202.12E Water Supply And Fire Stream Management

Question 1

When is it ok to not lay lines?

Answer 1

Obvious critical rescue requiring a full crew
I know actual fire location in multi-unit building complex
Hydrant within 50 feet of the fire

Question 2

How does pumped water enhance fire ground safety?

Answer 2

Ensures uninterrupted water supply
Provides volume
Can pump through them in the case of mechanical failure

Question 3

What companies should lay lines to cover tactical positions?

Answer 3

First alarm companies

Question 4

Most ladders have what GPM capabilities?

Answer 4

2000 total

1000 per gun

Question 5

4 in hoseline are limited to how many GPM at 500feet

Answer 5

800 GPM

Question 6

How many lines must be laid to the ladder if the ladder is flowing water? If there are not two lines how many GPM can be given?

Answer 6

1200 GPM

Question 7

What is the order of deployment of attack lines?

Answer 7

Place between victims and fire
Fire and most severely exposed
Or unburned areas
Second hoseline should protect secondary egress
Additional lines cover critical areas, back up lines
Directly support rescue activities, begin confinement, protect exposure, control loss

Question 8

What kind of stream should you use in a basement and why?

Answer 8

Straight stream should be used. Because a fog nozzle will create to much steam production

Question 9

Attack lines should be in place prior to ______ _________ operations

Answer 9

Forcible entry

Question 10

What hand lines should be used in a defensive fire and where should you operate from?

Answer 10

2 -2.5in lines outside of the collapse zone