FAE (Fire Apparatus Engineer) Illinois
Exam 2025/2026 | Actual Illinois State
Certification Exam with Complete
Questions & Verified Answers | Office of
the State Fire Marshal Aligned
62.5 lbs -CORRECTANSWER What does one cubic foot of water weigh?
1.728 cubic inches -CORRECTANSWER What does One cubic foot of water contain in
inches?
7.5 gallons -CORRECTANSWER What does One cubic foot of water contain in
gallons?
8.35 lbs -CORRECTANSWER What does One gallon of water weigh?
231 cubic inches -CORRECTANSWER What does One gallon of water contain in
inches?
2.304 feet -CORRECTANSWER How high will One psi elevate water?
14.7 psi -CORRECTANSWER What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
, 34 feet -CORRECTANSWER What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically)
1.13 feet of lift -CORRECTANSWER How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in
vacuum) lift?
10 psi -CORRECTANSWER What is the recommended minimum psi that should be
maintained on the compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant?
Stored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes and fittings, fire
hose, and adapters. -CORRECTANSWER What is Static pressure?
1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi
3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi
4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) -CORRECTANSWER What are
all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)?
100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes) -CORRECTANSWER What
is a Spurt or Overload test?
1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi
3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi
Exam 2025/2026 | Actual Illinois State
Certification Exam with Complete
Questions & Verified Answers | Office of
the State Fire Marshal Aligned
62.5 lbs -CORRECTANSWER What does one cubic foot of water weigh?
1.728 cubic inches -CORRECTANSWER What does One cubic foot of water contain in
inches?
7.5 gallons -CORRECTANSWER What does One cubic foot of water contain in
gallons?
8.35 lbs -CORRECTANSWER What does One gallon of water weigh?
231 cubic inches -CORRECTANSWER What does One gallon of water contain in
inches?
2.304 feet -CORRECTANSWER How high will One psi elevate water?
14.7 psi -CORRECTANSWER What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
, 34 feet -CORRECTANSWER What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically)
1.13 feet of lift -CORRECTANSWER How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in
vacuum) lift?
10 psi -CORRECTANSWER What is the recommended minimum psi that should be
maintained on the compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant?
Stored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes and fittings, fire
hose, and adapters. -CORRECTANSWER What is Static pressure?
1. 2 Hour: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi
3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi
4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test) -CORRECTANSWER What are
all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)?
100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes) -CORRECTANSWER What
is a Spurt or Overload test?
1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi
3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi
