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24 - Rural Water Ops Flashcards

1
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When placed in automatic mode, the automatic air primer will autimaticaly begin priming when discharge pressure drops below how many PSI?

A

20 PSI

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A jet siphon can move up to how many GPM between tanks?

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800 GPM

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A low-level suction strainer allows the DPO to make best use of avaiable water in the dump tank down to how many inches?

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2”

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4
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How often should dry hydrants be back flushed and tested?

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Every 6 months

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5
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All engines need what to draft from a dry hydrant?

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A 4.5” to 6” double female bell adapter and a 6” double female

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6
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How often should storage tanks be checked for proper operations?

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Every 6 months

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7
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Rule of thumb states that if the distance from the incident to the water source is greater than how many pumpers, it should become a shuttle operation?

A

3-pumper relay

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8
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When drafting from a dry hydrant, what is the maximum distance that the connection can be from the water line?

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20’

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9
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What is the preferred distance that a dry hydrant connection is from the water line?

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10’ or less

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10
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A non-hydrant area is defined as a structure that is greater than how many feet from the closest hydrant?

A

2,000’

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11
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In a direct fill operation, if the dump site is less than 200’ from the incident the first tanker should do what?

A

position out of the route of travel, connect a line to the siamese, and serve as the direct fill tanker.

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12
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In a direct fill operation, if the dump site is more than 200’ but less than 1,000’ from the incident then the first tanker should do what?

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proceed with the first engine to the incident scene and supply the first engine.

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13
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In a direct fill operation, if the dump site is more than 1,000’ from the incident the first tanker should do what to complete the water supply?

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refer to the preplan and lay out a supply line from predetermined location.+B22

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14
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If the dump site is less than 200’ away from the incident, in a direct fill operation, what should the first in engine DPO do to help complete water supply?

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Lay in or hand jack hose back to the dump site

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15
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The general rule of thumb says that the minimum flow for a Jet Siphon Strainer is what?

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500 GPM

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16
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What is the maximum flow for a low-level strainer?

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750 GPM

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17
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What is the proper PPE to be worn at a dump site?

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Traffic vests and firefighting helmets

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18
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At a fill site, there should be a minimum of how many fill stations set up?

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Two

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19
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In a nursing operation using direct fill, the second engine DPO should do what if there is NO tanker on scene when they arrive and the incident is less than 200’ from the dump site?

A

Supply water to the first engine through a 4” siamese

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20
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Due to their typical size, what should not be used as the sole water source?

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Storage Tanks

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21
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The movement of water at fires will almost always consist of three types of operation except:

A

Fill site ops

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22
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Which is one of the goals of rural water supply ops?

A

Uninterrupted

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23
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What is a tanker task force ?

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3 tankers,1 engine,1 command officer

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24
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The WSGS is normally established by:

A

Third engine

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25
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At a minimum, how many stations each fill site should support?

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2

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26
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At what rate & psi should the fill site engine fill tankers at?

A

Minimum of 1000gpm, 100 psi

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27
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What distance is considered for a driveway to be long driveway?

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200-1000 feet

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28
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During a long driveway operation, What does the second tanker do?

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Connects to siamese

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29
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What position does the third engine officer take after 2nd chief officer assumes wsgs?

A

Dump site unit leader

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30
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What is the rule of thumb if the distance to the water source is greater than:

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3 pumper relay a tanker shuttle is better

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31
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The tool that uses the venturi principle to evacuate air from suction hoses and the pump by using the air supply from the apparatus onboard air tanks is called?

A

Automatic air primer

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32
Q

What does a turbo draft do?

A

Allows access water supply that would normally be out of reach when using a hard suctionhose

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33
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What tool uses the venturi effect to move up to 800 gpm between tanks?

A

Jet siphon

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34
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What is a floating dock strainer?

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Device that picks up water from the surface of the source

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35
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What can be set up to augment the water supply in a tanker shuttle ops?

A

Dump tanks

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36
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What is the preferred method for continuos water supply operation?

A

Tanker nursing attack engine

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37
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Which device allows for drafting from dump tank down to a water level of approximately 2 inches?

