Equipment Flashcards
What PSI should a Pump Can be charged to before being placed in service?
100 PSI
How many gallons of water does the pump can carry?
2.5 Gallons
When do you stop filling the pump can with water?
Just below the short white plastic tube.
When placing a Pump Can in service, do you add F500/Dish Soap before or after filling the can with water?
Add F500/Dish Soap after the can is full of water to prevent pre-mature agitation of the foam solution.
What ladder lengths are available on most Birmingham Engines?
8 foot Attic Ladder/Scuttle Hole Ladder
14 foot Roof Ladder
24 Foot Extension Ladder
28 Foot Extension Ladder
How many holes are in a Bresnan/Cellar Nozzle?
Nine
How much water does 1ft of 5 inch hose hold at 100psi?
1.1 Gallons
How many pounds is a dry 100ft 5 inch dry section?
106lbs
At what pressure do you pump into a Portable Hydrant?
150 PSI
The jump line nozzle on most Birmingham Engines has what GPM capabilities?
30-125GPM at a minimum of 100PSI
How many feet of 5 inch supply hose is to be carried on Birmingham Pumper Apparatus per policy?
1000 feet
1075 if you include the 15ft and 50ft pig tails.
How many feet of 3 inch attack hose is to be pre connected to Birmingham Pumper Apparatus per policy?
200 feet
How many feet of 3 inch supply hose is to be carried by Birmingham Pumper apparatus per policy?
600 feet
Per policy, How many feet are each pre connected 1-3/4 inch hose cross-lays?
200 feet
What is the max PSI of Birmingham 30 minute SCBA bottles?
4500 PSI
