Fire Sprinklers And Standpipes

Question 1

What is the typical hookup procedure?

Answer 1

2 1/2” double reverse lay from the fdc

Question 2

What are the jobs for FF1 and FF2 during an sprinkler system hookup?

Answer 2

FF1 strips apparatus (spanner wrenches, axe, scba, rubbishy hook, high rise pack)

FF2 pulls 2x 2 1/2” hoses with enough to make the fdc connection

Engineer then proceeds to the hydrant

Question 3

Where are the dog bone key wrench’s located?

Answer 3

Engineers compartment and the standpipe bag

Question 4

What may be found in place of a 2x 2 1/2” fdc connection?

Answer 4

5” storz connection

Question 5

What is the proper way to connect to an fdc system?

Answer 5

Connect to ALL available connections

Question 6

What is the maximum gpm flow for a 2 1/2” Siamese fdc connection?

Answer 6

500gpm

Question 7

For systems that flow greater than 500gpm what must be installed along with the 2 1/2” Siamese connection?

Answer 7

5” storz connection

Question 8

What is a good indicator not to use the connection to pump a system?

Answer 8

Female caps indicate a discharge not to be used during fire operations

Question 9

How far should a fire apparatus be away from the building?

Answer 9

200 feet

Question 10

What should the key pumper pump the system at?

Answer 10

150psi

Question 11

What is the gpm output per standard sprinkler head?

Answer 11

90gpm