Fire Pump Inspection (Weekly)
This weekly inspection verifies the proper operation and readiness of the fire pump system, including jockey, diesel, and electric pumps. It ensures critical components, controls, and safety functions are operating correctly to maintain reliable fire protection and regulatory compliance.
Goodland Crush - Scoular
12/31/2025
Fire Pump Inspection (Weekly)
***EAR PLUGS REQUIRED***
Jockey Pump Checks
Bleed off pressure on jockey pump system below electrical cabinet for jockey pump. Be careful to not turn valve open too much. Will result in diesel engine starting too soon.
Jockey Pump on Pressure and off Pressures
Use the gauge in picture to determine the pressures
Record hour meter reading
Meter name
Unit
Diesel Pump Pre-Checks
These Checks need performed prior to starting Diesel Engine
Engine Oil Level OK
15w-40 if needing oil. Record how much oil is added.
Check Engine Coolant Level
Add as necessary. Coolant is located in cabinet in pump house. Orange Coolant required.
Meter name
Unit
Hour meter reading
Meter name
Unit
Fuel Level In tank
1 for 1/4 tank, 2 for half a tank, 3 for 3/4 tank, 4 for full
Meter name
Unit
Electric Pump Checks
Hour meter reading
Meter name
Unit
Pump Performance Checks
Do this slowly in order to retrieve the start up pressure.
Record engine starting pressure
Meter name
Unit
Once engine has started, record Oil pressure located on side of engine
IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT RISE WITHIN 3 SECONDS OF ENGINE STARTING: IMMEDIATELY SHUT ENGINE DOWN!
Meter name
Unit
After 5 mins has elapsed, record Engine RPM
Meter name
Unit
After 10 mins of run time record coolant temp of engine.
IF coolant temp is too HIGH a bell will ring until engine is shut down. if bell is heard, shut down engine for follow up diagnostics.
Meter name
Unit
Pump bearings OK?
if the answer is "oneOf [NOT OK]"
FAIL THIS SECTION and create follow up work order.
Relief valve on pump OK?
Drip is fine. Gushing water is not.
if the answer is "oneOf [Not OK]"
Fail this section and create follow up work order.
Relief valve outside north Wall Leaking more than normal?
if the answer is "oneOf [Not OK]"
Fail This Section and Create Follow up work order.
Exhaust color OK?
Pump suction pressure reading
Meter name
Unit
Pump Discharge pressure
Meter name
Unit
Engine Amp reading/ charging function
Reading is located at top of panel
Meter name
Unit
Leaving the knob in manual 2 or manual 1, verify function of manual starters on side of engine
Record Engine hour meter reading again.
Meter name
Unit
Record pump starting pressure using same gauge
Meter name
Unit
Record Electric Pump Suction pressure
Meter name
Unit
Record Electric Fire Pump Discharge Pressure
Meter name
Unit
Bearing temps on pump OK?
if the answer is "oneOf [NOT OK]"
FAIL THIS TAB and create follow up work order.
Relief valve on pump OK?
Drip is fine. Gushing water is not.
if the answer is "oneOf [Not OK]"
Fail this section and Create follow up work order.
After the 10 mins has finished record hour meter reading for electric pump again
Meter name
Unit
Building Inspection
Water Tank level
Sensor will show a %. record percent below.
Meter name
Unit
Sign off on completion of work order
Click here to sign
Source: Goodland Crush - Scoular (Community Member)