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1
Q

How many types of lays are there and what are they?

A

3 types: Forward, Reverse, and Split

2
Q

What is a forward lay?

A

Procedure used for laying supply lines from a hydrant to a fire scene Water supply to Fire

3
Q

What is a reverse lay?

A

Connecting a 5” LDH supply line to a portable hydrant at the fire scene, then proceeding toward closest water supply Fire to Hydrant

4
Q

What is a split lay?

A

Two apparatuses. 1 performing a forward lay, and one performing a reverse lay

5
Q

During a forward lay, how many feet pass the hydrant will the Driver/Operator stop when catching a hydrant?

A

20’

6
Q

What is in the hydrant bag?

A
  • Two wrenches one combination locking wrench and one regular hydrant wrench
  • Two 2 ½ caps
  • Two 2 ½ spanner wrenches
  • Two 5” spanner wrenches
  • One rubber mallet
  • One FEC adapter
7
Q

What is the name of the hydrant lock?

A

McGard Hydrant Lock

8
Q

Which wrench do you use to remove a McGard Hydrant Lock?

A

Combination Hydrant Wrench

9
Q

When the driver receives the signal from the hydrant FF to proceed forward with the forward lay, what is the max speed the driver can go?

A

10mph

10
Q

The #4 FF can ride the apparatus when the hose length is how long?

A

300’ or longer

11
Q

What is connected to the hydrant before the supply line?

A

Hydra-assist

12
Q

If the threads on the hydrant are different than the threads on the hydra-assist, what tool should be used?

A

FEC adapter

13
Q

What is the #4 FF checking for when walking the line back to the fire?

A

How many sections of line they used, ensuring that the line is pushed as close to the curb as possible, and any bursts.

14
Q

What does the #4 FF connect at the apparatus?

A

Portable hydrant

15
Q

How many modes and what are they of the hydra assist?

A

3 modes

  • Hydrant Pressure
  • Pump Pressure
  • Emergency Shutoff
16
Q

How far from the truck should the portable hydrant be placed?

A

10-15’

17
Q

How can you tell if the portable hydrant is closed?

A

By feeling the ball valves and if the “Inline Indicator” is inline.