IFSTA DRIVER/OP EXAM PREP CH.1
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? - ANS To provide adequate water
pressure for effective fire streams
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is most
accurate? - ANS Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire hydrants, and
static water sources
What National Fire Protection Association standard list requirements for fire department
pumpers? - ANS 1901
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the water
pump must have a capacity of at least: - ANS 750 GPM (3,000L/min)
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the water tank
must have a capacity of at least: - ANS 300 gallons (1,200 liters)
In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with: - ANS Intake and discharge
pump connections
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, Which of the following equipment is most likely to be found on a standard fire department
pumper? - ANS Salvage tools and equipment
Which of the following statements about fire department pumpers is most accurate? -
ANS Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on class A and or
class B fires
The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled down
versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers in the foam tanks usually range from: -
ANS 20 to 100 gallons (80L to 400L)
Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is most accurate? - ANS Initial attack fire
apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers
Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full size pumper -
ANS Midi-pumper
Which apparatus or highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents where access
is limited? - ANS Initial attack fire apparatus
Which of the following is a characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus? - ANS Small chassis
Which apparatus is most likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate? - ANS Water tender
Which of the following is most likely to be a reason water tenders are used at an emergency
incident? - ANS The onboard water tank of a tack pumpers is usually in sufficient to sustain
an extended fire attack
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EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is the main purpose of fire department pumpers? - ANS To provide adequate water
pressure for effective fire streams
Which of the following statements about water sources for fire department pumpers is most
accurate? - ANS Water sources include the apparatus internal water tank, fire hydrants, and
static water sources
What National Fire Protection Association standard list requirements for fire department
pumpers? - ANS 1901
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the water
pump must have a capacity of at least: - ANS 750 GPM (3,000L/min)
According to the national fire protection Association requirements for pumpers, the water tank
must have a capacity of at least: - ANS 300 gallons (1,200 liters)
In addition to a fire pump, apparatus must be equipped with: - ANS Intake and discharge
pump connections
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Which of the following equipment is most likely to be found on a standard fire department
pumper? - ANS Salvage tools and equipment
Which of the following statements about fire department pumpers is most accurate? -
ANS Many fire departments operate pumpers capable of discharging foam on class A and or
class B fires
The foam proportioning systems commonly found on municipal fire pumpers are scaled down
versions of those used for industrial fire pumpers in the foam tanks usually range from: -
ANS 20 to 100 gallons (80L to 400L)
Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is most accurate? - ANS Initial attack fire
apparatus are scaled down versions of full size pumpers
Which term is often used to define pumping apparatus smaller than a full size pumper -
ANS Midi-pumper
Which apparatus or highly maneuverable and often used to respond to incidents where access
is limited? - ANS Initial attack fire apparatus
Which of the following is a characteristic of initial attack fire apparatus? - ANS Small chassis
Which apparatus is most likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate? - ANS Water tender
Which of the following is most likely to be a reason water tenders are used at an emergency
incident? - ANS The onboard water tank of a tack pumpers is usually in sufficient to sustain
an extended fire attack
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