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Question 41

In order to qualify as a "PUMPER" under NFPA 1901, a fire department vehicle must be capable of pumping at least:

    Correct Answer: B

    To qualify as a 'PUMPER' under NFPA 1901, a fire department vehicle must be capable of pumping at least 750 GPM (2,850 L/min). This standard specifies the minimum requirements for a vehicle to be classified as a pumper. While 250 GPM is a common misconception, it is actually the requirement for a 'Mini Pumper'. The correct answer should be 750 GPM as stipulated in the NFPA 1901 standards.

Discussion
aarvy7Option: B

250 GPM is the requirement of "Mini Pumper'. Further as per NFPA 1901 - 750 GPM is the minimum requirement of a "Pumper". As question is clearly wrt Pumper, Pl refer 12-268 for Pumper Section. So correct answer is B. 750GPM.

lengochoOption: A

ANS: A. FPH 12-9

Chris_S723Option: A

The correct answer is A. 250 GPM (950 L/min), this can be found on page 12-9 in the CFPS book.