Identify two correct statements about conducting a daily inspection of an MWS apparatus equipped
with a fire pump - Answers Confirm that the foam tank level is full.
Operate the pump drive control.
Most jurisdictions prefer to draft from a static water source during service testing because it: - Answers
Is a true test of the pump's ability.
Place the steps for part 2 of the pressure control test in the correct order - Answers 1. Set the fire pump
so that it is discharging at a net pump discharge pressure of 150 psi
2. Reduce the pumping engine throttle until the net pump discharge pressure drops to 90 psi
3. Set the pressure control device to maintain the discharge pressure at 90 psi.
4. Close the flowing valves one at a time.
5. The pump discharge pressure should rise no more than 30 psi when all valves are closed.
Match each type of MWS apparatus record to the element or activity that is being inspected - Answers
Oil filter— fuel, oil and mileage record
Pump valves— daily inspection
Safety inspection record— weekly inspection
Pump and intake strainers— weekly inspection
When conducting a service test using a static water source you must have ______ feet of hard suction
hose for drafting - Answers 20
All of the following are important for maintaining inspection documentation of an MWS apparatus
except - Answers Verifying that you are inspection the correct apparatus
The purpose of the priming device test is to - Answers Evaluate how quickly the priming device can
create a vacuum to bring water through a pump to the discharge hose.
During the pre-service hydrostatic test, each pump is hydrostatically tested at a minimum of: - Answers
500 psi over the pumps designated maximum operating pressure for 10 minutes.
Identify two items that should be included on daily MWS apparatus records: - Answers Coolant levels.
Tire condition.
, The key thing to remember when conduction an inspection of an MWS apparatus is to - Answers Be
systematic
During an MWS apparatus inspection, the lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading is? - Answers At least
3/4 full
It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated - Answers As determined by the
jurisdiction.
During the vacuum service test, the system vacuum and pump priming device should achieve a column
of mercury of at least: - Answers 22 inches
Testing the discharge pressure gauge begins by: - Answers Disconnecting all preconnected hoselines and
screwing all caps onto their discharges.
Identify three conditions where you should drive an MWS apparatus in low gear - Answers climbing a hill
traveling around a corner
approaching an intersection
Identify the FOUR steps for passing through a straight section of a road or highway - Answers 1. Check
for oncoming traffic
2. Maintain apparatus speed
3. Check the side view mirrors
4. Check the side streets or roads.
When entering an intersection you should - Answers Make eye contact with the other drivers at or
entering the intersection.
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas of restricted horizontal
and vertical clearance's are true except - Answers Use the appropriate turn signal
Identify three important reasons for knowing the dimensions of the MWS apparatus you are driving -
Answers So you don't hit any obstructions
So you know whether it can travel under a specific overpass
So you are sure it will fit in a designated parking area