AUC 274 Satellite Water System

Question 1

Satellite Unit is made up of?

Answer 1

Satellite Apparatus and 2,000 GPM Pumper

Question 2

Satellite Apparatus does not have…?

Answer 2

PUMPING CAPABILITIES

large hosewagon type apparatus with Intelligiant Deluge Gun, manifold, large diameter hose, foam equipment/5” hose

Question 3

Officer of first arriving Satellite Unit is…?

Answer 3

WATER RESOURCE OFFICER..report IC

if water is not a problem, this unit may be used in any capacity

Question 4

Can Satellite Unit deliver HI EX Foam.?

Answer 4

YES

Question 5

It is necessary to use____first , which will permit the use of the gated inlets to augment the supply without the necessity of shutting down?

Answer 5

UNCHECKED INLETS

Question 6

Pumper and Satellite apparatus shall be staffed with..?

Answer 6

2 FF’s

OFFICER WILL RIDE WITH PUMPER

Question 7

If bulk foam is needed___ should advise IC to special call FOAM APPARATUS?

Answer 7

OFFICER

Question 8

Water Resource Officer shall establish communications with IC, through?

Answer 8

Field Communications Unit

Question 9

Additional Satellite Units, will report in and operate as instructed by…?

Answer 9

WATER RESOURCE OFFICER AND/OR IC

Question 10

Upon receipt of an assigned alarm, the Satellite Officer shall immediately consult the ..?

Answer 10

WATER MAPS

• consider use of Fireboats
• avoid non-potable water
• drafting considered/time consuming

Question 11

Positioning Satellite Apparatus for use of deluge guns is much like..?

Answer 11

Deckpipe placement…

• further from the building=better angle
• far enough from building=deepest stream penetration

Question 12

Newest Manifolds presently carried by all units of the Satellite System,____ and are capable of being wheeled by____ and easily carried by___?

Answer 12

PORTABLE

WHEELED BY 1 MEMBER

CARRIED BY 2

Question 13

Satellite Units …?

Answer 13

carry HI EX FOAM GENERATORS AND AMPLE SUPPLY OF 5 GALLON HI EX FOAM CONCNETRATE

Question 14

The 2,000 GPM pumpers carry?

Answer 14

FIMM-Foam INjection Metering Module and Modified Angus Foam Cannon that may be mounted on a Satellite deluge gun or a TL

-reach of 250 feet from Deluge Gun and 300 feet from TL

Question 15

Pumpers operating at draft or supplied by Fire Boats are capable of delivering..?

Answer 15

FULL CAPACITY

Question 16

When the hydrant size is less than___ it is recommended that a second hydrant or another pumper augment the supply of water?

Answer 16

12” main

Question 17

Nozzle Pressures for Satellite Deluge Guns?

Answer 17

125 PSI- 2” or 2.5” tips

100 PSI- 3” or 3.5” tips

Question 18

Shutting down should always be initiated at ..?

Answer 18

2,000 GPM pumpers

consult Satellite Officer or Chauffeur before SHUTTING DOWN

Question 19

Members with HT’s should be positioned at?

Answer 19

deluge guns
manifolds
pumpers
shut off gates of appliances supplied by a Satellite Unit

Question 20

Satellite Deluge guns are not place in operations except on orders of??

Answer 20

INCIDENT COMMANDER

Question 21

Satellite Unit and back up Engine company drill?

Answer 21

first Saturday of each Month, replacing MUD

foam unit will participate first saturday every other month

Question 22

Twin Hydrant Hookups on large mains for Satellite Ops.?

Answer 22

painted red
2 high pressure hydrants or special hydrants with 2- 4.5” outlets

ENGINE COMPANIES shall avoid the use of these Hydrants