowatts - ans-- 50 kilowatts
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Challenge Review 5/9: xz xz
Overall lighting for an incident scene is most often provided by:
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- portable lights
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- fixed lights
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- power-generating lights
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- incandescent floodlights - ans-- fixed
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Challenge Review 6/9: xz xz
When conducting the primer check step in the pumping test on an apparatus with a pump le
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ss than 1500 gpm, the priming device should be able to create the necessary vacuum in 30
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seconds to lift 10 feet of water: xz xz xz xz xz xz
- through 10 feet of suction hose
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PUMPER QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Pre-service pump certification tests are conducted by: xz xz xz xz xz xz
- an independent testing agency
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- the manufacturer
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- the customer fire department
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- a team composed of the manufacturer and the customer - ans--
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an independent testing agency
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Knowledge Check #1: xz xz
Select all the parts of this tire that should be physically checked each time you inspect it. -
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ans-Select The Wheel, The Tire, and the Stem
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Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
When checking the left front or right front side of the fire apparatus, don't forget to inspect th
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
e:
- saddle tanks.
xz xz
- steering rods.
xz xz
- towing cable.
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- equipment compartment. - ans-saddle tanks.
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Knowledge Check #3: xz xz
The engine has been started. Identify the in-
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cab gauge whose reading would NOT pass inspection. - ans-Select D (fuel gauge)
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Knowledge Check #4: xz xz
Are there any systems in need of correction on this fire apparatus? - ans--
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Coolant Overflow Reservoir xz xz
-Break Fluid xz
-Oil Leaks xz
Knowledge Check #1: xz xz
Which statement describes fir apparatus inverters?
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-They step up power from 12 volts DC to 120 volts DC
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-They convert power from DC to AC xz xz xz xz xz xz
-They step down power from 120 volts AC to 12/24 volts DC
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-They transformed power from 6 volts DC to 12 volts AC - ans--
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They convert power from DC to AC
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Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
,Fire apparatus rescue tools that are hydraulic driven lose significant pressure if the hoselin
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es are: xz
-Longer than 200 feet xz xz xz
-more than 1 inch in diameter xz xz xz xz xz
- more than 2 inches in diameter
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- longer than 100 feet - ans-- longer than 100 feet
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Knowledge check #1: xz xz
Pre-service pump certification test are conducted by: xz xz xz xz xz xz
- an independent testing agency
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- the manufacture
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- the customer fire department
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- a team composed of the manufacture and the customer - ans-- the manufacture
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(- an independent testing agency)
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Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
Match each service test with the correct information.
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-
Measures whether the piping between an apparatus's water tank and fire pump meets the
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
standard
- Checks for relationship between discharge pressure, nozzle psi, and engine rpm
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
- used to check for leaks in various devices
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
- compares meter reading with actual pilot tube readings
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
- verifies discharge pressures under varying conditions - ans-- Tank-to-pump
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
- Pump capacity test
xz xz xz
- Vacuum test
xz xz
- Guage and flowmeter
xz xz xz xz
- Pressure control test
xz xz xz
Knowledge Check #1: xz xz
Identify the TWO most important reasons for maintaining good fire apparatus records
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- Keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions
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- Facilities driver/operator licensing
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- Can compare records with neighboring fire departments
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- Keeps the public informed about equipment readiness
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-Helps determine whether equipment should be repaired/replaced - ans--
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Keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions
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- Helps determine whether equipment should be repaired/ replaced
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Knowledge Check #2: xz xz
Match each activity to the type of fire apparatus record with which it is most closely associat
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ed.
- Pump primer
xz xz xz
- Fuel level
xz xz
- Oil filter changes
xz xz xz
- Safety inspections - ans-- Weekly record
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, - Daily record
xz xz
- Fuel, oil, and milage record
xz xz xz xz xz
- Periodic record
xz xz
Challenge Review 1/9 xz xz
A fire apparatus should be started with all electrical switches in the OFF positions in order to
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:
- avoid overloading accessory equipment
xz xz xz xz
- start the engine without load
xz xz xz xz xz
- start the engine with load
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- obtain an accurate ammeter reading - ans-- start the engine without load
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Challenge Review 2/9: xz xz
During an inspection of your fire apparatus, you should ensure that the foam level is:
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- 1/4-full
xz
- 1/2-full
xz
- 3/4-full
xz
- full - ans-- full
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Challenge Review 3/9: xz xz
A fire apparatus may have steering system problems if on can rotate the steering wheel (wit
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hout moving the front tires) more than:
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- 10 degrees
xz xz
- 20 degrees
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- 30 degrees
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- 35 degrees - ans-- 10 degrees
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Challenge Review 4/9: xz xz
The output of apparatus-mounted generators is usuually no greater than:
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- 5 kilowatts
xz xz
- 50 kilowatts
xz xz
- 100 kilowatts
xz xz
- 500 kilowatts - ans-- 50 kilowatts
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Challenge Review 5/9: xz xz
Overall lighting for an incident scene is most often provided by:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
- portable lights
xz xz
- fixed lights
xz xz
- power-generating lights
xz xz
- incandescent floodlights - ans-- fixed
xz xz xz xz xz
Challenge Review 6/9: xz xz
When conducting the primer check step in the pumping test on an apparatus with a pump le
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ss than 1500 gpm, the priming device should be able to create the necessary vacuum in 30
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seconds to lift 10 feet of water: xz xz xz xz xz xz
- through 10 feet of suction hose
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