AUC 274 Satellite Water System Flashcards
What makes up a Satellite unit?
1.2.2 SATELLITE UNIT: A Satellite Unit is made up of a Satellite apparatus and the companion 2,000 G.P.M. Engine Company (or designated back-up Engine Company).
Does the Satellite Apparatus have pumping capabilities?
1.2.3 SATELLITE APPARATUS: A large hosewagon type apparatus with a mounted
Intelligiant Deluge Gun, manifold, large diameter hose, foam equipment, and various special equipment for high volume water delivery.
Note: A Satellite Apparatus does not have pumping capabilities.
The officer of the 1st arriving satellite unit has what responsibilities?
1.2.5 SATELLITE OFFICER: The Officer of the first arriving Satellite Unit will become the Water Resource Officer and will coordinate the activities of all Satellites at an operation. The primary concern of the Satellite Officer is to consult and advise the Incident Commander on water delivery matters.
Do we use the unchecked or the gated inlets 1st when hooking up the supply hose?
2.3 The Satellite Apparatus is a hosewagon with mounted Intelligiant Deluge Guns, deckpipes, and a supply of 5” hose. The apparatus is equipped with two 3 1/2” gated female inlets and one 4 1/2” unchecked female inlet on each side of the apparatus. When connecting multiple hose lines for the use of such deluge guns, care must be exercised to assure that lines will be connected in the proper sequence so as to eliminate the need to
shut down in order to augment the supply to the deluge gun. It is necessary to use the unchecked inlets first, which will permit the use of the gated inlets to augment the supply without the necessity of shutting down.
Which apparatus does the Officer respond in the Pumper or the Satellite
3.3 Units of the Satellite Water System respond with a pumper and a Satellite apparatus. Each apparatus shall be staffed by at least two Firefighters. The Officer shall ride with the
pumper.
When the water resource officer needs to establish HT communications with the IC what Unit should be priority?
3.5 The Water Resource Officer shall establish handi-talkie communications with the Incident
Commander of the fire through established communication lines. Priority would be through the Field Communications Unit if on the scene.
What should the officer do immediately upon receipt of a alarm assigning the satellite unit?
4.1 Upon receipt of an assigned alarm the Satellite Officer shall immediately consult the water
maps and select locations of one or more hook-up sites for units of the Satellite Water System. These proposed hook-up sites may include hydrants, drafting sites, or fireboat mooring sites. Due to the fact that each unit of the Satellite Water System is equipped with a 2,000 G.P.M. pumper, more than one hook-up site may be used at the same
operation.
What is the best position of the satellite apparatus to put the deluge gun at the best angle?
5.3 Positioning of the Satellite Apparatus for use of deluge guns is much like deckpipe placement. The further from the building, the better the angle achieved as the nozzle is directed to higher floors. The best position is with the apparatus far enough from the building so as to permit the deepest possible stream penetration.
What are the foam capabilities of a satellite Unit?
5.6 Satellite Units carry Hi-Ex Foam generators and an ample supply of five-gallon cans of Hi-Ex Foam Concentrate.
5.7 Each of the 2,000 G.P.M. pumpers of the Satellite Water System is equipped with a Foam
Injection Metering Module (FIMM) and carries a Modified Angus Foam Cannon that may be mounted on a Satellite deluge gun or a Tower Ladder. With this equipment and a
supply of 3% fluoroprotein foam concentrate from a Foam Apparatus, units of the Satellite Water System have the capability to deliver large volume foam streams through a deluge gun or a Tower Ladder monitor. This capability will allow foam delivery to burning V.I.O. tanks or spills from a distance previously impossible. Tests involving this equipment have produced streams with a horizontal reach of 250 feet from Satellite deluge guns and 300 feet from TL monitors.
Should the water be shut down at the pumper or the appliance to avoid damage or water hammer?
7.3 Except for manifolds that are protected by Ross Relief Valves, appliances supplied by
Satellite pumpers shall not be shut down before consulting the Satellite Officer or Chauffeur. Shutting down should always be initiated at the 2,000 G.P.M. pumpers. This is to prevent full Engine pressure being transmitted throughout a hoseline. Shutting down at an appliance can cause damage to that appliance and, in addition, serious water hammer could be generated in the hose line
Who designates how many companies will assist in taking up the 5” hose?
8.1 The Incident Commander who gives the order for the Satellite Unit(s) to take up shall designate one to four companies, depending upon the amount of hose stretched, to assist in taking up 5” inch hose.
How are the responses recorded for the Satellite Unite and associated Engine Company?
9.2 Satellite Units shall maintained a separate CD-14 for recording Satellite responses.
9.3 A response for a Satellite Unit shall be recorded as a run for the Satellite Unit and a run
for the Engine Company. If the Satellite Unit is put to work, a worker is recorded for the Satellite Unit and a worker is recorded for the Engine Company. Forwarding of the CD-15 will only be required for the Satellite Unit. Engine Company operations shall be included on the Satellite Unit report
When should the Satellite Unit drill with the back up Engine Company?
10.1.1 In order to maintain a high degree of proficiency and familiarity with Satellite
equipment and procedures, and to assure well-trained back-up units, each Satellite unit shall take part in a drill with the back-up Engine Company once each month. The drill shall take place on the first Saturday of each month replacing each unit’s
regularly scheduled weekend Multi Unit Drill.
How do we recognize the high pressure hydrants for the satellite water system?
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1.1 The hydrants are painted red, and are either two high-pressure hydrants, or when available, special hydrants with two 4 1/2” outlets.
Can Engine companies use the high pressure Hydrants?
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5. Engine companies should avoid the use of these Special Hydrants.
