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Florida Pump Ops Test Questions with CorrectAnswers
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
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)
Inverters have how many watts? Correct Answer-1500 watts
Portable generator have how many watts? Correct Answer-5000 watts
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