Pump Operator Study Guide Questions with Correct
Answers
Pumpers with elevated water devices range from lengths of ___. Correct
Answer-50' to 75'
Inverters re generally capable of providing ___ watts. Correct Answer-
1500
Portable generators have a maximum of ___ watts. Correct Answer-
5000
Vehicle mounted generators on a pumper have a maximum of ___ watts.
Correct Answer-12000
Vehicle mounted generators on a rescue have a maximum of ___ watts.
Correct Answer-50000
During the first six months after an apparatus is received, while the paint
and protective coating are new and unseasoned, the vehicle should be
washed frequently with ___ water to harden the paint and keep it from
spotting. Correct Answer-cold
Steering wheel play should be now more than ___ degrees in either
direction. Correct Answer-10
,During a brake test, the vehicle should come to a complete stop from a
speed of 20 mph within ___ feet. Correct Answer-35
Air pressure should build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations
within ___ seconds of starting. Correct Answer-60
Air pressure protection valves prevent air horns from being operated
when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below ___ PSI. Correct
Answer-80
A significant portion of fire apparatus collisions occur while the
apparatus is being driven in ___. Correct Answer-reverse
Responding units should travel at least ___ feet apart. Correct Answer-
300-500
According to the inside/outside method of positioning a fire apparatus,
for a building 5 stories or less, the pumper parks ___ of the ladder truck.
Correct Answer-inside
According to the inside/outside method of positioning a fire apparatus,
for a building 5 stories or more, the pumper parks ___ of the ladder
truck. Correct Answer-outside
Intake hose sections are commonly ___ feet in length. Correct Answer-
10-50
, The front wheels of the apparatus should be at least a ___-degree angle
when positioning at a hydrant. Correct Answer-45
Park wildland apparatus ___ to avoid blocking other fire apparatus or
evacuating vehicles. Correct Answer-off the roadway
It is best to park command vehicles on ___ of the fire building. This
giver a view of two sides of the building. Correct Answer-corners
1 PSI will raise a column of water ___ feet. Correct Answer-2.304
___ is the part of the total pressure lost while forcing water through
pipes, fittings, fire hose, and adapters. Correct Answer-Friction loss
PTO units limit the capacity of the pump to about ___ GPM Correct
Answer-500
The most common pump position on today's engines is ___ pump.
Correct Answer-midship mounted
A disadvantage of the rear-mount pump is the exposure to ___ for the
driver/operator. Correct Answer-traffic
Answers
Pumpers with elevated water devices range from lengths of ___. Correct
Answer-50' to 75'
Inverters re generally capable of providing ___ watts. Correct Answer-
1500
Portable generators have a maximum of ___ watts. Correct Answer-
5000
Vehicle mounted generators on a pumper have a maximum of ___ watts.
Correct Answer-12000
Vehicle mounted generators on a rescue have a maximum of ___ watts.
Correct Answer-50000
During the first six months after an apparatus is received, while the paint
and protective coating are new and unseasoned, the vehicle should be
washed frequently with ___ water to harden the paint and keep it from
spotting. Correct Answer-cold
Steering wheel play should be now more than ___ degrees in either
direction. Correct Answer-10
,During a brake test, the vehicle should come to a complete stop from a
speed of 20 mph within ___ feet. Correct Answer-35
Air pressure should build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations
within ___ seconds of starting. Correct Answer-60
Air pressure protection valves prevent air horns from being operated
when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below ___ PSI. Correct
Answer-80
A significant portion of fire apparatus collisions occur while the
apparatus is being driven in ___. Correct Answer-reverse
Responding units should travel at least ___ feet apart. Correct Answer-
300-500
According to the inside/outside method of positioning a fire apparatus,
for a building 5 stories or less, the pumper parks ___ of the ladder truck.
Correct Answer-inside
According to the inside/outside method of positioning a fire apparatus,
for a building 5 stories or more, the pumper parks ___ of the ladder
truck. Correct Answer-outside
Intake hose sections are commonly ___ feet in length. Correct Answer-
10-50
, The front wheels of the apparatus should be at least a ___-degree angle
when positioning at a hydrant. Correct Answer-45
Park wildland apparatus ___ to avoid blocking other fire apparatus or
evacuating vehicles. Correct Answer-off the roadway
It is best to park command vehicles on ___ of the fire building. This
giver a view of two sides of the building. Correct Answer-corners
1 PSI will raise a column of water ___ feet. Correct Answer-2.304
___ is the part of the total pressure lost while forcing water through
pipes, fittings, fire hose, and adapters. Correct Answer-Friction loss
PTO units limit the capacity of the pump to about ___ GPM Correct
Answer-500
The most common pump position on today's engines is ___ pump.
Correct Answer-midship mounted
A disadvantage of the rear-mount pump is the exposure to ___ for the
driver/operator. Correct Answer-traffic
