rural water Flashcards
Fires in areas requiring rural water supply tactics typically have hydrants in excess of how many feet from the structure
2000
what are the 3 types of operations used in rural water supply
nursing
relay
shuttle
what are the 4 main goals of rural water supply operations
rapid
efficient
expandable
uninterrupted
who is the initial dump site unit leader
OIC from the 3rd engine when the BC from the tanker task force arrives BC takes over
Who is the initial fill site unit leader
5th arriving engine officer
fires requiring rural water have 5 engines on initial dispatch
how many engines are involved in a relay operation, what should the distance not exceed from the incident
3 or fewer engines should not exceed 3000’
Per nova recommendations a tanker should have a min ____ GPM pump and a ___ gallon water tank
1000gpm and 2000 gallon tank
when a water supply group is established what talk group do they operate on
separate group from the tactical channel for water supply operations
what constitutes a tanker task force
3 tankers
1 engine
1 BC
how should fill site engines with electronic governor controls always draft and fill
always draft and ill in RPM mode Pressure mode can damage tanks
what is tanker flow
estimation of the fire flow that can be obtained from a tanker in the shuttle
how do you calculate tanker flow
total capacity of the tanker- 20% divided by round trip time. this equals the gpm/min total for the trip
what is the role of the 3rd engine company in a rural fire event
setup and staff the dumpsite
how often should dry hydrants be back flushed and tested
every 6 months
what is the maximum flow for a low level strainer
750gpm
