AUC 205,206,225 Flashcards
Who does the reporting of defective hydrants go to?
PS single copy form, no duplicates
DEP
Up to how many defective hydrants can be reported up to on 1 form?
ps typed or hand printed ONLY black ink.
up to 7
Do not re submit a defective hydrant form that was previously sent in for caps or chains unless?
Unless the defect has existed for 24 months.
What is done after DEP give u a work order for hydrant work completed?
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
If u can not connect to the DEP’S fax, what is the next step?
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
What are the 4 codes for defective hydrants?
ACRO- Beat USC Code 1- broken barrel Code 2- Unserviceable Code 3- Serviceable Code 4- Cap/Chain missing
Do we place hydrant discs on all defective hydrants?
No we do not place discs on high pressure hydrants
Hydrant repair tickets are kept for _____ years?
2 years from the date of verified repair.
Are high pressure hydrants a viable source of water?
NO
Do not inspect or report them defective.
(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
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
All Yellow hydrants on parkways are shut down year round?
Yes
Where is the 2nd curb key for hydrants located for relocated companies?
Near the HW desk.
How many turns does it take shut down a yellow hydrant on a parkway?
PS open valve fully 1st before opening hydrant
18 turns counter clockwise
ACRO- Hydrants on parkways=18 letters
PS regular hydrants 17 turns
Advantages of 1 3/4 line are?
INCREASE of water discharge
speed of stretch
Maneuverability/mobility with less effort
Officer has to consider 3 factors for ordering a 1 3/4 line?
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.
Where would u not use a 1 3/4 line?
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
When do low pressure water procedures begin?
First FULL week of May.
Deputy chiefs shall cause which units to get hydrant readings near their quarters?
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
Which units shall close down illegal hydrants?
All units as long as it will not precipitate an incident.
What happens if u find someone illegally opening a hydrant?
What if u find someone vandalizing a hydrant?
Maybe given Summons
In regs give warning 1st the if it continues give summons
PD notified
Phase 1 water pressure alert starts at what time and how often?
1000-2200
every hour
PS same applies for Phases 2
Is it necessary if a hydrant is found defective to complete a defective hydrant report during phase 2 water pressure emergencies?
Not necessary.
Upon completion of Phase 2, (Water pressure emergency) What info shall be faxed to the Batt?
ACRO COLS # of illegally OPENED hydrants # SHUT down # spray CAPS placed areas experiencing dangerously LOW water pressures
Can u fill the booster tank with high pressure?
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
