Operating Fire Pumps and Tank Ops

Question 1

When doing daily inspection on pressure governor run pump to what PSI?

Answer 1

100 PSI

Question 2

To maintain valves in working conditions you must open and close every valve daily to prevent what?

Answer 2

Mineral build up, accumulation of debris in waterways

Question 3

OCFA Engine water tank size?

Answer 3

500 Gallons

Question 4

OCFA Truck water tank size?

Answer 4

300 Gallons

Question 5

OCFA Patrol water tank size

Answer 5

200 Gallons

Question 6

NFPA 1901 Min. Standard for 500 GPM tank to pump Flow test

Answer 6

500 gpm pump or less should be capable of flowing 250 gpm from the tank

Question 7

NFPA 1901 min. standard for pump greater than 500 gpm tank to pump flow test

Answer 7

Pumps with capacity greater than 500 gpm should be capable of flowing 500 gpm from the tank

Question 8

Tank fill is capable of withstanding fill rates up to…

Answer 8

1000 GPM

Question 9

NFPA 1901

Answer 9

Standard for automotive Fire Appaaratus

Question 10

Per NFPA 1901 tanks less than 1000 gallons must have a tank-fill that is at least

Answer 10

1”

Question 11

Per NFPA 1901 tanks larger than 1000 gallons must have a tank-fill that is at least

Answer 11

2”

Question 12

How long can you flow an 1 3/4 SOS nozzle at 150 GPM on tank water

Answer 12

3 minutes

Question 13

How long can you flow a 2 1/2” SOS nozzle at 250 gpm on tank water

Answer 13

2 minutes

Question 14

Volume of water per 100’ of 4”

Answer 14

66 gallons 700’ of 4” will empty 500 gal tank

Question 15

Volume of water per 100’ of 2 1/2

Answer 15

34 Gallons

Question 16

Volume of water per 100’ of 1 3/4

Answer 16

25 gallons

Question 17

How quickly must you open tank to pump valve after shifting into pump?

Answer 17

60 seconds