DATE Updated November 30, 7 PURPOSE: To insure all Fire Apparatus pumps are tested annually and after extensive repair in compliance with NFPA Standard 1901 and the Insurance Service Office (ISO). BACKGROUND: All Fire Apparatus with pumps, except wildland/brush trucks, will be service tested during the month of January (unless otherwise specified) and any time the pump has had extensive repairs. PROCEDURE: PRIOR TO STARTING ANY OF THESE TESTS ALL PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS WITH VISOR DOWN AND GLOVES DURING ALL PHASES OF THESE TESTS. THE PUMP OPERATOR SHALL WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WHILE OPERATING AT THE PUMP. Pump test assignments will be completed in the month of January. Battalion Chief 4 will coordinate all pump testing operations. The Service Test will be performed by the station Lieutenant, on a rotating shift basis (See attached schedule), and conducted at the site as assigned by Battalion Chief 4. Results will be recorded on SCFD Form 209 and forwarded to Battalion Chief 4. Conduct tests in the order listed following procedures specified: SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTIVE VOLUME #2 FIRE OPERATIONS CATEGORY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE SUBJECT FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST NUMBER #215 A. Check engine oil before and after conducting tests. B. Monitor engine temperature during testing. (OVER 240 degrees notify service) C. Backflush pumps after drafting operation. D. ALL headlights, running lights, warning lights, and air conditioning shall be operating during the tests. E. Hose layouts, nozzles, and applicable charts for various capacity pumps are listed on the attached chart. Any discrepancies discovered during any portion of the test will be reported to the Shop Service Manager immediately. FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 1
FLUSH PUMP TEST STATION INTAKE ASSEMBLY WITH TANK WATER PRIOR TO TEST VACUUM TEST (Checks the primary device, pump and hard intake for air leaks) STEP 1 - Drain the pump. STEP 2 - Inspect gaskets in intake hose and all caps (clean or replace as required). STEP 3 - Connect 20 feet of hard intake hose to the intake connection and cap the free end. STEP 4 Open all intake valves. Cap or plug all intakes. All discharge caps will be removed. STEP 5 - Check, and replenish as necessary, oil in the priming pump reservoir. STEP 6 - Activate the priming pump until 22 inches of mercury is indicated on the intake gauge. STEP 7 - Shut off the engine. Listen for leaks. TO PASS TEST - Vacuum should not drop more than ten inches of mercury in five minutes. PRIMING TEST (Checks the operation of the primer pump) STEP 1 - Equalize pressure by opening a discharge valve. STEP 2 - Connect hard intake hose with strainer (supplied at the site, already pre-connected) to the intake. STEP 3 - Connect hoses and tip to the stationary appliance at the test site as specified in the attached chart. STEP 4 - Close all discharges, drains and booster tank valves and petcocks. STEP 5 - Start priming device and timer. Stop timing when water discharges on to the ground beneath engine. TO PASS TEST - Water should discharge under the truck within 30 seconds for pumps rated less than 1,500 and within 45 seconds for those rated 1,500 or greater. Allow an extra 15 seconds for apparatus equipped with front suction. STEP 6 - Increase engine rpm to develop pressure. Open discharge valves. PUMPING TESTS (Checks the overall condition of the engine and pump) Note: Sarasota County Fire Department only has SINGLE STAGE Pumps (100% Capacity) @ 150 PSI (Test Duration 20 minutes) STEP 1 - Gradually speed up pump until 150 psi (adjust for suction hose lift loss, usually 5 psi) discharge pressure is reached. STEP 2 - Check flow at tip using the proper size tip (see attached chart) from the Pump Test Kit supplied by service. STEP 3 - Adjust gates and throttle to attain proper pitot reading, while maintaining 150 psi. STEP 4 - Monitor and record results at start and at five minute intervals. FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 2
(70% Capacity) @ PSI (Test Duration 10 minutes) STEP 1 - Throttle engine back and close discharge gates while making nozzle and hose changes. STEP 2 - Gradually speed up pump until psi (adjusted for suction hose friction loss) discharge pressure is reached. STEP 3 - Check flow at tip using the proper size tip (see attached chart) from the Pump Test Kit supplied by service..step 4 - Adjust gates and throttle to attain proper pitot reading, while maintaining psi. STEP 5 - Monitor and record results at start and at five minute intervals. (50% Capacity) @ PSI (Test Duration 10 Minutes) FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE OPERATOR, WHENEVER POSSIBLE THE -PSI TEST SHOULD BE CONDUCTED USING THE PUMP DISCHARGE OUTLETS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE APPARATUS FROM THE PUMP CONTROL PANEL (NFPA 1911 A.2-3.2). ****************************************************************************** STEP 1 - Throttle engine back and close discharge gates while making nozzle and hose changes. STEP 2 - Gradually speed up pump until psi (adjusted for suction