P6 Pump Speculations/firefighting Flashcards
Fire triangle
- Fuel
- Oxygen
- Heat
How long is the suction hose?
15ft (12ft suction)
What is the horse power?
6
What’s the stroke?
4 stroke
How long is the discharge hose?
20ft
How long can the p6 run?
5-6hrs at a rate of 250 gallons per min
How much gas does the p6 hold?
2 1/2 gallons
Class alpha fire?
Ordinary combustibles: wood paper plastics
Smoke color: white or grey
Extinguishing option: water AFFF
Class bravo fire?
Combustible liquids: gasoline diesel paints fuels solvents grease
Smoke color: black or brown
Extinguishing option: PKP extinguisher (AFFF) halon
Class Charlie fire?
Energized electrical equipment
Smoke color: blue or white
Extinguishing option: co2 extinguisher safely secure the source of electricity and convert to class Alpha fire
Class delta fire?
Combustible metals: titanium magnesium
Smoke color: depending on what’s being burned
Extinguishing option: jettison (push over board) advanced training needed