FLORIDA PUMP OPS EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what? - (ANSWER)the anchor
When does brake fade occur? - (ANSWER)when the brakes overheat from excessive use
What area is between wild-land and rural area? - (ANSWER)Wild land urban interface
Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system? - (ANSWER)Hydraulic braking system
If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should he do? -
(ANSWER)Not worry because it is normal
Brush trucks have the ability to do what? - (ANSWER)Pump and Roll
Audio sirens out run the effective range its audible warning device at speeds above what? -
(ANSWER)50mph
What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers? - (ANSWER)They are top heavy
2 short blast of the air-horn indicate what? - (ANSWER)Backing up
Water Tenders must be capable of a portable tank at what GPM? - (ANSWER)1,000 GPM
Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed? - (ANSWER)10%
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at rate of ______ gpm? - (ANSWER)1,000
When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to? - (ANSWER)The water main
,FLORIDA PUMP OPS EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks? - (ANSWER)Filling through the TOPS of tanks
Most common drafting problem? - (ANSWER)Air leaks
What is the proper flow rate percentage? - (ANSWER)(100%) of their maximum flow rate at 150 PSI,
(70%) of their maximum flow rate at 200 PSI,
(50%) of their maximum flow rate at 250 PSI
Most common relief valve? - (ANSWER)Spring-controlled pilot valve
Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics? - (ANSWER)Piecing nozzle
What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging system? - (ANSWER)A meter
What prevents water movement inside of tanks? - (ANSWER)Baffles
Vacuum gauge should read? - (ANSWER)22 inches of mercury (-75kPa)
What is the symbol for mercury? - (ANSWER)HG
Brakes should be tested? - (ANSWER)Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? - (ANSWER)Weekly (After each call)
Inverters have how many watts? - (ANSWER)1500 watts
Portable generator have how many watts? - (ANSWER)5000 watts
, FLORIDA PUMP OPS EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Rescued fixed mounted generators have how many watts? - (ANSWER)50,000 watts
Least capable auxiliary brake devices? - (ANSWER)Exhaust brakes
Why you should never REV diesel engine? - (ANSWER)Damage internal components
Pump capacity of 750 GPM or greater should have how many discharges? - (ANSWER)2
Standpipe should be supplied at? - (ANSWER)150 PSI
All gauges should be calibrated within? - (ANSWER)60 days
Driver operator is involved in what test? - (ANSWER)The acceptance test
Pump certification is done by? - (ANSWER)Independent testing organization (CFPI)
How many feet is theoretical lift? - (ANSWER)33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? - (ANSWER)25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? - (ANSWER)14.7ft
What type of gauge offers increased efficiency over a pilot gauge? - (ANSWER)A flow meter
______________________________ and drive slow when driving through smoke - (ANSWER)Sound the
horn frequently
In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what? - (ANSWER)the anchor
When does brake fade occur? - (ANSWER)when the brakes overheat from excessive use
What area is between wild-land and rural area? - (ANSWER)Wild land urban interface
Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system? - (ANSWER)Hydraulic braking system
If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should he do? -
(ANSWER)Not worry because it is normal
Brush trucks have the ability to do what? - (ANSWER)Pump and Roll
Audio sirens out run the effective range its audible warning device at speeds above what? -
(ANSWER)50mph
What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers? - (ANSWER)They are top heavy
2 short blast of the air-horn indicate what? - (ANSWER)Backing up
Water Tenders must be capable of a portable tank at what GPM? - (ANSWER)1,000 GPM
Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed? - (ANSWER)10%
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at rate of ______ gpm? - (ANSWER)1,000
When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to? - (ANSWER)The water main
,FLORIDA PUMP OPS EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks? - (ANSWER)Filling through the TOPS of tanks
Most common drafting problem? - (ANSWER)Air leaks
What is the proper flow rate percentage? - (ANSWER)(100%) of their maximum flow rate at 150 PSI,
(70%) of their maximum flow rate at 200 PSI,
(50%) of their maximum flow rate at 250 PSI
Most common relief valve? - (ANSWER)Spring-controlled pilot valve
Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics? - (ANSWER)Piecing nozzle
What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging system? - (ANSWER)A meter
What prevents water movement inside of tanks? - (ANSWER)Baffles
Vacuum gauge should read? - (ANSWER)22 inches of mercury (-75kPa)
What is the symbol for mercury? - (ANSWER)HG
Brakes should be tested? - (ANSWER)Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? - (ANSWER)Weekly (After each call)
Inverters have how many watts? - (ANSWER)1500 watts
Portable generator have how many watts? - (ANSWER)5000 watts
, FLORIDA PUMP OPS EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Rescued fixed mounted generators have how many watts? - (ANSWER)50,000 watts
Least capable auxiliary brake devices? - (ANSWER)Exhaust brakes
Why you should never REV diesel engine? - (ANSWER)Damage internal components
Pump capacity of 750 GPM or greater should have how many discharges? - (ANSWER)2
Standpipe should be supplied at? - (ANSWER)150 PSI
All gauges should be calibrated within? - (ANSWER)60 days
Driver operator is involved in what test? - (ANSWER)The acceptance test
Pump certification is done by? - (ANSWER)Independent testing organization (CFPI)
How many feet is theoretical lift? - (ANSWER)33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? - (ANSWER)25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? - (ANSWER)14.7ft
What type of gauge offers increased efficiency over a pilot gauge? - (ANSWER)A flow meter
______________________________ and drive slow when driving through smoke - (ANSWER)Sound the
horn frequently
