FIRE APPARATUS LATEST
DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A relay pumper can not increase the volume of water being pumped, it
can only increase the ______ because the source pumper provides the
____ based on the volume being discharged by the attack pumper. -
ANSWERS-Pressure, Flow
Which valve will prevent the incoming water supply from reaching an
excessively high pressure? - ANSWERS-Relief valve
A minimum of ___ crew members should be assigned to each fire
pumper if the pumper will be exposed to moving tragic and other
hazards around the fire apparatus. - ANSWERS-2
What residual PSI should you maintain during a relay operation. -
ANSWERS-20 PSI
Which pumper shuts down first during a relay operation? - ANSWERS-
Attack Pumper
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, FIRE APPARATUS LATEST
DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Why is it important to keep hoselines flowing water while shutting down
a relay operation? - ANSWERS-Prevents fluctuations in water pressure
throughout the entire replay pumping operation.
What minimum PPE should be worn as a pump operator. - ANSWERS-
Turnout pants, boots, helmet and gloves.
Where is the relay pumper placed? - ANSWERS-Between the source
and attack pumpers.
What are the two basic types of hose relay pumping operations? -
ANSWERS-Calculated flow and constant pressure relay.
What rpm's does engaging the high-idle switch put you into? -
ANSWERS-900-1100 rpm
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, FIRE APPARATUS LATEST
DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Automatic load management system - ANSWERS-A system designed to
protect the electrical system from needless damage while maintaining
the operation of essential devices.
If not staged, a second aerial apparatus should be set up _________ of
the first aerial apparatus unless ordered by the IC? - ANSWERS-
opposite
What is another name for standard setback of structures on a street? -
ANSWERS-Building line
junction box - ANSWERS-A device that attaches to an electrical cord to
provide additional outlets.
At a big-box structure, setback is usually not an issue and access to all
sides of the structure is usually possible. Usually the biggest question for
the aerial driver/operator is
"_________________________________________________________
_"? - ANSWERS-Where is the fire, and how close to it can i get
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, FIRE APPARATUS LATEST
DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Load shedding - ANSWERS-When an overload condition occurs, the
load monitor will shut down less important electrical equipment to
prevent the overload.
heat exchanger - ANSWERS-Allows engine coolant to flow around
copper piping in a tube which has cool pump water in it, which then
reduced coolant temperature.
As the aerial driver/operator begins to approach the scene, he or she
should dramatically slow down the vehicles speed at least _____ feet
before the reported fire location. - ANSWERS-500
What is the scrub or sweep area? - ANSWERS-The total area of a one or
more walls of a building, both width and height, that can be effectively
reached by an extended aerial device without repositioning the chassis.
Three different types of water sources - ANSWERS-Internal water tank,
pressurized source (hydrant), static source
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DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A relay pumper can not increase the volume of water being pumped, it
can only increase the ______ because the source pumper provides the
____ based on the volume being discharged by the attack pumper. -
ANSWERS-Pressure, Flow
Which valve will prevent the incoming water supply from reaching an
excessively high pressure? - ANSWERS-Relief valve
A minimum of ___ crew members should be assigned to each fire
pumper if the pumper will be exposed to moving tragic and other
hazards around the fire apparatus. - ANSWERS-2
What residual PSI should you maintain during a relay operation. -
ANSWERS-20 PSI
Which pumper shuts down first during a relay operation? - ANSWERS-
Attack Pumper
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, FIRE APPARATUS LATEST
DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Why is it important to keep hoselines flowing water while shutting down
a relay operation? - ANSWERS-Prevents fluctuations in water pressure
throughout the entire replay pumping operation.
What minimum PPE should be worn as a pump operator. - ANSWERS-
Turnout pants, boots, helmet and gloves.
Where is the relay pumper placed? - ANSWERS-Between the source
and attack pumpers.
What are the two basic types of hose relay pumping operations? -
ANSWERS-Calculated flow and constant pressure relay.
What rpm's does engaging the high-idle switch put you into? -
ANSWERS-900-1100 rpm
END OF
PAGE
2
, FIRE APPARATUS LATEST
DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Automatic load management system - ANSWERS-A system designed to
protect the electrical system from needless damage while maintaining
the operation of essential devices.
If not staged, a second aerial apparatus should be set up _________ of
the first aerial apparatus unless ordered by the IC? - ANSWERS-
opposite
What is another name for standard setback of structures on a street? -
ANSWERS-Building line
junction box - ANSWERS-A device that attaches to an electrical cord to
provide additional outlets.
At a big-box structure, setback is usually not an issue and access to all
sides of the structure is usually possible. Usually the biggest question for
the aerial driver/operator is
"_________________________________________________________
_"? - ANSWERS-Where is the fire, and how close to it can i get
END OF
PAGE
3
, FIRE APPARATUS LATEST
DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Load shedding - ANSWERS-When an overload condition occurs, the
load monitor will shut down less important electrical equipment to
prevent the overload.
heat exchanger - ANSWERS-Allows engine coolant to flow around
copper piping in a tube which has cool pump water in it, which then
reduced coolant temperature.
As the aerial driver/operator begins to approach the scene, he or she
should dramatically slow down the vehicles speed at least _____ feet
before the reported fire location. - ANSWERS-500
What is the scrub or sweep area? - ANSWERS-The total area of a one or
more walls of a building, both width and height, that can be effectively
reached by an extended aerial device without repositioning the chassis.
Three different types of water sources - ANSWERS-Internal water tank,
pressurized source (hydrant), static source
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