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1
Q

Hose layer what Is the minimum crew used to lay hose

A

Driver + 4 untrained personal

2
Q

What is the minimum crew to recover hose layer hose

A

Driver +3 trained +3 untrained assistants

3
Q

How much hose is carried on the hose layer unit

A

2 km twinned 4 km single

4
Q

What must the driver of the hose Layer unit do when they arrive at the incident ground

A

Report to incident command pump or command unit and book status three

5
Q

What information does the incident commander need from the driver of the HLU once they have completed laying hose

A

Hose layer call sign.

Amount of hose laid.

6
Q

When can the hose be charged hose layer

A

Once the hose is deployed safely the incident commander or delegated authority will give the order for ancillary equipment to be connected and water on

7
Q

What is the minimum PPE for hose recovery HLU

A

Safety helmet fire tunic leggings fire boots fire gloves the tunic can be removed at the discretion of the incident commander

8
Q

If a large amount of hose requires testing and cleaning who should you seek permission from

A

This should be arranged with the bulk media advisor and the officer of the day crews are to book status seven

9
Q

At what speed can the hose layer deploy hose

A

Up to 30 mph

10
Q

What is the weight classification for the hose Layer unit

A

16 ton vehicle

11
Q

When a hose layer unit is mobilized who else will be mobilized with the vehicle

A

Bulk media advisor sometimes referred to as tactical advisor bulk TAB

12
Q

How many persons lift is a 90MM hose

A

Two person lift

13
Q

At what pressure is 90 mm hose tested

A

15 bar