AUC 225 Low water pressure

Question 1

The first full week of what month each year, deputy chiefs shall cause all engine and squad companies to obtain pressure readings on the hydrants nearest their quarters?

Answer 1

2.1
The first full week in May each year, deputy chiefs shall cause all engine and squad companies to obtain pressure readings on the hydrants nearest their quarters. Readings for each calendar day, Sunday to Saturday inclusive, will be taken at approximately 1000 hours, 1300 hours, 1600 hours, 1900 hours and 2200 hours, and shall be recorded on the “Hydrant Pressure Chart”

Question 2

Where shall the “Hydrant Pressure Chart” be posted?

Answer 2

2.2

After completion the “Hydrant Pressure Chart” shall be posted at the housewatch desk throughout the summer season.

Question 3

All units shall, AT ALL TIMES, close down illegally opened hydrants, except for what conditions?

Answer 3

2.4
All units shall, AT ALL TIMES, close down illegally opened hydrants whenever the officer in command determines that such action will not precipitate an incident. The Police Department shall be notified when necessary.

Question 4

It is illegal to open or use a fire hydrant without a permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection, (DEP). What enforcement can be used if we find someone illegally using a hydrant?

Answer 4

2.5

Anyone found illegally using a hydrant may be issued a summons under the Administrative Code. Cite Section 24-308.

Question 5

During a Phase 1 or Phase 2-Water Pressure alert or Emergency units shall: Starting at ____ hours each unit shall take and record the pressure on the hydrant nearest to quarters, every hour until ____ hours.
Fill in the blanks

Answer 5

3.1
1000
2200

Question 6

Phase 2 Water Alert Emergency:
Officers on duty upon completing their assigned patrol duties, shall fax to the battalion the following information:
LOSS

Answer 6

4.4
A. the number of illegally opened hydrants,
B. the number shut down,
C. the number of spray caps placed, and
D. any areas experiencing dangerously low water pressures that could adversely affect firefighting operations. 
“LOSS”
Low water pressure in area
Opened hydrants (# of)
Shut down Hydrants (# of)
Spray caps placed (# of)

Question 7

Engine Companies shall be prepared to utilize booster tank water, small diameter hose and nozzle tips to their fullest extent and must anticipate the need for relay operations. Upon completion of operations, officers on duty shall insure what is maintained?

Answer 7

4.7

That booster tanks are filled and maintained full.

Question 8

The use of high fire pump pressure to fill the Booster Tank may result in damage to the internal baffles of the Booster Tank. As a general rule, the Booster Tank should only be filled by hydrant pressure or another low-pressure source. If absolutely necessary, the Booster Tank may be filled receiving high or low pressures, while the apparatus is in what?

Answer 8

4.7 Note:

Pumps.

Question 9

When filling out the CD-64 what color ink shall be used?

Answer 9

AUC 225 Add. 2

Black Ink