Florida Pump Ops 2026 Evaluations questions and
updated answers
How many feet is theoretical lift? - 33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? - 25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? - 14.7ft
What type of gauge offers increased efficiency over a pilot gauge? - A flow meter
______________________________ and drive slow when driving through smoke -
Sound the horn frequently
Pumping a hose into a water tank during water shuttle operations will
________________________________? - Prevent overheating
Newer trucks use what break system? - Air actuated breaks
Air horns will not operate under? - 80 PSI
A mid-pumper chassis weighs? - 12,000lbs
, Efficient Hydrants that are pre-piped with a floating strainer is called - Dry
Hydrant.
A dynamic hydrant -
Floating pumps must be able to pump - gpm.
1st digit method or squaring the lines is used to - calculate available water.
Type of pumping with the attack pumper short distance from the hydrant but longer
distance from the scene - tandem pumping/ relay pumping.
Brush truck GPM? - 500 gallon tank size and 500 GPM
Most common type of valve? - Ball valve
Nozzle pressures?
Solid Stream (Master Stream) =
Fog Nozzle (Master Stream) = - Solid stream (master stream) - 80 psi
Fog (master stream)- 100 psi
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
What is the term for laying supply lines from the fire scene to the hydrant? -
Reverse lay
updated answers
How many feet is theoretical lift? - 33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? - 25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? - 14.7ft
What type of gauge offers increased efficiency over a pilot gauge? - A flow meter
______________________________ and drive slow when driving through smoke -
Sound the horn frequently
Pumping a hose into a water tank during water shuttle operations will
________________________________? - Prevent overheating
Newer trucks use what break system? - Air actuated breaks
Air horns will not operate under? - 80 PSI
A mid-pumper chassis weighs? - 12,000lbs
, Efficient Hydrants that are pre-piped with a floating strainer is called - Dry
Hydrant.
A dynamic hydrant -
Floating pumps must be able to pump - gpm.
1st digit method or squaring the lines is used to - calculate available water.
Type of pumping with the attack pumper short distance from the hydrant but longer
distance from the scene - tandem pumping/ relay pumping.
Brush truck GPM? - 500 gallon tank size and 500 GPM
Most common type of valve? - Ball valve
Nozzle pressures?
Solid Stream (Master Stream) =
Fog Nozzle (Master Stream) = - Solid stream (master stream) - 80 psi
Fog (master stream)- 100 psi
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
What is the term for laying supply lines from the fire scene to the hydrant? -
Reverse lay
