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Pumper-Operator Questions and Answers Graded A+ When was the first hand pump invented 1720, by Richard Newsham Where was the first wooden water mains for firefighting Philadelphia, early 1800s What were the first mechanized fire pumps fueled by Coal When was the first gas p...

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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

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