FAE (FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER) ILLINOIS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (UPDATED AND VERIFIED)
62.5 lbs
What does one cubic foot of water weigh?
1.728 cubic inches
What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches?
7.5 gallons
What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons?
8.35 lbs
What does One gallon of water weigh?
231 cubic inches
What does One gallon of water contain in inches?
,2.304 feet
How high will One psi elevate water?
14.7 psi
What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
34 feet
What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically)
1.13 feet of lift
How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum) lift?
10 psi
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.
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)
What are all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)?
100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes)
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
Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)
What are all the steps in a Service Test?
100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure
70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure
50% capacity @ 250 psi net pump pressure
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (UPDATED AND VERIFIED)
62.5 lbs
What does one cubic foot of water weigh?
1.728 cubic inches
What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches?
7.5 gallons
What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons?
8.35 lbs
What does One gallon of water weigh?
231 cubic inches
What does One gallon of water contain in inches?
,2.304 feet
How high will One psi elevate water?
14.7 psi
What is atmospheric pressure at sea level?
34 feet
What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically)
1.13 feet of lift
How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum) lift?
10 psi
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.
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)
What are all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)?
100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10 minutes)
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
Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)
What are all the steps in a Service Test?
100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure
70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure
50% capacity @ 250 psi net pump pressure
