FLORIDA PUMP OPERATOR Questions with Correct Solutions
Question:
1. ____________reduces the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide, jackknife, or spin
during heavy braking
Answer:
ABS
Question:
2. Railroad companies advise that vehicles be kept at least __________ from tracks.
Answer:
25 feet(7.5m)
Question:
3. What should D/O check in regards to tires on apparatus?
Answer:
-Check the tire type, condition, and inflation. Ensure not a mix of radial and bias-ply tires.
-Too much or too little tire pressure will damage tires, cause poor road handling, and
excessive fuel consumption. -Tires should be replaced every seven (7) years, regardless of
condition according to NFPA 1911. -Should be no more than 10 degrees steering wheel play,
in either direction. -NFPA 1901 and 1911 states that side-to-side variance in weight should
not exceed 7%. -Most modern apparatus are equipped with Air-actuated braking system (air
brakes)
Question:
4. Ensure what before raising cab?
Answer:
Shut down apparatus, chock wheels. Before lifting cab, be sure adequate vertical clearance.
Question:
5. What to do first when finding issue with apparatus that needs repair?
Answer:
- D/O Documents defective system per SOP then notify supervisor of the defect and
documentation
Question:
6. What is best flow pattern for a water shuttle operation?
, Answer:
A circular route is the optimum arrangement for water shuttle circuit. Always try to maintain
forward movement to reduce backing.
Question:
7. The most suitable drafting site to meet the safety and flow requirements may not always be
the ______________________________ .
Answer:
geographically closest site
Question:
8. Nurse tender and portable water tank will be located at _____________.
Answer:
Dump sites.
Question:
9. A ____________ consists of an intake hose connection on the shore and a length of pipe
extended into the water with a strainer on the end; at water source, usually in rural areas.
Answer:
dry hydrant
Question:
10. Backing and Spotting
Answer:
Backing straight - Spotter uses back and forth motion with both arms and palms face spotter
Backing to left - Point left with appropriate arm and palm facing D/O and use other arm
similar to backing straight Backing to Right - Point Right with appropriate arm and palm
facing D/O and use other arm similar to backing straight Slowing down - Spotter's arms out to
the side with palms facing down. Raising arms up and down. Stopping - Spotter crosses both
forearms into a large X Pull forward and reestablish backing - Spotter signals D/O to stop,
then pull forward by signaling with palms facing forward and motions back and forth in a
pushing action. After repositioning, resume backing operation.
Question:
11. If D/O cannot see spotter or feels unsafe, he should:
Answer:
stop, set parking brake, get out of apparatus, and check with everyone involved
Question:
12. Floating pump capacity is _____________.
Question:
1. ____________reduces the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide, jackknife, or spin
during heavy braking
Answer:
ABS
Question:
2. Railroad companies advise that vehicles be kept at least __________ from tracks.
Answer:
25 feet(7.5m)
Question:
3. What should D/O check in regards to tires on apparatus?
Answer:
-Check the tire type, condition, and inflation. Ensure not a mix of radial and bias-ply tires.
-Too much or too little tire pressure will damage tires, cause poor road handling, and
excessive fuel consumption. -Tires should be replaced every seven (7) years, regardless of
condition according to NFPA 1911. -Should be no more than 10 degrees steering wheel play,
in either direction. -NFPA 1901 and 1911 states that side-to-side variance in weight should
not exceed 7%. -Most modern apparatus are equipped with Air-actuated braking system (air
brakes)
Question:
4. Ensure what before raising cab?
Answer:
Shut down apparatus, chock wheels. Before lifting cab, be sure adequate vertical clearance.
Question:
5. What to do first when finding issue with apparatus that needs repair?
Answer:
- D/O Documents defective system per SOP then notify supervisor of the defect and
documentation
Question:
6. What is best flow pattern for a water shuttle operation?
, Answer:
A circular route is the optimum arrangement for water shuttle circuit. Always try to maintain
forward movement to reduce backing.
Question:
7. The most suitable drafting site to meet the safety and flow requirements may not always be
the ______________________________ .
Answer:
geographically closest site
Question:
8. Nurse tender and portable water tank will be located at _____________.
Answer:
Dump sites.
Question:
9. A ____________ consists of an intake hose connection on the shore and a length of pipe
extended into the water with a strainer on the end; at water source, usually in rural areas.
Answer:
dry hydrant
Question:
10. Backing and Spotting
Answer:
Backing straight - Spotter uses back and forth motion with both arms and palms face spotter
Backing to left - Point left with appropriate arm and palm facing D/O and use other arm
similar to backing straight Backing to Right - Point Right with appropriate arm and palm
facing D/O and use other arm similar to backing straight Slowing down - Spotter's arms out to
the side with palms facing down. Raising arms up and down. Stopping - Spotter crosses both
forearms into a large X Pull forward and reestablish backing - Spotter signals D/O to stop,
then pull forward by signaling with palms facing forward and motions back and forth in a
pushing action. After repositioning, resume backing operation.
Question:
11. If D/O cannot see spotter or feels unsafe, he should:
Answer:
stop, set parking brake, get out of apparatus, and check with everyone involved
Question:
12. Floating pump capacity is _____________.
