Updated Florida Pump Ops Questions and Answers
In warrant claims, what may be needed to for the work to be completed? -
Apparatus maintenance and inspections records
What uses the walk around method? - Apparatus inspections
Tread separating cupping, excessive wear, dry rotting are examples of what inspection? -
Tire inspection
____________________ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before they make
contact with the clutch release fingers. - Free play
What is commonly used in aircraft firefighting or to apply water to voids, attics or other
areas inaccessible to standard streams? - Piercing nozzle
Exhaust, vacuum, air primers are example of what? - Priming devices
What testing do firefighters take part of an apparatus? - Acceptable testing
How often are pumps tested? - At least annually.
Hand and palm placement for spotter during backing? - Palms facing spotter
, Hand and palm placement for spotter when telling the driver to move forward? -
Palm away from spotter face
Minimum distance for drafting? - 24'' (2 feet)
A foam system that combines air under pressure with a foam solution -
Compressed air foam system (CAFS) Class A foam
Amount of travel the clutch has before it begins to disengage - Free play
Most common elevating water devices are _____ tall? - 50-75ft
Foam proportion?
______ parts water & ____ parts foam - 97 parts water, 3 parts foam
The D/O must ensure all occupants are wearing seatbelts. Confirmation must be made
_____________ before moving apparatus. - Verbally
When is the break exhaust activated? - When you remove the pressure off of
accelerator (foot off the gas pedal)
What GPM's does PTO drive limit pump capacity too? - 500 GPM's
, What is the typical length for intake hose used for hydrant connection? - 10-20ft
How often should a pumper be tested? - Annually
What is the term for laying supply lines from the hydrant to the fire scene? -
Forward lay
In a water shuttle operation; nurse tendering and portable tanks are operations located
at __________________________________ - the dump site.
Dual pumping uses - one strong hydrant to supply two pumpers.
The least desirable hydrants are the ones on - dead end mains.
ABS systems don't stop faster but - greatly increase controlled stops.
Gears breaking and hard shifting are due to - excessive play.
In engines over 2007 with DPS it is crucial to - check exhaust connections and flex
pipe.
The engine speed check is done with - NO load.
Steering wheel sensors along with accelerometers are also equipped - with
stability control sensors.
In warrant claims, what may be needed to for the work to be completed? -
Apparatus maintenance and inspections records
What uses the walk around method? - Apparatus inspections
Tread separating cupping, excessive wear, dry rotting are examples of what inspection? -
Tire inspection
____________________ is the distance that the pedal must be pushed before they make
contact with the clutch release fingers. - Free play
What is commonly used in aircraft firefighting or to apply water to voids, attics or other
areas inaccessible to standard streams? - Piercing nozzle
Exhaust, vacuum, air primers are example of what? - Priming devices
What testing do firefighters take part of an apparatus? - Acceptable testing
How often are pumps tested? - At least annually.
Hand and palm placement for spotter during backing? - Palms facing spotter
, Hand and palm placement for spotter when telling the driver to move forward? -
Palm away from spotter face
Minimum distance for drafting? - 24'' (2 feet)
A foam system that combines air under pressure with a foam solution -
Compressed air foam system (CAFS) Class A foam
Amount of travel the clutch has before it begins to disengage - Free play
Most common elevating water devices are _____ tall? - 50-75ft
Foam proportion?
______ parts water & ____ parts foam - 97 parts water, 3 parts foam
The D/O must ensure all occupants are wearing seatbelts. Confirmation must be made
_____________ before moving apparatus. - Verbally
When is the break exhaust activated? - When you remove the pressure off of
accelerator (foot off the gas pedal)
What GPM's does PTO drive limit pump capacity too? - 500 GPM's
, What is the typical length for intake hose used for hydrant connection? - 10-20ft
How often should a pumper be tested? - Annually
What is the term for laying supply lines from the hydrant to the fire scene? -
Forward lay
In a water shuttle operation; nurse tendering and portable tanks are operations located
at __________________________________ - the dump site.
Dual pumping uses - one strong hydrant to supply two pumpers.
The least desirable hydrants are the ones on - dead end mains.
ABS systems don't stop faster but - greatly increase controlled stops.
Gears breaking and hard shifting are due to - excessive play.
In engines over 2007 with DPS it is crucial to - check exhaust connections and flex
pipe.
The engine speed check is done with - NO load.
Steering wheel sensors along with accelerometers are also equipped - with
stability control sensors.
