DOD MWS Cdc Exam Questions And
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1. an MWS apparatus equipped with fire pump must have a tank to pump line at least 2 in in
diameter and capable of supplying the pump with 500 GPM unit at least 80% of water in the tank
is emptied
2. NMWS apparatus must be equipped with at least one external fuel connection connected into
the tank that allows the tank to be filled at a minimum rate of 1000 GPM
3. The external fuel connection should be equipped with a valve strainer and 30° elbow
4. valves that are 3 in or larger must be of the slow closing design
5. an MWS apparatus must have at least three large tank discharge capable of discharging 90%
of the tank volume at an average rate of 1,000 GPM - Answer✔identify five requirements for a
MWS apparatus that can be found in NFPA 1901
saddle tanks - Answer✔when checking the left front or right front side of the apparatus, don't
forget to inspect:
an independent testing agency - Answer✔pre-service pump certification tests are conducted by:
10,4 - Answer✔when using a static body of water as your water source during fire apparatus
service testing the water surface must not be more than_____feet above the center line of the
pump intake and the water must be at least____feet deep
stop the testing until the problem is corrected - Answer✔if the engine speed check provides the
MWS apparatus is running at a different speed than that which it was originally rated, you need
to:
30 - Answer✔when conducting a priming device test and using a pump of less than 1500 GPM,
the priming device should be able to create the necessary vacuum_____seconds to lift water 10 ft
through 20 ft of hard suction hose
And no less than 3 seconds and no more than 10 seconds - Answer✔The three parts of the
pressure control test require you to close the flowing valves one at a time:
10% - Answer✔The gauge and flow meter test compares flow meter readings with actual pilot
tube readings. The two readings should differ no more than:
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NFPA 1901 - Answer✔The tank to pump flow rate test measures whether the piping between an
apparatus water tank and fire pump meets the minimum flow standard of:
1. keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions
2. helps determine whether equipment should be repaired / replaced. - Answer✔identify two
most important reasons for maintaining good MWS apparatus records.
start the engine without a load. - Answer✔an MWS apparatus should be started with all electrical
switches and the OFF position in order to:
20 ft of hard suction hose - Answer✔when testing the priming device on an MWS apparatus with
a fire pump with the capacity less than 1500 GPM, the priming device should be able to create
the necessary vacuum in 30 seconds to lift water 10 ft through:
1. road test
2. independent pump certification test
3. hydrostatic test
4. purchase acceptance test - Answer✔identify four pre-service tests for an MWS apparatus
equipped with a fire pump
1. priming device
2. hard suction hose
3. pump - Answer✔identify three items that are checked for leaks during vacuum test.
10 in and 5 minutes - Answer✔when performing a vacuum service test, once the engine is turned
on, the column of mercury should fall no more than:
1. tachometer
2. smooth bore tip
3. external test gauges - Answer✔identify three pieces of equipment needed to conduct a service
testing on an MWS apparatus equipped with a fire pump.
1. apparatus unit identification number
2. inspected by column
3. remarks column - Answer✔identify three critical items that should be included on an MWS
apparatus daily inspection checklist
safety inspections - Answer✔periodic documentation should capture things such as:
90 psi, 150 psi, and 250 psi - Answer✔The pressure control service test measures pressure
control devices at three different points. they are:
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