AUC 225 Low Water Pressure Procedures

Question 1

When will deputy chiefs cause all engine and squad
companies to obtain pressure readings on the hydrants nearest their quarters. ? What times shall this be done ? What chart is this recorded on ? Where is it posted ?

Answer 1

First full week in May each year.

Every 3 hours!
Approximately 1000 hours, 1300 hours, 1600 hours, 1900 hours and 2200 hours, and shall be recorded on the
"Hydrant Pressure Chart" (form CD-65,
Sec 2.1
posted at the housewatch desk
throughout the summer season.
Sec 2.2

Question 2

When shall units close down illegally opened hydrants ?

Answer 2

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.
Sec 2.4

Question 3

Who issues permits to legally open a hydrant ?

Answer 3

DEP

Sec 2.5

Question 4

During PHASE I - “WATER PRESSURE ALERT” PROCEDURES How often are pressure readings taken from nearest hydrant to quarters ?

Answer 4

Starting at 1000 hours each unit shall take and record the pressure on the hydrant nearest
to quarters, EVERY HOUR until 2200 hours
Sec 3.1

Question 5

During PHASE I - “WATER PRESSURE ALERT” PROCEDURES units will patrol their district as per company commanders schedule
Agree or Disagree

Answer 5

DISAGREE FOOL!!
Its During PHASE TWO and its on a schedule as per the Division Commander!!
Sec 4.2

Question 6

During Water pressure alert patrols, Whenever a hydrant(s) is shut down, the location and condition of the hydrant shall be
recorded by completing what report ? Where is this report sent ?

Answer 6

“Water Pressure Emergency/Hydrant Shutoff Report” (form
CD-64).
Upon completion of the assigned patrol duty the officer shall examine Form CD- 64 for accuracy and completeness, sign it and FAX it to DEP
Sec 4.3.1

Question 7

Who fills out form CD-64 ?

Answer 7

Officer on duty may require the firefighter who shut down and/or inspected the
hydrant to enter the required information on form CD-64.
Sec 4.3

Question 8

During Water Pressure Alert Officers on duty upon completing their assigned patrol duties, shall fax to the battalion
the following information:

Answer 8

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.
Sec 4.4

Question 9

If a hydrant is found defective is it necessary to also complete a Defective
Hydrant Report, (CD-63). ?

Answer 9

NO!!
If a hydrant is found defective it is NOT necessary to also complete a Defective
Hydrant Report, (CD-63). Hydrant cards shall be updated
Sec 4.3.2

Question 10

Who shall insure that booster tanks are filled upon completion of operations ?

Answer 10

Officer!!

Sec 4.7

Question 11

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 not in pumps
Agree or Disagree

Answer 11

Disagree!!
While the Apparatus is IN pumps !
Sec 4.7