A

Low level suction strainer

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38
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Which device can be used to get water from the dump tanks without having to draft ?

A

Low profile jet siphon strainer

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39
Q

The water supply officer bag includes all these except:

A

Command board

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40
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During a shuttle operation, the second engine will do this tasks except:

A

Drop siamese

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41
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Who will be tasked as the Dump Site Unit Leader?

A

OIC of third Engine

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42
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Who will be tasked as the Fill Site Unit Leader?

A

OIC of fifth engine

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43
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Who is responsible for the job of Water Supply Group Supervisor until relieved?

A

OIC from third engine

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44
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Who has priority at fill sites?

A

Tankers

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45
Q

Fill site engines with electronic governor controls always need to draft in what mode?

A

RPM mode

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46
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Fill site personnel operating near an open water source shall wear a PFD within what distance of the water?

A

10 feet

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47
Q

What is the formula for Tanker Flow Calculations?

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Tanker flow = (Capacity -20%)/ Round trip time

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48
Q

A Tanker Task Force shall consist of how many Tankers?

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3

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49
Q

During a direct fill operation, if the dump site is less than 200 feet from the incident, what unit shall lay out?

A

Engine

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50
Q

How many fill stations shall the fifth engine setup at the fill site?

A

2

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51
Q

During a direct fill operation, when the incident is more than 200 feet, but less than 1000 feet from the dump site, where shall the first Tanker go?

A

Proceed up the driveway with the first engine

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52
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If the second in engine arrives on scene with no tanker, what shall they do?

A

Supply engine through siamese

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53
Q

What is the typical size of a 1500 gallon dump tank?

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10’ 3” by 10’ 3” by 30”

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54
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What is the typical size of a 2100 gallon dump tank?

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11’ 3” by 11’ 3” by 30”

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55
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A low level strainer is able to supply water from a dump tank down to approximately what depth?

A

2 inches

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56
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What is the maximum flow for a low level strainer?

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750 gpm

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57
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What is the minimum flow for a jet siphon strainer?

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500 gpm

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58
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During a relay, what is the maximum distance between engines?

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1000 feet

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59
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What pressure should all incoming tankers supply the clappered siamese at?

A

70 psi

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60
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At the fill site, tankers should be filled at a minimum what gpm?

A

1000 gpm

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61
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All of the follow are methods of moving water during a rural water incident except:

A

static operations

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62
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Who is the DSUL until the arrival of an additional command officer arrives on scene?

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3rd due engine OIC

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63
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What is the definition of a non-hydrant area?

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Hydrants located in excess of 2,000 feet from a structure

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64
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During nursing operations, the first arriving engine and tanker will proceed to the fire location while a tanker is located at the dump site supplying attack apparatus through:

A

a clappered Siamese valve

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65
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Relay operations generally require:

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three or fewer engines

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66
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What is the maximum length of a supply line in a relay operation?

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3000 ft

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67
Q

What is the minimum pump capacity of a tanker?

A

1000 GPM

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68
Q

What is the minimum water tank size on a tanker?

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2000 gallons

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69
Q

Fill site engines shall have the govern controls set in what mode to reduce the probability of damage to the pumps?

A

RPM mode

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70
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Personal flotation devices are required when working within how many feet of an open water source?

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10 feet

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71
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Relay operations from a static water source using 4 inch hose are feasible at distances over:

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1 mile

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72
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In order to connect to a dry hydrant and complete a draft, all units shall need what kind of adapter?

A

41/2 inch to 6 inch double female National Pipe Taper and 6 inch double female

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73
Q

Water storage tanks should be checked:

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6 months

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74
Q

How many gallons does a 13’3 by 13’3 by 30” dump tank contain?

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3000 gallons

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75
Q

Which appliance used in rural water operations allows engines the ability to get water from the dump tanks without having to draft?

A

low-profile jet siphoned strainer

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76
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Automatic air primers begin priming when pressure in the system drops below:

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20 PSI

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77
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All incoming tankers should supply the clappered Siamese from the engine at:

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70 psi

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78
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What is the minimum rate at which fill site engines should fill tankers?

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1000 GPM at 100 PSI

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79
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What is the maximum amount of vertical lift that can be found in a dry hydrant system?

