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FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR
- PUMPER END OF COURSE EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus
during inspection would be: - correct answer -A. At least ½-full
B. At least ⅔-full
C. At least ¾-full (Correct answer)
D. Full
The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should
focus on: - correct answer -A. Pump capacity
B. Road tests
C. Pump and foam operations
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D. Bid specifications (Correct answer)
All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT: - correct answer -A.
Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct answer)
D. Shears
On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump
priming device should achieve a column of mercury of at least: -
correct answer -A. 10 Inches
B. 11 Inches
C. 16 Inches
D. 22 Inches (Correct answer)
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You may need to perform a confined space turnaround: - correct
answer -A. When entering a parking garage with the fire
apparatus
B. For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection
(Correct answer)
C. When the roadway becomes narrower
D. If the fire apparatus needs to be parked in reverse
You should NEVER back a fire apparatus: - correct answer -A. If
it's dark outside
B. Before letting the rest of your crew off the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house when there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct answer)
NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire
apparatus over a predetermined route on a public roadway that
incorporates all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer -A. An
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upgrade steep enough to require you to change gears in order to
maintain speed
B. Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires
you to stop (Correct answer)
C. A downgrade steep enough to require you to downshift and
brake
D. One underpass, low clearance area, or bridge
If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used
to, make sure you: - correct answer -A. Are more cautious when
judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners.
(Correct answer)
B. Slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding
C. Speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the
difference
D. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front
of you
FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR
- PUMPER END OF COURSE EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus
during inspection would be: - correct answer -A. At least ½-full
B. At least ⅔-full
C. At least ¾-full (Correct answer)
D. Full
The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should
focus on: - correct answer -A. Pump capacity
B. Road tests
C. Pump and foam operations
, Page | 2
D. Bid specifications (Correct answer)
All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT: - correct answer -A.
Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct answer)
D. Shears
On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump
priming device should achieve a column of mercury of at least: -
correct answer -A. 10 Inches
B. 11 Inches
C. 16 Inches
D. 22 Inches (Correct answer)
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You may need to perform a confined space turnaround: - correct
answer -A. When entering a parking garage with the fire
apparatus
B. For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection
(Correct answer)
C. When the roadway becomes narrower
D. If the fire apparatus needs to be parked in reverse
You should NEVER back a fire apparatus: - correct answer -A. If
it's dark outside
B. Before letting the rest of your crew off the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house when there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct answer)
NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire
apparatus over a predetermined route on a public roadway that
incorporates all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer -A. An
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upgrade steep enough to require you to change gears in order to
maintain speed
B. Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires
you to stop (Correct answer)
C. A downgrade steep enough to require you to downshift and
brake
D. One underpass, low clearance area, or bridge
If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used
to, make sure you: - correct answer -A. Are more cautious when
judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners.
(Correct answer)
B. Slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding
C. Speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the
difference
D. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front
of you
