PUMPING APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR
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According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity of at
least:
Select one:
a. 100 gallons (400 liters).
b. 250 gallons (1 000 liters).
c. 300 gallons (1 200 liters).
d. 750 gallons (3 000 liters).
See page 14 - ANSWER c. 300 gallons (1 200 liters).
What is the function of mobile water supply apparatus?
Select one:
a. Transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate
b. Limit the amount of hose necessary to fight fires in highly populated areas
c. Transport water to areas where more than one apparatus is needed for suppression
d. Act as a backup water supply system to conventional sources of water at structural fires
See page 17 - ANSWER a. Transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate
When a mobile water supply apparatus is parked in close proximity to the fire scene and
pumpers are using its supply during suppression operations, the water tender is being used:
Select one:
a. as an intermittent source.
,b. as a secondary operation.
c. in a mobile shuttle operation.
d. as a stationary reservoir or "nurse tender."
See page 18 - ANSWER d. as a stationary reservoir or "nurse tender."
Which apparatus is MOST likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus to be
driven while discharging water?
Select one:
a. Wildland fire apparatus
b. Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus
c. Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
d. Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
See page 19 - ANSWER a. Wildland fire apparatus
Which statement about the driver/operator and maintenance responsibilities is MOST
accurate?
Select one:
a. All maintenance is generally contracted out to a service shop.
b. The driver/operator is often able to correct minor deficiencies.
c. The driver/operator performs all maintenance of the apparatus.
d. A certified mechanic must perform all maintenance on the apparatus.
See page 30 - ANSWER b. The driver/operator is often able to correct minor
deficiencies.
What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment onboard is found broken,
defective, or in need of any type of repair?
Select one:
a. Immediately take the apparatus out of service
, b. Contact the department mechanic or contract service shop
c. Remedy the situation, if possible, so documentation is not required
d. Follow the established policy of the AHJ for documenting, reporting, and following up on
status of repair
See page 31 - ANSWER d. Follow the established policy of the AHJ for documenting,
reporting, and following up on status of repair
When performing a walk-around inspection, the driver/operator begins inspection at the:
Select one:
a. rear of the apparatus and works around apparatus in a clockwise pattern.
b. front of the apparatus and works around apparatus in a counterclockwise pattern.
c. driver's door on the cab and works around apparatus in a clockwise pattern.
d. passenger's door on the cab and works around apparatus in a clockwise pattern.
See page 36 - ANSWER c. driver's door on the cab and works around apparatus in a
clockwise pattern.
Tire selections for fire apparatus are based on:
Select one:
a. gross axle weight ratings for the apparatus.
b. projected number of miles driven on the tires.
c. minimum and maximum speeds for the apparatus.
d. condition of roadways and highways in the jurisdiction.
See page 38 - ANSWER a. gross axle weight ratings for the apparatus.
Which skill or ability is needed to connect an intake hose to a hydrant?
Select one:
a. Visual acuity
b. Reading skills
c. Physical fitness
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
According to NFPA® 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity of at
least:
Select one:
a. 100 gallons (400 liters).
b. 250 gallons (1 000 liters).
c. 300 gallons (1 200 liters).
d. 750 gallons (3 000 liters).
See page 14 - ANSWER c. 300 gallons (1 200 liters).
What is the function of mobile water supply apparatus?
Select one:
a. Transport water to areas where a water system is nonexistent or inadequate
b. Limit the amount of hose necessary to fight fires in highly populated areas
c. Transport water to areas where more than one apparatus is needed for suppression
d. Act as a backup water supply system to conventional sources of water at structural fires
See page 17 - ANSWER a. Transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate
When a mobile water supply apparatus is parked in close proximity to the fire scene and
pumpers are using its supply during suppression operations, the water tender is being used:
Select one:
a. as an intermittent source.
,b. as a secondary operation.
c. in a mobile shuttle operation.
d. as a stationary reservoir or "nurse tender."
See page 18 - ANSWER d. as a stationary reservoir or "nurse tender."
Which apparatus is MOST likely to have a pump and roll system that allows apparatus to be
driven while discharging water?
Select one:
a. Wildland fire apparatus
b. Aircraft rescue and fire apparatus
c. Aerial apparatus equipped with fire pumps
d. Rescue apparatus equipped with fire pumps
See page 19 - ANSWER a. Wildland fire apparatus
Which statement about the driver/operator and maintenance responsibilities is MOST
accurate?
Select one:
a. All maintenance is generally contracted out to a service shop.
b. The driver/operator is often able to correct minor deficiencies.
c. The driver/operator performs all maintenance of the apparatus.
d. A certified mechanic must perform all maintenance on the apparatus.
See page 30 - ANSWER b. The driver/operator is often able to correct minor
deficiencies.
What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment onboard is found broken,
defective, or in need of any type of repair?
Select one:
a. Immediately take the apparatus out of service
, b. Contact the department mechanic or contract service shop
c. Remedy the situation, if possible, so documentation is not required
d. Follow the established policy of the AHJ for documenting, reporting, and following up on
status of repair
See page 31 - ANSWER d. Follow the established policy of the AHJ for documenting,
reporting, and following up on status of repair
When performing a walk-around inspection, the driver/operator begins inspection at the:
Select one:
a. rear of the apparatus and works around apparatus in a clockwise pattern.
b. front of the apparatus and works around apparatus in a counterclockwise pattern.
c. driver's door on the cab and works around apparatus in a clockwise pattern.
d. passenger's door on the cab and works around apparatus in a clockwise pattern.
See page 36 - ANSWER c. driver's door on the cab and works around apparatus in a
clockwise pattern.
Tire selections for fire apparatus are based on:
Select one:
a. gross axle weight ratings for the apparatus.
b. projected number of miles driven on the tires.
c. minimum and maximum speeds for the apparatus.
d. condition of roadways and highways in the jurisdiction.
See page 38 - ANSWER a. gross axle weight ratings for the apparatus.
Which skill or ability is needed to connect an intake hose to a hydrant?
Select one:
a. Visual acuity
b. Reading skills
c. Physical fitness
