Tools 7 - D.S. 17 High Rise Nozzle

Question 1

High Rise Nozzle description

Answer 1

• 1 1/2” Diameter Aluminum pipe
• Approximately 10 lbs.
• 2 1/2” S/O - * S/O is Permanently attached to the nozzle.
• 1 1/8” MST - Removable & checked WEEKLY during MUD and BEFORE USE
• 8’ long
• 68 degree, 2’ bend

Question 2

High Rise Nozzle additional info

Answer 2

• Supplied by a 2 1/2” H/L
• Flows of 200-225 fpm @ 50 PSI nozzle pressure w/ water flowing
• Standpipe pressure gauge MUST be used
• 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose will be 70 psi w/ water flowing
• 4 lengths of 2 1/2” hose will be 80 psi w/ water flowing

Question 3

T or F - If the equipment and resources are available and wind conditions exist, the HRN should be placed in position as a precaution EVEN IF the need is not immediately evident.

Answer 3

True
Tools 7
HRN

Question 4

Which engine company is responsible to bring the HRN to the CP?

Answer 4

It is the responsibility of the 4th due engine to bring the HRN to the CP.
* If the 4th due engine is not equipped with a HRN, the OFFICER shall contact the dispatcher for the identity of the engine company equipped with a HRN assigned on the box.

Question 5

Upon arrival where the HRN is required, what additional equipment is required to be brought to the LCP?

Answer 5

Upon arrival, the officer will have the unit bring

• the HRN
• One length of 2 1/2” hose per FF
• the Standpipe kit w/ controlling nozzle
• report to the IC at the LCP

Question 6

Who will order the HRN to placed INTO OPERATION?

Answer 6

The HRN will ONLY be placed into operation at the direction of the IC.

Question 7

T or F - Depending on the situation, the 2 1/2” H/L supplying the HRN may have to be stretched from THREE floors below the fire.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

MUST the supply line be attached to the HRN before the nozzle is slid out on the window sill for use?

Answer 8

Yes, the supply line MUST be attached to the HRN before the nozzle is slid out on the window sill for use.

Question 9

T or F - A S/O shall be placed IN LINE ONE LENGTH back from the nozzle.

Answer 9

True

• The officer supervising nozzle operations will order water started
• Officer will then notify the IC that the nozzle is in position and ready to operate
• The nozzle will NOT be operated until the IC has given approval.

Question 10

The COMPANY OFFICER shall contact whom if repairs to the HRN are required?

Answer 10

If repairs are required, the company officer shall contact TSD via phone and request a replacement.