Question

Fire pumps:




can be driven by electric motors or other prime movers


are always driven by electric motors


do not require test runs


are the responsibility of the community fire department

Answer 1

Correct answer: "can be driven by electric motors or other prime movers."

Explanation: Fire pumps may be driven by electric motors, diesel engines, steam or gas turbines, etc. They are not always electric. Fire pumps do require regular test runs and maintenance (weekly/churn tests and periodic flow tests per NFPA standards), and the owner/occupant is normally responsible for their upkeep — not the community fire department.