Fire Apparatus Driver Operator
Questions With Accurate Answers
.25 inches; 5/32 correct answer The master intake and discharge gauge numerals
must be a minimum of ___ inches high. Numerals must be a minimum of __ inch
high for all other discharge gauges.
.5 psi correct answer Atmospheric pressure decreases approximately ___ psi
every 1000 ft
"dont just be a knob puller, know what you're doing" correct answer The fire
service has an old saying "_____" that means you should not just memorize
specific sequences of taks to operate the fire pump.
"escapes" correct answer In 1883 Abraham Wivell, an English FF, created the first
fly ladder. it could reach the second story with the main ladder, with the next two
flies then being extended to the upper floors. Known as ____ in Europe, these
ladders became a necessity.
"workhorse" correct answer ultimately, the attack pumper serves as the "____" at
the incident, it provides water to all of the hoselines that are attacking the fire.
(FCSP) "Firefighters Can Save People" . Fuel, Choke, switch, Pull correct answer
Acronym to remember the correct sequence to start power units
0-300 "Pump Discharge" correct answer The master pump discharge gauge is
connected to the discharge side of the pump. it must be capable of reading
__to___ psi. The master pump discharge gauge must be labeled "______"
,0.434 psi correct answer water exerts a pressure of ____ per 1 ft of water column
1 3/4 15.5
2 1/2 2
3 w 2 1/2 couplings 0.8
5 .08 correct answer coefficiants
1 correct answer water's specific heat index is ___
1 gallon; 100'^3 correct answer Discharging ___ gallons of water in ____ (ft^3) of
involved interior space may produce enough steam to extinguish a fire in 30
seconds.
1/3 front axle 2/3 rear axle . also 7% allowance side to side correct answer weight
distribution regards to front axles and rear axles, and side to side
1/4 correct answer A fuel level indicator or red warning light indicates when the
fuel level has fallen below ___ of the capacity of the tank. This fuel light should be
at the pump panel to make the driver aware of the fuel being low.
10 degrees of freeplay; 2 inches movement on a 20 inch steering wheel correct
answer inspect the amount of freeplay in the steering wheel. If the wheel has
more than ______ a mechanic should service the fire apparatus.
10 ft correct answer all aerial devices should remain a minimum of __ feet from
all overhead wires.
,10 inches Hg correct answer Wait 5 minutes and record the reading again. The
reading should not drop more than ___ inches Hg.
10 psi; 100 psi correct answer Pressure gauges must have graduation lines
showing at least every __ psi with major and intermediate graduating lines
emphasized and figures at least every ___ psi
10-15 mph correct answer when placing apparatus in pump gear, you may see a
reading of ___to___ mph on the speedometer.
100 gpm correct answer Remember, if you are simply supplying a dump line while
you wait to fill a tanker shuttle operation, your flow will be less than ____
100' correct answer Ideally, the driver/operator should position the fire apparatus
either ____ ft before or after the address.
100% @ 150 psi for 20 minutes
70% @ 200 psi for 10 minutes
50% @ 250 psi for 10 minutes correct answer A fire pump is rated and test to UL
specifications. To satisfy the UL standards, it must produce:
1000 gpm; 300 gallon tank correct answer according to NFPA 1901 a quint must
have what pump capacity and tank capacity
, 11.8 for 12 volt or below 23.6 for a 24 volt; 120 seconds correct answer an alarm
will sound if the system voltage drops below _________ nominal systems for
more than ____ seconds.
110 psi correct answer First, turn the fire apparatus on and allow time for the air
compressor to build up to ___ psi in both the front and rear systems.
115' correct answer To be considered an aerial apparatus as defined by nfpa
1901, the apparatus must include, at a minimum a _____ total complement of
ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacture.
12-14 correct answer When instructed, start the flow of water. Turn the hydrant
wrench to fully open the valve. The average hydrant takes __to__ turns to open,
however some may take considerably more turns before they are fully open.
120' correct answer Special service fire apparatus must have a minimum of ____
of enclosed, weather resistant compartment space for storage of equipment.
14.7 psi correct answer atmospheric pressure, pressure created by the weight of
atmosphere is...___ psi
15 minutes correct answer The engine oil level is checked with a dip stick, usually
after the engine has been turned off for at least ____. this delay allows the oil to
settle back down and gives an accurate reading.
