Water Supply

Question 1

Water supply task force how many engines ?

Answer 1

3 engine and a chief

Question 2

What radio channel is the water supply task force operate on?

Answer 2

A-13

Question 3

Who else can have command of the wse task for if needed by the chief ?

Answer 3

Logistic section chief

Question 4

While in staging the following should accomplished;

Answer 4

dentify a water source ideally greater than 1,500 gpm in the area

Question 5

Who do you contact when trying to locate a hydrant and on wht channel ?

Answer 5

Fire Liaison Officer on Channel C-16

Question 6

How far do you wanna check for a hydrant ?

Answer 6

1000 ft or roughly 2 city blocks

Not more then the hose bed 1,500 ft

Question 7

Note the drop from the static pressure and calculate the percentage drop.

Answer 7

Less than 10% you will have 3 times the current flow available at that hydrant

11% to 15% you will have 2 times the current flow available

16% to 25% you will have 1 times the current flow available

Greater than 25% an amount less than the current flow is availabl

Question 8

Intake pressure on wse is what ?

Answer 8

(anything less than 20 psi may cause damage to the water mains)