Rural Water Supply Flashcards
What are the three types of movement of water at fires?
Nursing operations, relay operations, and shuttle operations
What are the 4 goals of rural water supply?
Rapid, Efficient, Expandable, and uninterrupted
Where does the first tanker position and what is its role?
The first tanker positions as close as possible to the first engine and it supplies the first engine company with tank water to initiate fire attack.
Who is the dump site unit leader (DSUL)?
The OIC of the third engine company and will manage the water supply operations until the arrival of an additional command officer.
What is the dump site unit leaders role (DSUL)?
The DSUL is responsible for setting up and maintaining the operations at the dump site.
Who staffs the fill site?
Fifth engine
Who is the fill site unit leader (FSUL)?
The OIC from the fifth engine
What defines a non-hydrant area?
Locations where hydrants are in excess of 2,000 feet from a given structure.
What is a nursing operation?
Used during an initial fire attack and happens typically when the first arriving tanker will be positioned at the fire location for attack and a taker will be at the dump site supplying water to the attack apparatus through a clapper Siamese valve.
What/Who is the nurse tanker?
A tanker that proceeds with the initial attack engine to the incident scene and provides water as needed for the initial attack. The tanker will position as close to the initial attack engine and acts as an extension of the attack engines booster tank.
What is relay operations?
Using three or fewer engines to supply the attack engine directly from the water source through a supply line that should not exceed 3000 feet from the incident.
What are shuttle operations?
The procedure of using engines and tankers to move water from a fill site to the incident scene.
What are the NOVA recommendations for a tanker?
A minimum of 1000- GPM pump and a 2,000 gallon water tank.
Who is the water supply group supervisor?
The third engine officer is initially responsible for the duties of the WSGS until relieved. It is recommended that the command officer from the tanker task force be assigned to the WSGS.
What are the WSGS responsibilities?
Report to the IC and develop an adequate water supply delivery system and the management of all resources assigned to the water supply operations
Who is responsible for determining the water supply plan?
The first due engine officer, shall determine and announce the plan enroute to the call using the map book or preplan.
Where should the dump site be located and what considerations should be considered?
Typically located near the end of the driveway leading to the structure. Make sure the location allows for easy access, turnaround, and travel routes for shuttle operations.
Who is typically responsible for setting up and maintaining fill site operations, and who is the fill site unit leader?
The fifth engine and the OIC will be the fill site unit leader.
