FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER OPERATOR
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1. All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT::
A. Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct Answer)
D. Shears
2. On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device
should achieve a column of mercury of at least::
A. 10 Inches
B. 11 Inches
C. 16 Inches
,D. 22 Inches (Correct Answer)
3. You may need to perform a confined space turnaround::
A. When entering aparking garage with the fire apparatus
B. For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection (Correct Answer)
C. When the roadway becomes narrower
D. If the fire apparatus needs to be parked in reverse
,4. You should NEVER back a fire apparatus::
A. If it's dark outside
B. Before letting the rest of your crew off the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house when there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct Answer)
5. NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire apparatus
over a predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. An upgrade steep enough to require you to change gears inorder to maintain
speed
B. Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires you to stop (Correct
Answer)
C. A downgrade steep enough to require you to downshift and brake
D. One underpass, low clearance area, or bridge
, 6. If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used to, make
sure you::
A. Are more cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and
corners. (Correct Answer)
B. Slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding
C. Speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the difference
D. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front of you
7. Place the steps for completing the apparatus station parking maneuver in
the correct order.:
1. Move past the area that is set back, which is on the left
2. back the fire apparatus
3. Make a left turn in reverse into the simulated bay
4. Stop close to, but not hitting a marker placed 10 feet from any obstructions
5. Perform steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
PUMPER EXAM Questions with 100%
correct Answers Latest Updates 2025
GRADED A+
1. All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT::
A. Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct Answer)
D. Shears
2. On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device
should achieve a column of mercury of at least::
A. 10 Inches
B. 11 Inches
C. 16 Inches
,D. 22 Inches (Correct Answer)
3. You may need to perform a confined space turnaround::
A. When entering aparking garage with the fire apparatus
B. For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection (Correct Answer)
C. When the roadway becomes narrower
D. If the fire apparatus needs to be parked in reverse
,4. You should NEVER back a fire apparatus::
A. If it's dark outside
B. Before letting the rest of your crew off the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house when there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct Answer)
5. NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire apparatus
over a predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. An upgrade steep enough to require you to change gears inorder to maintain
speed
B. Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires you to stop (Correct
Answer)
C. A downgrade steep enough to require you to downshift and brake
D. One underpass, low clearance area, or bridge
, 6. If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used to, make
sure you::
A. Are more cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and
corners. (Correct Answer)
B. Slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding
C. Speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the difference
D. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front of you
7. Place the steps for completing the apparatus station parking maneuver in
the correct order.:
1. Move past the area that is set back, which is on the left
2. back the fire apparatus
3. Make a left turn in reverse into the simulated bay
4. Stop close to, but not hitting a marker placed 10 feet from any obstructions
5. Perform steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
