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FLORIDA PUMP OPERATOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Turning off appliances to prevent overload is know as? ANSWLoad shedding What turns things on in intervals as to not do it all at once? ANSWLoad sequencers Why must a hard suction fill site be monitored? ANSWIt may become unsafe dangerous to and have to be relocated

FLORIDA PUMP OPERATOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Apparatus should be parked outside and engine to be started is called a __________________________________. ANSWFunctional check ______________________are a component of the braking system ANSWSlack adjusters __________________ may allow the D/O to drive into the opposite lane of traffic. It is not recommended in situations where oncoming traffic is unable to see the apparatus. ANSWLocal policy

PUMP OPS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS how do you transition from the on board tank to a supplied source? ANSWchanging smoothly without interrupting the fire attack when lines are not always in use, how do you keep the pump from overheating? ANSWopen pump bypass valve circulate water use coolers keep water flowing in lines

PUMP OPS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Electronic Stability control (ESC) ANSWsystem includes a steering wheel sensor in addition to the lateral accelerometer Backing the apparatus ANSWsound 2 short blasts of the vehicle's horn immediately before Stop ANSWanytime the driver/operator looses sight of the spotter/backer they should

PUMP OPS STATE TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS You should never proceed in the opposite direction on an on-ramp unless ANSWthe road is closed and is blocked by police. When loading hose in a forward motion you should never exceed __________ ANSW5 mph.

PUMP OPS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS dry sprinkler system ANSWA sprinkler system in which the pipes are normally filled with compressed air. When a sprinkler head is activated, it releases the air from the system, which opens a valve so the pipes can fill with water. a rule of thumb is that a __________ gmp pumper is required for every ______ sprinkler heads in operation ANSW1000 50

FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS When walking in to relieve the current operator you should ANSWask about any incidents and equipment on the apparatus. Before tilting the cab you should ANSWcheck the overhead clearance.

FLORIDA PUMP OPS TEST, STATE OF FLORIDA DRIVER/OPERATOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS NFPA states apparatus must stop within 35 feet at 20 mph and emergency brake must hold on a ANSW20% grade. What is back pressure also knows as? ANSWHead pressure

FLORIDA PUMP OPERATOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Turning off appliances to prevent overload is know as? ANSWLoad shedding What turns things on in intervals as to not do it all at once? ANSWLoad sequencers Why must a hard suction fill site be monitored? ANSWIt may become unsafe dangerous to and have to be relocated