7.5.9 Tanker Operations Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the EWPOR 7.5.9 Tanker Operations guideline?
The purpose of this guideline is to outline the use of tankers at a fire scene.
Who does the EWPOR 7.5.9 Tanker Operations SOP/SOG pertain to?
This SOP/SOG pertains to all personnel in this organization.
What is the definition of a tanker?
A tanker is an apparatus capable of carrying 1500 gallons of water or more.
What are the considerations for tankers responding to fire scenes?
- 1500 gallons of water
- 500 gallon a minute pump
- 2500 gallon port-a-tank
- Sufficient hose and fittings to set up water shuttle.
What should be done upon arrival at the fire scene?
There should be a dumpsite location at the supply engine where the tanker will dump a load of water into a port-a-tank.
What is the procedure when the tanker is empty?
It will need to refill at a location determined by the Water Supply Officer or OIC.
How can a tanker be used as an auxiliary water source?
- Lay a 2 ½ or 3” hose from a pump discharge on the tanker to an inlet to an attack engine.
- After communicating with the attack engine: Prime pump. Begin to pump.
What is the purpose of transferring water from the tanker to the attack engine?
This technique may be used when relatively small amounts of water are needed to complete the firefighting task.
What should be set up if large amounts of water are required?
A water shuttle should be set up.
What is the first tanker assignment?
One mutual aid engine positioned at the scene to draft and supply the attack engine.
What is the second tanker assignment?
The engine, most likely mutual aid, positioned at the supply hydrant for filling tankers.
Which tankers should be used?
Tankers should be from Wilder, CCFD1, Southern Campbell, and Melbourne.
