Fire Apparatus Driver-Operator 1A Exam
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Do most new Driver/Operator's realize the responsibilities the position entails? - Answer: False
Your first priority is... - Answer: Safety
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the apparatus? - Answer: Driver/Operator
Which system provides a microphone and headset for each person on the apparatus? - Answer: Vehicle
intercom system
NFPA 1500 - Answer: Guidance several key aspects of health and safety
The best source for information on apparatus, tools, and equipment? - Answer: Operating Manual
(RTFM)
Fire Apparatus are operated in how many basic ways? - Answer: 2
While you are cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment, you should also... - Answer: Inspect it
A Driver/Operator may also be referred to... - Answer: Engineer
Chauffeur
Technician
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4 states - Answer: All member's who operate fire dept. equipment must meet these
general requirements
, NFPA 1451 - Answer: Standards for a fire service vehicle operations and training program. Should be
evaluated every 3 years.
FCSP - Answer: Fuel
Choke
Switch
Pull
Key attributes for Driver/Operator's - Answer: Attitude
Skill
Knowledge
NFPA 1901 - Answer: States the equipment that must be on fire apparatus
Maximum top speed for a fire apparatus over 26,000 pounds? - Answer: 68 mph
Apparatus must have a 0-35 mph time of... - Answer: 25 seconds or better
NFPA 1901 states for minimum pump capacity... - Answer: 750 gpm
Most common type of apparatus? - Answer: Engine/Pumper
NFPA 1901 states an aerial fire apparatus must carry at least... - Answer: 115' of ground ladders
Backing hand signal for "stop" - Answer: Both hands, palms out, verbalize "stop"
NFPA 1901 states to be classified as a Quint the apparatus must have... - Answer: 300 gallons of water
1,000 gpm pump
Aerial ladder with a permanent mounted waterway
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Do most new Driver/Operator's realize the responsibilities the position entails? - Answer: False
Your first priority is... - Answer: Safety
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the apparatus? - Answer: Driver/Operator
Which system provides a microphone and headset for each person on the apparatus? - Answer: Vehicle
intercom system
NFPA 1500 - Answer: Guidance several key aspects of health and safety
The best source for information on apparatus, tools, and equipment? - Answer: Operating Manual
(RTFM)
Fire Apparatus are operated in how many basic ways? - Answer: 2
While you are cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment, you should also... - Answer: Inspect it
A Driver/Operator may also be referred to... - Answer: Engineer
Chauffeur
Technician
NFPA 1002 Chapter 4 states - Answer: All member's who operate fire dept. equipment must meet these
general requirements
, NFPA 1451 - Answer: Standards for a fire service vehicle operations and training program. Should be
evaluated every 3 years.
FCSP - Answer: Fuel
Choke
Switch
Pull
Key attributes for Driver/Operator's - Answer: Attitude
Skill
Knowledge
NFPA 1901 - Answer: States the equipment that must be on fire apparatus
Maximum top speed for a fire apparatus over 26,000 pounds? - Answer: 68 mph
Apparatus must have a 0-35 mph time of... - Answer: 25 seconds or better
NFPA 1901 states for minimum pump capacity... - Answer: 750 gpm
Most common type of apparatus? - Answer: Engine/Pumper
NFPA 1901 states an aerial fire apparatus must carry at least... - Answer: 115' of ground ladders
Backing hand signal for "stop" - Answer: Both hands, palms out, verbalize "stop"
NFPA 1901 states to be classified as a Quint the apparatus must have... - Answer: 300 gallons of water
1,000 gpm pump
Aerial ladder with a permanent mounted waterway
