PUMP OPERATOR ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Permanently installed pipe that has pump suction connections installed at a static
water source to speed drafting operations.. Answer: Dry Hydrant
● When backing an apparatus- sound ____ short blasts immediately before backing
the apparatus.. Answer: 2
● Palms face spotter using both arms.. Answer: Backing straight
● When load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to prevent
overloading.. Answer: Load Shedding
● Boundaries between wildland and structural development.. 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?. Answer: Sound horn or siren intermittently, use
warning and headlights and drive slowly.
● Pumper used at the fire scene to draft from portable tanks.. Answer: Dump site pumper
● Water tender must carry how many gallons?. Answer: 1000 gallons
● Weight transfer follows the LAW OF INERTIA which states that..... 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.. Answer:
Tiller
● Many home built apparatus are operated over the _____ chassis is designed to
support.. Answer: GVW
● At speeds above 50MPH, emergency vehicles will outrun the effective range of
what?. Answer: Audible Device
, ● NFPA _____ requires water tenders to be filled at a rate of at least 1000 gallons..
Answer: 1901
● NFPA _____ requires that all tires be replaced every 7 years regardless of their
condition.. Answer: 1911
● Signal causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel and a red light in
all other directions.. Answer: Preemption Devices.
● There must be at least ____ of water over the strainer.. Answer: 24"
● Any wildland fire attack should begin the apparatus positioned in an........ Answer:
Anchor Point
● Apparatus with less than ______ must havea tank fill line of at least once inch..
Answer: 1,000 gallons
● Advantage of brush truck.... Answer: Pump and roll.
● Average brush truck carries...... Answer: 500 gallons
● DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) prevents emission of....... Answer: nitrous oxide
● On truck check out make sure all tires..... Answer: Are the same
● Road tests are performed with a...... Answer: Fully Loaded Apparatus
● Electronic stability control; attached to steering wheel, _____ movement.. Answer:
Lateral
● Check automatic transmission fluid while.... Answer: engine is running
● Add electric compressor if air pressure takes longer than _____ to build up.. Answer:
60 seconds
● Float strainers have a minimum depth of..... Answer: 1'
● Float pumps capable of producing.... Answer: 500 gpm
● Brakes are a common problem with...... Answer: homemade apparatus.
● Theoretical Lift. Answer: Theoretical, scientific height that a column of water may be lifted
by atmospheric pressure in a true vacuum at sea level. 33.9 feet. (10m) the height will
decrease as elevation decreases.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Permanently installed pipe that has pump suction connections installed at a static
water source to speed drafting operations.. Answer: Dry Hydrant
● When backing an apparatus- sound ____ short blasts immediately before backing
the apparatus.. Answer: 2
● Palms face spotter using both arms.. Answer: Backing straight
● When load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to prevent
overloading.. Answer: Load Shedding
● Boundaries between wildland and structural development.. 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?. Answer: Sound horn or siren intermittently, use
warning and headlights and drive slowly.
● Pumper used at the fire scene to draft from portable tanks.. Answer: Dump site pumper
● Water tender must carry how many gallons?. Answer: 1000 gallons
● Weight transfer follows the LAW OF INERTIA which states that..... 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.. Answer:
Tiller
● Many home built apparatus are operated over the _____ chassis is designed to
support.. Answer: GVW
● At speeds above 50MPH, emergency vehicles will outrun the effective range of
what?. Answer: Audible Device
, ● NFPA _____ requires water tenders to be filled at a rate of at least 1000 gallons..
Answer: 1901
● NFPA _____ requires that all tires be replaced every 7 years regardless of their
condition.. Answer: 1911
● Signal causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel and a red light in
all other directions.. Answer: Preemption Devices.
● There must be at least ____ of water over the strainer.. Answer: 24"
● Any wildland fire attack should begin the apparatus positioned in an........ Answer:
Anchor Point
● Apparatus with less than ______ must havea tank fill line of at least once inch..
Answer: 1,000 gallons
● Advantage of brush truck.... Answer: Pump and roll.
● Average brush truck carries...... Answer: 500 gallons
● DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) prevents emission of....... Answer: nitrous oxide
● On truck check out make sure all tires..... Answer: Are the same
● Road tests are performed with a...... Answer: Fully Loaded Apparatus
● Electronic stability control; attached to steering wheel, _____ movement.. Answer:
Lateral
● Check automatic transmission fluid while.... Answer: engine is running
● Add electric compressor if air pressure takes longer than _____ to build up.. Answer:
60 seconds
● Float strainers have a minimum depth of..... Answer: 1'
● Float pumps capable of producing.... Answer: 500 gpm
● Brakes are a common problem with...... Answer: homemade apparatus.
● Theoretical Lift. Answer: Theoretical, scientific height that a column of water may be lifted
by atmospheric pressure in a true vacuum at sea level. 33.9 feet. (10m) the height will
decrease as elevation decreases.
