Chapter 16 Flashcards
Chapter 16: Where is my water? p167
What is the engine company’s initial purpose at a fire incident?
to bring water
Chapter 16: Where is my water? p169 (test question)
What is one way to ensure that not all units are bottlenecked behind the first attack engine on a narrow street?
Have the 3rd in unit deliberately approach from another route (or the lease congested route)
Chapter 16: Where is my water? p169
In a forward lay what directions do the first two engines respond from? So what route should third in Engine take?
The same direction, therefore its beneficial to have the third Engine take another route.
Chapter 16: Where is my water? p169
What additional benefit is it to have the third in respond via a different route?
It allows the truck room at the front of the structure.
Chapter 16: Where is my water? p169
Engine companies tend to think the best hydrant is the closest hydrant?T/F
T
Chapter 16: Where is my water? p170
What additional benefit is provided when the first in engine preforms a split lay or forward lay?
The officer still in the cab is given additional time (10-30s) to observe and size-up the fire before giving his on-scene report.
Chapter 16: Where is my water? p170
What is the advantage of laying out when responding with a ladder company? (do they mean lay in)??
The Engine can pull to the curb as the hydrant is wrapped, allowing the Ladder to pass and establish their preferred tactical position. The Engine can then establish a tactical position that will not hinder the Ladder.
