FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
When walking in to relieve the current operator you should ANSW✅✅ask about any incidents and
equipment on the apparatus.
Before tilting the cab you should ANSW✅✅check the overhead clearance.
Before driving to an incident, you should ask ANSW✅✅all if they are belted.
What does ECS or Electronic Stability Control do ANSW✅✅It applies the brakes independently to
aim the vehicle in the direction that the operator positions the steering wheel
Any persons working near bodies of water are required to wear a ANSW✅✅PFD, Personal
Flotation Device.
_____________________________ uses the GPS and the radio transmitter in the apparatus to
preempt a signal at an intersection. ANSW✅✅GPS traffic signal preemption
_______________ works by the strobe lights to activate sensors in the traffic light. Generates an
optical signal turning the light in the direction of travel green. ANSW✅✅An emitter
When pumping; Hydrant or relay pumpers are set in rpm and Attack or Direct pumpers are set in
______________________ ANSW✅✅pressure.
The driver/operator notifies their _______________ of the defect's and documentation regarding
issues with apparatus. ANSW✅✅immediate supervisor
The incoming driver/operator should consult the person being relieved for ANSW✅✅any
pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems.
,When backing an apparatus: ANSW✅✅sound 2 short blasts of the vehicles horn immediately
before backing the apparatus.
Backing right- ANSW✅✅right arm out to side with palm of right hand facing driver.
Backing left- ANSW✅✅left arm out to side with palm of left hand facing driver
Arm position to stop the driver ANSW✅✅form an X
Mixing foam ANSW✅✅batch mixing is simple but potentially inaccurate
Induction is done through ANSW✅✅a Venturi device called an eductor
Storing foam ANSW✅✅pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus tanks (smallest to largest)
90db and higher require ANSW✅✅appropriate hearing protection
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new apparatus come to a complete stop in ANSW✅✅(20mph
in 35' or less) and hold a 20% grade
SAE stand for ANSW✅✅Society of Automotive Engineers
3 components of water shuttle: ANSW✅✅fill site, shuttle route and dump site
hydrant that receives water from one direction ANSW✅✅Dead-end hydrant
a fire hydrant that receives water from 2 or more directions ANSW✅✅Circulating feed (looped
line)
primary feeders, secondary feeders and distributors ANSW✅✅Grid system
, 2 most common functions for wildland apparatus: ANSW✅✅1) structural protection and 2) direct
attack
engines should be backed in from the last known turnaround and the crew should take note of the
location's of landmarks along the way for ________________ reasons. ANSW✅✅safety
Level __ staging is used on an emergency response when 2 or more companies are dispatched. The
responding unit's stage at least one block away from scene and await further orders.
ANSW✅✅Level 1 Staging
Level __ staging is used when numerous emergency vehicles will be responding to the same incident
(mutual aid/multiple alarms), and the companies are informed of "staging area" location when they
are dispatched ANSW✅✅Level 2 Staging
Gate valves are operated by ANSW✅✅a hand wheel
Butterfly valves are operated by ANSW✅✅quarter turn handles
Auxiliary engine-driven pumps are powered by ANSW✅✅gas or diesel engine independent of an
engine used to drive the vehicle
Discharge valves should be designed so they are easy to operate at what PSI? ANSW✅✅250psi
Electronic governors use a ANSW✅✅pressure-sensing element to control the pump
Pressure governors relieve_________________ caused by shutting down one or more operating
hose lines ANSW✅✅excess pressure
pumper at water supply used to fill empty tenders ANSW✅✅Fill site pumper
pumper used at the fire scene to draft from portable tanks ANSW✅✅Dump site pumper
Water tender must carry at least ANSW✅✅1000gal
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
When walking in to relieve the current operator you should ANSW✅✅ask about any incidents and
equipment on the apparatus.
Before tilting the cab you should ANSW✅✅check the overhead clearance.
Before driving to an incident, you should ask ANSW✅✅all if they are belted.
What does ECS or Electronic Stability Control do ANSW✅✅It applies the brakes independently to
aim the vehicle in the direction that the operator positions the steering wheel
Any persons working near bodies of water are required to wear a ANSW✅✅PFD, Personal
Flotation Device.
_____________________________ uses the GPS and the radio transmitter in the apparatus to
preempt a signal at an intersection. ANSW✅✅GPS traffic signal preemption
_______________ works by the strobe lights to activate sensors in the traffic light. Generates an
optical signal turning the light in the direction of travel green. ANSW✅✅An emitter
When pumping; Hydrant or relay pumpers are set in rpm and Attack or Direct pumpers are set in
______________________ ANSW✅✅pressure.
The driver/operator notifies their _______________ of the defect's and documentation regarding
issues with apparatus. ANSW✅✅immediate supervisor
The incoming driver/operator should consult the person being relieved for ANSW✅✅any
pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems.
,When backing an apparatus: ANSW✅✅sound 2 short blasts of the vehicles horn immediately
before backing the apparatus.
Backing right- ANSW✅✅right arm out to side with palm of right hand facing driver.
Backing left- ANSW✅✅left arm out to side with palm of left hand facing driver
Arm position to stop the driver ANSW✅✅form an X
Mixing foam ANSW✅✅batch mixing is simple but potentially inaccurate
Induction is done through ANSW✅✅a Venturi device called an eductor
Storing foam ANSW✅✅pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus tanks (smallest to largest)
90db and higher require ANSW✅✅appropriate hearing protection
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new apparatus come to a complete stop in ANSW✅✅(20mph
in 35' or less) and hold a 20% grade
SAE stand for ANSW✅✅Society of Automotive Engineers
3 components of water shuttle: ANSW✅✅fill site, shuttle route and dump site
hydrant that receives water from one direction ANSW✅✅Dead-end hydrant
a fire hydrant that receives water from 2 or more directions ANSW✅✅Circulating feed (looped
line)
primary feeders, secondary feeders and distributors ANSW✅✅Grid system
, 2 most common functions for wildland apparatus: ANSW✅✅1) structural protection and 2) direct
attack
engines should be backed in from the last known turnaround and the crew should take note of the
location's of landmarks along the way for ________________ reasons. ANSW✅✅safety
Level __ staging is used on an emergency response when 2 or more companies are dispatched. The
responding unit's stage at least one block away from scene and await further orders.
ANSW✅✅Level 1 Staging
Level __ staging is used when numerous emergency vehicles will be responding to the same incident
(mutual aid/multiple alarms), and the companies are informed of "staging area" location when they
are dispatched ANSW✅✅Level 2 Staging
Gate valves are operated by ANSW✅✅a hand wheel
Butterfly valves are operated by ANSW✅✅quarter turn handles
Auxiliary engine-driven pumps are powered by ANSW✅✅gas or diesel engine independent of an
engine used to drive the vehicle
Discharge valves should be designed so they are easy to operate at what PSI? ANSW✅✅250psi
Electronic governors use a ANSW✅✅pressure-sensing element to control the pump
Pressure governors relieve_________________ caused by shutting down one or more operating
hose lines ANSW✅✅excess pressure
pumper at water supply used to fill empty tenders ANSW✅✅Fill site pumper
pumper used at the fire scene to draft from portable tanks ANSW✅✅Dump site pumper
Water tender must carry at least ANSW✅✅1000gal
