Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Exam
Study Guide Questions And Answers
A minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose equipped with hydrant connection
threads on one end and pump intake connection threads on the other, or 20 ft (6 m)
of hard suction hose with a strainer. - ANSWER -What is the minimum length of
supply hose required on a pumper?
800 ft (240 m) of 2½-inch (65-mm) or larger supply/attack hose and 400 ft (120
m) of 1½-inch (38-mm), 1¾-inch (45-mm), or 2-inch (50-mm) attack hose. -
ANSWER -How much supply/attack hose is required on a pumper according to
NFPA 1901?
One combination spray nozzle capable of delivering 200 gpm (750 L/min) at a
minimum and two combination spray nozzles capable of delivering 95 gpm (360
L/min) at a minimum. - ANSWER -What is the minimum capacity for combination
spray nozzles on a pumper?
Each pumper must have a minimum of 40 ft³ (1.1 m³) of enclosed weather-
resistant compartments. - ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed compartment
volume required for equipment storage on a pumper?
It must have a fire pump with a minimum rated capacity of 250 gpm (1000 L/min)
and a water tank with a minimum certified capacity of 200 gallons (750 L). -
ANSWER -What are the specifications for an initial attack fire apparatus according
to NFPA 1901?
A minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose with hydrant connection threads or 20
ft (6 m) of hard suction hose with a strainer. - ANSWER -What is the minimum
amount of supply hose required for an initial attack fire apparatus?
A minimum of 22 ft³ (0.62 m³) of enclosed weather-resistant compartments is
required. - ANSWER -What is the minimum storage compartment volume required
for an initial attack fire apparatus?
It is designed to carry a large volume of water to the fire scene. - ANSWER -What
is the purpose of a mobile water supply apparatus?
, The minimum certified capacity must be 1000 gallons (4000 L). - ANSWER -
What is the minimum certified capacity for water tanks on a mobile water supply
apparatus?
It must carry a minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose or 20 ft (6 m) of hard
suction hose, and at least 200 ft (60 m) of 2½-inch (65-mm) or larger supply hose.
- ANSWER -What are the hose requirements for a mobile water supply apparatus
equipped with a fire pump?
If equipped, the fire pump must meet the criteria stated in NFPA 1901, chapter 16.
- ANSWER -What is the NFPA 1901 requirement for a fire pump on a mobile
water supply apparatus?
300 ft (90 m) of 2½-inch (65-mm) or larger fire supply hose and two combination
spray nozzles with a minimum capacity of 95 gpm (360 L/min). - ANSWER -What
types of fire hose and nozzles are required on an Initial Fire Attack Apparatus.
It must have 400 ft (120 m) of 1½-inch (45-mm) or 2-inch (52-mm) attack hose
and two combination spray nozzles with a minimum capacity of 95 gpm (360
L/min). - ANSWER -What are the requirements for a mobile water supply
apparatus equipped with a fire pump?
A minimum of 20 ft³ (0.57 m³) of enclosed weather-resistant compartment space. -
ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed weather-resistant compartment space
required for equipment storage in a mobile water supply apparatus?
It must include a minimum of 115 ft (35 m) total complement of ground ladders
supplied and installed by the manufacturer. - ANSWER -What defines an aerial
fire apparatus according to NFPA 1901?
One attic ladder, two straight ladders (with folding roof hooks), and two extension
ladders. - ANSWER -What types of ladders must be included in an aerial fire
apparatus as per NFPA 1901?
All ground ladders must be mounted with brackets provided by the manufacturer
and meet requirements stated in NFPA 1931. - ANSWER -What is the requirement
for mounting ground ladders in an aerial fire apparatus?
, A minimum of 40 ft³ (1.1 m³). - ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed
weather-resistant compartment space required for equipment storage in an aerial
fire apparatus?
'Quint' is short for 'quintuple,' meaning five; it has five functions: pump, water
tank, fire hose storage, aerial, and ground ladders. - ANSWER -What does 'quint'
refer to in fire apparatus terminology?
The fire pump shall have a rated capacity of 1000 gpm (4000 L/min). - ANSWER
-What are the fire pump requirements for a quint?
A minimum certified capacity of 300 gallons (1100 L). - ANSWER -What is the
minimum certified capacity for the water tank in a quint?
A minimum total complement of 85 ft (26 m) of ground ladders, including at least
one extension ladder, one straight ladder with roof hooks, and one attic ladder. -
ANSWER -What is the minimum total complement of ground ladders required for
a quint?
A minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose with hydrant connection threads on
one end and pump intake connection threads on the other, or 20 ft (6 m) of hard
suction hose with strainer. - ANSWER -What type of hose is required for a quint?
A minimum of 40 ft³ (1.1 m³). - ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed
weather-resistant compartment space required for equipment storage in a quint?
