Deck 77 Flashcards
A- If a building is equipped with both a standpipe system and automatic sprinklers, the first supply line must be stretched to the which siamese?B–If the first due engine is supplying both the standpipe and sprinkler systems, the second and third due engine companies must do WHAT?
A-If a building is equipped with both a standpipe system and automatic sprinklers, the first supply line must be stretched to the STANDPIPE siamese.B–If the first due engine is supplying both the standpipe and sprinkler systems, the second and third due engine companies must stretch additional lines to augment BOTH systems.10.3.3 GSNOTE: If a sprinklered building is not equipped with a standpipe system, the first line stretched should be a handline (either 1 3/4-inch or 2 1/2-inch, depending upon fire conditions) and the second line used to augment the sprinkler system.
Whenever possible, sprinkler systems should be augmented by WHAT?
Whenever possible, sprinkler systems should be augmented by at least two different engine companies.10.3.8 GS
Supply hose connected to sprinkler systems should be charged when necessary.The engine company officer should order the sprinkler system augmented/supplied upon indication of WHAT?
Supply hose connected to sprinkler systems should be charged when necessary.The engine company officer should order the sprinkler system augmented/supplied upon indication of a working fire (smoke, heat, visible fire, reports from employees or security guards) or based on reconnaissance information from ladder company personnel indicating same. Water flow alarms indicate only that water is flowing, but it may be due to reasons other than a fire– such as broken piping or a dislodged sprinkler head.10.3.9 GS
True/FalseThe sprinkler system control valve should only be shut down on orders from the Incident Commander once it is determined that the fire has been controlled or hoselines are in position.
False its AND not orThe sprinkler system control valve should only be shut down on orders from the Incident Commander once it is determined that the fire has been controlled AND hoselines are in position.10.4.3 GSNOTE: The member assigned to the sprinkler system control valve (oftentimes a ladder company chauffeur) must be equipped with a handie-talkie and prepared to re- open any shut valve immediately on orders of the Incident Commander.
The Battalion Chief shall consider the following after evaluating the situation Suitability of the system for firefightingfor An O.O.S Standpipe/Sprinkler SystemsHow many following are correct? A- Watchman service. (C-19)(Required to be a Fire Guard with a C of F as per FC 901.7)B- Full or partial vacate. (See reference # 6.1 - Vacates)C- Ordering repairs to be made during non-business hours if they are extensive andrequire the shutting down of large portions of the system.D- Any further precautions to insure the safety of the occupants or Fire Department members in the event of a fire.E- The Battalion Chief shall inform the Deputy Chief of conditions found and actions taken.
All4.1 FP manual Ref 1.4 CHAPTER 5
A- When a sprinkler control valve is closed at the scene of a fire or emergency, the Incident Commander shall have WHO? contacted to restore the system.B- If the system is not restored prior to the fire units leaving the scene, the Incident Commander shall have WHO contacted for follow-up actions ?
A- When a sprinkler control valve is closed at the scene of a fire or emergency, the Incident Commander shall have a responsible person contacted to restore the system.B- If the system is not restored prior to the fire units leaving the scene, the Incident Commander shall have the Administrative Unit contacted for follow-up actions as outlined in section 3.8.1 FP CHAPTER 5 REF 1.4NOTE: Incident Commander shall note the serviceability of auxiliary fire protection equipment when operations require its use. Reports shall be forwarded recording any violation of law governing such equipment.