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20 feet

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80
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What is the minimum depth in which a water storage tank should be buried?

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3 feet

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81
Q

Who is designated to be the fill site unit leader?

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OIC of the fifth due engine

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82
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A “non-hydrant” area is defined as an area with how many feet between a structure and a hydrant?

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2,000 feet or greater

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83
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Relay operations should not exceed what distance between the incident and the water source?

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3,000 feet

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84
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A tanker task force consists of what minimum response?

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Three tankers, one engine, one command officer

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85
Q

The length of a driveway in a rural water supply scenario that changes from a “short driveway” to a “long driveway” scenario is what distance?

A

200 feet

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86
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Who is designated to be the dump site unit leader?

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OIC of the 3rd due engine

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87
Q

What is the calculation for determining tanker flow?

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TF = (Capacity - 20%) divided by Round trip time in minutes

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88
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Upon arrival at the incident scene, what is the responsibility of the driver of the third due engine in a rural water supply scenario?

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Transfers water to the dumpsite, then becomes part of the shuttle

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89
Q

How often should dry hydrants be tested and back-flushed?

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Every six months

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90
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What is the maximum flow for a low-level strainer?

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750 GPM

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91
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What is generally the minimum flow for a jet siphon strainer?

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500 GPM

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92
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An automatic air primer will automatically being priming whenever the discharge pressure drops below what PSI?

A

20 PSI

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93
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What is the maximum distance between engines in a relay operation?

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1000 feet

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94
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What is the minimum fire flow through 4 inch supply line in a relay operation?

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500 GPM

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95
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The minimum flow/pressure to supply the first due tanker at the dump site?

A

70 PSI

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96
Q

At least how many fill stations should be set up at the fill site?

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Two

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97
Q

At what rate should tankers be filled at at the fill site?

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1000 GPM at 100 PSI

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98
Q

What is the maximum lift from a dry hydrant?

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20 feet

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99
Q

If utilizing a storage tank, what must also be considered at the end of an incident?

A

The storage tank must be refilled

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100
Q

A typical dump pit can fit how many gallons of water?

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Between 1500 to 3000 gallons

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101
Q

What are the 4 goals of rural water supply operation?

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Rapid, efficient, expandable and uninterupted

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102
Q

What are the 3 types of rural water supply operation?

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Nurse, relay, shuttle

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103
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How far from a structure must a hydrant be to be considered “non-hydrant”?

A

2000 feet

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104
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Who is the dump site unit leader?

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OIC from 3rd engine

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105
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Who is the fill site unit leader?

A

OIC from 5th engine

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106
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No more than how many engines may be used in a relay operation?

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3

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107
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What comprises a tanker task force?

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3 tankers, 1 engine, 1 command officer

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108
Q

Who initially assumes the role of water supply group supervisor?

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OIC from 3rd engine

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109
Q

What is the tanker flow calculation?

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(Capacity-20%)/round trip time

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110
Q

With proper preplanning, relay operations with 4-inch hose is feasible at what distance?

A

Over one mile

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111
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How often should dry hydrants by back flushed and tested?

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Every 6 months

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112
Q

What is needed in order to draft from a dry hydrant?

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4 1/2-6 inch double female bell adapter and 6 inch double female

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113
Q

What is the NOVA recommended minimum for a tanker pump and water tank capacity?

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1,000 GPM pump and 2,000 gallon water tank

114
Q

What is the maximum flow of a low-level strainer?

A

750 GPM

115
Q

What is the approximate minimum flow for a Jet Siphon Strainer?

A

500 GPM

116
Q

How many GPMs can a Jet Siphon move between dump tanks?

A

800

117
Q

The automatic air primer will automatically begin priming when the discharge pressure drops below what?

A

20 PSI

118
Q

What is the maximum distance allowed between engines during relay operations?

A

1,000 feet

119
Q

What is the term for the tanker that proceeds with the initial attack engine to the incident scene provides water for the initial attack?

A

Nurse tanker

120
Q

What is the maximum vertical drop in dry hydrants?

A

20 feet

121
Q

What goal of rural water supply is described as providing maximum GPM/fire flow based on available water?

A

Efficient

122
Q

Which unit OIC is considered the DSUL until additional command officers arrive?

A

Third Engine

123
Q

What is the distance between hydrants to be considered a non-hydrant area?

A

More than 2000’

124
Q

During nursing operations, where will the first arriving tanker be typically located?

A

At the fire location

125
Q

How many tankers come in a tanker task force?

A

3

126
Q

Who’s responsibility is it to supervise the water supply group?

A

WSGS

127
Q

Who’s responsibility is it to calculate turnaround time and GPM per unit in shuttle and provide total GPM to WSGS

A

DSUL

128
Q

Who’s responsibility is it to manage all activities at the fill site?

A

FSUL

129
Q

Who determines the fill site locations?

A

First arriving engine OIC

130
Q

What PPE should personnel ensure they have on at the dump site?

A

Traffic vests

131
Q

If working within 10’ of an open water source, what should personnel be wearing?

A

PFD

132
Q

What is the tanker flow for a tanker with 2500 gallons, a travel and fill time of 10 minutes have?

A

200 GPM

133
Q

What Virginia code states that fire departments have the right to acquire water from whatever source is available to prevent the spread of fire?

A

Title 27, 27-20

134
Q

If a tanker task force is not dispatched initially to a non-hydrant area, who’s responsibility is it to request it?

A

First arriving engine OIC or first arriving command officer

135
Q

During nursing operations, which unit arrives at the fill site and assumes FSUL?

A

Fifth Engine

136
Q

What does the driver of the fourth engine do during a shuttle operation?

A

Transfer water to tanker at dump site and become part of shuttle if needed

137
Q

Due to the size, what systems should not be used as the sole water source?

A

Storage tanks

138
Q

How many 6” hard sleeves is it recommended to be carried on all tankers?

A

2

139
Q

What is the maximum flow for a low level strainer?

A

750 GPM

140
Q

What is the approximate minimum flow for a Jet Siphon Strainer?

A

500 GPM

141
Q

What must you do before using a dry Hydrant?

A

back flush

142
Q

What does an automatic air primer use to evacuate air form suction hoses and the pump?

A

the venturi principle

143
Q

What depends on the success of using a staic water source?

A

Accesibility and the water depth

144
Q

How often must storage tanks be checked as a water source?

A

every 6 months

145
Q

What must be asigned to a fire boat location if being used a water supply?

A

an engine company

146
Q

What do relay operations need to be?

A

preplanned and the preplan followed

147
Q

What are goals rural water supply operations?

A

rapid, efficient, expandable, uniterrupted

148
Q

What is supply hose 4-inch diameter or greater called?

A

large diameter hose

149
Q

What operation does the tanker supply the attack engine?

A

nursing operation

150
Q

What is used to divide in the tanker flow calculation?

A

round trip time

151
Q

wht percentage is used to minus capacity in tanker flow calculations?

A

20%

152
Q

Who is responsible for fill sight safety and ensuring all personnel know their assignments?

A

FSUL

153
Q

What mode must fill site engines with electronic governor must always draft and fill in?

A

RPM mode

154
Q

What will an engine generate none of which during a draft will make the pump think it is cavitaing when in pressure mode?

A

pressure

155
Q

Who must FSUL keep updated constantly on staus of the fill site and its capacity?

A

WSGS

156
Q

upon creation of a dump site, what must arriving companies do to support the site?

A

transfer their water to the site

157
Q

What does FSUL stand for?

A

Fill site unit leader

158
Q

Who recommand travel routes of tankers?

A

DSUL

159
Q

Who is WSGS unitl relieved?

A

3rd engine officer

160
Q

With tanker task force, who is responsible for providing adequate water to the incident?