A minimum of 120 ft³ (3.4 m³) of enclosed, weather-resistant compartment space.
- ANSWER -What is the minimum compartment space required for a special
service fire apparatus?
It must have a fire pump with a minimum rated capacity of 750 gpm (3000
L/min), or an industrial supply pump that meets NFPA 1901 requirements. -
ANSWER -What are the fire pump requirements for a mobile foam fire apparatus?
A minimum capacity (combined if applicable) of 500 gallons (2000 L). -
ANSWER -What is the minimum capacity for foam concentrate tanks in a mobile
foam fire apparatus?
It must carry a minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose with hydrant connection
threads on one end and pump intake connection threads on the other, or 20 ft (6 m)
, of hard suction hose with strainer. - ANSWER -What hose requirements must a
mobile foam fire apparatus meet?
A minimum of 40 ft³ (1.13 m³) of enclosed weather-resistant compartment space. -
ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed weather-resistant compartment space
required for equipment storage in a mobile foam fire apparatus?
1, which means it takes significantly more heat to raise its temperature compared
to substances like sodium bicarbonate, which has a specific heat index of 0.22. -
ANSWER -What is the specific heat index of water?
8.34 pounds (3.79 kg) per gallon. - ANSWER -How much does water weigh in its
liquid form per gallon?
6255 pounds (3.127 tons or 2842 kg). - ANSWER -What is the weight added to an
engine chassis with a full 750-gallon water tank?
212°F (100°C). - ANSWER -At what temperature does water boil at sea level?
184.4°F (84°C). - ANSWER -What is the boiling point of water at an altitude of
14,000 feet?
That water is a good conductor; in reality, pure water has a low ability to conduct
electricity, and conductivity depends on dissolved solids. - ANSWER -What is a
common misconception about water's ability to conduct electricity?
Corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are immersed in water, such as
stainless steel piping and cast pump casing. - ANSWER -What is galvanic
corrosion?
Primary feeders (large mains), secondary feeders (smaller mains), and distributors
(smallest pipes for individual users and hydrants). - ANSWER -What are the three
types of underground water mains?
The pressure in a system when water is not moving, representing potential energy.
- ANSWER -What is static pressure in a water system?
Approximately 0.5 psi (3.4 kPa). - ANSWER -How much does atmospheric
pressure decrease for every 1000 feet above sea level?
Study Guide Questions And Answers
A minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose equipped with hydrant connection
threads on one end and pump intake connection threads on the other, or 20 ft (6 m)
of hard suction hose with a strainer. - ANSWER -What is the minimum length of
supply hose required on a pumper?
800 ft (240 m) of 2½-inch (65-mm) or larger supply/attack hose and 400 ft (120
m) of 1½-inch (38-mm), 1¾-inch (45-mm), or 2-inch (50-mm) attack hose. -
ANSWER -How much supply/attack hose is required on a pumper according to
NFPA 1901?
One combination spray nozzle capable of delivering 200 gpm (750 L/min) at a
minimum and two combination spray nozzles capable of delivering 95 gpm (360
L/min) at a minimum. - ANSWER -What is the minimum capacity for combination
spray nozzles on a pumper?
Each pumper must have a minimum of 40 ft³ (1.1 m³) of enclosed weather-
resistant compartments. - ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed compartment
volume required for equipment storage on a pumper?
It must have a fire pump with a minimum rated capacity of 250 gpm (1000 L/min)
and a water tank with a minimum certified capacity of 200 gallons (750 L). -
ANSWER -What are the specifications for an initial attack fire apparatus according
to NFPA 1901?
A minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose with hydrant connection threads or 20
ft (6 m) of hard suction hose with a strainer. - ANSWER -What is the minimum
amount of supply hose required for an initial attack fire apparatus?
A minimum of 22 ft³ (0.62 m³) of enclosed weather-resistant compartments is
required. - ANSWER -What is the minimum storage compartment volume required
for an initial attack fire apparatus?
It is designed to carry a large volume of water to the fire scene. - ANSWER -What
is the purpose of a mobile water supply apparatus?
, The minimum certified capacity must be 1000 gallons (4000 L). - ANSWER -
What is the minimum certified capacity for water tanks on a mobile water supply
apparatus?
It must carry a minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose or 20 ft (6 m) of hard
suction hose, and at least 200 ft (60 m) of 2½-inch (65-mm) or larger supply hose.
- ANSWER -What are the hose requirements for a mobile water supply apparatus
equipped with a fire pump?
If equipped, the fire pump must meet the criteria stated in NFPA 1901, chapter 16.
- ANSWER -What is the NFPA 1901 requirement for a fire pump on a mobile
water supply apparatus?
