Water Supply

Question 1

The movement of water at fires will almost always consist of three types of operations. What are they?

Answer 1

Nursing, relay, or shuttle operations.

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Question 2

The goals for rural water supply operations are to be what?

Answer 2

Rapid
Efficient
Expandable
Uninterrupted

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Question 3

What unit is responsible for dropping the Siamese

Answer 3

First engine. The first tanker can if the first engine doesn’t drop it.

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Question 4

Who coordinates the fill sites, dump sites, shuttle routes, and/or relay operations in both hydrant and non hydrant areas?

Answer 4

The water group supervisor (3rd arriving engine officer until relieved by the 2nd command officer)

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Question 5

What does the driver of the 4th engine do on a direct fill?

Answer 5

Drops off his crew and water and joins the water shuttle.

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Question 6

What is the flow of a low level strainer?

Answer 6

750 GPM

Question 7

What is the flow of a jet siphon strainer?

Answer 7

500 GPM

Question 8

What is the maximum distance between engines in a relay?

Answer 8

1000 feet

Question 9

What classifies a structure as rual water?

Answer 9

The structure is more then 2000 feet from a hydrant

Question 10

What is the maximum depth for a dry hydrant?

Answer 10

20 feet

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Question 11

What is the maximum height a dry hydrant connection can be from the ground?

Answer 11

24 inch maximum

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