Pump ops Ricky rescue UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Brake Fade - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of braking function, which occurs due to excessive
use of brakes
Dry Hydrant - CORRECT ANSWER - Permanently installed pipe that has pump suction
connections installed at a static water source to speed drafting operations.
Immediate Supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER - Who does the driver/operator notify of any
defect and documentation regarding issues with apparatus?
The person being relieved - CORRECT ANSWER - The incoming driver should consult who
for any pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems?
2 short blasts of vehicles horn - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the signal the driver gives to
signal the backing of the apparatus?
Palms face the spotter using both arms - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the spotters signal to
the driver to back straight?
Right arm out to the side with palm of left hand facing the driver - CORRECT ANSWER -
What is the spotters signal to the driver to back right?
Left arm out to the side with the palm of right hand facing the driver - CORRECT ANSWER -
What is the spotters signal to the driver for backing left?
Arms for an X - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the spotters signal to the driver for the driver
to stop?
, Palms face driver with both arms - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the spotters signal to the
driver for the driver to pull forward?
Batch mixing is simple but inaccurate - CORRECT ANSWER - What are the pros and cons of
batch mixing?
A venturi device called and eductor - CORRECT ANSWER - What does induction use?
Different foam storing methods - CORRECT ANSWER - Pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus
tanks (smallest to largest)
Load shedding - CORRECT ANSWER - When load monitor shuts down less important
electrical equipment to prevent overload
90db and higher - CORRECT ANSWER - What level sound requires hearing protection
10 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER - Steering wheel play shall not be more than how much?
80 psi - CORRECT ANSWER - Below what PSI will the air horns not operate?
New apparatus comes to a completes stop from 20mph in 35 ft or less - CORRECT
ANSWER - What is NFPA 1901 brake test?
Oil viscosity - CORRECT ANSWER - What does the SAE number stand for?
Society of Automotive Engineers - CORRECT ANSWER - What does SAE mean?
Water supply pumper - CORRECT ANSWER - Pumper with largest pump located at the water
source is called what?
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Brake Fade - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of braking function, which occurs due to excessive
use of brakes
Dry Hydrant - CORRECT ANSWER - Permanently installed pipe that has pump suction
connections installed at a static water source to speed drafting operations.
Immediate Supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER - Who does the driver/operator notify of any
defect and documentation regarding issues with apparatus?
The person being relieved - CORRECT ANSWER - The incoming driver should consult who
for any pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems?
2 short blasts of vehicles horn - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the signal the driver gives to
signal the backing of the apparatus?
Palms face the spotter using both arms - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the spotters signal to
the driver to back straight?
Right arm out to the side with palm of left hand facing the driver - CORRECT ANSWER -
What is the spotters signal to the driver to back right?
Left arm out to the side with the palm of right hand facing the driver - CORRECT ANSWER -
What is the spotters signal to the driver for backing left?
Arms for an X - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the spotters signal to the driver for the driver
to stop?
, Palms face driver with both arms - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the spotters signal to the
driver for the driver to pull forward?
Batch mixing is simple but inaccurate - CORRECT ANSWER - What are the pros and cons of
batch mixing?
A venturi device called and eductor - CORRECT ANSWER - What does induction use?
Different foam storing methods - CORRECT ANSWER - Pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus
tanks (smallest to largest)
Load shedding - CORRECT ANSWER - When load monitor shuts down less important
electrical equipment to prevent overload
90db and higher - CORRECT ANSWER - What level sound requires hearing protection
10 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER - Steering wheel play shall not be more than how much?
80 psi - CORRECT ANSWER - Below what PSI will the air horns not operate?
New apparatus comes to a completes stop from 20mph in 35 ft or less - CORRECT
ANSWER - What is NFPA 1901 brake test?
Oil viscosity - CORRECT ANSWER - What does the SAE number stand for?
Society of Automotive Engineers - CORRECT ANSWER - What does SAE mean?
Water supply pumper - CORRECT ANSWER - Pumper with largest pump located at the water
source is called what?
