Pump Operator State Test Questions with Correct
Answers
Permanently installed pipe that has pump suction connections installed
at a static water source to speed drafting operations. Correct Answer-Dry
Hydrant
When backing an apparatus- sound ____ short blasts immediately before
backing the apparatus. Correct Answer-2
Palms face spotter using both arms. Correct Answer-Backing straight
When load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to
prevent overloading. Correct Answer-Load Shedding
Boundaries between wildland and structural development. Correct
Answer-Wildland Urban Interface
Do NOT drive smoke into where crews may be operating. If apparatus
must be driven through smoke, what must be done? Correct Answer-
Sound horn or siren intermittently, use warning and headlights and drive
slowly.
Pumper used at the fire scene to draft from portable tanks. Correct
Answer-Dump site pumper
,Water tender must carry how many gallons? Correct Answer-1000
gallons
Weight transfer follows the LAW OF INERTIA which states that....
Correct Answer-Objects in motion tend to remain in motion; objects at
rest tend to remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.
In ____ training, the instructor may use a detachable seat next to the
trainee. Correct Answer-Tiller
Many home built apparatus are operated over the _____ chassis is
designed to support. Correct Answer-GVW
At speeds above 50MPH, emergency vehicles will outrun the effective
range of what? Correct Answer-Audible Device
NFPA _____ requires water tenders to be filled at a rate of at least 1000
gallons. Correct Answer-1901
NFPA _____ requires that all tires be replaced every 7 years regardless
of their condition. Correct Answer-1911
Signal causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel and a
red light in all other directions. Correct Answer-Preemption Devices.
, There must be at least ____ of water over the strainer. Correct Answer-
24"
Any wildland fire attack should begin the apparatus positioned in an.......
Correct Answer-Anchor Point
Apparatus with less than ______ must havea tank fill line of at least
once inch. Correct Answer-1,000 gallons
Advantage of brush truck... Correct Answer-Pump and roll.
Average brush truck carries..... Correct Answer-500 gallons
DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) prevents emission of...... Correct Answer-
nitrous oxide
On truck check out make sure all tires.... Correct Answer-Are the same
Road tests are performed with a..... Correct Answer-Fully Loaded
Apparatus
Electronic stability control; attached to steering wheel, _____
movement. Correct Answer-Lateral
Answers
Permanently installed pipe that has pump suction connections installed
at a static water source to speed drafting operations. Correct Answer-Dry
Hydrant
When backing an apparatus- sound ____ short blasts immediately before
backing the apparatus. Correct Answer-2
Palms face spotter using both arms. Correct Answer-Backing straight
When load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to
prevent overloading. Correct Answer-Load Shedding
Boundaries between wildland and structural development. Correct
Answer-Wildland Urban Interface
Do NOT drive smoke into where crews may be operating. If apparatus
must be driven through smoke, what must be done? Correct Answer-
Sound horn or siren intermittently, use warning and headlights and drive
slowly.
Pumper used at the fire scene to draft from portable tanks. Correct
Answer-Dump site pumper
,Water tender must carry how many gallons? Correct Answer-1000
gallons
Weight transfer follows the LAW OF INERTIA which states that....
Correct Answer-Objects in motion tend to remain in motion; objects at
rest tend to remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.
In ____ training, the instructor may use a detachable seat next to the
trainee. Correct Answer-Tiller
Many home built apparatus are operated over the _____ chassis is
designed to support. Correct Answer-GVW
At speeds above 50MPH, emergency vehicles will outrun the effective
range of what? Correct Answer-Audible Device
NFPA _____ requires water tenders to be filled at a rate of at least 1000
gallons. Correct Answer-1901
NFPA _____ requires that all tires be replaced every 7 years regardless
of their condition. Correct Answer-1911
Signal causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel and a
red light in all other directions. Correct Answer-Preemption Devices.
, There must be at least ____ of water over the strainer. Correct Answer-
24"
Any wildland fire attack should begin the apparatus positioned in an.......
Correct Answer-Anchor Point
Apparatus with less than ______ must havea tank fill line of at least
once inch. Correct Answer-1,000 gallons
Advantage of brush truck... Correct Answer-Pump and roll.
Average brush truck carries..... Correct Answer-500 gallons
DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) prevents emission of...... Correct Answer-
nitrous oxide
On truck check out make sure all tires.... Correct Answer-Are the same
Road tests are performed with a..... Correct Answer-Fully Loaded
Apparatus
Electronic stability control; attached to steering wheel, _____
movement. Correct Answer-Lateral
