FLORIDA PUMP OPERATOR
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Apparatus should be parked outside and engine to be started is called a
__________________________________. ANSW✅✅Functional check
______________________are a component of the braking system ANSW✅✅Slack adjusters
__________________ may allow the D/O to drive into the opposite lane of traffic. It is not
recommended in situations where oncoming traffic is unable to see the apparatus.
ANSW✅✅Local policy
Three basic types of nozzles: ANSW✅✅solid, fog, and broken
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at rate of ______ gpm.
ANSW✅✅1000
Keep personnel at fill site to monitor ground conditions as shuttle operations progress for the
potential need to relocate ______________________________________________.
ANSW✅✅due to softening of the ground.
______________________________________________uses steering wheel sensor and a lateral
accelerometer. ANSW✅✅Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Two stage pump - ANSW✅✅Parallel = Volume
Series = Pressure
In relay pumping, __________________________ is not affected by the amount of water being
moved, only by the topography. ANSW✅✅elevation pressure
, An __________________________designed by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for specific
apparatus will ensure a uniform and complete inspection by using checklist as a guide.
ANSW✅✅inspection checklist
Skills on driving test: ANSW✅✅Alley Dock, Serpentine Course, Confined space turnaround, and
Diminishing clearance
Turns on various lights at specified intervals so not to overload system. ANSW✅✅Load sequencer
Watches the system for any added electrical loads that may threaten to overload system.
ANSW✅✅Load monitor
If overload occurs, load monitor will shut down less important electrical equipment in order to
prevent the overload. ANSW✅✅Load shedding
Cool pump by: ANSW✅✅partially opening tank recirc valve or by placing booster line back into
tank to recirc water.
Place ______________________ pumper at water source in relay operations. ANSW✅✅largest
capacity
Drive apparatus in ___________ motion only and do not exceed ____ mph when loading hose.
ANSW✅✅forward; 5
__________________ is weight of empty apparatus fresh off assembly line. ANSW✅✅Curb
weight
___________________________________________________ Max weight vehicle can be operated
on roadways in ideal conditions. ANSW✅✅Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
______________________ may also indicate max weight for each axle along with tire pressure
recommendations. ANSW✅✅GVWR placard
Weight transfers follows ________________________________. ANSW✅✅"Law of Inertia"
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Apparatus should be parked outside and engine to be started is called a
__________________________________. ANSW✅✅Functional check
______________________are a component of the braking system ANSW✅✅Slack adjusters
__________________ may allow the D/O to drive into the opposite lane of traffic. It is not
recommended in situations where oncoming traffic is unable to see the apparatus.
ANSW✅✅Local policy
Three basic types of nozzles: ANSW✅✅solid, fog, and broken
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at rate of ______ gpm.
ANSW✅✅1000
Keep personnel at fill site to monitor ground conditions as shuttle operations progress for the
potential need to relocate ______________________________________________.
ANSW✅✅due to softening of the ground.
______________________________________________uses steering wheel sensor and a lateral
accelerometer. ANSW✅✅Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Two stage pump - ANSW✅✅Parallel = Volume
Series = Pressure
In relay pumping, __________________________ is not affected by the amount of water being
moved, only by the topography. ANSW✅✅elevation pressure
, An __________________________designed by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for specific
apparatus will ensure a uniform and complete inspection by using checklist as a guide.
ANSW✅✅inspection checklist
Skills on driving test: ANSW✅✅Alley Dock, Serpentine Course, Confined space turnaround, and
Diminishing clearance
Turns on various lights at specified intervals so not to overload system. ANSW✅✅Load sequencer
Watches the system for any added electrical loads that may threaten to overload system.
ANSW✅✅Load monitor
If overload occurs, load monitor will shut down less important electrical equipment in order to
prevent the overload. ANSW✅✅Load shedding
Cool pump by: ANSW✅✅partially opening tank recirc valve or by placing booster line back into
tank to recirc water.
Place ______________________ pumper at water source in relay operations. ANSW✅✅largest
capacity
Drive apparatus in ___________ motion only and do not exceed ____ mph when loading hose.
ANSW✅✅forward; 5
__________________ is weight of empty apparatus fresh off assembly line. ANSW✅✅Curb
weight
___________________________________________________ Max weight vehicle can be operated
on roadways in ideal conditions. ANSW✅✅Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
______________________ may also indicate max weight for each axle along with tire pressure
recommendations. ANSW✅✅GVWR placard
Weight transfers follows ________________________________. ANSW✅✅"Law of Inertia"
