AUC 205,206,225 Flashcards

1
Q

Who does the reporting of defective hydrants go to?

PS single copy form, no duplicates

A

DEP

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2
Q

Up to how many defective hydrants can be reported up to on 1 form?
ps typed or hand printed ONLY black ink.

A

up to 7

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3
Q

Do not re submit a defective hydrant form that was previously sent in for caps or chains unless?

A

Unless the defect has existed for 24 months.

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4
Q

What is done after DEP give u a work order for hydrant work completed?

A

Inspection satisfactory entry made in RED on hydrant card,repair ticket and CD-63
If unstatisfactory new CD-63 prepared and faxed with
“Repair Work Unsatisfactory” put in the remarks /defects column

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5
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If u can not connect to the DEP’S fax, what is the next step?

A

Telephone call to DEP.
If the unit’s fax is OOS form shall be forwarded to adm batt
with a note asking them to fax the report

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6
Q

What are the 4 codes for defective hydrants?

A
ACRO- Beat USC
Code 1- broken barrel
Code 2- Unserviceable
Code 3- Serviceable
Code 4- Cap/Chain missing
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7
Q

Do we place hydrant discs on all defective hydrants?

A

No we do not place discs on high pressure hydrants

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8
Q

Hydrant repair tickets are kept for _____ years?

A

2 years from the date of verified repair.

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9
Q

Are high pressure hydrants a viable source of water?

A

NO

Do not inspect or report them defective.

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10
Q

(2 Things)What is considered a priority hydrant?
PS mark “Priority Hydrant” in red on the top.
put PR in the hydrant type code (priority repair)
put CN means custodian hydrant guard

A

Priority hydrant-Only hydrant on block.
Priority hydrant-Vital to high profile area/critical infastructure.

Priority Repair is 2 adjacent hydrants on the same block that OOS

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11
Q

All Yellow hydrants on parkways are shut down year round?

A

Yes

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12
Q

Where is the 2nd curb key for hydrants located for relocated companies?

A

Near the HW desk.

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13
Q

How many turns does it take shut down a yellow hydrant on a parkway?
PS open valve fully 1st before opening hydrant

A

18 turns counter clockwise
ACRO- Hydrants on parkways=18 letters
PS regular hydrants 17 turns

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14
Q

Advantages of 1 3/4 line are?

A

INCREASE of water discharge
speed of stretch
Maneuverability/mobility with less effort

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15
Q

Officer has to consider 3 factors for ordering a 1 3/4 line?

A

fire’s magnitude, location and potential to spread.
occupancy of the structure/possible life hazard.
advantages of speed/mobility versus need for higher water delivery rate.

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16
Q

Where would u not use a 1 3/4 line?

A

Defensive position
Advanced fire
large volume of water to cool superheated fire area
large body of fire in UNcompartmented area
Can not determine size or extent

17
Q

When do low pressure water procedures begin?

A

First FULL week of May.

18
Q

Deputy chiefs shall cause which units to get hydrant readings near their quarters?

A

Engines and Squads starting at 1000-2200. For every 3 hours and recorded on the hydrant pressure chart posted at the HW desk throughout the summer season

19
Q

Which units shall close down illegal hydrants?

A

All units as long as it will not precipitate an incident.

20
Q

What happens if u find someone illegally opening a hydrant?

What if u find someone vandalizing a hydrant?

A

Maybe given Summons
In regs give warning 1st the if it continues give summons

PD notified

21
Q

Phase 1 water pressure alert starts at what time and how often?

A

1000-2200
every hour
PS same applies for Phases 2

22
Q

Is it necessary if a hydrant is found defective to complete a defective hydrant report during phase 2 water pressure emergencies?

A

Not necessary.

23
Q

Upon completion of Phase 2, (Water pressure emergency) What info shall be faxed to the Batt?

A
ACRO COLS
# of illegally OPENED hydrants
# SHUT down
# spray CAPS placed
areas experiencing dangerously LOW water pressures
24
Q

Can u fill the booster tank with high pressure?

A

Yes, as long as the apparatus is in PUMPS if not it could damage internal baffles.
PS as a general rule booster should only be filled by hydrant or another low source