A

Water supply group

161
Q

The goals of rural water supply operations are

A

Rapid, Efficient, Expandable, Uninterrupted

162
Q

Normally established by the third-arriving engine officer until relieved by the command officer dispatched with the Tanker Task Force

A

Water supply group supervisor

163
Q

This person’s role is to constantly and continuously monitor dump site operations for safety

A

Dump Site Unit Leader

164
Q

Keep Water Supply Group Supervisor apprised of the fill site conditions upon request

A

Fill site unit leader

165
Q

Have Priority at Dump Sites

A

Tankers

166
Q

Typically, the fifth engine is responsible for setting up and maintaining the

A

Fill site

167
Q

Typically the OIC of the fifth engine is the

A

Fill site unit leader

168
Q

The first engine shall communicate the

A

fill site location

169
Q

Fill site engines with electronic governor controls need to always draft and fill in

A

RPM mode

170
Q

The fire flow that can be obtained from a particular unit can be estimated using the following formula

A

Total Capacity of Tanker minus 20% divided by the round trip time

171
Q

A Tanker Task Force consists of

A

One engine, Three tankers, One comand officer

172
Q

If tankers are dispatched without engines, it is strongly recommended

A

an additional firefighter is placed on the unit for a crew of two.

173
Q

First Engine

A

Arrive and layout LDH with a Siamese from a point that is suitable for the selected rural water supply operation.

174
Q

First Tanker

A

A: Arrive and position in close proximity of the attack engine.
B: Connect a LDH supply line to the attack engine and supply water.
C: If the first arriving engine does not drop a Siamese, the tanker should drop theirs.

175
Q

Second Engine

A

o Arrive at the incident scene and complete the setup of the nursing operation.
o Engine will supply their water into the system when no tankers are available.

176
Q

Second Tanker

A

o Arrive at the nursing site and supply their water into the system.
o Join the water shuttle operation.
o If a combination operation is anticipated, consider dropping rural water supply (RWS)
equipment as needed.

177
Q

Third Engine

A

o The officer of the third-arriving engine will assume the role of the DSUL.
o The DSUL will manage the responsibilities of the WSGS until relieved.
o Engine will supply their water into the system when no tankers are available. o Position out of the route of travel.

178
Q

Fourth Engine

A

o Engine will supply their water into the system when no tankers are available.
o Position out of the route of travel.

179
Q

Fifth Engine

A

o Arrive at the fill site and the officer will assume the FSUL position under the WSGS. o Establish two fill stations positioned sufficiently apart to permit ease of vehicle
movement.

180
Q

Additional Tankers

A

o Arrive at incident and transfer water into the system.

o After transferring water, unit will become part of the water shuttle operation.

181
Q

Who establishes the water supply group?

A

Third engine officer

182
Q

Who gets priority at the fill site?

A

Tankers

183
Q

Who is responsible to figure to the turn around time and GPM per vehicle?

A

Dump Site Unit Leader

184
Q

Who is responsible for the efficiency at the fill site?

A

Fill Site Supervisor

185
Q

Where should the dump site be?

A

End of the driveway leading to the structure

186
Q

Who is typically responsible for the fill site?

A

5th Engine

187
Q

What are personnel to wear at the fill site?

A

Safety Vest

188
Q

If personnel are working within 10 feet of the water what needs to be worn?

A

Personal Floatation Device

189
Q

What must be done with the route of travel?

A

Be kept open and have a place for tanker to pass

190
Q

How shall rural water supply areas be recorded at each station?

A

In a pre plan book

191
Q

What does Virginia code Title 27 Section 27-20 Chapter 2 allow?

A

Water usage agreement

192
Q

How many tanker do you get with a tanker taskforce?

A

3

193
Q

What is the minimum dispatch for a tanker task force?

A

1 Engine, 3 tankers, 1 Command Officer

194
Q

Who needs to begin the set up for a water supply operations when enroute to a fire ?

A

1St engine officer

195
Q

If the fill site is less than 200’ from the incident who lays hose on the ground?

A

1St Engine

196
Q

Where does the first tanker position on a short lay ?

A

Out of the route of travel at the dump site

197
Q

What does the 2nd engine do when the 1st tanker is on scene and the incident is 200’ from the dump site?

A

Dump water to the tanker and become part of the water shuttle

198
Q

What does the tanker do on a long lay?

A

Becomes the water reserve for the 1st engine

199
Q

What does the 3rd engine officer do?

A

Becomes the Dump Site Unit Leader

200
Q

What must the 5th engine do at the fill site?

