Company Size: 2
Personnel: #1 (Officer) ________________________________________
#2 (Apparatus Operator) _____________________________
Company #: _____ Shift: _____ Date: _____
OBJECTIVE Two person engine company will lay a 5" supply line 200' from a hydrant, charge the line and connect it to the pump suction. The crew will then deploy a 1¾" preconnected liveline to a postion 150' from the engine.
Time Limit: 6:30 minutes Completed in: _______________________
Evaluator: ________________________________
Given: Company members will perform the evolution in a safe manner from a spot on relatively level ground. Personnel will wear full protective clothing and don SCBA as part of the evolution. Time begins when the engine comes to a complete stop at the hydrant.
PROCEDURES
1. Member #1 makes size-up, gives directions and reports on conditions as the engine stops at the hydrant.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
2. Member #1 exits engine in a safe, unhurried manner, and walks to the back of the engine.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
3. Member #1 removes the Carlin valve (which is attached to the 5" hose) and hydrant wrench, takes them to the hydrant, and wraps the hydrant with the hose to secure it.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
4. Member #1 shouts to Member #2, who is still in the cab, to "Take off".
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
5. Member #2 drives forward and stops approximately 150' to 175' from the hydrant.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
6. Member #1 attaches the Carlin valve to the hydrant so that the operation of the valve will not interfere with turning the hydrant off later. Member #1 then opens the hydrant valve. Member #1 sets the proper water flow speed on the Carlin valve and activates the valve.
Flow Speed Guidelines
Medium: Greater than 100' hose lay
Fast: Greater than 500' hose lay
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
7. Member #2 sets the apparatus brake, engages the pump, and exits the engine in a safe, unhurried manner.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
8. Member #1 moves up to where apparatus has stopped.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
9. Member #2 detaches the supply line from hose remaining in the bed, and attaches the hose to the hose manifold, which he/she removes from the proper compartment.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
10. Member #2 completes the hook up of the supply line to the engine by attaching a short length of 5" hose to the manifold and the pump suction.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
11. Member #2 charges the supply line from the manifold to the pump.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
12. Member #1 dons an SCBA to standard when he/ she arrives at the engine.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
13. Member #2 pulls a preconnected 1¾" liveline from the engine until all hose folds are clear of the hose bed. Member #1 can perform this evolution if Member #2 is busy.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
14. Member #1 pulls the liveline nozzle to a point 150' away from the engine.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
15. Member #2 charges the liveline to 130 psi at a signal from Member #1.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
16. Member #1 begins flowing water.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
17. Member #2 dons an SCBA to standard.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
18. Member #2 walks to Member #1's position and foots the hose line. Time ends at this point.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
UNTIMED REQUIREMENTS
1. Lines are secured and engine placed back in service properly and safely.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
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