Florida Pump Operator – Questions With Valid
Solutions
____________reduces the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide,
jackknife, or spin during heavy braking Correct Answer - ABS
Railroad companies advise that vehicles be kept at least __________
from tracks. Correct Answer - 25 feet(7.5m)
What should D/O check in regards to tires on apparatus? Correct
Answer - -Check the tire type, condition, and inflation. Ensure
not a mix of radial and bias-ply tires.
-Too much or too little tire pressure will damage tires, cause poor
road handling, and excessive fuel consumption.
-Tires should be replaced every seven (7) years, regardless of
condition according to NFPA 1911.
-Should be no more than 10 degrees steering wheel play, in either
direction.
-NFPA 1901 and 1911 states that side-to-side variance in weight
should not exceed 7%.
-Most modern apparatus are equipped with Air-actuated braking
system (air brakes)
Ensure what before raising cab? Correct Answer - Shut down
apparatus, chock wheels. Before lifting cab, be sure adequate
vertical clearance.
What to do first when finding issue with apparatus that needs
repair? Correct Answer - - D/O Documents defective system
per SOP then notify supervisor of the defect and documentation
What is best flow pattern for a water shuttle operation? Correct
Answer - A circular route is the optimum arrangement for water
, shuttle circuit. Always try to maintain forward movement to reduce
backing.
The most suitable drafting site to meet the safety and flow
requirements may not always be the ______________________________ .
Correct Answer - geographically closest site
Nurse tender and portable water tank will be located at _____________.
Correct Answer - Dump sites.
A ____________ consists of an intake hose connection on the shore and
a length of pipe extended into the water with a strainer on the end;
at water source, usually in rural areas. Correct Answer - dry
hydrant
Backing and Spotting Correct Answer - Backing straight -
Spotter uses back and forth motion with both arms and palms face
spotter
Backing to left - Point left with appropriate arm and palm facing D/O
and use other arm similar to backing straight
Backing to Right - Point Right with appropriate arm and palm facing
D/O and use other arm similar to backing straight
Slowing down - Spotter's arms out to the side with palms facing
down. Raising arms up and down.
Stopping - Spotter crosses both forearms into a large X
Pull forward and reestablish backing - Spotter signals D/O to stop,
then pull forward by signaling with palms facing forward and
motions back and forth in a pushing action. After repositioning,
resume backing operation.
Solutions
____________reduces the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide,
jackknife, or spin during heavy braking Correct Answer - ABS
Railroad companies advise that vehicles be kept at least __________
from tracks. Correct Answer - 25 feet(7.5m)
What should D/O check in regards to tires on apparatus? Correct
Answer - -Check the tire type, condition, and inflation. Ensure
not a mix of radial and bias-ply tires.
-Too much or too little tire pressure will damage tires, cause poor
road handling, and excessive fuel consumption.
-Tires should be replaced every seven (7) years, regardless of
condition according to NFPA 1911.
-Should be no more than 10 degrees steering wheel play, in either
direction.
-NFPA 1901 and 1911 states that side-to-side variance in weight
should not exceed 7%.
-Most modern apparatus are equipped with Air-actuated braking
system (air brakes)
Ensure what before raising cab? Correct Answer - Shut down
apparatus, chock wheels. Before lifting cab, be sure adequate
vertical clearance.
What to do first when finding issue with apparatus that needs
repair? Correct Answer - - D/O Documents defective system
per SOP then notify supervisor of the defect and documentation
What is best flow pattern for a water shuttle operation? Correct
Answer - A circular route is the optimum arrangement for water
, shuttle circuit. Always try to maintain forward movement to reduce
backing.
The most suitable drafting site to meet the safety and flow
requirements may not always be the ______________________________ .
Correct Answer - geographically closest site
Nurse tender and portable water tank will be located at _____________.
Correct Answer - Dump sites.
A ____________ consists of an intake hose connection on the shore and
a length of pipe extended into the water with a strainer on the end;
at water source, usually in rural areas. Correct Answer - dry
hydrant
Backing and Spotting Correct Answer - Backing straight -
Spotter uses back and forth motion with both arms and palms face
spotter
Backing to left - Point left with appropriate arm and palm facing D/O
and use other arm similar to backing straight
Backing to Right - Point Right with appropriate arm and palm facing
D/O and use other arm similar to backing straight
Slowing down - Spotter's arms out to the side with palms facing
down. Raising arms up and down.
Stopping - Spotter crosses both forearms into a large X
Pull forward and reestablish backing - Spotter signals D/O to stop,
then pull forward by signaling with palms facing forward and
motions back and forth in a pushing action. After repositioning,
resume backing operation.
