Deck 86

Question 1

True/False?With the exception of a fire building located at the end of a narrow dead end road, the ladder company should normally allow the engine company to enter the block first.

Answer 1

True3.6.4 GSCR AUC 200 5.3.10 DWhere building involved is higher than 3 stories, preference shall be given to ladder company apparatus entering block first with the engine company personnel hand stretching from the nearest hydrant, if necessary. Where building involved is 3 stories or less, preference shall be given to the engine company apparatus entering block first with ladder company personnel carrying portable ladders.

Question 2

NOTES: 3.7.1In order to provide a reliable and uninterrupted flow of water, all arriving engine and squad companies (assigned as an engine) shall locate and connect to a positive water source (hydrant, drafting, etc.).

Answer 2

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Question 3

NOTES:3.7.2 GSWhenever possible, the following guidelines should be followed: Only two handlines should be operated from a pumper. The supply pumper in a relay operation should not supply any handlines orlarge caliber streams. The pumper supplying a large caliber stream should not supply any handlinesor additional large caliber streams.If an emergency requires exceeding the above guidelines, the supply or operating pumper shall be augmented as soon as possible to ensure that positive water is maintained and the Incident Commander shall be notified.

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