Fire Hydrant Quiz

1

What color are fire hydrants typically painted?

Red

Yellow

Green

All of the above

2

How far should vehicles be parked from a fire hydrant?

5 feet

10 feet

15 feet

20 feet

3

Fire hydrants should be tested annually to ensure proper operation.

True

False

4

What is the purpose of the bonnet on a fire hydrant?

Decorative purposes

Protect the operating mechanism

Increase water pressure

Reduce noise

5

How many outlets does a typical fire hydrant have?

1 outlet

2 outlets

3 outlets

4 outlets

6

What color are fire hydrants typically painted?

Red

Yellow

Green

All of the above

7

How far should vehicles be parked from a fire hydrant?

5 feet

10 feet

15 feet

20 feet

8

Anyone can use a fire hydrant in an emergency.

9

What is the purpose of the bonnet on a fire hydrant?

Decoration

To protect the operating mechanism

To increase water pressure

To reduce noise

10

How often should fire hydrants be inspected?

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Every 5 years

11

What should be done if a fire hydrant is damaged?

Ignore it

Report it to the water department

Try to fix it yourself

Paint over the damage

12

Fire hydrants can be used for watering lawns.

13

What is the typical water pressure in a fire hydrant?

20-30 PSI

50-80 PSI

100-150 PSI

200-300 PSI

14

What should be kept clear around fire hydrants?

Nothing

Only vehicles

All obstacles and debris

Only snow

15

What is the primary purpose of fire hydrants?

To provide drinking water

To supply water for firefighting

To irrigate lawns

To wash cars