FAE (Fire Apparatus Engineer) Illinois Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified)

FAE (Fire Apparatus Engineer) Illinois Exam Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified) What does one cubic foot of water weigh? - answer62.5 lbs What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches? - answer1.728 cubic inches What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons? - answer7.5 gallons What does One gallon of water weigh? - answer8.35 lbs What does One gallon of water contain in inches? - answer231 cubic inches How high will One psi elevate water? - answer2.304 feet What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - answer14.7 psi What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically) - answer34 feet How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum) lift? - answer1.13 feet of lift What is the recommended minimum psi that should be maintained on the compound gauge when taking water from a hydrant? - answer10 psi What is Static pressure? - answerStored or potential energy that is available to force water through pipes and fittings, fire hose, and adapters. What are all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)? - answer1. 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) What is a Spurt or Overload test? - answer100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes) What are all the steps in a Service Test? - answer1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi 2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi