All MFD fire apparatus with a fire pump should draft every _____, _____ and ______.

All MFD fire apparatus with a fire pump should draft every _____, _____ and ______.

• A. January, May and Sept. 3X a year.
• B. February, March and August. 2X a year.
• C. April, June and December. 3X a year.
• D. January, March and July. 4X a year.

Answer: (A)

Testing a pump’s ability to draft from a static water source is a regular maintenance check that confirms the priming system and suction path work properly, so the pump can deliver water when hydrants aren’t available. Doing this three times a year, with evenly spaced sessions in January, May, and September, keeps the pump exercise routine regular without overburdening crews. The four-month spacing helps catch wear or leaks and verifies performance across different seasonal conditions, which is more reliable than clustering drafts too closely or stretching them too far apart. Other options either propose incorrect frequencies (twice or four times a year) or place the tests on months that aren’t evenly spaced, making the schedule less consistent and effective.

Testing a pump’s ability to draft from a static water source is a regular maintenance check that confirms the priming system and suction path work properly, so the pump can deliver water when hydrants aren’t available. Doing this three times a year, with evenly spaced sessions in January, May, and September, keeps the pump exercise routine regular without overburdening crews. The four-month spacing helps catch wear or leaks and verifies performance across different seasonal conditions, which is more reliable than clustering drafts too closely or stretching them too far apart. Other options either propose incorrect frequencies (twice or four times a year) or place the tests on months that aren’t evenly spaced, making the schedule less consistent and effective.