Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Exam
Questions And Answers
Water at 32 degrees Fahrenheit is almost ________________ pounds per cubic
foot heavier than water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. - ANSWER -One half
What are the three primary reasons water is used to extinguish fires? - ANSWER -
1. Water turns to steam which is a volume of 1700 times greater than that of equal
liquid water which displaces oxygen and smothers the fire
2. Water absorbs heat and cools the air, smoke, room and contents, thus reducing
ignition temp and removing fuel source
3. Water molecules in steam carry elements of smoke with while being ventilated
Waters specific heat index is _____ - ANSWER -1
NFPA 1002 - ANSWER -Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
vehicle intercom system - ANSWER -provides a headset and microphone for each
rider on the fire apparatus. enable the fire fighters on the apparatus to communicate
clearly.
Tactical Benchmarks - ANSWER -Objectives that are required to be completed
during the operational phase of an incident.
True or false; Operating manuals are a key tool for any preventative maintenance
and garners servicing - ANSWER -True
What does FCSP stand for - ANSWER -Fuel; choke; start; pull
Vehicle dynamics - ANSWER -Vehicle construction and mechanical design
characteristics that directly affect the handling, stability, maneuverability,
functionality, and safeness of a vehicle.
Due Regard - ANSWER -A reasonably careful person performing similar duties
and under similar circumstances would act in the same manner
, Driving operations - ANSWER -includes all operations when the apparatus is
traveling. it may include both emergency and nonemergency responses
On-scene operations - ANSWER -includes the operation of the apparatus and any
of the apparatus equipment at the incident.
As the driver/operator, you will be responsible for ____________ (5) - ANSWER
-1. Preparation of apparatus and equipment
2. Driving in an emergency response mode
3. Placing apparatus at scene to ensure firefighter safety and maximum
effectiveness of equipment
4. Safely operating equipment to support operations
5. Securing equipment and returning safely to station
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER -Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications
NFPA 1500 - ANSWER -Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and
Health Program
NFPA 1451 - ANSWER -Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle
Operations Training Program
According to NFPA 1451, how often should the effectiveness of a training
program be evaluated? - ANSWER -Once every three years
According to NFPA 1451, how often should all members be reauthorized to
operate their expected apparatus - ANSWER -Annually
According to NFPA 1451, how often do driver/operators need to receive drivers
training? - ANSWER -At least twice a year, a minimum of one being hands-on
Articulated Boom - ANSWER -Elevating device consisting of a boom that is
hinged in the middle. Operates well in areas with wires or other obstructions.
Ladder tower - ANSWER -An aerial ladder with a work platform permanently
attached to the end of the ladder.
,Why did the fire service replace gasoline powered engines with diesel engines? -
ANSWER -More reliable, burned fuel more efficiently, provided desired
horsepower and torque.
What NFPA standard required that new fire apparatus be designed so that all
members would be provided a seating area inside an enclosed cab? - ANSWER -
NFPA 1500
What NFPA standard required manufacturers install seat belt warning devices? -
ANSWER -NFPA 1901
Engine brakes or compression brakes - ANSWER -Open valves in the cylinders of
the diesel engines to divert compression that creates drag that slows down the
vehicle
Transmission retarders - ANSWER -Diverts transmission fluid through a retarder
chamber, causing resistance to be applied to the driveline
Exhaust brake - ANSWER -A brake system that restricts the flow of exhaust gases
through the engine by closing a butterfly valve and restricting the movement of the
piston and crankshaft. Restricting the exhaust flow causes the engine speed to slow
down, slowing the vehicle.
Driveline retarder - ANSWER -Uses an electrical current to create a magnetic
force that slows the rotation of the driveshaft or axle.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - ANSWER -uses sensors mounted to each
wheel to control brake application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop. It
applies the correct amount of brake to each wheel to prevent the, from locking up
and causing the vehicle to skid.
Automatic traction control (ATC) - ANSWER -operates in conjunction withe the
vehicle's ABS, using the same wheel speed sensors and brake application devices.
detects situations in which the vehicle might enter into skid and applies precise
amounts of braking to help maintain traction in slippery conditions
Lateral acceleration alert device - ANSWER -Indicates when a vehicle is
approaching the rollover threshold.
, Vehicle data recorder (VDR) - ANSWER -An apparatus-mounted recording
system that notes what the fire apparatus was actually doing prior to a collision.
NFPA 1901 requires warning lights to have two modes. What are they? -
ANSWER -1. One that makes the apparatus visible to other drivers in order for
them to yield the right of way
2. One for on an emergency scene that makes them visible while blocking a
roadway. It shuts off all forward facing lights along with possibly shedding side
and rear warning lights while the parking brake is set.
What is the second leading cause of firefighter deaths? - ANSWER -Injuries
sustained while responding or returning from a call.
Centrifugal pump - ANSWER -a pump in which the pressure is developed
principally by the action of centrifugal force. Can only pump water, not air.
Requires priming.
centrifugal force - ANSWER -The outward force that is exerted away from the
center of rotation or the tendency for objects to be pulled outward when rotating
around a center
Discharge header - ANSWER -The piping and valves on the discharge side of the
pump.
Discharge pressure relief valve - ANSWER -A device to control pressure by
passing water from the discharge side of the pump back into the intake side of the
pump.
Double-acting piston pump - ANSWER -A positive-displacement pump that
discharges water on both the upward and downward strokes of the piston.
Exhaust primer - ANSWER -A means of priming a centrifugal pump by using the
fire apparatus' exhaust to create a vacuum and draw air and water from the pump.
impeller - ANSWER -A metal rotating component that transfers energy from the
fire apparatus' motor to discharge the incoming water from a pump.
