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Rural Water Flashcards

1
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goals of rural water supply operations

A

rapid
efficient
expandable
uninterrupted

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2
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first arriving engine on the scene of a working fire that deploys attack line(s)

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attack engine

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3
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the location for shuttle apparatus to dump water

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dump site

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4
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OIC from the 3rd engine will be tasked as the ____ and will manage the water supply ops until the arrival of an additional command officer or arrival of the command officer from the tanker task force. reports to the water supply group supervisor

A

dump site unit leader

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5
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____ is responsible for setting up and maintaining the operations at the dump site, should confirm a staging area has been established and the best route of travel for tankers to prevent apparatus from obstructing access to the dump site. reports to the water supply group supervisor

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dump site unit leader

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6
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the location where shuttle apparatus are filled for transport to the incident scene, typically will be staffed by an engine

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fill site

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7
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OIC from the fifth engine supervises activities at the fill site. and is responsible for setting up and maintaining the operations at the fill site. reports to the water supply group supervisor

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fill site unit leader

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8
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supply hose of 4 inch diameter or greater

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large diameter hose

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9
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includes all known locations where hydrants are in excess of 2000 feet from a given structure

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non hydrant

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10
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this procedure is used during initial fire attack and may be used in place of a dump site operation when the DSUL or WSGS deems it necessary. typically first arriving engine and first arriving tanker will be positioned at the fire location for attack and a tanker will be at the dump site supplying water to the the attack apparatus through a clappered siamese valve

A

nursing ops

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11
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a tanker that proceeds with the initial attack engine to the incident scene and provides water as needed for the initial attack. this tanker will position in close proximity to the attack engine and acts as an extension of the attack engines booster tank.

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nurse tanker

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12
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this procedure uses three or fewer engines to supply the attack engines directly from the water source through a supply line that should not exceed 3000 feet from the incident

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relay ops

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13
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the procedure of supplying water for firefighting purposes in areas where an adequate and reliable water supply system does not exist

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rural water supply

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14
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the procedure of using engines and tankers to move water from a fill site to the incident scene

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shuttle ops

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15
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the safest and most efficient route possible for shuttle apparatus to use in transporting water from the fill site to the incident scene

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shuttle route

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16
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any appliance designed to bring two or more supply lines together

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siamese

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17
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apparatus designed to transport water from a fill site to the incident scene. nova recommendation is minimum 1000 gpm pump and a 2000 gallon water tank

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tanker

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18
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3 tankers 1 engine 1 command officer

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tanker task force

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19
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established by the IC and given the primary responsibility of supplying water to the incident scene to meet the needs of the incident. should operate on a separate radio channel

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water supply group

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20
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3rd engine (DSUL) will assume these duties until relieved by the command officer from the tanker task force. reports to IC

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water supply group supervisor

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21
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who has priority at dump and fill sites

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tankers

22
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personnel at fill area need to wear PFDs if working within ___ feet of open water

A

10 feet

23
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formula for fire flow from a particular unit

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(capacity - 20%) / round trip time

24
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this document allows fire departments and companies the right to acquire water from whatever source is available to “prevent the spread of fire”

A

code of virginia 2015 title 27 27-20 chapter 2

25
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nursing ops first engine

A

arrive and layout LDH with a siamese from a point that is suitable for the selected rural water supply operation

26
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nursing ops first tanker (nurse tanker)

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arrive and position close to attack engine
connect LDH to attack engine and supply water
drop siamese if not already done

27
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nursing ops second engine

A

arrive and complete setup of nursing op

supply water into system if no tanker available

28
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nursing ops second tanker

A

arrive and supply water into system

join water shuttle op

29
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nursing ops third engine

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assume DSUL
assume WSGS until relieved
supply water into system when no tankers available
position out of route of travel

30
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nursing ops fourth engine

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supply water into system

position out of route of travel

31
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nursing ops fifth engine

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arrive at fill site assume FSUL

establish two fill stations with room for vehicles to move

32
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nursing ops additional tankers

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supply water into system

join water shuttle op

33
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shuttle op first engine

A

arrive and layout LDH with a siamese from a point that is suitable for the selected rural water supply operation

34
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shuttle op first tanker (nurse tanker )

A

arrive and position close to attack engine
connect LDH to attack engine and supply water
drop siamese if not already done

35
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shuttle op second engine

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follow layout instructions
establish nursing ops while setting up dump site
establish dump site ops

36
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shuttle op second tanker

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arrive and supply water into system

join water shuttle op

37
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shuttle op third engine

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assume role of DSUL
assume WSGS until relieved 
crew completes set up and staffs dump site
supply water into system
position out of route of travel
38
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shuttle op fourth engine

A

supply water into system

position out of route of travel

39
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shuttle op fifth engine

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fill site engine
arrive at fill site assume FSUL
establish two fill stations with room for vehicles to move

40
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shuttle op additional tankers

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supply water into system

join water shuttle op

41
Q

dry hydrants should be back flushed and tested every ___ months

A

6 months

42
Q

all units need a ___ inch to ___ inch double female and a ___ inch double female to draft from a dry hydrant

A

4.5 inch to 6 inch

6 inch

43
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water storage tanks should be checked every ___ months for proper operation

A

6 months

44
Q

minimum cache on tankers

A

dump tank, two 6 inch hard sleeves, 6 inch low level strainer, 4 inch siamese, siphon device, floating dock strainer, supply line, adapters 2.5 to 4, 5 to 6, 4.5 to 6, salvage covers, supply line holder, water supply officer bag and preplan book

45
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minimum cache on rural engines

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two 6 inch hard sleeves, 6 inch floating dock strainer, supply line (1000 LDH or 2000 3 inch), siphon device, adapters 5 to 6, 4.5 to 6, 2.5 to 4 male to storz, 2.5 to 4 female to storz, water supply officer bag and preplan book, 4 inch siamese, two gather wyes, PFDs

46
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typical dump tank sizes

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1500 gallons
2100 gallons
2500 gallons
3000 gallons

47
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max flow for low level strainer

A

750 gpm

48
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minimum flow for jet siphon strainer

A

500 gpm

49
Q

jet siphon moves up to ___ gym between tanks

A

800 gpm

50
Q

if the distance to the water source is greater than a 3 pumper relay then a ___ is likely a better choice

A

tanker shuttle

51
Q

in relay ops, ___ feet is max between engines

A

1000 feet

52
Q

how high is dry hydrant connection form the ground

A

24 inches or less

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