Pump Ops UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
common causes of fire apparatus accidents - CORRECT ANSWER - speed
failure to stop
lack of driving skills and experience
improper backing
reckless driving
poor apparatus design or maint
exemptions from traffic laws only apply when the vehicle is responding to a _____ _______ -
CORRECT ANSWER - true emergency
can drivers still be found criminally and or civilly liable if involved in an auto accident even
under provisions of an exemption? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
true emergency - CORRECT ANSWER - A situation in which there is a high probability of
death or serious injury to an individual or significant property loss and actions by the emergency
vehicle driver may reduce the seriousness of the situation
Due Regard - CORRECT ANSWER - A reasonably careful person performing similar duties
and under similar circumstances would act in the same manner
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - careless neglect, often resulting in injury
gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Conduct that constitutes a willful or reckless
disregard for a duty or standard of care.
nfpa 1002 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualifications
,nfpa 1500 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and
Health Program
NFPA requires you to stop for any of the following - CORRECT ANSWER - when directed
by law enforcement
red traffic lights
stop signs
negative right of way intersections
blind intersections
when a drive cannot account for all lanes in an intersection
when other intersections hazards are present
when encountering a stopped school bus with flashing warning lights
how are NFPA and NYS traffic laws different? - CORRECT ANSWER - NFPA standards
require operators to stop at specific types of intersections they intend to cross while in emergency
mode. NYS laws do not require you to stop.
NYS law allows drivers to - CORRECT ANSWER - stop stand or park irrespective of the
provisions of this title
proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or a stop sign but only after slowing down
as may be necessary for the safe operation
exceed speed limits as long as you do not danger life or property
disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in specified directions
usually the court will judge the actions of an emergency driver how? - CORRECT ANSWER -
was the unit responding to a true emergency?
did the driver/operator exercise due regard for the safety of others
did the driver/operator violate any local or state laws or recognized standards?
, nfpa 1901 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus design
water supplied by an engine may come from a number of different resources such as -
CORRECT ANSWER - engines tank
static water sources (ponds, lakes etc)
fire hydrant
or come from another engine such as in a relay operation
NFPA standard states that the minimum pump capacity for pumper fire apparatus shall
be________ Gallons per minute - CORRECT ANSWER - 750 GPM
fire pumps are rated at draft thru ______ ft of hard suction hose and strainer with ______ ft lift.
This testing applied to pumps up to and including _______ GPM - CORRECT ANSWER - 20
10
1500
for _______ GPM pumps the required lift height drops to _____ FT and requires the use of
_______ _______ ________ each with appropriate strainers.
for 2000 GPM pumps or larger the lift height drops to ______ Ft - CORRECT ANSWER -
1750
8 ft
double suction hose
6 ft
Positive Displacement Pump 2 types - CORRECT ANSWER - piston
rotary
piston pumps - CORRECT ANSWER - self priming
found in operations utilizing high pressures like booster lines
CORRECT Answers
common causes of fire apparatus accidents - CORRECT ANSWER - speed
failure to stop
lack of driving skills and experience
improper backing
reckless driving
poor apparatus design or maint
exemptions from traffic laws only apply when the vehicle is responding to a _____ _______ -
CORRECT ANSWER - true emergency
can drivers still be found criminally and or civilly liable if involved in an auto accident even
under provisions of an exemption? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
true emergency - CORRECT ANSWER - A situation in which there is a high probability of
death or serious injury to an individual or significant property loss and actions by the emergency
vehicle driver may reduce the seriousness of the situation
Due Regard - CORRECT ANSWER - A reasonably careful person performing similar duties
and under similar circumstances would act in the same manner
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - careless neglect, often resulting in injury
gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Conduct that constitutes a willful or reckless
disregard for a duty or standard of care.
nfpa 1002 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional
Qualifications
,nfpa 1500 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and
Health Program
NFPA requires you to stop for any of the following - CORRECT ANSWER - when directed
by law enforcement
red traffic lights
stop signs
negative right of way intersections
blind intersections
when a drive cannot account for all lanes in an intersection
when other intersections hazards are present
when encountering a stopped school bus with flashing warning lights
how are NFPA and NYS traffic laws different? - CORRECT ANSWER - NFPA standards
require operators to stop at specific types of intersections they intend to cross while in emergency
mode. NYS laws do not require you to stop.
NYS law allows drivers to - CORRECT ANSWER - stop stand or park irrespective of the
provisions of this title
proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or a stop sign but only after slowing down
as may be necessary for the safe operation
exceed speed limits as long as you do not danger life or property
disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in specified directions
usually the court will judge the actions of an emergency driver how? - CORRECT ANSWER -
was the unit responding to a true emergency?
did the driver/operator exercise due regard for the safety of others
did the driver/operator violate any local or state laws or recognized standards?
, nfpa 1901 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus design
water supplied by an engine may come from a number of different resources such as -
CORRECT ANSWER - engines tank
static water sources (ponds, lakes etc)
fire hydrant
or come from another engine such as in a relay operation
NFPA standard states that the minimum pump capacity for pumper fire apparatus shall
be________ Gallons per minute - CORRECT ANSWER - 750 GPM
fire pumps are rated at draft thru ______ ft of hard suction hose and strainer with ______ ft lift.
This testing applied to pumps up to and including _______ GPM - CORRECT ANSWER - 20
10
1500
for _______ GPM pumps the required lift height drops to _____ FT and requires the use of
_______ _______ ________ each with appropriate strainers.
for 2000 GPM pumps or larger the lift height drops to ______ Ft - CORRECT ANSWER -
1750
8 ft
double suction hose
6 ft
Positive Displacement Pump 2 types - CORRECT ANSWER - piston
rotary
piston pumps - CORRECT ANSWER - self priming
found in operations utilizing high pressures like booster lines
