Pumper-Operator Questions and
Answers Graded A+
When was the first hand pump invented - answer1720, by Richard Newsham
Where was the first wooden water mains for firefighting - answer Philadelphia, early
1800s
What were the first mechanized fire pumps fueled by - answerCoal
When was the first gas powered apparatus - answer1900
When was triple combination pumper created - answer1906
Apparatus safety standards - answerNFPA 1901 -standards for fire apparatus
NFPA 1500 - health safety for firefighters
Some fire apparatus specifications - answerAuxiliary brakes
ABS
ATC - auto traction control
ESC- Electronic stability control
Vehicle data recorders
Lateral acceleration alert device
NFPA 1901 requires what two light modes on an apparatus - answerMode that makes
them visible to other drivers
Move for use on emergency scene
NFPA 1002 - answerFire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
Driver operator is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the event safely, setting
up and operating the pump or aerial device
NFPA 1451 - answerStandard for a fire service vehicle operations training program
ABCDE - answerAbrasions
Bulging
Cuts
Dry Rot
Even wear inspection
,Maximum amount of play on steering wheel - answer2 inches or 10 degrees
Parking Brake Test - answerPlace Apparatus on 20% grade and apply brakes
If brakes can't hold, apparatus needs to be reomved from service
Brake Pedal Test - answerNational Federal Motor Carrier requires that vehicles stop at
20 mph within 35ft
Air brake compressor should build up to at least - answer110 psi
Air tank low pressure alarm should go off at - answer60 psi
Operational Pump pressure - answer125 psi
How long should the driver operator wait before checking engine fluid levels after the
engine had been running - answer15 minutes
According to NFPA 1901, how fast should an apparatus go within 25 seconds on level
ground? - answer35 mph
According to NFPA 1901, what minimum top speed must an apparatus reach on level
ground - answer50mph
An apparatus should be able to maintain ___ mph, including up any grade up to 6
percent - answer25 mph
Top allowable speed for an apparatus at least 26,000 lbs - answer68mph, or
manufacturers speed, which ever is lower
According to NFPA 1901, an engine/pumper with a permanently mounted pump should
have at least a rating of ____ gpm - answer750 gpm
According to NFPA 1901, an engine/pumper with a permanently mounted pump should
have a tank with at least a rating of ___ gallons - answer300 gallons
According to NFPA 1901, an engine/pumper should have at least ___ ft of supply hose,
or ___ ft of hard suction hose /strainer - answer15ft
20ft
Minimum required amount of 2.5in supply/attack hose - answer800 ft
Minimum required amount of 1:3/4in attack hose - answer400 ft
According to NFPA 1901, one combination nozzle must be able to flow ___ gpm at a
minimum - answer200 gpm
, According to NFPA 1901, two combination nozzles must be able to flow ___ gpm at a
minimum - answer95 gpm
Minimum length for ground ladder on initial attack apparatus - answer12 ft
Standard about ground ladders - answerNFPA 1931
Minimum required storage space on initial attack apparatus - answer22 ft , cubed
What chapter on NFPA 1902 deals with Tenders/Tankers - answerCh 16
Road Test - answerAccelerate to at least 50 mph, and maintain that speed for at least a
mile
Battery Testing - answerShould not drop 0.2 volt for a 12 volt battery
or 0.4 volt for 24 volt battery
Charging System - answerone or more DVOMs with a +0.5% or better DC voltage
accuracy
Ammeter capable of measuring the full output of the alternator with a +3% or better DC
current accuracy
What standard requires annual performance testing of apparatus pumps? -
answerNFPA 1911
Side apparatus intakes should be able to provide ___ gpm of suction - answer1500 gpm
According to NFPA 1911, performance testing can only happen when outdoor temps
are between ____ - answer0-110 degrees
Equipment needed for pump testing - answerOne, 0-400psi test gauge
One, 0-30 in Hg (0-762 mmHg) vacuum
One or two, 0-160 psi(0-1120 kPa) test gauges
One or two, pitot gauges
How much should a new/good condition pump be able to vacuum - answer22 in Hg
(559 mmHg)
Vacuum inside pump or suction hose should not drop more than 10 in. Hg
equates to pulling water at 24.7 ft at sea level
What must a priming device that operates less than 1500gpm - answercreate a vacuum
