Deck 101

Question 1

When in the opinion of the WaterResource Officer or Incident Commander flows above 2,000 G.P.M. are desired, what unit shall shall be special called?

Answer 1

a second Satellite should be special called and a hook-up site be reserved for use.274 6.3

Question 2

T?F Except for manifolds that are protected by Ross Relief Valves, appliances supplied by Satellite pumpers shall not be shut down before consulting the Water Resource Officer. Shutting down should always be initiated at the 2,000 G.P.M. pumpers.

Answer 2

False. Satellite Officer or Chauffeur shall be consulted before shut down.274 7.3

Question 3

Regarding Satellite operations, who supervises operations at the hook up site and stretching of hose lines,

Answer 3

The Water Resource Officer shall supervise operations at the hook-up site.Additional Satellite Officers, if needed, shall supervise the stretching of hoselines.274 5.4

Question 4

When should a drafting site be considered?

Answer 4

The use of a drafting site should be considered only if a fireboat cannot supply units of the Satellite Water System due to inaccessibility, low tide, etc. Drafting is a timeconsuming operation with many variables.274 4.4

Question 5

When is pumper capable of delivering full capacity?

Answer 5

Pumpers operating at draft, or supplied by fireboats, are capable of delivering full capacity.When the hydrant main size is less than 12” (Jamaica Water Supply System), it is recommended that a second hydrant or another pumper augment the supply of water.274, 6.2

Question 6

T?F 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.

Answer 6

True.NOT the hose wagon.

Question 7

At a 10-87 who carries the 7500 CFM Hi Ex Foam Generator?a: Foam Carrierb: The Associated Engine Company to the Foam Carrierc: The Satellite Unitd: High Expansion Foam Unit.

Answer 7

A & C. TB Foam 6.4.1.B

Question 8

Which one choice below is correct concerning Satellite response?a: Box 269 assignment for JFK includes 3 Satellites.b: 10-87 = 2 Satellitesc: 10-76 = 1 Satellited: 10-80-1 = 1 Satellite

Answer 8

A is correct 10-87 = 1 Satellite 10-76 Second alarm = 1 Satellite10-77 Second alarm = 1 Satellite10-80 any code = NO Satellites.10-60-2 = 1 Satellite