Chapther 11

Question 0

What are the two engine based types of lcs?

Answer 0

Akron new yorker deck pipe ( permenantly affixed to the engine and supplied by 3” pipe

Stang “Intelligent” monitor used by satellite units. Capability of 4700 GPm with a 3 1/2 tip

(Engine Ops Chap 11 Sec 11.1)

Question 1

A large caliber stream, also called a “master “ stream is any fire stream with a flow of how many gallons

Answer 1

300 g.p.m. or more

(Engine ops Chap 11 sec 11.1

Question 2

What are the three types of elevated LCS that the FDNY employs?

Answer 2

Akron Ladder Pipe Nozzle
Akron Tower Ladder based monitor (flows up to 1200gpm are possible through the 2” tip when supplied by two 3 1/2 lines)
Fire boats also carry LCS

(Engine ops Chap 11 Sec 11.1)

Question 3

True or False

Ladder pipes are supplied with water by two 3 1/2 lines, but 2 1/2 hose can be used if necessary although upper end flows will not be attainable

Answer 3

False - only 3 1/2 hose may be used

(Engine ops Chap 11 sec 11.1

Question 4

What are the sizes of the three stacked tips for tower ladders?

Answer 4

1 1/2, 1 5/8, 2” ……. 1 1/4 is also mentioned

Engine Ops Chap 11

Question 5

What pressure is supplied to the TL inlet?

Answer 5

200 to 250 psi

(Engine Ops Chap 11 Sec 11.1

Question 6

Who can order the use of LCS ‘s?

If LCS’s is ordered should all operating forces be withdrawn from the building?

Answer 6

Only the I.C. this includes the first arriving engine using its “deck pipe” for a quick knock down or exposure problem.
(Engine Ops Chap 11 Sec 11.2.1)

All operating forces within the building must be notified and time permitted for their safe withdrawal to unexposed positions.
(Engine Ops Chap 11 Sec 11.2.2)

Question 7

When an engine company is supplying an LCS should the relief valve be used?

An engine company supplying LCS during in-line pumping must be ?

Answer 7

Yes, relief valves must be used when supplying LCS.
(Engine Ops Chap 11 Sec 11.3.4)

Augmented as soon as possible
(Engine Ops Chap 11 Sec 11.3.5

Question 8

Along with handie talkie confirmation or face to face confirmation that all members are in a safe place, what additional safety measure should be taken?

Answer 8

The LCS should be quickly swept through the building without stopping at any window or other opening to serve as a warning to any member still in the area.

(Engine Ops Chap11 Sec 11.2.3)

Question 9

True or False

It is an acceptable practice for an engine to supply both an LCS and a handling?

Answer 9

False

An engine should be dedicated to supplying the LCS b/c tremendous water hammer when LCS is shut down could cause burst length or loss of control of handling.

(Engine Ops Chap 11 Sec 11.3.4)