FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST | COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,Brush trucks have the ability to do what? Pump and Roll
Audio sirens out run the effective range its audible warning 50mph
device at speeds above what?
What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers? They are top heavy
2 short blast of the air-horn indicate what? Backing up
Water Tenders must be capable of a portable tank at what 1,000 GPM
GPM?
Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed? 10%
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled 1,000
at rate of ______ gpm?
When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to? The water main
It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks? Filling through the TOPS of tanks
Most common drafting problem? Air leaks
What is the proper flow rate percentage? (100%) of their maximum flow rate at 150 PSI,
(70%) of their maximum flow rate at 200 PSI,
(50%) of their maximum flow rate at 250 PSI
Most common relief valve? Spring-controlled pilot valve
Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics? Piecing nozzle
What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging A meter
system?
What prevents water movement inside of tanks? Baffles
, Vacuum gauge should read? 22 inches of mercury (-75kPa)
What is the symbol for mercury? HG
Brakes should be tested? Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? Weekly (After each call)
Inverters have how many watts? 1500 watts
Portable generator have how many watts? 5000 watts
Rescued fixed mounted generators have how many watts? 50,000 watts
Least capable auxiliary brake devices? Exhaust brakes
Why you should never REV diesel engine? Damage internal components
Pump capacity of 750 GPM or greater should have how many 2
discharges?
Standpipe should be supplied at? 150 PSI
All gauges should be calibrated within? 60 days
Driver operator is involved in what test? The acceptance test
Pump certification is done by? Independent testing organization (CFPI)
How many feet is theoretical lift? 33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? 25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? 14.7ft
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,Brush trucks have the ability to do what? Pump and Roll
Audio sirens out run the effective range its audible warning 50mph
device at speeds above what?
What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers? They are top heavy
2 short blast of the air-horn indicate what? Backing up
Water Tenders must be capable of a portable tank at what 1,000 GPM
GPM?
Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed? 10%
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled 1,000
at rate of ______ gpm?
When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to? The water main
It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks? Filling through the TOPS of tanks
Most common drafting problem? Air leaks
What is the proper flow rate percentage? (100%) of their maximum flow rate at 150 PSI,
(70%) of their maximum flow rate at 200 PSI,
(50%) of their maximum flow rate at 250 PSI
Most common relief valve? Spring-controlled pilot valve
Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics? Piecing nozzle
What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging A meter
system?
What prevents water movement inside of tanks? Baffles
, Vacuum gauge should read? 22 inches of mercury (-75kPa)
What is the symbol for mercury? HG
Brakes should be tested? Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? Weekly (After each call)
Inverters have how many watts? 1500 watts
Portable generator have how many watts? 5000 watts
Rescued fixed mounted generators have how many watts? 50,000 watts
Least capable auxiliary brake devices? Exhaust brakes
Why you should never REV diesel engine? Damage internal components
Pump capacity of 750 GPM or greater should have how many 2
discharges?
Standpipe should be supplied at? 150 PSI
All gauges should be calibrated within? 60 days
Driver operator is involved in what test? The acceptance test
Pump certification is done by? Independent testing organization (CFPI)
How many feet is theoretical lift? 33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? 25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? 14.7ft
