PUMP OPS STATE TEST PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
You should never proceed in the opposite direction on an on-ramp unless ANSW✅✅the road is
closed and is blocked by police.
When loading hose in a forward motion you should never exceed __________ ANSW✅✅5 mph.
1 of the four driving exercises is ANSW✅✅diminishing clearance.
Efficient Hydrants that are pre-piped with a floating strainer is called ANSW✅✅Dry Hydrant.
A dynamic hydrant ANSW✅✅
Floating pumps must be able to pump ANSW✅✅gpm.
1st digit method or squaring the lines is used to ANSW✅✅calculate available water.
Type of pumping with the attack pumper short distance from the hydrant but longer distance from
the scene ANSW✅✅tandem pumping/ relay pumping.
In a wildfire attack, position the apparatus at the ANSW✅✅anchor point.
The apparatus should maintain a clear zone of at least _____ from railroad tracks. ANSW✅✅30ft
When walking in to relieve the current operator you should ANSW✅✅ask about any incidents and
equipment on the apparatus.
2 short blasts indicate ANSW✅✅backing the apparatus.
,Before tilting the cab you should ANSW✅✅check the overhead clearance.
Before driving to an incident, you should ask ANSW✅✅all if they are belted.
Brake fade occurs when ANSW✅✅brakes overheat due to excessive use of brakes.
Any persons working near bodies of water are required to wear a ANSW✅✅PFD, Personal
Flotation Device.
_____________________________ uses the GPS and the radio transmitter in the apparatus to
preempt a signal at an intersection. ANSW✅✅GPS traffic signal preemption
_______________ works by the strobe lights to activate sensors in the traffic light. Generates an
optical signal turning the light in the direction of travel green. ANSW✅✅An emitter
____________________________ applies the brakes independently to aim the vehicle in the
direction that the operator position's the steering wheel. ANSW✅✅ECS or Electronic Stability
Control
Audio sirens outrun the effective range of its audible warning device at speeds above
ANSW✅✅50mph.
Modern vehicles may be equipped with ANSW✅✅air-actuated braking systems.
When pumping; Hydrant pumpers are set in rpm and Direct pumpers are set in
______________________ ANSW✅✅pressure.
The driver/operator notifies their _______________ of the defect's and documentation regarding
issues with apparatus. ANSW✅✅immediate supervisor
The incoming driver/operator should consult the person being relieved for ANSW✅✅any
pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems.
, When backing an apparatus: ANSW✅✅sound 2 short blasts of the vehicles horn immediately
before backing the apparatus.
Backing straight- ANSW✅✅palms face the spotter using both arms
Backing right- ANSW✅✅right arm out to side with palm of left hand facing driver.
Backing left- ANSW✅✅left arm out to side with palm of right hand facing driver
Stop arms ANSW✅✅form an X
Pull forward- ANSW✅✅palms face driver (similar to backing straight)
Mixing foam- ANSW✅✅batch mixing is simple but potentially inaccurate
Induction is done through ANSW✅✅a Venturi device called an eductor
Storing foam- ANSW✅✅pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus tanks (smallest to largest)
Load shedding- ANSW✅✅When the load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment
to prevent overload
90db and higher require ANSW✅✅appropriate hearing protection
Steering wheel play should not be more than ANSW✅✅10 degrees
Air pressure below _____ will prevent air horns from operating ANSW✅✅80psi
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new apparatus come to a complete stop in ANSW✅✅(20mph
in 35' or less)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
You should never proceed in the opposite direction on an on-ramp unless ANSW✅✅the road is
closed and is blocked by police.
When loading hose in a forward motion you should never exceed __________ ANSW✅✅5 mph.
1 of the four driving exercises is ANSW✅✅diminishing clearance.
Efficient Hydrants that are pre-piped with a floating strainer is called ANSW✅✅Dry Hydrant.
A dynamic hydrant ANSW✅✅
Floating pumps must be able to pump ANSW✅✅gpm.
1st digit method or squaring the lines is used to ANSW✅✅calculate available water.
Type of pumping with the attack pumper short distance from the hydrant but longer distance from
the scene ANSW✅✅tandem pumping/ relay pumping.
In a wildfire attack, position the apparatus at the ANSW✅✅anchor point.
The apparatus should maintain a clear zone of at least _____ from railroad tracks. ANSW✅✅30ft
When walking in to relieve the current operator you should ANSW✅✅ask about any incidents and
equipment on the apparatus.
2 short blasts indicate ANSW✅✅backing the apparatus.
,Before tilting the cab you should ANSW✅✅check the overhead clearance.
Before driving to an incident, you should ask ANSW✅✅all if they are belted.
Brake fade occurs when ANSW✅✅brakes overheat due to excessive use of brakes.
Any persons working near bodies of water are required to wear a ANSW✅✅PFD, Personal
Flotation Device.
_____________________________ uses the GPS and the radio transmitter in the apparatus to
preempt a signal at an intersection. ANSW✅✅GPS traffic signal preemption
_______________ works by the strobe lights to activate sensors in the traffic light. Generates an
optical signal turning the light in the direction of travel green. ANSW✅✅An emitter
____________________________ applies the brakes independently to aim the vehicle in the
direction that the operator position's the steering wheel. ANSW✅✅ECS or Electronic Stability
Control
Audio sirens outrun the effective range of its audible warning device at speeds above
ANSW✅✅50mph.
Modern vehicles may be equipped with ANSW✅✅air-actuated braking systems.
When pumping; Hydrant pumpers are set in rpm and Direct pumpers are set in
______________________ ANSW✅✅pressure.
The driver/operator notifies their _______________ of the defect's and documentation regarding
issues with apparatus. ANSW✅✅immediate supervisor
The incoming driver/operator should consult the person being relieved for ANSW✅✅any
pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or problems.
, When backing an apparatus: ANSW✅✅sound 2 short blasts of the vehicles horn immediately
before backing the apparatus.
Backing straight- ANSW✅✅palms face the spotter using both arms
Backing right- ANSW✅✅right arm out to side with palm of left hand facing driver.
Backing left- ANSW✅✅left arm out to side with palm of right hand facing driver
Stop arms ANSW✅✅form an X
Pull forward- ANSW✅✅palms face driver (similar to backing straight)
Mixing foam- ANSW✅✅batch mixing is simple but potentially inaccurate
Induction is done through ANSW✅✅a Venturi device called an eductor
Storing foam- ANSW✅✅pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus tanks (smallest to largest)
Load shedding- ANSW✅✅When the load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment
to prevent overload
90db and higher require ANSW✅✅appropriate hearing protection
Steering wheel play should not be more than ANSW✅✅10 degrees
Air pressure below _____ will prevent air horns from operating ANSW✅✅80psi
NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new apparatus come to a complete stop in ANSW✅✅(20mph
in 35' or less)