300 ft (90 m) of 2½-inch (65-mm) or larger fire supply hose and two combination
spray nozzles with a minimum capacity of 95 gpm (360 L/min). - ANSWER -What
types of fire hose and nozzles are required on an Initial Fire Attack Apparatus.
It must have 400 ft (120 m) of 1½-inch (45-mm) or 2-inch (52-mm) attack hose
and two combination spray nozzles with a minimum capacity of 95 gpm (360
L/min). - ANSWER -What are the requirements for a mobile water supply
apparatus equipped with a fire pump?
A minimum of 20 ft³ (0.57 m³) of enclosed weather-resistant compartment space. -
ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed weather-resistant compartment space
required for equipment storage in a mobile water supply apparatus?
It must include a minimum of 115 ft (35 m) total complement of ground ladders
supplied and installed by the manufacturer. - ANSWER -What defines an aerial
fire apparatus according to NFPA 1901?
One attic ladder, two straight ladders (with folding roof hooks), and two extension
ladders. - ANSWER -What types of ladders must be included in an aerial fire
apparatus as per NFPA 1901?
All ground ladders must be mounted with brackets provided by the manufacturer
and meet requirements stated in NFPA 1931. - ANSWER -What is the requirement
for mounting ground ladders in an aerial fire apparatus?
, A minimum of 40 ft³ (1.1 m³). - ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed
weather-resistant compartment space required for equipment storage in an aerial
fire apparatus?
'Quint' is short for 'quintuple,' meaning five; it has five functions: pump, water
tank, fire hose storage, aerial, and ground ladders. - ANSWER -What does 'quint'
refer to in fire apparatus terminology?
The fire pump shall have a rated capacity of 1000 gpm (4000 L/min). - ANSWER
-What are the fire pump requirements for a quint?
A minimum certified capacity of 300 gallons (1100 L). - ANSWER -What is the
minimum certified capacity for the water tank in a quint?
A minimum total complement of 85 ft (26 m) of ground ladders, including at least
one extension ladder, one straight ladder with roof hooks, and one attic ladder. -
ANSWER -What is the minimum total complement of ground ladders required for
a quint?
A minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose with hydrant connection threads on
one end and pump intake connection threads on the other, or 20 ft (6 m) of hard
suction hose with strainer. - ANSWER -What type of hose is required for a quint?
A minimum of 40 ft³ (1.1 m³). - ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed
weather-resistant compartment space required for equipment storage in a quint?
A minimum of 120 ft³ (3.4 m³) of enclosed, weather-resistant compartment space.
- ANSWER -What is the minimum compartment space required for a special
service fire apparatus?
It must have a fire pump with a minimum rated capacity of 750 gpm (3000
L/min), or an industrial supply pump that meets NFPA 1901 requirements. -
ANSWER -What are the fire pump requirements for a mobile foam fire apparatus?
A minimum capacity (combined if applicable) of 500 gallons (2000 L). -
ANSWER -What is the minimum capacity for foam concentrate tanks in a mobile
foam fire apparatus?
It must carry a minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose with hydrant connection
threads on one end and pump intake connection threads on the other, or 20 ft (6 m)
, of hard suction hose with strainer. - ANSWER -What hose requirements must a
mobile foam fire apparatus meet?
A minimum of 40 ft³ (1.13 m³) of enclosed weather-resistant compartment space. -
ANSWER -What is the minimum enclosed weather-resistant compartment space
required for equipment storage in a mobile foam fire apparatus?
1, which means it takes significantly more heat to raise its temperature compared
to substances like sodium bicarbonate, which has a specific heat index of 0.22. -
ANSWER -What is the specific heat index of water?
8.34 pounds (3.79 kg) per gallon. - ANSWER -How much does water weigh in its
liquid form per gallon?
6255 pounds (3.127 tons or 2842 kg). - ANSWER -What is the weight added to an
engine chassis with a full 750-gallon water tank?
212°F (100°C). - ANSWER -At what temperature does water boil at sea level?
184.4°F (84°C). - ANSWER -What is the boiling point of water at an altitude of
14,000 feet?
That water is a good conductor; in reality, pure water has a low ability to conduct
electricity, and conductivity depends on dissolved solids. - ANSWER -What is a
common misconception about water's ability to conduct electricity?
Corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are immersed in water, such as
stainless steel piping and cast pump casing. - ANSWER -What is galvanic
corrosion?
Primary feeders (large mains), secondary feeders (smaller mains), and distributors
(smallest pipes for individual users and hydrants). - ANSWER -What are the three
types of underground water mains?
The pressure in a system when water is not moving, representing potential energy.
- ANSWER -What is static pressure in a water system?
Approximately 0.5 psi (3.4 kPa). - ANSWER -How much does atmospheric
pressure decrease for every 1000 feet above sea level?
