749 Hose Layer

Question 1

What is the HLU?

Answer 1

Hose Layer Unit a “16”tonne unit that provides 90mm Hose to the incident ground

Question 2

How much hose does a HLU carry?

Answer 2

4km of 90mm hose with Storz couplings in 30m lengths - enough for 2x2km twinned

Question 3

What does a HLU use to retrieve Hose?

Answer 3

The Hytrans mechanical hose recovery system

Question 4

What will be mobilised when a HLU is requested?

Answer 4

A BMU except when the HLU is part of the PDA

Question 5

When will the HLU come off the run?

Answer 5

If the Hytrans system is defective or the hose level drops below 600m

Question 6

What goes away for service with the HLU?

Answer 6

The 90mm hose, ancillaries are transferred to the reserve HLU

Question 7

What is the minimum amount of crew needed to assist the HLU driver in operation?

Answer 7

4

Question 8

What is the maximum deployment speed of the HLU?

Answer 8

30mph

Question 9

What is the minimum amount of crew to assist in HLU Hose retrieval?

Answer 9

5 - 2 trained Crew in the POD 3 untrained on the ground