Multiplexing - ANSWER -Combining several different sensors or controls into
one panel
Questions And Answers
Water at 32 degrees Fahrenheit is almost ________________ pounds per cubic
foot heavier than water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. - ANSWER -One half
What are the three primary reasons water is used to extinguish fires? - ANSWER -
1. Water turns to steam which is a volume of 1700 times greater than that of equal
liquid water which displaces oxygen and smothers the fire
2. Water absorbs heat and cools the air, smoke, room and contents, thus reducing
ignition temp and removing fuel source
3. Water molecules in steam carry elements of smoke with while being ventilated
Waters specific heat index is _____ - ANSWER -1
NFPA 1002 - ANSWER -Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
vehicle intercom system - ANSWER -provides a headset and microphone for each
rider on the fire apparatus. enable the fire fighters on the apparatus to communicate
clearly.
Tactical Benchmarks - ANSWER -Objectives that are required to be completed
during the operational phase of an incident.
True or false; Operating manuals are a key tool for any preventative maintenance
and garners servicing - ANSWER -True
What does FCSP stand for - ANSWER -Fuel; choke; start; pull
Vehicle dynamics - ANSWER -Vehicle construction and mechanical design
characteristics that directly affect the handling, stability, maneuverability,
functionality, and safeness of a vehicle.
Due Regard - ANSWER -A reasonably careful person performing similar duties
and under similar circumstances would act in the same manner
, Driving operations - ANSWER -includes all operations when the apparatus is
traveling. it may include both emergency and nonemergency responses
On-scene operations - ANSWER -includes the operation of the apparatus and any
of the apparatus equipment at the incident.
As the driver/operator, you will be responsible for ____________ (5) - ANSWER
-1. Preparation of apparatus and equipment
2. Driving in an emergency response mode
3. Placing apparatus at scene to ensure firefighter safety and maximum
effectiveness of equipment
4. Safely operating equipment to support operations
5. Securing equipment and returning safely to station
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER -Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications
NFPA 1500 - ANSWER -Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and
Health Program
NFPA 1451 - ANSWER -Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle
Operations Training Program
According to NFPA 1451, how often should the effectiveness of a training
program be evaluated? - ANSWER -Once every three years
According to NFPA 1451, how often should all members be reauthorized to
operate their expected apparatus - ANSWER -Annually
According to NFPA 1451, how often do driver/operators need to receive drivers
training? - ANSWER -At least twice a year, a minimum of one being hands-on
Articulated Boom - ANSWER -Elevating device consisting of a boom that is
hinged in the middle. Operates well in areas with wires or other obstructions.
Ladder tower - ANSWER -An aerial ladder with a work platform permanently
attached to the end of the ladder.
,Why did the fire service replace gasoline powered engines with diesel engines? -
ANSWER -More reliable, burned fuel more efficiently, provided desired
horsepower and torque.
What NFPA standard required that new fire apparatus be designed so that all
members would be provided a seating area inside an enclosed cab? - ANSWER -
NFPA 1500
What NFPA standard required manufacturers install seat belt warning devices? -
ANSWER -NFPA 1901
Engine brakes or compression brakes - ANSWER -Open valves in the cylinders of
the diesel engines to divert compression that creates drag that slows down the
vehicle
Transmission retarders - ANSWER -Diverts transmission fluid through a retarder
chamber, causing resistance to be applied to the driveline
Exhaust brake - ANSWER -A brake system that restricts the flow of exhaust gases
through the engine by closing a butterfly valve and restricting the movement of the
piston and crankshaft. Restricting the exhaust flow causes the engine speed to slow
down, slowing the vehicle.
Driveline retarder - ANSWER -Uses an electrical current to create a magnetic
force that slows the rotation of the driveshaft or axle.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - ANSWER -uses sensors mounted to each
wheel to control brake application in the event of a sudden or emergency stop. It
applies the correct amount of brake to each wheel to prevent the, from locking up
and causing the vehicle to skid.
Automatic traction control (ATC) - ANSWER -operates in conjunction withe the
vehicle's ABS, using the same wheel speed sensors and brake application devices.
detects situations in which the vehicle might enter into skid and applies precise
amounts of braking to help maintain traction in slippery conditions
Lateral acceleration alert device - ANSWER -Indicates when a vehicle is
approaching the rollover threshold.
, Vehicle data recorder (VDR) - ANSWER -An apparatus-mounted recording
system that notes what the fire apparatus was actually doing prior to a collision.
NFPA 1901 requires warning lights to have two modes. What are they? -
ANSWER -1. One that makes the apparatus visible to other drivers in order for
them to yield the right of way
2. One for on an emergency scene that makes them visible while blocking a
roadway. It shuts off all forward facing lights along with possibly shedding side
and rear warning lights while the parking brake is set.
What is the second leading cause of firefighter deaths? - ANSWER -Injuries
sustained while responding or returning from a call.
Centrifugal pump - ANSWER -a pump in which the pressure is developed
principally by the action of centrifugal force. Can only pump water, not air.
Requires priming.
centrifugal force - ANSWER -The outward force that is exerted away from the
center of rotation or the tendency for objects to be pulled outward when rotating
around a center
Discharge header - ANSWER -The piping and valves on the discharge side of the
pump.
Discharge pressure relief valve - ANSWER -A device to control pressure by
passing water from the discharge side of the pump back into the intake side of the
pump.
Double-acting piston pump - ANSWER -A positive-displacement pump that
discharges water on both the upward and downward strokes of the piston.
Exhaust primer - ANSWER -A means of priming a centrifugal pump by using the
fire apparatus' exhaust to create a vacuum and draw air and water from the pump.
impeller - ANSWER -A metal rotating component that transfers energy from the
fire apparatus' motor to discharge the incoming water from a pump.
Multiplexing - ANSWER -Combining several different sensors or controls into
one panel
