Pumper Exam Questions and Verified Answers/Accurate Solutions| Already Graded A+
Testing a flow meter consist of: Connecting a hose line equipped with a solid stream nozzle
to each discharge being tested.
When conducting a service test using a static water source, you must have____ ft of hard intake
hose for drafting? 20
What are 3 things that must have occurred prior to raising the cab? •All cab doors have
been securely closed.
•All loose items in the cab have been secured.
•Adequate front and overhead clearance has been ensured.
The benefit of an apparatus-mounted generator on a fire pump apparatus is that it can provide
50 kilowatts, whereas a portable generator can only produce? 5 kilowatts
The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on: Bid specifications
It's recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated: As determined by the
jurisdiction.
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive your fire apparatus in low gear. •Climbing
a hill
•Traveling around a corner
•Approaching an intersection
Identify THREE exceptions to the rule that all personnel should be seated and wearing seat belts
before an emergency vehicle begins moving. •Loading the hose back onto the fire
apparatus.
•Performing training for personnel learning to drive the tiller portion of a tractor-drawn aerial
apparatus.
,•Providing patient care in the back of an ambulance.
Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on a limited access highway. •Activate
the turn signal.
•Check the left side view mirror.
•Move the apparatus safely to the left lane.
When performing the serpentine exercise, you: Should only travel in one direction, without
striking the obstruction.
Identify FOUR of the steps for completing a left turn on a four lane highway. •Safely make
the left turn.
•Activate the left turn signal.
•Check to see if the side street or road is clear.
•Check for oncoming traffic.
All of the following statements about driving a fire apparatus through areas of resurrected
horizontal and vertical clearances are true EXCEPT: Use the appropriate turn signal.
Identify which factor is OPTIONAL during the diminishing clearance exercise. Speed
NFPA standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire apparatus over a
predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates all of the following except: Both
a left and a right curve.
When using private potable or nonpotable water supplies in conjunction with a municipal
system, it's important to avoid backflow of: Private nonpotable water into the municipal
system
, In a water distribution system, an OS&Y valve: Uses a threaded stem to control the valve.
For safety reasons, hand lines with solid stream nozzles should not be operated above: 65
psi
The special purpose nozzle that is often driven through building walls is the: Piercing nozzle
Most flowmeters in use have a design based on: A spring probe.
As salt water or water containing certain chemicals can corrode the apparatus pump, you
should: Flush the pump with fresh water after using it.
All of the following statements about static water sources are true except: The static water
source that is closer to the incident should always be used first.
If you need to draft from a static water source, your primary consideration should be the:
Amount of required lift.
When an intake line is being charged with water, a relay pumper must have: A bleeder valve
to discharge air.
You arrive at a fire scene and are briefed on the situation. You conclude that a relay operation is
needed. The officer tells you, "We've got a distance of about 3,000 feet from the hydrant to the
fire with two, 4-inch lines."The one piece of information that you still require for the maximum
distance relay method is the: Flow needed at scene.
When hooking up to a hydrant and additional lines are anticipated, it is best to install a:
Gate valve on the smaller hydrant discharge.
Testing a flow meter consist of: Connecting a hose line equipped with a solid stream nozzle
to each discharge being tested.
When conducting a service test using a static water source, you must have____ ft of hard intake
hose for drafting? 20
What are 3 things that must have occurred prior to raising the cab? •All cab doors have
been securely closed.
•All loose items in the cab have been secured.
•Adequate front and overhead clearance has been ensured.
The benefit of an apparatus-mounted generator on a fire pump apparatus is that it can provide
50 kilowatts, whereas a portable generator can only produce? 5 kilowatts
The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on: Bid specifications
It's recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated: As determined by the
jurisdiction.
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive your fire apparatus in low gear. •Climbing
a hill
•Traveling around a corner
•Approaching an intersection
Identify THREE exceptions to the rule that all personnel should be seated and wearing seat belts
before an emergency vehicle begins moving. •Loading the hose back onto the fire
apparatus.
•Performing training for personnel learning to drive the tiller portion of a tractor-drawn aerial
apparatus.
,•Providing patient care in the back of an ambulance.
Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on a limited access highway. •Activate
the turn signal.
•Check the left side view mirror.
•Move the apparatus safely to the left lane.
When performing the serpentine exercise, you: Should only travel in one direction, without
striking the obstruction.
Identify FOUR of the steps for completing a left turn on a four lane highway. •Safely make
the left turn.
•Activate the left turn signal.
•Check to see if the side street or road is clear.
•Check for oncoming traffic.
All of the following statements about driving a fire apparatus through areas of resurrected
horizontal and vertical clearances are true EXCEPT: Use the appropriate turn signal.
Identify which factor is OPTIONAL during the diminishing clearance exercise. Speed
NFPA standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire apparatus over a
predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates all of the following except: Both
a left and a right curve.
When using private potable or nonpotable water supplies in conjunction with a municipal
system, it's important to avoid backflow of: Private nonpotable water into the municipal
system
, In a water distribution system, an OS&Y valve: Uses a threaded stem to control the valve.
For safety reasons, hand lines with solid stream nozzles should not be operated above: 65
psi
The special purpose nozzle that is often driven through building walls is the: Piercing nozzle
Most flowmeters in use have a design based on: A spring probe.
As salt water or water containing certain chemicals can corrode the apparatus pump, you
should: Flush the pump with fresh water after using it.
All of the following statements about static water sources are true except: The static water
source that is closer to the incident should always be used first.
If you need to draft from a static water source, your primary consideration should be the:
Amount of required lift.
When an intake line is being charged with water, a relay pumper must have: A bleeder valve
to discharge air.
You arrive at a fire scene and are briefed on the situation. You conclude that a relay operation is
needed. The officer tells you, "We've got a distance of about 3,000 feet from the hydrant to the
fire with two, 4-inch lines."The one piece of information that you still require for the maximum
distance relay method is the: Flow needed at scene.
When hooking up to a hydrant and additional lines are anticipated, it is best to install a:
Gate valve on the smaller hydrant discharge.
