FAE (FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER) ILLINOIS
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The network of pipes of intermediate size which reinforce the grid within the
various loops of the primary feeder system and aid the concentration of the
required fire flow at any point. - correct answer - Secondary Feeders
A grid arrangement of smaller mains serving the individual fire hydrants and
blocks of consumers. - correct answer - Distributors
The network of mains that make up a distribution system. It should consist of
primary, secondary, and distributor mains. - correct answer - Grid
One gallon in one gallon out (two basic types of positive displacement pumps)
- correct answer - Positive Displacement Pumps
Positive Displacement pumps (Advantages) - correct answer - Pumps air and
water
Self Priming
Collects the water and confines it to convert velocity to pressure then directs
the water to the discharge of the pump. - correct answer - Casing
, The gradually increase in area of the water passage allowing an increase in the
amount of water going to discharge - correct answer - Volute (part of casing)
Directs the water into the discharge piping. Prevents water from swirling
around the impeller. - correct answer - Stripping Edge (parts of casing)
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications:
This Standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPR's)
for career and volunteer fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and
operate fire apparatus. - correct answer - NFPA 1002
Standard for Initial Attack Fire Apparatus - correct answer - NFPA 1902
Standard for Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - correct answer - NFPA 1903
Three ways to damage a pump - correct answer - Over Heating
-Circulate tank water
-Crack unused port & open Drain.
Wear caused by debris & deposits in the water
-Flush hydrant
Cavitation
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The network of pipes of intermediate size which reinforce the grid within the
various loops of the primary feeder system and aid the concentration of the
required fire flow at any point. - correct answer - Secondary Feeders
A grid arrangement of smaller mains serving the individual fire hydrants and
blocks of consumers. - correct answer - Distributors
The network of mains that make up a distribution system. It should consist of
primary, secondary, and distributor mains. - correct answer - Grid
One gallon in one gallon out (two basic types of positive displacement pumps)
- correct answer - Positive Displacement Pumps
Positive Displacement pumps (Advantages) - correct answer - Pumps air and
water
Self Priming
Collects the water and confines it to convert velocity to pressure then directs
the water to the discharge of the pump. - correct answer - Casing
, The gradually increase in area of the water passage allowing an increase in the
amount of water going to discharge - correct answer - Volute (part of casing)
Directs the water into the discharge piping. Prevents water from swirling
around the impeller. - correct answer - Stripping Edge (parts of casing)
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications:
This Standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPR's)
for career and volunteer fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and
operate fire apparatus. - correct answer - NFPA 1002
Standard for Initial Attack Fire Apparatus - correct answer - NFPA 1902
Standard for Mobile Water Supply Apparatus - correct answer - NFPA 1903
Three ways to damage a pump - correct answer - Over Heating
-Circulate tank water
-Crack unused port & open Drain.
Wear caused by debris & deposits in the water
-Flush hydrant
Cavitation
