AUC 205,206,225

Question 1

Who does the reporting of defective hydrants go to?

PS single copy form, no duplicates

Answer 1

DEP

Question 2

Up to how many defective hydrants can be reported up to on 1 form?
ps typed or hand printed ONLY black ink.

Answer 2

up to 7

Question 3

Do not re submit a defective hydrant form that was previously sent in for caps or chains unless?

Answer 3

Unless the defect has existed for 24 months.

Question 4

What is done after DEP give u a work order for hydrant work completed?

Answer 4

Inspection satisfactory entry made in RED on hydrant card,repair ticket and CD-63
If unstatisfactory new CD-63 prepared and faxed with
“Repair Work Unsatisfactory” put in the remarks /defects column

Question 5

If u can not connect to the DEP’S fax, what is the next step?

Answer 5

Telephone call to DEP.
If the unit’s fax is OOS form shall be forwarded to adm batt
with a note asking them to fax the report

Question 6

What are the 4 codes for defective hydrants?

Answer 6

ACRO- Beat USC
Code 1- broken barrel
Code 2- Unserviceable
Code 3- Serviceable
Code 4- Cap/Chain missing

Question 7

Do we place hydrant discs on all defective hydrants?

Answer 7

No we do not place discs on high pressure hydrants

Question 8

Hydrant repair tickets are kept for _____ years?

Answer 8

2 years from the date of verified repair.

Question 9

Are high pressure hydrants a viable source of water?

Answer 9

NO

Do not inspect or report them defective.

Question 10

(2 Things)What is considered a priority hydrant?
PS mark “Priority Hydrant” in red on the top.
put PR in the hydrant type code (priority repair)
put CN means custodian hydrant guard

Answer 10

Priority hydrant-Only hydrant on block.
Priority hydrant-Vital to high profile area/critical infastructure.

Priority Repair is 2 adjacent hydrants on the same block that OOS

Question 11

All Yellow hydrants on parkways are shut down year round?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

Where is the 2nd curb key for hydrants located for relocated companies?

Answer 12

Near the HW desk.

Question 13

How many turns does it take shut down a yellow hydrant on a parkway?
PS open valve fully 1st before opening hydrant

Answer 13

18 turns counter clockwise
ACRO- Hydrants on parkways=18 letters
PS regular hydrants 17 turns

Question 14

Advantages of 1 3/4 line are?

Answer 14

INCREASE of water discharge
speed of stretch
Maneuverability/mobility with less effort

Question 15

Officer has to consider 3 factors for ordering a 1 3/4 line?

Answer 15

fire’s magnitude, location and potential to spread.
occupancy of the structure/possible life hazard.
advantages of speed/mobility versus need for higher water delivery rate.

Question 16

Where would u not use a 1 3/4 line?

Answer 16

Defensive position
Advanced fire
large volume of water to cool superheated fire area
large body of fire in UNcompartmented area
Can not determine size or extent

Question 17

When do low pressure water procedures begin?

Answer 17

First FULL week of May.

Question 18

Deputy chiefs shall cause which units to get hydrant readings near their quarters?

Answer 18

Engines and Squads starting at 1000-2200. For every 3 hours and recorded on the hydrant pressure chart posted at the HW desk throughout the summer season

Question 19

Which units shall close down illegal hydrants?

Answer 19

All units as long as it will not precipitate an incident.

Question 20

What happens if u find someone illegally opening a hydrant?

What if u find someone vandalizing a hydrant?

Answer 20

Maybe given Summons
In regs give warning 1st the if it continues give summons

PD notified

Question 21

Phase 1 water pressure alert starts at what time and how often?

Answer 21

1000-2200
every hour
PS same applies for Phases 2

Question 22

Is it necessary if a hydrant is found defective to complete a defective hydrant report during phase 2 water pressure emergencies?

Answer 22

Not necessary.

Question 23

Upon completion of Phase 2, (Water pressure emergency) What info shall be faxed to the Batt?

Answer 23

ACRO COLS
# of illegally OPENED hydrants
# SHUT down
# spray CAPS placed
areas experiencing dangerously LOW water pressures

Question 24

Can u fill the booster tank with high pressure?

Answer 24

Yes, as long as the apparatus is in PUMPS if not it could damage internal baffles.
PS as a general rule booster should only be filled by hydrant or another low source