Evolutions 2 Hose Stretch Roof Flashcards
When do you insert Siamese
After the line is in position on the roof
Notes
Connect to pumper after put on Siamese
When u stretch a hose to the roof via the outside of building you attach the utility rope where on the hose using what knots
Clove hitch and binder two feet away from male butt and half hitch on the nozzle
When initially stretching line to roof how much hose do you pull up onto roof
Approximately 10 feet of the 3 rd length
When securing the line on the roof you tie what knot and where do you tie it
A rolling hitch and binder beneath couplings two lengths from nozzle end
NOTE lower the line until this couplings are in the underside of roller
Where go insert the two way gate go
Between first and second lengths from nozzle
What is life belt used for when stretching a line to roof
Escaping from roof if sudden emergency develops
NOTE
Officer lowers members first than himself
In lieu of verbal commands if member sees a member raising his right arm in a upward vertical motion it means
Start water
If you see a member using a horizontal motion of both arms across chest it means
Shut down
Note use flashlight at night
Two sharp tugs on rope means
Hoist
When should member assisting member operating pumper proceed to roof
When all connections are completed at roof level
When stretching line to roof or upper floors via outside of building what tools do you need
2 1/2 hose 1 Siamese connection 2 1/2 by2 1/2 Two way gate 2 half by 2 half Controlling nozzle Utility rope Hose roller Life belt