A

2 Hose lines to fill and give tankers priority

201
Q

What is the term for a nursing operation that provides immediate water to the fire ground eliminating the need for portable dump tanks?

A

Direct Fill

202
Q

What is the role of the second tanker in a short driveway scenario?

A

Transfer water to the first tanker and then become part of the shuttle operation

203
Q

What is the role of the second tanker in a long driveway scenario?

A

Position to receive water from units in the shuttle operation and serve as the dump site

204
Q

Non-hydrant locations are areas that are how many feet from a given structure?

A

2,000 feet

205
Q

What units make up a tanker task force?

A

Three tankers, one engine, and one command officer

206
Q

What unit has priority at the dump site?

A

Tankers

207
Q

What unit is responsible for setting up the fill site?

A

Fifth engine

208
Q

What mode do fill site engines with electronic governor controls need to be in to draft and fill?

A

RPM mode

209
Q

What is the tank flow calculation?

A

Total capacity of tanker minus 20% divided by the round trip time

210
Q

What is the role of the third due engine crew in a nursing operation?

A

Set up the dump site

211
Q

A long driveway is when the dump site is more than how many feet from the incident?

A

200 feet

212
Q

What are feasible distances for relay operations with 4-inch hose?

A

Over one mile

213
Q

How often should dry-hydrants be back flushed and tested?

A

Every six months

214
Q

How often should storage tanks be checked?

A

Every six months

215
Q

Which of these is not part of the minimum equipment cache to be carried on all tankers?

A

Personal flotation device

216
Q

Which of these is not part of the minimum equipment cache to be carried on all engines?

A

Dump tank

217
Q

Which of these is not part of the the water supply officer bag?

A

Whistle

218
Q

What piece of equipment allows the engine company drafting to make the best use of all available water in a dump tank down to a water level of approximately two inches?

A

Low-level suction strainer

219
Q

What piece of equipment allows engines the ability to get water from the dump tanks without having to draft?

A

Low-profile jet siphon strainer

220
Q

What auxiliary item helps to move water between dump tanks and helps with water conservation in the operation?

A

Jet siphon

221
Q

What are the most common ways to move water at a non-hydrant fire scene?

A

Nursing Operation, Relay Operation, Shuttle Operation

222
Q

What are the goals of rural water supply operations?

A

Rapid, efficient, expandable, uninterrupted

223
Q

Who is assinged as the Dump Site Unit Leader?

A

OIC of the 3rd engine

224
Q

Who is responsible for setting up the dump site operations, establishing a staging area, and determining the best route of travel for tankers?

A

Dump Site Unit Leader

225
Q

What is a “short driveway scenario?”

A

Driveway less than 200’

226
Q

In a short driveway scenario, what will the second tanker do?

A

transfer water to first tanker, then becomes part of the shuttle

227
Q

What is a “long driveway scenario?”

A

driveway more than 200’

228
Q

What will the second tanker do in a long driveway scenario?

A

position to reveice water while serving as the dupm site

229
Q

What procedure is used during initial fire attack and may be used in place of a dump site operation when deemed necessary?

A

nursing operation

230
Q

A relay operation should not exceed how far from the incident?

A

3000’

231
Q

Who should be assigned to the Water Supply Group Supervisor position (WSGS)?

A

Second arriving command officer

232
Q

What is the role of the WSGS?

A

developing an adequate water supply delivery system

233
Q

Who is in charge of the fill site?

A

OIC of the 5th engine

234
Q

Who is responsible for determining the water supply plan?

A

OIC of the 1st arriving engine

235
Q

A 13’3” by 13’3” by 30” dump tank is expected to hold approximately how many gallons?

A

3000

236
Q

Which strainer is designed specifically for dump tanks?

A

Low-Level suction strainer

237
Q

To qualify as a non-hydrant area, how far are the hydrant from any given structure?

A

> 2000’

238
Q

What auxiliary item can be used to help move water between dump tanks and helps with water conservation in the operation?

A

Jet siphon

239
Q

How much water can be moved between dump tanks using the venturi effect?

A

800 gpm

240
Q

What device allows engines and tankers to draft from a static water source without needing additional equipment to keep it off the bottom of the water source?

