Pump Ops State Test Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
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
Brakes should be tested? - CORRECT ANSWER-Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Weekly (After each call)
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
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
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
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
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
Brakes should be tested? - CORRECT ANSWER-Annually
When should volunteer departments do truck checks? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Weekly (After each call)
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
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
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