hose friction loss) discharge pressure is reached. STEP 3 - Check flow at tip using the proper size tip (see attached chart) from the Pump Test Kit supplied by service..step 4 - Adjust gates and throttle to attain proper pitot reading, while maintaining psi. STEP 5 - Monitor and record results at start and at five minute intervals. TO PASS TEST - Pump should maintain proper pressure throughout. ****************************************************************************** PRESSURE CONTROL TEST (checks operation of the Pressure Relief Valve) Phase I STEP 1 - Throttle engine back to 150 psi discharge pressure. STEP 2 - Set pressure relief valve to maintain 150 psi, while flowing water. STEP 3 - Slowly (3 to 10 sec) close all discharge valves. TO PASS TEST - The rise in discharge pressure shall not exceed 30 psi. Phase II FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 3
STEP 1 - Slowly open all discharge valves (those connected to hose layouts) to re-established 150 psi discharge pressure). STEP 2 - Throttle engine back to 90 psi discharge pressure. Do not adjust gates. STEP 3 - Set pressure relief valve to maintain 90 psi, while flowing water. STEP 4 - Slowly (3 to 10 seconds) close all discharge valves. TO PASS TEST - The rise in discharge pressure shall not exceed 30 psi. Phase III STEP 1 - Slowly open all discharge valves (those connected to hose layouts) and throttle engine to psi. STEP 2 - Set pressure relief valve to maintain psi, while flowing water. STEP 3 - Slowly (3 to 10 seconds) close all discharge valves. TO PASS TEST - The rise in discharge pressure shall not exceed 30 psi. All equipment that belongs to Station 20 will need to be restored to its original condition prior to being returned back to Station 20. RATED CAPACITY PUMP PRESSURE TABLE OF HOSE AND NOZZLE LAYOUTS TIP SIZE DISCHARGE HOSE (*) 50 FOOT SECTION USING 3 HOSE PITOT PRESSURE SUCTION HOSE 500 150 500 350 1-1/2 1-1/4 1-1/4 58 58 30 4-1/2 KK 750 150 750 525 375 2 1-3/4 1-1/2 TWO 50 LINES 40 34 32 5 1000 150 1000 700 500 2-1/4 2 1-3/4 THREE 50 LINES TWO 50 LINES ONE 50 LINE 44 36 32 5 OR 6 1 150 1 2-1/2 THREE 50 LINES 46 6 875 625 2-1/4 1-3/4 TWO 50 LINES TWO 50 LINES 34 48 1500 150 SARASOTA 1500 2-1/2 COUNTY THREE FIRE 50 DEPARTMENT LINES PUMP TEST RECORD 1050 2-1/4 THREE 50 LINES 750 2 TWO 50 LINES 66 50 40 6 FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 4
Annual Fire Apparatus Pump Test (PLEASE TYPE ALL INFORMATION) COUNTY ID# 300 RADIO ID# VIN# MAKE: MODEL: TEST DATE: PUMP MAKE: REG #: YEAR MANUFACTURED: STYLE OF PUMP: RATED CAPACITY: SERIAL #: TESTED BY: RANK: TEST SITE: SIGNATURE: SHIFT B/C INITIALS: 1. VACUUM TEST AMOUNT OF VACUUM LOST IN FIVE MINUTES: INCHES HG (CIRCLE) PASS FAIL 2. PRIMING TEST TIME REQUIRED FOR DISCHARGE: SECONDS (CIRCLE) PASS FAIL 3. PUMPING (CAPACITY) TEST SPECIFICATIONS INDICATED ON PUMP PANEL PLATE: 100 PERCENT () @ 150 NET PSI @ RPMS 70 PERCENT () @ NET PSI @ RPMS 50 PERCENT () @ NET PSI @ RPMS HOSE/NOZZLE CONFIGURATION USED: (SPECIFY): SCFD 209 FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 5
TEST PROCEDURE: RUN AT 100% FOR 20 MINUTES AT 150 PSI. RECORD READINGS @ 5 MINUTE INTERVALS. TIME PUMP PRESSUR E RPM TIP SIZE PITOT READING TOTAL TEST PROCEDURE: RUN AT 70% FOR 10 MINUTES AT PSI. RECORD READINGS @ 5 MINUTE INTERVALS. TIME PUMP PRESSUR E RPM TIP SIZE PITOT READING TOTAL TEST PROCEDURE: RUN AT 50% FOR 10 MINUTES AT PSI. RECORD READINGS @ 5 MINUTE INTERVALS. TIME PUMP PRESSUR E RPM TIP SIZE PITOT READING TOTAL FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 6
SCFD 209 PUMP TEST ASSIGNMENT ROTATION APPARATUS 7 2010 8 2011 9 2012 ENGINE # 1 A-shift B-shift C-shift ENGINE # 2 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 3 C-shift A-shift B-shift ENGINE # 4 A-shift B-shift C-shift ENGINE # 5 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 6 C-shift A-shift B-shift ENGINE # 7 A-shift B-shift C-shift ENGINE # 8 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 10 C-Shift A-Shift B-Shift ENGINE # 11 C-shift A-shift B-shift ENGINE # 12 A-shift B-shift C-shift ENGINE # 13 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 14 C-shift A-shift B-shift ENGINE # 15 B-Shift C-Shift A-Shift ENGINE # 16 A-shift B-shift C-shift ENGINE # 17 C-Shift A-Shift B-Shift ENGINE # 18 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 19 C-shift A-shift B-shift ENGINE # 20 A-shift B-shift C-shift ENGINE # 21 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 22 C-shift A-shift B-shift ENGINE # 24 A-shift B-shift C-shift ENGINE # 26 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 31 C-shift A-shift B-shift ENGINE # 32 Vol. Vol. Vol. ENGINE # 33 B-shift C-shift A-shift ENGINE # 34 C-shift A-shift B-shift TRUCK # 1 B-shift C-shift A-shift TRUCK # 5 C-shift A-shift B-shift TRUCK # 11 A-shift B-shift C-shift TRUCK #31 A-Shift B-Shift C-Shift TANKER # 18 A-shift B-shift C-shift TANKER # 19 B-shift C-shift A-shift The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and completion of volunteer assignments. FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 7
Battalion Chiefs will coordinate the completion of Reserve Apparatus not housed in a particular station. FIRE APPARATUS PUMP SERVICE TEST 8