Orders, Words Of Command, Hand And Whistle Signals

Question 1

What does one whistle blast mean?

Answer 1

Water on

Question 2

What does two whistle blasts mean?

Answer 2

Water off

Question 3

How would you indicate by hand signal you require more pressure at the branch?

Answer 3

Arm extended to side at shoulder level with palm facing upwards. Raise hand smartly up over head. Pressure increased by 100kpa at a time. Repeat until desired pressure is achieved.

Question 4

Make up is indicated by what hand signal?

Answer 4

Both arms swung at shoulder height with crossover action in front of chest

Question 5

During make up what equipment is given priority?

Answer 5

Branches, hose reels, ladders, standpipes, etc before rolling hose.

Question 6

Two methods that indicate water off

Answer 6

• two whistle blows
• right arm swung a couple of times at shoulder height with crossover action in front of chest.

Question 7

What three hand signals are used with appliances?

Answer 7

• halt
• run back
• change direction