Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator -
Pumper End Of Course Exam 2023
/110 Questions And Answers (A+)
Quiz :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
Quiz :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)
Quiz :All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT: -
√Answer :A. Spreaders
B. Extensions rams
C. Drills (Correct Answer)
D. Shears
Quiz :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)
Quiz :You may need to perform a confined space turnaround: -
√Answer :A. When entering a parking garage with the fire
apparatus
B. For a reverse hose lay in a narrow street or intersection
(Correct Answer)
C. When the roadway becomes narrower
D. If the fire apparatus needs to be parked in reverse
Quiz :You should NEVER back a fire apparatus: - √Answer :A.
If it's dark outside
B. Before letting the rest of your crew off the fire apparatus.
C. Into the fire house when there is snow or ice on the ground
D. If you don't have at least one spotter (Correct Answer)
Quiz :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
Quiz :If you are driving a fire apparatus that is longer than you
are used to, make sure you: - √Answer :A. Are more cautious
when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and
corners. (Correct Answer)
B. Slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding
C. Speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the
difference
D. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in
front of you
Quiz :Place the steps for completing the apparatus station
parking maneuver in the correct order. - √Answer :1. Move past
the area that is set back, which is on the left
2. back the fire apparatus
3. Make a left turn in reverse into the simulated bay
4. Stop close to, but not hitting a marker placed 10 feet from
any obstructions
5. Perform steps 1-4 from the opposite direction
Quiz :Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on
a limited access highway - √Answer :A. Move the apparatus
safely to the left lane (Correct Answer)
B. Check the side streets or roads
C. Check for oncoming traffic
, D. Activate the turn signal (Correct Answer)
E. Check the left side view mirror (Correct Answer)
F. Check the side streets or roads
Quiz :Identify FOUR skills demonstrated during the alley dock
exercise - √Answer :A. Moving the fire apparatus backward
within a restricted area (Correct Answer)
B. Using side mirrors
C. Operating the fire apparatus safely
D. Maneuvering through a space that gets smaller and smaller
E. Interpreting spotter signals
F. Judging fire apparatus' vertical clearance
Quiz :Identify which factor is OPTIONAL during the diminishing
clearance exercise: - √Answer :A. Stopping at the finish line
B. Speed (Correct Answer)
C. Using a spotter(s)
D. Traveling backward
Quiz :When performing the serpentine exercise, you would be
penalized for: - √Answer :A. Using your side view mirrors
B. Hitting or brushing one of the markers (Correct Answer)
C. Maneuvering through the marker in one continuous motion
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