evolutions Flashcards
back stretch: pumper stops in vicinity of fire building so as
not to impede the position of a truck company
one member control ff rides rear step,standing clear of moving hose.
back stretch
remove hose from the apparatus:ff lays hose on ground about 15 ft from apparatus
and slightly to side in direction of stretch. a second FF LAYS
the next three folds directly to rear of apparatus
third FF lays the next three slightly to side away from direction of strech
in-line pumping stretch: HOSE FF keys the hydrant by pulling sufficient 3 1/2” AFTER
THE hydrant is deemed serviceable
who breaks the 3 1/2” supply line
the ECC connects it the 3” gated inlet on the pump panel side notifies the Hydrant FF to start water
stretch hose line to the roof: two men remain on the street, when rope is lowered to ground, tie
a clove hitch and binder on hose two feet away from male butt and a half-hitch on the nozzle.
hoist men on roof haul up rope and hose line until
approximately 10’ of the third length is on the roof. Tie a rolling hitch and binder beneath couplings two lengths from taut.,
start water
an upward vertical motion of right arm
shut down
a horizontal motion of both arms across chest
hoist
two sharp tugs on rope
why are the folded length placed with the butts
toward the body?
minimizing the chance of the butts flopping around. Exposed male hose butts on folded lengths must always be protected.
Standpipe……………………………………
♦ Automatic Sprinkler………………………..
♦ Non-Automatic Sprinkler…………………..
♦ Combination Standpipe/Sprinkler………….
Standpipe……………………………………Red
♦ Automatic Sprinkler………………………..Green
♦ Non-Automatic Sprinkler…………………..Aluminum
♦ Combination Standpipe/Sprinkler………….Yellow
All hoselines stretched from standpipe shall be 2½” hose with controlling nozzle and what Main Stream Tip.
All hoselines stretched from standpipe shall be 2½” hose with controlling nozzle and
1⅛” Main Stream Tip.
When rope is lowered
to ground, tie a __ and binder on hose __away from male butt and a halfhitch
on the nozzle.
When rope is lowered
to ground, tie a clove hitch and binder on hose two feet away from male butt and a halfhitch
on the nozzle.
The officer and three men will take what tools the roof?Place
hose roller in position on ledge of roof between windows below and secure with attached
rope.
The officer and three men take utility rope, hose roller, gate, and life belt to roof. Place
hose roller in position on ledge of roof between windows below and secure with attached
rope.
