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Situational awareness
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Is there enough room for the truck to maneuver into the scene?
Will the operator and the engine be safe if the fire spreads? What is the size of the building? Will the building collapse? Are there any traffic dangers? What is the status of all connected hoselines? Is there sufficient water supply for the desired firefighter operations? Anticipate Future Needs Be prepared for the unexpected and don’t get caught by surprise. |
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When spotting engine, how far should you be away from hydrant?
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8 feet and front or rear bumpber
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when front parking brake is engaged, what should you remember?
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engine should be engaged.
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Transfer valve policy
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Pump in PRESSURE for flows up to two-thirds (2/3) pump capacity unless the pump cannot produce the necessary GPM flow. For GPM flows greater than two-thirds (2/3) pump capacity, pump in VOLUME.
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pony pump max psi
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130 psi
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what rpm should you throttle to when priming?
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Increase throttle to 1000 RPM. (It is not MANDATORY to increase RPM since our Pierce engines are equipped with electric primers that will work as long as the battery switch is ON. However, increasing the RPM will lessen the strain on the electric system.)
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priming pump max times
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Type IV Patrols: 30 seconds
Type III Engines: 30 seconds Older Pierce Type I Engines: 45 seconds Pierce Arrow XT Type I Engines: 60 seconds |
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3% foam yields how much finished foam
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3% setting: Pump for 7 min = 700 gallons foam solution = 5600 gallons finished foam
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6% foam yields how much finished foam
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6% setting: Pump for 3 min, 30 sec = 350 gallons foam solution = 2800 gallons finished foam
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How often do you reapply foam?
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reapplied every 10 minutes to maintain the vapor seal.
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husky foam system stats:
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hydraulic pump,
25 gallon class A foam tank which is built into the main water tank 4 gallon hydraulic oil reservoir, with level/temp gauge, and a shut off valve underneath |
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Ideal placement of strainer for drafting
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strainer remains 2 feet below the surface and have 2 feet of water around it at all times in any direction
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