Mobile Water Supply(firefighting)Questions & Answers

Mobile Water Supply(firefighting)Questions & Answers
when are fire pump service tests performed? Correct-they are performed annually




how many pre service tests are there? Correct-4




who are pre service tests conducted by? Correct-independent agencies conduct pre service

tests




what are the 4 pre service tests? Correct-~manufacture road test


~hydrostatic test


~independent pump certification tests


~purchase acceptance test




What is the minimum pump pressure needed during a hydrostatic test? Correct-500 psi for

10 minutes




What is a hydrostatic test Correct-it tests the pump, piping and if the apparatus can hold

pressure

, Mobile Water Supply(firefighting)Questions & Answers
What are the 7 different independent pump certification test? Correct-Engine Speed,

Vaccum test, priming test, pumping, pressure control test, gauge test, tank to pump




Engine performance based on fuel consumption would be under what type of record?

Correct-Fuel Oil Records




What are 4 good reasons for keeping good records? Correct-info on conditions of

apparatus, equipment warranty claims, evidence during accidents, and repair and replacing

equipment/apparatus




NFPA 1901 MWS apparatus must attain a speed of __ mph from standing start within 25

seconds Correct-35




True or False: You must know if the road or bridge can withstand the weight of the MWS

apparatus Correct-True




High speeds can cause MWS apparatus to... Correct-leave road surface, roll over, and strike

another vehicle