Flushing Apparatus Flashcards
1
Q
How often and when should apparatus be flushed?
A
Weekly on saturdays
2
Q
How often should drain valves be flushed?
A
Bi-weekly or after firefighting operations
3
Q
How long should each individual drain valve be flushed for?
A
20-30 seconds
4
Q
Why do we flush the trucks?
A
To prevent sediment obstruction, rust or rock accumulation, remove all foreign particles to ensure fire pump is ready to be put into service
