Fado Pumping Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Nozzle pressure ( NP) - Correct answer-Pressure needed at the nozzle to create and
adequate fire stream. Fog = 100, smooth bore 50 and mast stream smooth bore 80
Engine pressure ( EP) - Correct answer-Total engine pressure is on the master
discharge gauge, discharge for the individual discharges
Gallons per minute ( GPM) - Correct answer-Amount of water per minute that's
coming out the end of the hose
Head pressure ( HP) - Correct answer-Pressure positive or negative for Up hill or
down hill, up floors or down floors
Appliance ( APPL) - Correct answer-Water passes through these and creates
friction
Friction loss ( FL) - Correct answer-Friction loss through a given line
Standpipe (SP) - Correct answer-Creates friction, similar to an appliance
Base - Correct answer-Pre completed pressure calculations for elevated streams
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, Relay - Correct answer-Pumping from a hydrant to another apparatus or from an
apparatus to apparatus in a long relay operation
3 things needed to determine the basic EP of a given line - Correct answer-NP, size
of the hose, and amount of hose in use. Other factors that affect EP include
elevation and appliances
In cab operations for pumping - Correct answer-1. Spot apparatus
2. Set air brakes
3. Shift to neutral( slight RPM increase, verify transmission indicator).
4. Engage pump ( listen for engagement, light on dash to illuminate
5.shift into drive ONLY ON NON SALISBURY
6. Verify radio frequency
7. Switch radio to remote
8. Deactivate jake brake
9. Light area
10. Activate four way flashers. ( not listed in FADO, scan gauges )
Outside operations for pumping - Correct answer-1. Ensure green pump light is on
2.open tank to pump valve
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Answers
Nozzle pressure ( NP) - Correct answer-Pressure needed at the nozzle to create and
adequate fire stream. Fog = 100, smooth bore 50 and mast stream smooth bore 80
Engine pressure ( EP) - Correct answer-Total engine pressure is on the master
discharge gauge, discharge for the individual discharges
Gallons per minute ( GPM) - Correct answer-Amount of water per minute that's
coming out the end of the hose
Head pressure ( HP) - Correct answer-Pressure positive or negative for Up hill or
down hill, up floors or down floors
Appliance ( APPL) - Correct answer-Water passes through these and creates
friction
Friction loss ( FL) - Correct answer-Friction loss through a given line
Standpipe (SP) - Correct answer-Creates friction, similar to an appliance
Base - Correct answer-Pre completed pressure calculations for elevated streams
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, Relay - Correct answer-Pumping from a hydrant to another apparatus or from an
apparatus to apparatus in a long relay operation
3 things needed to determine the basic EP of a given line - Correct answer-NP, size
of the hose, and amount of hose in use. Other factors that affect EP include
elevation and appliances
In cab operations for pumping - Correct answer-1. Spot apparatus
2. Set air brakes
3. Shift to neutral( slight RPM increase, verify transmission indicator).
4. Engage pump ( listen for engagement, light on dash to illuminate
5.shift into drive ONLY ON NON SALISBURY
6. Verify radio frequency
7. Switch radio to remote
8. Deactivate jake brake
9. Light area
10. Activate four way flashers. ( not listed in FADO, scan gauges )
Outside operations for pumping - Correct answer-1. Ensure green pump light is on
2.open tank to pump valve
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