Quiz Questions

Question 1

The fire department connection in front of the high-rise is vandalized. How does the pump operator charge the standpipe system?

Answer 1

Charge the first floor standpipe connection

Question 2

An apparatus and crew arrived on scene at a single-family dwelling, and there are evident fire conditions. Where does the pump operator locate the apparatus?

Answer 2

That position that offers tactical advantage

Question 3

What is the primary function of the fire department Pumper?

Answer 3

Provide water at an adequate pressure for fire streams

Question 4

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Which legislation allows for the establishment of a fire service in Ontario?

Answer 4

Fire protection and prevention Act

Question 5

How does NFPA 1500 increase safety for fire apparatus design?

Answer 5

Requires all members to be seated in an enclosed cab

Question 6

If downed power lines block access to the water supply, which agency is responsible for mitigating the hazard?

Answer 6

Utility company

Question 7

How is an annual capacity check performed?

Answer 7

From a static source

Question 8

What is the maximum allowable amount of excess play on a steering wheel?

Answer 8

10 degrees in either direction

Question 9

During a pre-trip inspection the pump operator notices a leak in air brake system. What is the first step for the operator?

Answer 9

Take truck out of service

Question 10

During a pre-trip inspection, pump operator discovers Pike pole is missing from a vehicle inventory. What is done?

Answer 10

Report to company officer

Question 11

When testing the priming system, the pump fails to achieve -75 kPa during the vacuum test. What does the operator do?

Answer 11

Remove the apparatus from service

Question 12

In conjunction with PPE, what class of safety vest is required to work at a roadway incident?

Answer 12

Class 3

Question 13

When backing up fire apparatus, what must be in place?

Answer 13

Spotters

Question 14

When the apparatus is in motion, the driver notices a firefighter in the back who has taken off their seatbelt to put on an SCBA. What is done?

Answer 14

Slow down and stop until firefighter is secured by seatbelt

Question 15

When responding to an emergency incident, how does the fire apparatus driver operator respond at an intersection with a red light?

Answer 15

Leave the sirens on, bring apparatus to a stop, and proceed with caution

Question 16

What is the collapse zone of a building?

Answer 16

One and a half times the height of the structure

Question 17

What is a definition of a dump site?

Answer 17

Where the tanker can offload the water

Question 18

Why is wind direction a factor when positioning a fire apparatus?

Answer 18

Protects pump operator from smoke

Question 19

Which type of pump is used as a priming pump?

Answer 19

Rotary pump

Question 20

Where is the advantage of stopping the apparatus short of the hydrant?

Answer 20

Allows the hose to curve preventing kinks

Question 21

When drafting, how does the pump operator recognize that the strainer is becoming blocked?

Answer 21

Compound gauge increases in vacuum

Question 22

When operating a 6000 litre per minute pump, what is the maximum amount of time allowed to achieve prime?

Answer 22

45 seconds

Question 23

Methods of preventing the pump from overheating

Answer 23

Open discharge drain valve
Partially open tank fill valve or tank to pump line.