Fire Pumps Maintenance Checklist

A fire protection system is only as strong as its fire pump. These pumps ensure that sprinklers, standpipes, and deluge systems have the water pressure and flow they need to control a fire effectively. Whether electric, diesel or turbine-driven, a fire pump must be ready to perform instantly – and that readiness depends on regular, precise maintenance.

Over time, valves can corrode, controllers may malfunction, and pump seals or bearings can wear down, reducing performance when it matters most. Routine inspections verify that gauges, strainers, and relief valves function properly and that each system automatically starts under pressure drops or alarm signals.

Our Fire Pumps Maintenance Checklist provides a complete guide for weekly, monthly, annual, and 5-year inspections, helping your team maintain system reliability, performance and compliance.

What’s Inside the Checklist

Your downloadable checklist includes:

• Weekly Tasks: Pump house conditions, valve positions, pressure readings, and no-flow test runs.
• Monthly Inspections: Controller and alarm testing, strainer cleaning, and diesel fuel system checks.
• Annual Maintenance: Full-capacity flow tests, alignment checks, lubrication, and packing inspection.
• 5-Year Tasks: Complete system flow testing, internal pump inspection, and check valve testing.
• After Fire Event Procedures: Post-discharge servicing, performance recording, and system restoration.
• Maintenance Log: A built-in documentation table to record inspection types, results, and technician notes.

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Routine fire pump maintenance ensures that your facility’s suppression systems perform at full strength when the pressure’s on – literally.

Download the checklist below to stay organized, compliant, and fire-ready year-round.