DOP IFSTA Test Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the fire apparatus driver/operator? (7)
A. Detailed maintenance procedures
B. Operating the apparatus properly, swiftly, and safely
C. Ensuring that the apparatus and the equipment it carries ar...
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the fire apparatus driver/operator? (7)
A. Detailed maintenance procedures
B. Operating the apparatus properly, swiftly, and safely
C. Ensuring that the apparatus and the equipment it carries are ready at all times
D. Safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or
other call for service - ANSWERSA. Detailed maintenance procedures
Which of the following is NOT a basis for promotion to driver/operator? (9)
A. Age and current position
B. Time of service with the department
C. Written or performance tests
D. A combination of service and tests - ANSWERSA. Age and current position
Some states or provinces may exempt emergency vehicles from certain traffic laws or statutes. (9)
A. True
B. False - ANSWERSA. True
Special requirements for licensing drivers of trucks and other large vehicles are determined by the
federal Department of Transportation. (10)
A. True
B. False - ANSWERSB. False
,Which NFPA® standard requires that driver/operators be subjected to a periodic medical evaluation? (8)
A. 1451
B. 1452
C. 1500
D. 1582 - ANSWERSC. 1500
Fire department pumpers are regulated by NFPA® ___ Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus. (13)
A. 1000
B. 1001
C. 1900
D. 1901 - ANSWERSD. 1901
What is the minimum pump capacity for a fire department pumper? (13)
Which type of pumper is equipped with fire pumps that range in capacity from 1,000 to 3,000 gpm (4
000 L/min to 12 000 L/min) or greater? (14)
A. Minipumpers
B. Midipumpers
C. Municipal pumpers with foam capability
, D. Industrial pumpers with foam capability - ANSWERSD. Industrial pumpers with foam capability
Which type of pumper is designed to handle small fires that do not require the capacity or personnel
needed for a larger pumper? (15)
A. Minipumper
B. Midipumper
C. Macropumper
D. Micropumper - ANSWERSA. Minipumper
Which of the following is NOT a difference between minipumpers and midipumpers? (16)
A. Size
B. Pump capacity
C. Type of equipment carried
D. Amount of equipment carried - ANSWERSC. Type of equipment carried
Which type of pumper is well suited for such fires as grass and trash bin fires? (16)
A. Minipumper
B. Midipumper
C. Macropumper
D. Micropumper - ANSWERSB. Midipumper
Which type of pumper can be used to apply fire streams to the lower floors of a building? (15)
A. Initial attack fire apparatus
B. Pumpers with elevating water devices
C. Municipal pumpers with foam capability
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