Hose Layer Unit (HLU)

Question 2

HLU

How many Hose layer units in the brigade?

Answer 2

Four hose laying units (HLU) and one reserve strategically stationed within the Brigade

Question 3

HLU

How much hose does the HLU carry?

Answer 3

Carries 4 Kilometres of 90mm hose with Storz couplings.

Hose lines may be single (4kms) or twinned (2kms).

Question 4

HLU

What does TAB stand for?

Answer 4

Tactical advisor bulk media

Question 5

HLU

What is the minimum crew for laying the hose, deploying equipment and turning on the hydrant?

Answer 5

HLU driver will require the assistance of a minimum crew of four. The IC must take this into consideration when calculating resources

Question 6

HLU

The decision when to start hose retrieval should have the following message be sent as early as possible to Control?

Answer 6

“Request (HLU call sign) and hose recovery personnel to carry out retrieval of …….. number of lengths of hose at …………….hrs”

Control will arrange for the HLU, hose recovery personnel and TAB to attend

Question 7

HLU

Minimum PPE for hose recovery?

Answer 7

• Bump hat
• Fire tunic
• Leggings
• Fire boots
• Fire gloves
• The fire tunic may be removed at the discretion of the IC depending on weather conditions and work activity

Question 8

HLU

Whenever a HLU is requested, what else is mobilised?

Answer 8

Whenever a HLU is requested, a TAB will also be mobilised to provide advice and guidance to the IC regarding the provision of water and other resources available.

Note that if the HLU is mobilised as part of a PDA then the TAB will not be mobilised and the IC will need to request their attendance if required.