Pump questions with Correct Answers
common causes of fire apparatus accidents Correct Answer-speed
failure to stop
lack of driving skills and experience
improper backing
reckless driving
poor apparatus design or maint
exemptions from traffic laws only apply when the vehicle is responding
to a _____ _______ Correct Answer-true emergency
can drivers still be found criminally and or civilly liable if involved in an
auto accident even under provisions of an exemption? Correct Answer-
yes
true emergency Correct Answer-A situation in which there is a high
probability of death or serious injury to an individual or significant
property loss and actions by the emergency vehicle driver may reduce
the seriousness of the situation
Due Regard Correct Answer-A reasonably careful person performing
similar duties and under similar circumstances would act in the same
manner
Negligence Correct Answer-careless neglect, often resulting in injury
,gross negligence Correct Answer-Conduct that constitutes a willful or
reckless disregard for a duty or standard of care.
nfpa 1002 Correct Answer-Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
nfpa 1500 Correct Answer-Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program
NFPA requires you to stop for any of the following Correct Answer-
when directed by law enforcement
red traffic lights
stop signs
negative right of way intersections
blind intersections
when a drive cannot account for all lanes in an intersection
when other intersections hazards are present
when encountering a stopped school bus with flashing warning lights
how are NFPA and NYS traffic laws different? Correct Answer-NFPA
standards require operators to stop at specific types of intersections they
intend to cross while in emergency mode. NYS laws do not require you
to stop.
, NYS law allows drivers to Correct Answer-stop stand or park
irrespective of the provisions of this title
proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or a stop sign but
only after slowing down as may be necessary for the safe operation
exceed speed limits as long as you do not danger life or property
disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in
specified directions
usually the court will judge the actions of an emergency driver how?
Correct Answer-was the unit responding to a true emergency?
did the driver/operator exercise due regard for the safety of others
did the driver/operator violate any local or state laws or recognized
standards?
nfpa 1901 Correct Answer-Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
design
water supplied by an engine may come from a number of different
resources such as Correct Answer-engines tank
static water sources (ponds, lakes etc)
fire hydrant
or come from another engine such as in a relay operation
NFPA standard states that the minimum pump capacity for pumper fire
apparatus shall be________ Gallons per minute Correct Answer-750
GPM
common causes of fire apparatus accidents Correct Answer-speed
failure to stop
lack of driving skills and experience
improper backing
reckless driving
poor apparatus design or maint
exemptions from traffic laws only apply when the vehicle is responding
to a _____ _______ Correct Answer-true emergency
can drivers still be found criminally and or civilly liable if involved in an
auto accident even under provisions of an exemption? Correct Answer-
yes
true emergency Correct Answer-A situation in which there is a high
probability of death or serious injury to an individual or significant
property loss and actions by the emergency vehicle driver may reduce
the seriousness of the situation
Due Regard Correct Answer-A reasonably careful person performing
similar duties and under similar circumstances would act in the same
manner
Negligence Correct Answer-careless neglect, often resulting in injury
,gross negligence Correct Answer-Conduct that constitutes a willful or
reckless disregard for a duty or standard of care.
nfpa 1002 Correct Answer-Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications
nfpa 1500 Correct Answer-Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program
NFPA requires you to stop for any of the following Correct Answer-
when directed by law enforcement
red traffic lights
stop signs
negative right of way intersections
blind intersections
when a drive cannot account for all lanes in an intersection
when other intersections hazards are present
when encountering a stopped school bus with flashing warning lights
how are NFPA and NYS traffic laws different? Correct Answer-NFPA
standards require operators to stop at specific types of intersections they
intend to cross while in emergency mode. NYS laws do not require you
to stop.
, NYS law allows drivers to Correct Answer-stop stand or park
irrespective of the provisions of this title
proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or a stop sign but
only after slowing down as may be necessary for the safe operation
exceed speed limits as long as you do not danger life or property
disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in
specified directions
usually the court will judge the actions of an emergency driver how?
Correct Answer-was the unit responding to a true emergency?
did the driver/operator exercise due regard for the safety of others
did the driver/operator violate any local or state laws or recognized
standards?
nfpa 1901 Correct Answer-Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
design
water supplied by an engine may come from a number of different
resources such as Correct Answer-engines tank
static water sources (ponds, lakes etc)
fire hydrant
or come from another engine such as in a relay operation
NFPA standard states that the minimum pump capacity for pumper fire
apparatus shall be________ Gallons per minute Correct Answer-750
GPM