in 30 sec to lift water 10 ft
Answers Graded A+
When was the first hand pump invented - answer1720, by Richard Newsham
Where was the first wooden water mains for firefighting - answer Philadelphia, early
1800s
What were the first mechanized fire pumps fueled by - answerCoal
When was the first gas powered apparatus - answer1900
When was triple combination pumper created - answer1906
Apparatus safety standards - answerNFPA 1901 -standards for fire apparatus
NFPA 1500 - health safety for firefighters
Some fire apparatus specifications - answerAuxiliary brakes
ABS
ATC - auto traction control
ESC- Electronic stability control
Vehicle data recorders
Lateral acceleration alert device
NFPA 1901 requires what two light modes on an apparatus - answerMode that makes
them visible to other drivers
Move for use on emergency scene
NFPA 1002 - answerFire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
Driver operator is responsible for getting the fire apparatus to the event safely, setting
up and operating the pump or aerial device
NFPA 1451 - answerStandard for a fire service vehicle operations training program
ABCDE - answerAbrasions
Bulging
Cuts
Dry Rot
Even wear inspection
,Maximum amount of play on steering wheel - answer2 inches or 10 degrees
Parking Brake Test - answerPlace Apparatus on 20% grade and apply brakes
If brakes can't hold, apparatus needs to be reomved from service
Brake Pedal Test - answerNational Federal Motor Carrier requires that vehicles stop at
20 mph within 35ft
Air brake compressor should build up to at least - answer110 psi
Air tank low pressure alarm should go off at - answer60 psi
Operational Pump pressure - answer125 psi
How long should the driver operator wait before checking engine fluid levels after the
engine had been running - answer15 minutes
According to NFPA 1901, how fast should an apparatus go within 25 seconds on level
ground? - answer35 mph
According to NFPA 1901, what minimum top speed must an apparatus reach on level
ground - answer50mph
An apparatus should be able to maintain ___ mph, including up any grade up to 6
percent - answer25 mph
Top allowable speed for an apparatus at least 26,000 lbs - answer68mph, or
manufacturers speed, which ever is lower
According to NFPA 1901, an engine/pumper with a permanently mounted pump should
have at least a rating of ____ gpm - answer750 gpm
According to NFPA 1901, an engine/pumper with a permanently mounted pump should
have a tank with at least a rating of ___ gallons - answer300 gallons
According to NFPA 1901, an engine/pumper should have at least ___ ft of supply hose,
or ___ ft of hard suction hose /strainer - answer15ft
20ft
Minimum required amount of 2.5in supply/attack hose - answer800 ft
Minimum required amount of 1:3/4in attack hose - answer400 ft
According to NFPA 1901, one combination nozzle must be able to flow ___ gpm at a
minimum - answer200 gpm
, According to NFPA 1901, two combination nozzles must be able to flow ___ gpm at a
minimum - answer95 gpm
Minimum length for ground ladder on initial attack apparatus - answer12 ft
Standard about ground ladders - answerNFPA 1931
Minimum required storage space on initial attack apparatus - answer22 ft , cubed
What chapter on NFPA 1902 deals with Tenders/Tankers - answerCh 16
Road Test - answerAccelerate to at least 50 mph, and maintain that speed for at least a
mile
Battery Testing - answerShould not drop 0.2 volt for a 12 volt battery
or 0.4 volt for 24 volt battery
Charging System - answerone or more DVOMs with a +0.5% or better DC voltage
accuracy
Ammeter capable of measuring the full output of the alternator with a +3% or better DC
current accuracy
What standard requires annual performance testing of apparatus pumps? -
answerNFPA 1911
Side apparatus intakes should be able to provide ___ gpm of suction - answer1500 gpm
According to NFPA 1911, performance testing can only happen when outdoor temps
are between ____ - answer0-110 degrees
Equipment needed for pump testing - answerOne, 0-400psi test gauge
One, 0-30 in Hg (0-762 mmHg) vacuum
One or two, 0-160 psi(0-1120 kPa) test gauges
One or two, pitot gauges
How much should a new/good condition pump be able to vacuum - answer22 in Hg
(559 mmHg)
Vacuum inside pump or suction hose should not drop more than 10 in. Hg
equates to pulling water at 24.7 ft at sea level
What must a priming device that operates less than 1500gpm - answercreate a vacuum
in 30 sec to lift water 10 ft
