FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST, STATE
OF FLORIDA DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
NFPA states apparatus must stop within 35 feet at 20 mph and emergency brake must hold on a
ANSW✅✅20% grade.
What is back pressure also knows as? ANSW✅✅Head pressure
Nfpa 1901 requires auxiliary break on all apparatus with a GVWR of what? ANSW✅✅36000 LB
Electromagnetic retarders do what? ANSW✅✅Not sure of the answer
Least capable of the four auxiliary brakes? ANSW✅✅Exhaust brakes
Driving at excessive speed, failing to abide by posted weight limits and failing to obey posted traffic
regulations or directions are examples of what? ANSW✅✅Reckless driving
Driver should keep the engine from initiating an active regeneration process when?
ANSW✅✅While parked over combustible material
Why do new apparatus no longer exhaust black smoke as is common with older diesel engines?
ANSW✅✅DPF
What will happen if you rev a diesel engine right before shutting it off? ANSW✅✅Damage to
internal parts may occur
What angle is formed by level ground a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to
the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint? ANSW✅✅Breakover angle
,If momentum increased what also increase? ANSW✅✅inertia
Nfpa 1901 required pumper to have minimum of how many GPMS? ANSW✅✅750
Difference between compressed air foam system and other systems? ANSW✅✅Air injected into
the foam
What may create noisy work environments near apparatus? ANSW✅✅Apparatus mounted
generators
In warrant claims, what may be needed to for the work to be completed? ANSW✅✅Apparatus
maintenance and inspections records
What uses the walk around method? ANSW✅✅Apparatus inspections
Tread separating cupping, excessive wear, dry rotting are examples of what inspection?
ANSW✅✅Tire inspection
____________________ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before they make contact
with the clutch release fingers. ANSW✅✅Free play
What is commonly used in aircraft firefighting or to apply water to voids, attics or other areas
inaccessible to standard streams? ANSW✅✅Piercing nozzle
Exhaust, vacuum, air primers are example of what? ANSW✅✅Priming devices
What testing do firefighters take part of an apparatus? ANSW✅✅Acceptable testing
Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same characteristics of a pond or
small lake. They are most commonly found at:
A. Commericial Properties
B. Industrial Properties
,C. Municipal water treatment facilities
D. All of the above ANSW✅✅D
Pump piping on fire apparatus must be able to withstand hydrostatic test pressures of
ANSW✅✅500 psi
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new fire apparatus be brought to a complete stop from a speed
of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed: ANSW✅✅35 ft
All fire apparatus with a rated pump capacity of 750 gallons or larger must be equipped with _____ 2
1/2 discharges: ANSW✅✅2
Because total vacuum is not possible in field operations, fire apparatus must have a maximum lift of:
ANSW✅✅25 ft
When drafting, the maximum theoretical lift is: ANSW✅✅33.9 ft
The maximum theoretical height to which it is possible to lift water by suction at sea level is ____
feet.
A. 13.5
B. 33.9
C. 25
D. 62.5 ANSW✅✅C
A tank fill line should be provided from the discharge side of the pump. This allows:
A. The tank to be filled without making additional connections when the pump is drafting.
B. A means of replenishing water carried in the tank.
C. For circulation of water through the pump to prevent overheating when no lines are flowing.
D. All of the above ANSW✅✅D
, Which of the following is NOT true concerning centrifugal pumps? ANSW✅✅Centrifugal pumps
are the simplest of all fire apparatus pumps
NFPA 1901 specifies that the minimum pump capacity for pump design is: ANSW✅✅750 GPM
Apparatus service tests are conducted at least: ANSW✅✅Semi-Annually
The items that the driver/operator is responsible for should be dictated by: ANSW✅✅Dept. SOP
When conducting a pumper service test, the atmospheric air temperature should not be above:
ANSW✅✅100 deg F
Which of the following is FALSE? ANSW✅✅Apparatus cleanliness is only for maintaining good
public relations
On apparatus with air brakes, NFPA requires the air pressure to build to a sufficient level to allow
vehicle operations within ____ seconds of starting: ANSW✅✅60
Which of the following is FALSE concerning washing the exterior of the apparatus?
ANSW✅✅During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with hot water
Elevating water devices typically range in height from ____ to ____ feet? ANSW✅✅50-75
Rescue vehicles commonly have generators with capacities up to: ANSW✅✅50,000 watts
When pumping into a fire department connection to a sprinkler system, the water passes through a
valve which prevents water flow from the sprinkler system backing into the dire dept. connection.
This valve is called a: ANSW✅✅Check
When using 2 1/2 or 3-inch hose lines to supply the pumper directly off hydrant pressure, it is
recommended that the lines be no longer than: ANSW✅✅300 ft
Intake hose sections are commonly 10 to ____ ft long: ANSW✅✅50
OF FLORIDA DRIVER/OPERATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
NFPA states apparatus must stop within 35 feet at 20 mph and emergency brake must hold on a
ANSW✅✅20% grade.
