Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) — Question 33

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

Answer options

• A. 250 GPM (950 L/min).
• B. 750 GPM (2,850 L/min).
• C. 1,250 GPM (4,700 L/min).
• D. 3,000 GPM (11,356 L/min).

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as NFPA 1901 stipulates that a fire department vehicle must have a minimum pumping capacity of 1,250 GPM to be classified as a 'PUMPER'. Options A and B fall below this threshold, while option D exceeds the requirement but does not meet the minimum standard needed for classification.