developing effective water supplies

Question 1

who will ensure that the water supplied to a ladder pipe is of sufficient volume and pressure?

Answer 1

The senior captain

Question 2

who is responsible for identifying incidents that may require the development of an extensive water supply?

Answer 2

The Incident Commander

Question 3

who will ensure their company develops effective water supplies on the fire ground?

Answer 3

captain

Question 4

who is responsible for the proper development of water supplies on the fire ground?

Answer 4

engineer/operator

Question 5

what can an average hydrant supply in 1000 ft of 4 in supply hose?

Answer 5

500 gpm

Question 6

what should always be considered when doing a reverse lay?

Answer 6

always consider access and the space available

Question 7

when is it permissible to use the rear intake on some pumpers?

Answer 7

in the event both large diameter side intakes have been used.

Question 8

what is the max distance an engine company can be from a ladder truck when pumping into a ladder truck?

Answer 8

must be no more than 100 ft from the base of the ladder truck.

Question 9

newer ladder trucks are capable of flowing how many gpm’s?

Answer 9

1500 gpm

Question 10

all e one ladder trucks and towers require how much psi at the base?

Answer 10

200 psi

Question 11

how should trucks that can flow 1500 gpm be supplied?

Answer 11

these trucks need to be supplied by dual 4 in lines, using Siamese from the ladder truck.

Question 12

what are most pressure relief valves set at?

Answer 12

125 psi

Question 13

how should all relays start?

Answer 13

all relays should start with the engine at the hydrant developing no more than 100 psi and relaying to the next engine.

Question 14

what should be done on pumpers during high pressure pumping>

Answer 14

during high pressure pumping all dump valves should be capped.

Question 15

who is responsible for the selection of the appropriate handline, taking into consideration the potential fire load and visible conditions.

Answer 15

the engine captain.

Question 16

who is responsible for knowing the correct nozzle pressure,,GPM, setting, and friction loss for the lines in use.

Answer 16

the engineer operator.

Question 17

what pressure does the task force tips mid-matic series operate at?

Answer 17

75 psi

Question 18

what pressure does the akron mid range nozzle operate at?

Answer 18

100 psi

Question 19

what pressure does the vindicator heavy attack nozzle operate at?

Answer 19

50 psi, through 1 3/4” hose

Question 20

solid master streams are usually operated at what psi?

Answer 20

80psi

Question 21

fog master streams are usually operated at what psi?

Answer 21

100 psi

Question 22

how much psi should be added to master streams flowing 350 gpm or greater?

Answer 22

25 psi

Question 23

after laying supply lines what should the engineer operator do?

Answer 23

correctly spot the apparatus
disconnect the supply hose from the hose bed and attach it tot he 4 in discharges using a 4 in double female
connect the 6 in supply hose from the hrdrant to the side pump intake.
turn hydrant on and open intake valve
open the appropriate discharge valves and supply water to the attack or intermediate pumper
engage pump and develop correct pressure to fireground or apparatus

Question 24

what is the principal behind a relay

Answer 24

to move the pressure and capacity of the hydrant to the fire scene