What is back pressure also knows as? ANSW✅✅Head pressure
Nfpa 1901 requires auxiliary break on all apparatus with a GVWR of what? ANSW✅✅36000 LB
Electromagnetic retarders do what? ANSW✅✅Not sure of the answer
Least capable of the four auxiliary brakes? ANSW✅✅Exhaust brakes
Driving at excessive speed, failing to abide by posted weight limits and failing to obey posted traffic
regulations or directions are examples of what? ANSW✅✅Reckless driving
Driver should keep the engine from initiating an active regeneration process when?
ANSW✅✅While parked over combustible material
Why do new apparatus no longer exhaust black smoke as is common with older diesel engines?
ANSW✅✅DPF
What will happen if you rev a diesel engine right before shutting it off? ANSW✅✅Damage to
internal parts may occur
What angle is formed by level ground a line from the point where the rear tires touch the ground to
the bottom of the frame at the wheelbase midpoint? ANSW✅✅Breakover angle
,If momentum increased what also increase? ANSW✅✅inertia
Nfpa 1901 required pumper to have minimum of how many GPMS? ANSW✅✅750
Difference between compressed air foam system and other systems? ANSW✅✅Air injected into
the foam
What may create noisy work environments near apparatus? ANSW✅✅Apparatus mounted
generators
In warrant claims, what may be needed to for the work to be completed? ANSW✅✅Apparatus
maintenance and inspections records
What uses the walk around method? ANSW✅✅Apparatus inspections
Tread separating cupping, excessive wear, dry rotting are examples of what inspection?
ANSW✅✅Tire inspection
____________________ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before they make contact
with the clutch release fingers. ANSW✅✅Free play
What is commonly used in aircraft firefighting or to apply water to voids, attics or other areas
inaccessible to standard streams? ANSW✅✅Piercing nozzle
Exhaust, vacuum, air primers are example of what? ANSW✅✅Priming devices
What testing do firefighters take part of an apparatus? ANSW✅✅Acceptable testing
Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same characteristics of a pond or
small lake. They are most commonly found at:
A. Commericial Properties
B. Industrial Properties
,C. Municipal water treatment facilities
D. All of the above ANSW✅✅D
Pump piping on fire apparatus must be able to withstand hydrostatic test pressures of
ANSW✅✅500 psi
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new fire apparatus be brought to a complete stop from a speed
of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed: ANSW✅✅35 ft
All fire apparatus with a rated pump capacity of 750 gallons or larger must be equipped with _____ 2
1/2 discharges: ANSW✅✅2
Because total vacuum is not possible in field operations, fire apparatus must have a maximum lift of:
ANSW✅✅25 ft
When drafting, the maximum theoretical lift is: ANSW✅✅33.9 ft
The maximum theoretical height to which it is possible to lift water by suction at sea level is ____
feet.
A. 13.5
B. 33.9
C. 25
D. 62.5 ANSW✅✅C
A tank fill line should be provided from the discharge side of the pump. This allows:
A. The tank to be filled without making additional connections when the pump is drafting.
B. A means of replenishing water carried in the tank.
C. For circulation of water through the pump to prevent overheating when no lines are flowing.
D. All of the above ANSW✅✅D
, Which of the following is NOT true concerning centrifugal pumps? ANSW✅✅Centrifugal pumps
are the simplest of all fire apparatus pumps
NFPA 1901 specifies that the minimum pump capacity for pump design is: ANSW✅✅750 GPM
Apparatus service tests are conducted at least: ANSW✅✅Semi-Annually
The items that the driver/operator is responsible for should be dictated by: ANSW✅✅Dept. SOP
When conducting a pumper service test, the atmospheric air temperature should not be above:
ANSW✅✅100 deg F
Which of the following is FALSE? ANSW✅✅Apparatus cleanliness is only for maintaining good
public relations
On apparatus with air brakes, NFPA requires the air pressure to build to a sufficient level to allow
vehicle operations within ____ seconds of starting: ANSW✅✅60
Which of the following is FALSE concerning washing the exterior of the apparatus?
ANSW✅✅During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with hot water
Elevating water devices typically range in height from ____ to ____ feet? ANSW✅✅50-75
Rescue vehicles commonly have generators with capacities up to: ANSW✅✅50,000 watts
When pumping into a fire department connection to a sprinkler system, the water passes through a
valve which prevents water flow from the sprinkler system backing into the dire dept. connection.
This valve is called a: ANSW✅✅Check
When using 2 1/2 or 3-inch hose lines to supply the pumper directly off hydrant pressure, it is
recommended that the lines be no longer than: ANSW✅✅300 ft
Intake hose sections are commonly 10 to ____ ft long: ANSW✅✅50
