Training Bullitin 63 Supplimenting High Rise Fire Pumps

Question 1

How is the system pressure calculated in high rises?

Answer 1

Number of floors multiplied by 5 plus 150

Question 2

Who is responsible for pumping to the fire department connection?

Answer 2

Either the first pump or the second on scene triple

Question 3

What do you pump to a high rise water system if system is working properly?

Answer 3

100 psi less than system pressure

Question 4

At a high rise fire, what pressure does the pump and engine split pump pressure?

Answer 4

Anything over 250 pounds

Question 5

At what pressure shall lines be tied together when pumping to a fire department connection?

Answer 5

300 pounds

Question 6

According to training bulletin 63-procedures for supplementing high rise fire pumps, what is the quickest and most reliable way for identifying system pressure?

Answer 6

FDC sign

Question 7

If water in the tank is heating up, what can be opened to reduce heat?

Answer 7

Pavement cooler

Question 8

When pumping over what psi to the FDC shall the lines be strapped together?

Answer 8

300 psi

Strap AFTER loading the line

Question 9

In a high rise fire, if the water pumps fail and the engine takes over and supplies the system, who should the engineer notify?

Answer 9

IC directly