A pump operator is supposed to work with compact or heavy pumps for transferring liquid. They generally work as chemical operators, pump station operators, purification operators, and tank car loaders. A pump operator performs the complete inspection and operations. This quiz has been developed to test your knowledge of fire apparatus pump operations. Let's try it out!
Split shaft
Split shaft
Power take off
All of the above
The middle of the pump shaft
Pump mounted behind the cab, midway between front and rear axles
Water comes out of the middle of the truck
All of the above
Pump driven directly from engine crankshaft pulley
You have to be driving the engine to pump water
Pump is installed on the front of the engine only
Both b & c
Atmosphere
Booster tank
Both a & b
Any open line
Gravity pressure from tank
Distribution system under pressure
Drafting from a static water source
All of the above
Use hard suction and strainer
Pump must be primed
Turn stem on hydrant until water flows to the engine
Both a & b
pump drive system is open
pump drive system not fully engaged
Water source is not big enough
Need a larger diameter hose
Transmission isn’t in proper gear
Relief valve activating to soon
Both a & b
The engine is the wrong size for the pump
Condition in which vacuum pockets form in pump and cause vibrations, loss of efficiency, and possible damage
Condition in which to much water enters the pump
Condition in which a valve is closed to quickly
All of the above
A valve is closed to quickly
Pump speed is set to low
Discharge flow starts to exceed intake flow
All of the above
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