Water Supply Requirements

Question 1

To ensure adequate water supply for attack and backup hose lines a
minimum of _______ sources of water supply will be established

Answer 1

two (2)

Question 2

Safety line(s) may be connected ______

Answer 2

directly to a hydrant

Question 3

Attack lines and safety lines must be from _________

Answer 3

separate sources (hydrants)

Question 4

All fire attack and safety lines must be a minimum of ________ for training

Answer 4

1 ¾” (44 mm) and have flow of 95 gpm
(430 L/Min).

Question 5

What should happen in the event of a disruption of water supply to interior firefighting crews?

Answer 5

the established “evacuation signal” shall be sounded immediately. The IIC will be notified immediately of water supply disruption.

Question 6

It is the responsibility of all _________to ensure that all students are aware of and follow this water supply guideline.

Answer 6

instructors, safety officers and fire ground
commanders