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What type of "gauge" is connected to the standpipe, and why?
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Inline Standpipe Gauge, otherwise, there is no way to know the pressure from the standpipe.
This is analogous for placing the "attack engine" on the standpipe floor. HRTM 9, 8 |
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Who is usually the standpipe control person?
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Fire Attack 1 Specialist
HRTM 9,(1) |
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If using a 2-1/2" gated wye, what do you use to control water flow?
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Standpipe wheel, NOT the handle on the wye.
HRTM 10,(11) |
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What things must be done when ready to open the standpipe wheel to charge the line?
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-Must have a firefighter at each elevation change while charging, to keep hose from moving...
-Rule of Thumb is to open wheel all the way, then turn back two half turns... -Flush nozzle until pressure reading on in-line gauge indicates pressure listed on gauge for amount of hose in use... -Pressure control on the in-line guage is responsibility of Standpipe Control Person. |
- water flow from standpipe should make the building fire pump start resulting in a noticeable increase in pressure and flow. If this does not occur, inform command that the pump needs to be started manually or FDC supplied.
HRTM 10 (12) |
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What is the purpose of the Elbow in the standpipe operations?
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Reduces kinks
May assist in directing the hose up the stairwell. HRTM 9 (7) |
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