Driver Operator State Test Review 2025
With Correct Answers
The minimum qualifications for driver/operators is set by NFPA 1002, Standard for: - correct answer Fire
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Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
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The corrected vision, with contact lenses or spectacles, required by NFPA 1582 is: - correct answer 20/40
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Apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump and a rated discharge of 750 gpm or greater - correct
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answer Fire Department pumper
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A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted, hydraulically operated elevating device - correct answer Aerial
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Apparatus
An apparatus that carries a minimum of 1000 gallons - correct answer Mobile water supply apparatus
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The angle from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any projections of the apparatus in front of
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the front axle is considered the: - correct answer angle of approach
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A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1000 or more gallons of water is considered a: - correct
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answer tanker/tender
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,The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four wheel drive and typically has a pump with a capacity of
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less than 500 gpm is known as: - correct answer minipumper
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Tandem rear axles, trie-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered for tank capacities greater than:
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- correct answer 1,500 gallons
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Wildland fire or initial attack fire apparatus are: - correct answer lightweight, highly maneuverable vehicles
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that can go places inaccessible to larger apparatus
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The correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland fire apparatus is to: - correct answer use short
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sections of attack hose while walking alongside the apparatus and extinguishing fire along the way
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A major component of the fire attack pumper is: - correct answer water
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When a fire apparatus is designed for pump and role operations, the engine and drive line must be arranged so
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that it can pump at 20 gpm at 80 psi while the apparatus is moving at a speed of ______ mph or less - correct
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Which manufacturer was the first introduced the aerial truck? - correct answer Seagrave
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Substances that dissolve in water are known as: - correct answer Aqueous h h h h h h h h h h h
What two chemicals make water hard? - correct answer Calcium and magnesium
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How many parts are there to municipal water system? - correct answer Three
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Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: - correct answer maintenance
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Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible and audible warning
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signals is normally considered to be part of _______________ maintenance. - correct answer daily/weekly.
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,The two tests that must be performed by the manufacturer if the requirements of NFPA 1901 are included in
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the apparatus bid specifications are the: - correct answer road and hydrostatic tests
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Which of the following statements regarding ammeter/voltmeters listed below is correct? - correct answer
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An ammeter/voltmeters indicates both the amount of current being drawn from the battery and being
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Checking voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: - correct answer the battery
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Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - correct answer lubrication
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When performing a capacity test, the desired net pump pressure should be ___________ psi. - correct answer
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Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of ____________ maintenance. - correct answer daily
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One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: - correct answer walk-around method
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The manufacturers manual will _________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) number for the
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engine oil. - correct answer recommendh h h h h
The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - correct answer supply of oil being delivered
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To ____________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. - correct answer repair
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When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: - correct answer fully loaded as it would be once in
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service
An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the:
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A. Top voltage available when the battery is fully charged
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, B. Amount of current flowing into the battery.
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C. Amount of current being taken from the battery.
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D. Both B and C are correct - correct answer D. Both B and C are correct
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Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maint. on a battery?
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A. Loose tie-downs
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B. Corrosion around the battery connections
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C. Coolant levels need filing
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D. Both A and B are current - correct answer D. Both A and B are current
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Batteries produce explosives ___________ gas when being charged. - correct answer Hydrogen
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Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full load operation may result in: - correct answer turbo
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seizure
It is important to maintain ________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an apparatus may run during
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emergency operations. - correct answer at least three-fourths of a tank.
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In a road acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full stop from 20 mph within: -
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correct answer 35 feet h h h
During an acceptance test, if a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, an __________ test must be
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performed. - correct answer engine overload h h h h h
With Correct Answers
The minimum qualifications for driver/operators is set by NFPA 1002, Standard for: - correct answer Fire
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Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
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The corrected vision, with contact lenses or spectacles, required by NFPA 1582 is: - correct answer 20/40
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Apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump and a rated discharge of 750 gpm or greater - correct
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answer Fire Department pumper
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A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted, hydraulically operated elevating device - correct answer Aerial
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Apparatus
An apparatus that carries a minimum of 1000 gallons - correct answer Mobile water supply apparatus
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The angle from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any projections of the apparatus in front of
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the front axle is considered the: - correct answer angle of approach
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A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1000 or more gallons of water is considered a: - correct
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answer tanker/tender
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,The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four wheel drive and typically has a pump with a capacity of
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
less than 500 gpm is known as: - correct answer minipumper
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Tandem rear axles, trie-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered for tank capacities greater than:
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- correct answer 1,500 gallons
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Wildland fire or initial attack fire apparatus are: - correct answer lightweight, highly maneuverable vehicles
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that can go places inaccessible to larger apparatus
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The correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland fire apparatus is to: - correct answer use short
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sections of attack hose while walking alongside the apparatus and extinguishing fire along the way
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A major component of the fire attack pumper is: - correct answer water
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When a fire apparatus is designed for pump and role operations, the engine and drive line must be arranged so
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that it can pump at 20 gpm at 80 psi while the apparatus is moving at a speed of ______ mph or less - correct
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answer 2 h
Which manufacturer was the first introduced the aerial truck? - correct answer Seagrave
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Substances that dissolve in water are known as: - correct answer Aqueous h h h h h h h h h h h
What two chemicals make water hard? - correct answer Calcium and magnesium
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How many parts are there to municipal water system? - correct answer Three
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Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: - correct answer maintenance
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Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible and audible warning
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
signals is normally considered to be part of _______________ maintenance. - correct answer daily/weekly.
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,The two tests that must be performed by the manufacturer if the requirements of NFPA 1901 are included in
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the apparatus bid specifications are the: - correct answer road and hydrostatic tests
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Which of the following statements regarding ammeter/voltmeters listed below is correct? - correct answer
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An ammeter/voltmeters indicates both the amount of current being drawn from the battery and being
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supplied to the battery. h h h
Checking voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: - correct answer the battery
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Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - correct answer lubrication
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When performing a capacity test, the desired net pump pressure should be ___________ psi. - correct answer
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Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of ____________ maintenance. - correct answer daily
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One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: - correct answer walk-around method
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The manufacturers manual will _________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) number for the
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engine oil. - correct answer recommendh h h h h
The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - correct answer supply of oil being delivered
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To ____________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. - correct answer repair
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When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: - correct answer fully loaded as it would be once in
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service
An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the:
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A. Top voltage available when the battery is fully charged
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, B. Amount of current flowing into the battery.
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C. Amount of current being taken from the battery.
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D. Both B and C are correct - correct answer D. Both B and C are correct
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Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maint. on a battery?
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A. Loose tie-downs
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B. Corrosion around the battery connections
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C. Coolant levels need filing
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D. Both A and B are current - correct answer D. Both A and B are current
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Batteries produce explosives ___________ gas when being charged. - correct answer Hydrogen
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Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full load operation may result in: - correct answer turbo
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seizure
It is important to maintain ________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an apparatus may run during
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emergency operations. - correct answer at least three-fourths of a tank.
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In a road acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full stop from 20 mph within: -
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correct answer 35 feet h h h
During an acceptance test, if a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, an __________ test must be
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performed. - correct answer engine overload h h h h h
