FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST| FROM QUESTION TO
PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, 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
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
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, 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
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
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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