15' correct answer Dependable lift, is the height that a column of water can be
lifted in a quantity considered sufficient to provide reliable fire flow. it is generally
considered to be __ ft
Questions With Accurate Answers
.25 inches; 5/32 correct answer The master intake and discharge gauge numerals
must be a minimum of ___ inches high. Numerals must be a minimum of __ inch
high for all other discharge gauges.
.5 psi correct answer Atmospheric pressure decreases approximately ___ psi
every 1000 ft
"dont just be a knob puller, know what you're doing" correct answer The fire
service has an old saying "_____" that means you should not just memorize
specific sequences of taks to operate the fire pump.
"escapes" correct answer In 1883 Abraham Wivell, an English FF, created the first
fly ladder. it could reach the second story with the main ladder, with the next two
flies then being extended to the upper floors. Known as ____ in Europe, these
ladders became a necessity.
"workhorse" correct answer ultimately, the attack pumper serves as the "____" at
the incident, it provides water to all of the hoselines that are attacking the fire.
(FCSP) "Firefighters Can Save People" . Fuel, Choke, switch, Pull correct answer
Acronym to remember the correct sequence to start power units
0-300 "Pump Discharge" correct answer The master pump discharge gauge is
connected to the discharge side of the pump. it must be capable of reading
__to___ psi. The master pump discharge gauge must be labeled "______"
,0.434 psi correct answer water exerts a pressure of ____ per 1 ft of water column
1 3/4 15.5
2 1/2 2
3 w 2 1/2 couplings 0.8
5 .08 correct answer coefficiants
1 correct answer water's specific heat index is ___
1 gallon; 100'^3 correct answer Discharging ___ gallons of water in ____ (ft^3) of
involved interior space may produce enough steam to extinguish a fire in 30
seconds.
1/3 front axle 2/3 rear axle . also 7% allowance side to side correct answer weight
distribution regards to front axles and rear axles, and side to side
1/4 correct answer A fuel level indicator or red warning light indicates when the
fuel level has fallen below ___ of the capacity of the tank. This fuel light should be
at the pump panel to make the driver aware of the fuel being low.
10 degrees of freeplay; 2 inches movement on a 20 inch steering wheel correct
answer inspect the amount of freeplay in the steering wheel. If the wheel has
more than ______ a mechanic should service the fire apparatus.
10 ft correct answer all aerial devices should remain a minimum of __ feet from
all overhead wires.
,10 inches Hg correct answer Wait 5 minutes and record the reading again. The
reading should not drop more than ___ inches Hg.
10 psi; 100 psi correct answer Pressure gauges must have graduation lines
showing at least every __ psi with major and intermediate graduating lines
emphasized and figures at least every ___ psi
10-15 mph correct answer when placing apparatus in pump gear, you may see a
reading of ___to___ mph on the speedometer.
100 gpm correct answer Remember, if you are simply supplying a dump line while
you wait to fill a tanker shuttle operation, your flow will be less than ____
100' correct answer Ideally, the driver/operator should position the fire apparatus
either ____ ft before or after the address.
100% @ 150 psi for 20 minutes
70% @ 200 psi for 10 minutes
50% @ 250 psi for 10 minutes correct answer A fire pump is rated and test to UL
specifications. To satisfy the UL standards, it must produce:
1000 gpm; 300 gallon tank correct answer according to NFPA 1901 a quint must
have what pump capacity and tank capacity
, 11.8 for 12 volt or below 23.6 for a 24 volt; 120 seconds correct answer an alarm
will sound if the system voltage drops below _________ nominal systems for
more than ____ seconds.
110 psi correct answer First, turn the fire apparatus on and allow time for the air
compressor to build up to ___ psi in both the front and rear systems.
115' correct answer To be considered an aerial apparatus as defined by nfpa
1901, the apparatus must include, at a minimum a _____ total complement of
ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacture.
12-14 correct answer When instructed, start the flow of water. Turn the hydrant
wrench to fully open the valve. The average hydrant takes __to__ turns to open,
however some may take considerably more turns before they are fully open.
120' correct answer Special service fire apparatus must have a minimum of ____
of enclosed, weather resistant compartment space for storage of equipment.
14.7 psi correct answer atmospheric pressure, pressure created by the weight of
atmosphere is...___ psi
15 minutes correct answer The engine oil level is checked with a dip stick, usually
after the engine has been turned off for at least ____. this delay allows the oil to
settle back down and gives an accurate reading.
15' correct answer Dependable lift, is the height that a column of water can be
lifted in a quantity considered sufficient to provide reliable fire flow. it is generally
considered to be __ ft
