Florida Pump Operator Exam Prep Questions and Answers
|Fall 2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same characteristics of a pond or small lake. They are most
commonly found at:
A. Commercial properties
B. Industrial properties
C. Municipal water treatment facilities
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
D
Question 2
When a sprinkler system is being charged, a reading of how many pounds of pressure should be maintained on the
discharge gauge?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 150
D. 170
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 3
Which statement below is false?
A. Industrial, municipal, and airport fire depts. Commonly have pumpers capable of discharging firefighting foam on class B
fires
B. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11C only
C. Industrial, municipal, and airport fire depts. Commonly have pumpers capable of discharging firefighting foam on
ordinary combustible fires
D. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11C and NFPA 1901
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
Which statement below is FALSE?
A. Driver/operator of fire apparatus are regulated by federal laws, state or provincial motor vehicle codes, city ordinances,
NFPA standards and departmental policies.
B. Most driving regulations pertain to dry, clear roads during daylight conditions.
C. Emergency vehicles are generally exempt from laws that require vehicles to stop for school buses that are flashing signal
lights.
D. A driver/operator who does not obey state laws or dept. driving regulations can be subject to civil and criminal
prosecution if apparatus is involved in a collision.
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 5
If when a pumper is connected to a hydrant, the first line is opened, and there is a drop in residual pressure of 20%, this
would indicate that the hydrant should be able to supply___
A. One half the amount of water already flowing
B. No additional water
C. Two times the amount of water (one additional setup)
D. Three times the amount of water (two additional setups)
Correct Answer
C
Question 6
On solid stream nozzles, ___ lbs. of nozzle pressure is considered to be standard on handlines, while ___ lbs of nozzle
pressure is considered standard on masterstreams.
A. 40-80
B. 40-100
C. 50-80
D. 50-100
Correct Answer
C
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, Question 7
Which of the following is FALSE as it pertains to rear mounted pumps:
A. Rear mounted pumps provide a more even weight distribution on the apparatus chassis
B. Rear mounted pumps give the driver/operator more protection from traffic exposure
C. Rear mounted pumps allow the apparatus to have more compartment space
D. Rear mounted pumps are becoming increasingly popular for fire depts.
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
NFPA 1901 states that piping should be sized so that pumpers with a capacity of 500 GPM or less should be capable of
flowing ___ GPM from their booster tank.
A. 100
B. 250
C. 500
D. 750
Correct Answer
B
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|Fall 2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same characteristics of a pond or small lake. They are most
commonly found at:
A. Commercial properties
B. Industrial properties
C. Municipal water treatment facilities
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
D
Question 2
When a sprinkler system is being charged, a reading of how many pounds of pressure should be maintained on the
discharge gauge?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 150
D. 170
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 3
Which statement below is false?
A. Industrial, municipal, and airport fire depts. Commonly have pumpers capable of discharging firefighting foam on class B
fires
B. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11C only
C. Industrial, municipal, and airport fire depts. Commonly have pumpers capable of discharging firefighting foam on
ordinary combustible fires
D. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11C and NFPA 1901
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
Which statement below is FALSE?
A. Driver/operator of fire apparatus are regulated by federal laws, state or provincial motor vehicle codes, city ordinances,
NFPA standards and departmental policies.
B. Most driving regulations pertain to dry, clear roads during daylight conditions.
C. Emergency vehicles are generally exempt from laws that require vehicles to stop for school buses that are flashing signal
lights.
D. A driver/operator who does not obey state laws or dept. driving regulations can be subject to civil and criminal
prosecution if apparatus is involved in a collision.
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 5
If when a pumper is connected to a hydrant, the first line is opened, and there is a drop in residual pressure of 20%, this
would indicate that the hydrant should be able to supply___
A. One half the amount of water already flowing
B. No additional water
C. Two times the amount of water (one additional setup)
D. Three times the amount of water (two additional setups)
Correct Answer
C
Question 6
On solid stream nozzles, ___ lbs. of nozzle pressure is considered to be standard on handlines, while ___ lbs of nozzle
pressure is considered standard on masterstreams.
A. 40-80
B. 40-100
C. 50-80
D. 50-100
Correct Answer
C
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, Question 7
Which of the following is FALSE as it pertains to rear mounted pumps:
A. Rear mounted pumps provide a more even weight distribution on the apparatus chassis
B. Rear mounted pumps give the driver/operator more protection from traffic exposure
C. Rear mounted pumps allow the apparatus to have more compartment space
D. Rear mounted pumps are becoming increasingly popular for fire depts.
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
NFPA 1901 states that piping should be sized so that pumpers with a capacity of 500 GPM or less should be capable of
flowing ___ GPM from their booster tank.
A. 100
B. 250
C. 500
D. 750
Correct Answer
B
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