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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper End of Course Exam QuestionsAnd Correct Answers
The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during inspection would
be: - ANSWER A. At least ½-full
B. At least ⅔-full
C. At least ¾-full Correct Answer
D. Full
The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on: - ANSWER A.
Pump capacity
B. Road tests
C. Pump and foam operations
D. Bid specifications Correct Answer
All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT: - ANSWER A. Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct Answer)
,D. Shears
On the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device should
achieve a column of mercury of at least: - ANSWER A. 10 Inches
B. 11 Inches
C. 16 Inches
D. 22 Inches (Correct Answer)
You may need to perform a confined space turnaround: - ANSWER A. When entering a
parking garage with the fire apparatus
B. To create a reverse hose lay in narrow street or at an intersection Correct Answer
C. When the road becomes narrower
D. If fire apparatus must be parked in reverse
You should NEVER back a fire apparatus: - ANSWER A. If it is dark outside
B. Before allowing the remainder of your crew to disembark the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house if there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct Answer)
,NFPA Standard 1002 requires that driver/operators operate a fire apparatus over a
predetermined route on a public roadway that incorporates all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER A. An upgrade steep enough to require you to change gears in order to
maintain speed
B. Two through-intersections and one intersection that requires you to stop (Correct
Answer)
C. A downgrade steep enough to require you to downshift and brake
D. One underpass, low clearance area, or bridge
If you are operating a fire apparatus that is longer than what you normally drive, you
should - ANSWER A. Be more careful when judging clearance so you don't run up on
curbs and corners. (Correct Answer)
B. Approach all traffic signals more slowly before proceeding
C. Make up the difference by accelerating around curves
D. Always leave 10 feet between your vehicle and the one in front of you
Place the steps in sequence that would successfully complete the apparatus station
parking maneuver. - ANSWER 1. Pass the setback area to your left
2. back the fire apparatus
3. Reverse to the left into the simulated bay
4. Stop close to, without touching a cone placed 10 feet from any hazards
, 5. Repeat steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
Identify the THREE steps for changing left lane on a limited access highway - ANSWER
A. Safely change the equipment to the left lane (Correct Answer)
B. Check side streets and roads
C. Check for oncoming traffic
D. Turn signal on (Correct Answer)
E. Check left side view mirror (Correct Answer)
F. Check side streets or roads
Name FOUR skills practiced in the alley dock evolution - ANSWER A. Backing the fire
apparatus within a confined area (Correct Answer)
B. Utilizing side mirrors
C. Safely operating of fire apparatus
D. Passing through an area that becomes increasingly narrow
E. Recognizing signals given by spotter
F. Estimating fire apparatus' tightest clearance
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