FLORIDA PUMP OPERATOR PRACTICE TEST
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Floating pump capacity is? Answer: 500gpm
◉ Examples of static water? Answer: Dry hydrants, storage tanks,
lakes, or streams
◉ Strobe lights that activate traffic emitters cause lights to? Answer:
Turn the signal green in the direction of travel
◉ Steering wheel sensors along with accelerometers are also
equipped with what? Answer: Stability control sensors
◉ An operator must get in the cab and start the engine to preform
what test? Answer: Function test
◉ Turning off appliances to prevent overload is known as? Answer:
Load shedding
◉ What is the only fluid you check while the engine is running?
Answer: Transmission
,◉ During a water shuttle operation what do you do after the first
tender delivers water? Answer: The dump site pumper begins to
draft
◉ Agitation and turbulence are caused by _______________________
during pumping operations? Answer: Critical velocity
◉ Most common fire pump? Answer: Centrifugal
◉ Hub, shroud, vane and impeller are parts of? Answer: Centrifugal
pump
◉ Spiral section of the pump is called? Answer: Volute
◉ All apparatus's weighing over _____ must be equipped with an
auxiliary brake system. Answer: 36,000 lbs
◉ When training on a Tiller you might have to? Answer: Add a
detachable seat for the instructor
◉ Drivers may want to use ________________ during emergency
response? Answer: Excessive speed
, ◉ Most common elevating water devices are _____ tall? Answer: 50-
75ft
◉ Foam proportion?
______ parts water & ____ parts foam Answer: 97 parts water, 3 parts
foam
◉ The D/O must ensure all occupants are wearing seatbelts.
Confirmation must be made _____________ before moving apparatus.
Answer: Verbally
◉ When is the break exhaust activated? Answer: When you remove
the pressure off of accelerator (foot off the gas pedal)
◉ What GPM's does PTO drive limit pump capacity too? Answer:
500 GPM's
◉ What is the typical length for intake hose used for hydrant
connection? Answer: 10-20ft
◉ How often should a pumper be tested? Answer: Annually
◉ What is the term for laying supply lines from the hydrant to the
fire scene? Answer: Forward lay
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Floating pump capacity is? Answer: 500gpm
◉ Examples of static water? Answer: Dry hydrants, storage tanks,
lakes, or streams
◉ Strobe lights that activate traffic emitters cause lights to? Answer:
Turn the signal green in the direction of travel
◉ Steering wheel sensors along with accelerometers are also
equipped with what? Answer: Stability control sensors
◉ An operator must get in the cab and start the engine to preform
what test? Answer: Function test
◉ Turning off appliances to prevent overload is known as? Answer:
Load shedding
◉ What is the only fluid you check while the engine is running?
Answer: Transmission
,◉ During a water shuttle operation what do you do after the first
tender delivers water? Answer: The dump site pumper begins to
draft
◉ Agitation and turbulence are caused by _______________________
during pumping operations? Answer: Critical velocity
◉ Most common fire pump? Answer: Centrifugal
◉ Hub, shroud, vane and impeller are parts of? Answer: Centrifugal
pump
◉ Spiral section of the pump is called? Answer: Volute
◉ All apparatus's weighing over _____ must be equipped with an
auxiliary brake system. Answer: 36,000 lbs
◉ When training on a Tiller you might have to? Answer: Add a
detachable seat for the instructor
◉ Drivers may want to use ________________ during emergency
response? Answer: Excessive speed
, ◉ Most common elevating water devices are _____ tall? Answer: 50-
75ft
◉ Foam proportion?
______ parts water & ____ parts foam Answer: 97 parts water, 3 parts
foam
◉ The D/O must ensure all occupants are wearing seatbelts.
Confirmation must be made _____________ before moving apparatus.
Answer: Verbally
◉ When is the break exhaust activated? Answer: When you remove
the pressure off of accelerator (foot off the gas pedal)
◉ What GPM's does PTO drive limit pump capacity too? Answer:
500 GPM's
◉ What is the typical length for intake hose used for hydrant
connection? Answer: 10-20ft
◉ How often should a pumper be tested? Answer: Annually
◉ What is the term for laying supply lines from the hydrant to the
fire scene? Answer: Forward lay
