Forward/Split/Reverse Lay Flashcards
How many types of lays are there and what are they?
3 types: Forward, Reverse, and Split
What is a forward lay?
Procedure used for laying supply lines from a hydrant to a fire scene Water supply to Fire
What is a reverse lay?
Connecting a 5” LDH supply line to a portable hydrant at the fire scene, then proceeding toward closest water supply Fire to Hydrant
What is a split lay?
Two apparatuses. 1 performing a forward lay, and one performing a reverse lay
During a forward lay, how many feet pass the hydrant will the Driver/Operator stop when catching a hydrant?
20’
What is in the hydrant bag?
- Two wrenches one combination locking wrench and one regular hydrant wrench
- Two 2 ½ caps
- Two 2 ½ spanner wrenches
- Two 5” spanner wrenches
- One rubber mallet
- One FEC adapter
What is the name of the hydrant lock?
McGard Hydrant Lock
Which wrench do you use to remove a McGard Hydrant Lock?
Combination Hydrant Wrench
When the driver receives the signal from the hydrant FF to proceed forward with the forward lay, what is the max speed the driver can go?
10mph
The #4 FF can ride the apparatus when the hose length is how long?
300’ or longer
What is connected to the hydrant before the supply line?
Hydra-assist
If the threads on the hydrant are different than the threads on the hydra-assist, what tool should be used?
FEC adapter
What is the #4 FF checking for when walking the line back to the fire?
How many sections of line they used, ensuring that the line is pushed as close to the curb as possible, and any bursts.
What does the #4 FF connect at the apparatus?
Portable hydrant
How many modes and what are they of the hydra assist?
3 modes
- Hydrant Pressure
- Pump Pressure
- Emergency Shutoff
