HLU

Question 1

What is the HLU?

Answer 1

A 16 tonne vehicle which supports front line appliances by providing large capacity (90mm) hose lines over long distances to supply water to or from the fireground.

Question 2

How mush hose does HLU carry?

Answer 2

Each HLU carries up to 4km of 90mm hose in two hose pods providing up to 2km of twinned hose or a single line of 4 km.

Question 3

If HLU is mobilised to an incident, who is also required to attend?

Answer 3

BMA bulk media advisor

Question 4

When would the HLU come off the run due to hose?

Answer 4

If the Hytrans mechanical recovery system is defective or if the amount of hose available falls below 600m (i.e.20 lengths in total).

Question 5

When calculating resources, the ICC must consider that the HLU driver will require a minimum Crew of how many and what will their tasks be?

Answer 5

Minimum Crew of four in laying the hose, deploying equipment and turning on the hydrant

Question 6

The HLU can deploy hose at up to what speed?

Answer 6

30 MPH

Question 7

What considerations should the ICC be giving when ordering a HLU?

Answer 7

Consideration should be given to surrounding terrain, other vehicles and pedestrians along the route.