Latest 2026/2027 Florida Pump Ops Test verified with correct
answers
If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should
he do? - correct answer >>>Not worry because it is normal
Brush trucks have the ability to do what? - correct answer >>>Pump and Roll
Audio sirens out run the effective range its audible warning device at speeds above
what? - correct answer >>>50mph
What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers? - correct answer >>>They
are top heavy
2 short blast of the air-horn indicate what? - correct answer >>>Backing up
Water Tenders must be capable of a portable tank at what GPM? - correct answer
>>>1,000 GPM
Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed? - correct answer
>>>10%
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at rate of ______ gpm? -
correct answer >>>1,000
When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to? - correct answer >>>The
water main
It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks? - correct answer >>>Filling
through the TOPS of tanks
Most common drafting problem? - correct answer >>>Air leaks
What is the proper flow rate percentage? - correct answer >>>(100%) of their maximum
flow rate at 150 PSI,
(70%) of their maximum flow rate at 200 PSI,
(50%) of their maximum flow rate at 250 PSI
Most common relief valve? - correct answer >>>Spring-controlled pilot valve
Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics? - correct answer
>>>Piecing nozzle
What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging system? - correct
answer >>>A meter
,What prevents water movement inside of tanks? - correct answer >>>Baffles
Vacuum gauge should read? - correct answer >>>22 inches of mercury (-75kPa)
What is the symbol for mercury? - correct answer >>>HG
In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what? - correct answer >>>the
anchor
When does brake fade occur? - correct answer >>>when the brakes overheat from
excessive use
What area is between wild-land and rural area? - correct answer >>>Wild land urban
interface
Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system? - correct answer
>>>Hydraulic braking system
Brakes should be tested? - correct answer >>>Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? - correct answer >>>Weekly
(After each call)
Inverters have how many watts? - correct answer >>>1500 watts
Portable generator have how many watts? - correct answer >>>5000 watts
Rescued fixed mounted generators have how many watts? - correct answer >>>50,000
watts
Least capable auxiliary brake devices? - correct answer >>>Exhaust brakes
Why you should never REV diesel engine? - correct answer >>>Damage internal
components
Pump capacity of 750 GPM or greater should have how many discharges? - correct
answer >>>2
Standpipe should be supplied at? - correct answer >>>150 PSI
All gauges should be calibrated within? - correct answer >>>60 days
Driver operator is involved in what test? - correct answer >>>The acceptance test
Pump certification is done by? - correct answer >>>Independent testing organization
(CFPI)
, How many feet is theoretical lift? - correct answer >>>33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? - correct answer >>>25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? - correct answer >>>14.7ft
What type of gauge offers increased efficiency over a pilot gauge? - correct answer
>>>A flow meter
______________________________ and drive slow when driving through smoke -
correct answer >>>Sound the horn frequently
Pumping a hose into a water tank during water shuttle operations will
________________________________? - correct answer >>>Prevent overheating
Newer trucks use what break system? - correct answer >>>Air actuated breaks
Air horns will not operate under? - correct answer >>>80 PSI
A mid-pumper chassis weighs? - correct answer >>>12,000lbs
Brush truck GPM? - correct answer >>>500 gallon tank size and 500 GPM
Hand and palm placement for spotter during backing? - correct answer >>>Palms facing
spotter
Hand and palm placement for spotter when telling the driver to move forward? - correct
answer >>>Palm away from spotter face
Minimum distance for drafting? - correct answer >>>24'' (2 feet)
What helps control hard suction drafting hose? - correct answer >>>Attaching a rope to
the strainer
How can most apparatus or equipment failures be prevented? - correct answer
>>>Preforming routine maintenance checks
Tank fill sizes? - correct answer >>>1000 gallons or less - 1 inch
1000 gallons or more - 2 inches
Most common sizes for LDH supply line? - correct answer >>>4 or 5 inches
Most collisions occur? - correct answer >>>At intersections