A

floating dock strainer

241
Q

Which engine is the attack engine?

A

The first arriving engine on scene

242
Q

What size hose is considered to be LDH?

A

4-inch diameter or greater

243
Q

What are considered to be non-hydranted areas?

A

All known locations where hydrants are more than 2,000 feet from a given structure

244
Q

What is considered a relay operation?

A

When three or fewer engines supplies the attack engine directly from the water source through a supply line that should not exceed 3000 feet from the incident

245
Q

What best describes a shuttle operation?

A

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

246
Q

What is NOVA’s recommendation for a tanker?

A

1,000-GPM pump and a 2,000-gallon water tank

247
Q

What is a tanker task force?

A

Three tankers, one engine, and one command officer

248
Q

Initally whose role is it to fill the Water Supply Group Supervisor position?

A

The third due engine officer

249
Q

Whose responsibility is it to establish an alternate radio channel or channels for the water supply operations?

A

The water group supervisor

250
Q

Initally who shall announce the fill site locations?

A

The first arriving engine officer

251
Q

What is appropriate PPE for personnel at the dump site?

A

Traffic vests and firefighting helmets

252
Q

Which formula is appropraite to use when estimating the fire flow that can be obtained from a particular unit?

A

Total capacity of tanker minus 20% divided by the round-trip time

253
Q

What does the first “S” stand for in WSGS stand for?

A

Supply

254
Q

How many fill stations should the fifth due engine setup in a nursing operation?

A

Two

255
Q

How many lines will come from the fifth engine to facilitate the rapid filling of units coming to the fill site when conducting a direct fill option nursing operation?

A

Two

256
Q

What can fire boats be used as during a relay operation?

A

A drating unit to supply a relay

257
Q

How often should dry hydrants be back flushed and tested?

A

Every six months

258
Q

How often should storage tank systems be checked?

A

Every six months

259
Q

What is the typical size for a 2100 gallon dump tank?

A

11’3” by 11’3” by 30”

260
Q

The general rule of thumb is that the minimum flow for a Jet Siphon Strainer is approximately how many GPM?

A

500 GPM

261
Q

Who does the fill site unit leader report to?

A

Water supply group supervisor

262
Q

The NOVA recommendation for a tanker is a minimum:

A

1,000-GPM pump and a 2,000-gallon water tank

263
Q

A tanker that proceeds with the initial attack engine to the incident scene and provides water as needed for the initial attack is known as:

A

Nurse tanker

264
Q

Non-Hydrant areas include all known locations where hydrants are more than how many feet from a given structure?

A

2,000 feet

265
Q

Who is responsible for determining the water supply plan enroute to the call?

A

The first due engine company

266
Q

The dump site on an incident scene is typically located:

A

Near the end of the driveway leading to the structure

267
Q

Fill site engines with electronic governor controls need to always draft and fill:

A

in RPM mode

268
Q

Personnel at the fill area need to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) if working within what distance of an open water
source?

A

10 feet

269
Q

What is the formula for determining tanker flow?

A

(Capacity - 20%) / Round trip time

270
Q

What should the fire department set up with the owners of private water sources that could be used during a firefight?

A

Water usage agreement

271
Q

The minimum dispatch for a Tanker Task Force shall consist of:

A

One engine, three tankers, one command officer

272
Q

Who initially assumes the role of “Water Supply Group Supervisor” until relieved?

A

Third due engine officer

273
Q

How often should dry hydrants be back-flushed and tested?

A

Every six months

274
Q

What is the typical range of dump tank sizes?

A

1500-3000 Gallons

275
Q

What is the maximum flow for a low level strainer?

A

750 GPM

276
Q

An automatic air primer will begin priming whenever the discharge drops below:

A

20 PSI

277
Q

An auxiliary item that helps move water between dump tanks and helps with water conservation:

A

Jet siphon

278
Q

A device that allows a unit to access a water supply that would normally be out of reach when using a hard-suction hose is a:

A

Turbo draft

279
Q

The maximum distance between engines in a relay should be:

A

1000 feet

280
Q

Each fill site should support at least how many fill stations?

A

Two

Martin 22 (33 decks)

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