Pumper D/O CDC Final Exam Questions
And Already Passed Answers.
The key thing to remember when conducting an inspection of a fire apparatus is to - Answer Be
Systematic
The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during inspection would be - Answer At
least 3/4-full
Identify TWO true statements about inverters - Answer Inverters are quiet compared to generators
Inverters output is usually limited to less than 1,500 watts
Identify the THREE items that must have occurred prior to raising the cab? - Answer Adequate front and
overhead clearance has been ensured
All cab doors have been securely closed
All loose items in the cab have been secured
Before driving over a guarded railroad crossing during an emergency response - Answer Look both right
and left and proceed cautiously
Place the steps for completing the apparatus station parking maneuver in the correct order - Answer
Move past the area that is set back, which is on the left
Back the fire apparatus
Make a left turn in reverse into the simulated bay
,Stop close to, but not hitting a marker placed 10 feet from any obstructions
Perform steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive your fire apparatus in low gear - Answer Climbing a
hill
Approaching an intersection
Traveling around a corner
(the cdc says this is the incorrect answer on the test, but the correct answer in the module)
If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used to, make sure you - Answer Are more
cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners
Identify FOUR of the steps for completing a left turn on a four lane highway - Answer Check for
oncoming traffic
Safely make the left turn
Check to see if the side street or road is clear
Activate the left turn signal
Identify THREE exceptions to the rule that all personnel should be seated and wearing seatbelts before
an emergency vehicle begins moving - Answer Providing patient care in the back of an ambulance
Loading the hose back into the fire apparatus
, Performing training for personnel learning to drive the tiller portion of a tractor-drawn aerial apparatus
Identify FOUR skills demonstrated during the alley dock exercise - Answer Moving the fire apparatus
backward within a restricted area
Using side mirrors
Operating the fire apparatus safely
Interpreting spotter signals
Identify THREE important reasons for knowing a fire apparatus' dimensions - Answer So you don't hit
any obstructions or obstacles
So you know whether it can travel under a specific overpass
So you are sure it will fit in a designated parking area
Identify THREE things you should do when turning a fire apparatus 180 degrees - Answer Use the side
view mirrors equipped on the fire apparatus
Make sure you can see your spotter
Be aware of any obstructions in your line of travel
When determining your own friction loss coefficients, the water flow discharged from the nozzle is
usually measured a(n) - Answer Pitot Gauge
One of the benefits of a solid stream is that it - Answer Has great reach
And Already Passed Answers.
The key thing to remember when conducting an inspection of a fire apparatus is to - Answer Be
Systematic
The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during inspection would be - Answer At
least 3/4-full
Identify TWO true statements about inverters - Answer Inverters are quiet compared to generators
Inverters output is usually limited to less than 1,500 watts
Identify the THREE items that must have occurred prior to raising the cab? - Answer Adequate front and
overhead clearance has been ensured
All cab doors have been securely closed
All loose items in the cab have been secured
Before driving over a guarded railroad crossing during an emergency response - Answer Look both right
and left and proceed cautiously
Place the steps for completing the apparatus station parking maneuver in the correct order - Answer
Move past the area that is set back, which is on the left
Back the fire apparatus
Make a left turn in reverse into the simulated bay
,Stop close to, but not hitting a marker placed 10 feet from any obstructions
Perform steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
Identify THREE conditions where you should drive your fire apparatus in low gear - Answer Climbing a
hill
Approaching an intersection
Traveling around a corner
(the cdc says this is the incorrect answer on the test, but the correct answer in the module)
If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you are used to, make sure you - Answer Are more
cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and corners
Identify FOUR of the steps for completing a left turn on a four lane highway - Answer Check for
oncoming traffic
Safely make the left turn
Check to see if the side street or road is clear
Activate the left turn signal
Identify THREE exceptions to the rule that all personnel should be seated and wearing seatbelts before
an emergency vehicle begins moving - Answer Providing patient care in the back of an ambulance
Loading the hose back into the fire apparatus
, Performing training for personnel learning to drive the tiller portion of a tractor-drawn aerial apparatus
Identify FOUR skills demonstrated during the alley dock exercise - Answer Moving the fire apparatus
backward within a restricted area
Using side mirrors
Operating the fire apparatus safely
Interpreting spotter signals
Identify THREE important reasons for knowing a fire apparatus' dimensions - Answer So you don't hit
any obstructions or obstacles
So you know whether it can travel under a specific overpass
So you are sure it will fit in a designated parking area
Identify THREE things you should do when turning a fire apparatus 180 degrees - Answer Use the side
view mirrors equipped on the fire apparatus
Make sure you can see your spotter
Be aware of any obstructions in your line of travel
When determining your own friction loss coefficients, the water flow discharged from the nozzle is
usually measured a(n) - Answer Pitot Gauge
One of the benefits of a solid stream is that it - Answer Has great reach