Best location for command at a scene? - correct answer >>>Corner of building
answers
If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should
he do? - correct answer >>>Not worry because it is normal
Brush trucks have the ability to do what? - correct answer >>>Pump and Roll
Audio sirens out run the effective range its audible warning device at speeds above
what? - correct answer >>>50mph
What are some of the problems with homemade pumpers? - correct answer >>>They
are top heavy
2 short blast of the air-horn indicate what? - correct answer >>>Backing up
Water Tenders must be capable of a portable tank at what GPM? - correct answer
>>>1,000 GPM
Play in the steering wheel of more than what % is not allowed? - correct answer
>>>10%
NFPA 1901 requires water tenders to be designed to be filled at rate of ______ gpm? -
correct answer >>>1,000
When a water hammer occurs it goes all the way back to? - correct answer >>>The
water main
It is dangerous and discouraged to ___ while filling trucks? - correct answer >>>Filling
through the TOPS of tanks
Most common drafting problem? - correct answer >>>Air leaks
What is the proper flow rate percentage? - correct answer >>>(100%) of their maximum
flow rate at 150 PSI,
(70%) of their maximum flow rate at 200 PSI,
(50%) of their maximum flow rate at 250 PSI
Most common relief valve? - correct answer >>>Spring-controlled pilot valve
Nozzle commonly used in aircraft fires, car fires, voids, attics? - correct answer
>>>Piecing nozzle
What indicates the status of a vehicles alternator and charging system? - correct
answer >>>A meter
,What prevents water movement inside of tanks? - correct answer >>>Baffles
Vacuum gauge should read? - correct answer >>>22 inches of mercury (-75kPa)
What is the symbol for mercury? - correct answer >>>HG
In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what? - correct answer >>>the
anchor
When does brake fade occur? - correct answer >>>when the brakes overheat from
excessive use
What area is between wild-land and rural area? - correct answer >>>Wild land urban
interface
Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system? - correct answer
>>>Hydraulic braking system
Brakes should be tested? - correct answer >>>Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? - correct answer >>>Weekly
(After each call)
Inverters have how many watts? - correct answer >>>1500 watts
Portable generator have how many watts? - correct answer >>>5000 watts
Rescued fixed mounted generators have how many watts? - correct answer >>>50,000
watts
Least capable auxiliary brake devices? - correct answer >>>Exhaust brakes
Why you should never REV diesel engine? - correct answer >>>Damage internal
components
Pump capacity of 750 GPM or greater should have how many discharges? - correct
answer >>>2
Standpipe should be supplied at? - correct answer >>>150 PSI
All gauges should be calibrated within? - correct answer >>>60 days
Driver operator is involved in what test? - correct answer >>>The acceptance test
Pump certification is done by? - correct answer >>>Independent testing organization
(CFPI)
, How many feet is theoretical lift? - correct answer >>>33.9ft
How many feet is maximum lift? - correct answer >>>25ft
How many feet is a dependable lift? - correct answer >>>14.7ft
What type of gauge offers increased efficiency over a pilot gauge? - correct answer
>>>A flow meter
______________________________ and drive slow when driving through smoke -
correct answer >>>Sound the horn frequently
Pumping a hose into a water tank during water shuttle operations will
________________________________? - correct answer >>>Prevent overheating
Newer trucks use what break system? - correct answer >>>Air actuated breaks
Air horns will not operate under? - correct answer >>>80 PSI
A mid-pumper chassis weighs? - correct answer >>>12,000lbs
Brush truck GPM? - correct answer >>>500 gallon tank size and 500 GPM
Hand and palm placement for spotter during backing? - correct answer >>>Palms facing
spotter
Hand and palm placement for spotter when telling the driver to move forward? - correct
answer >>>Palm away from spotter face
Minimum distance for drafting? - correct answer >>>24'' (2 feet)
What helps control hard suction drafting hose? - correct answer >>>Attaching a rope to
the strainer
How can most apparatus or equipment failures be prevented? - correct answer
>>>Preforming routine maintenance checks
Tank fill sizes? - correct answer >>>1000 gallons or less - 1 inch
1000 gallons or more - 2 inches
Most common sizes for LDH supply line? - correct answer >>>4 or 5 inches
Most collisions occur? - correct answer >>>At intersections
Best location for command at a scene? - correct answer >>>Corner of building
