Mobile Water Supply(firefighting)Questions & Answers
when are fire pump service tests performed? Correct-they are performed annually
how many pre service tests are there? Correct-4
who are pre service tests conducted by? Correct-independent agencies conduct pre service
tests
what are the 4 pre service tests? Correct-~manufacture road test
~hydrostatic test
~independent pump certification tests
~purchase acceptance test
What is the minimum pump pressure needed during a hydrostatic test? Correct-500 psi for
10 minutes
What is a hydrostatic test Correct-it tests the pump, piping and if the apparatus can hold
pressure
, Mobile Water Supply(firefighting)Questions & Answers
What are the 7 different independent pump certification test? Correct-Engine Speed,
Vaccum test, priming test, pumping, pressure control test, gauge test, tank to pump
Engine performance based on fuel consumption would be under what type of record?
Correct-Fuel Oil Records
What are 4 good reasons for keeping good records? Correct-info on conditions of
apparatus, equipment warranty claims, evidence during accidents, and repair and replacing
equipment/apparatus
NFPA 1901 MWS apparatus must attain a speed of __ mph from standing start within 25
seconds Correct-35
True or False: You must know if the road or bridge can withstand the weight of the MWS
apparatus Correct-True
High speeds can cause MWS apparatus to... Correct-leave road surface, roll over, and strike
another vehicle
when are fire pump service tests performed? Correct-they are performed annually
how many pre service tests are there? Correct-4
who are pre service tests conducted by? Correct-independent agencies conduct pre service
tests
what are the 4 pre service tests? Correct-~manufacture road test
~hydrostatic test
~independent pump certification tests
~purchase acceptance test
What is the minimum pump pressure needed during a hydrostatic test? Correct-500 psi for
10 minutes
What is a hydrostatic test Correct-it tests the pump, piping and if the apparatus can hold
pressure
, Mobile Water Supply(firefighting)Questions & Answers
What are the 7 different independent pump certification test? Correct-Engine Speed,
Vaccum test, priming test, pumping, pressure control test, gauge test, tank to pump
Engine performance based on fuel consumption would be under what type of record?
Correct-Fuel Oil Records
What are 4 good reasons for keeping good records? Correct-info on conditions of
apparatus, equipment warranty claims, evidence during accidents, and repair and replacing
equipment/apparatus
NFPA 1901 MWS apparatus must attain a speed of __ mph from standing start within 25
seconds Correct-35
True or False: You must know if the road or bridge can withstand the weight of the MWS
apparatus Correct-True
High speeds can cause MWS apparatus to... Correct-leave road surface, roll over, and strike
another vehicle
