Bulletin 66: Emergency Water Supply Flashcards
From the Bulletin Book:
Why did the FEMS Department implement the policy for Emergency Water Supply for Hospitals?
To supply water on an emergency basis to various hospitals
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Why would hospitals need water supplied by the FEMS Department?
In the event there is interruption to their domestic water supply for an extended period of time
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How many gallons of water does a hospital need to operate life support equipment?
500 - 1000 gallons
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Why can’t water supplied to hospitals be used for drinking purposes?
Possibility of contamination
From the Bulletin Book:
What will participating hospitals install into their exsting water service?
2 1/2” gated National Standard Fire Thread female intake coupling
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Where will the coupling be located?
Inside of the hospital
From the Bulletin Book:
Why is the coupling located inside of the hospital?
So that it wont be easily accessible to unauthorized personnel.
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What is attached to the coupling?
Intake gauge and a placard
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What does the placard over the connection state?
Correct intake pressure needed for adequate supply
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Who is authorized to request for the FEMS Department to supply emergency water to the hospital?
Hospital Administrator, acting Administrator or the Chief Engineer
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What is required of the Administrator in a emergency where water needs to be supplied to the hospital?
The presence of the Administrator regardless of the hour
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The administrator would either be _____ or _____ for the purpose of verification of the request
On the scene; enroute
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A hospital in need of water will call the ______ and give the _______ all available information regardless of the problem
Office of Unified Communications; Watch Commander
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Who does the Watch Commander notify of the need for emergency water at the hospital
Battalion Fire Chief
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Once the BFC is notified of a need for emergency water to a hospital, what steps will the BFC take?
Go “On-the-Air; proceed to the hospital; consult with the Administrator
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What happens after the BFC consults with the Administrator?
BFC makes a determination as to the degree of assistance needed
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If necessary, he/she will notify OUC to dispatch the ______ to supply water to the hospital from the _____.
Necessary; nearest fire hydrant
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When should the BFC verify the authenticity of the request to supply emergency water with the hospital Administrator?
Before allowing the companies to connect their hoses to the emergency water supply intake coupling
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If confirmation of the request cannot be obtained personally from a hospital official, what action will the BFC take?
Place the companies back in service and return to quarters
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How long should the hoses which are to be used by FEMS to supply the water be flushed?
Full (5) minutes before being connected to the hospital intake coupling
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During periods of freezing temeperatures, consideration shall be given to the _____ of water while flushing hoses.
Direction of the flow
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During periods of freezing temperatures, what are the (2) places water should be flushed?
as close to the curb as possible; down a sewer
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When will salt or sand trucks be requested?
at the same time the companies are dispatched
From the Bulletin Book:
Companies shall not attach supply lines to any connection at the hospital unless it is ____ that it is to be used by the FEMS Department to supply emergency water to the building.
Clearly marked
