Hydrants Flashcards
What does a white line under the number on a hydrant barrel mean?
Supplied from one direction dead end main
What does the # on the barrel of a hydrant mean?
The size of the main supplying the hydrant
Does the Eddy Hydrant open and close like the smith and dresser?
No the eddy closes in the opposite direction
If we encounter high pressure hydrants should we use them?
No should be avoided
Which hydrant connection provides the largest flows of water?
The 35 ft soft connection (yellow)
Which hydrant connection provides the least amount of water flow?
The length of 3 1/2 hose but is the most flexible
Which hydrant connection should be used to draft water?
The hard connection
What is a blue hydrant disc used for ?
For a auxiliary fire protection system which is not functioning as a fully automatic system
What are white discs used for?
Placed on unserviceable hydrants and unserviceable auxiliary fire protection systems
Are red air cock hydrants (twin) hydrants a good source of water for FD units?
Yes excellent source of water
Who would you get a loaner custodian wrench from if yours was lost or stolen?
The division gives u a loaner until tech services gets you a new one
If your at mud and your ECC notifies you that the custodian wrench was stolen off the hydrant what should you do as the officer?
Notify the admin Divison and forward a lost property report (fs112)
What is the max working pressure of regular hand lines with out approval of chief officer?
250 psi
How many lengths of hose should each engine co store both in quarters and on the rig?
20 lengths of 1 3/4. 30 lengths of 2 1/2. 10 lengths of 3 1/2
