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1
Q

Who is the initial Dump Site Unit Leader?

A

The officer of the 3rd due engine

2
Q

Who is the initial Fill Site Unit Leader?

A

The officer of the 5th due engine

3
Q

What is the definition of a non-hydrant area?

A

Areas where hydrants are in excess of 2,000 feet from a given structure

4
Q

A relay operation should typically involve no more than how many pumpers?

A

3

5
Q

What’s the maximum amount of supply line that should be used on a relay operation?

A

3,000 feet

6
Q

What is the NOVA recommendation for a tanker?

A

1,000 GPM pump and 2,000 Gallon water tank

7
Q

What units make up a tanker task force?

A

3 tankers, 1 engine, 1 command officer

8
Q

Who has priority at the dump and fill sites?

A

Tankers

9
Q

The fire flow that can be obtained by a particular unit operating in the shuttle can be determined by what formula?

A

Sustainable Flow = (Tanker Capacity - 20%) / Round Trip Time

10
Q

How many fill stations should be established by the fill site pumper?

A

2

11
Q

How often should dry hydrants be tested and back flushed?

A

Every 6 Months

12
Q

What is the major safety concern with drafting from a pool?

A

Many pools depend upon the weight of the water to support the construction of the pool or to keep the pool in the ground

13
Q

What is the preferred method for continuous water supply at a rural water supply operation?

A

Direct fill using a tanker to nurse the attack engine

14
Q

What is the purpose of a low level suction strainer and what is their max flow?

A

They are for use in dump tanks allowing the engine to draft down to a water level of approximately 2 inches.

Maximum flow is 750 GPM?

15
Q

What is the low-profile jet siphon strainer? What is it’s maximum flow?

A

A strainer that allows an engine the ability to get water from the dump tank without establishing a draft. Typically used to move water from one tank to another.

Maximum flow may vary between manufacturers but is typically about 500 GPM.

16
Q

What is a jet siphon? How much water can it move?

A

An auxiliary item that attaches to the end of the hard suction sleeve to help move water between tanks by using a venturi effect. It can move about 800 GPM between tanks.

17
Q

What is the maximum distance that should be between each pumper in a relay operation?

A

1,000 ft.

18
Q

When the tanker is supply the clappered siamese, what is there minimum pressure to supply at?

A

70 PSI

19
Q

What rate and pressure should the fill site tankers be filling the tankers at?

A

A rate of 100 GPM at 100 PSI One tanker at a time