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 100' of 5" line from the pumper to a point 100' from the engine and connect it to a remotely placed master stream appliance.
Time Limit: 8:30 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. 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 at 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 or signals 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 the apparatus has stopped.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
9. Member #2 detaches the supply line from the 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 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 climbs the engine, either from the rear or from the right side of the engine and goes to the monitor pipe.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
13. Member #1 detaches the monitor from it's mount and hands it to Member #2 who is waiting at the pump panel.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
14. Member #1 picks up and hands the remote monitor base to Member #2 who is waiting at the pump panel.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
15. Member #1 removes 100' of 5" hose from the bed and places the hose on the ground as to provide for advancement away from the engine.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
16. Member #2 carries the Monitor and it's remote base to a point approx. 100' from the engine.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
17. Member #2 properly connects the monitor to the remote base and properly deploys the base's feet. ( DANGER : The Monitor MUST be securely fastened to the Monitor Base before charging. No portion of the grey monitor base coupling shall be visible. When the coupling cannot be seen then the Monitor is securely fastened.)
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
18. Member #1 advances one end of the 100' length of 5" hose to discharge number 4 located on the right side of the engine and attaches the hose.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
19. Member #1 then advances the other end of the 100' length of 5" hose to the area where Member #2 is waiting with the monitor.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
20. Member #2 returns to the engine to a point where he/she can visually see Member #1 and also be close to the pump panel.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
21. Member #1 attaches the 5" hose to the monitor base. (Caution must be made as to keep the 5" hose straight behind the inlet for a distance of 10' or more. Not doing so may result in damage to the monitor or the party operating the monitor.)
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
22. Member #1 signals to Member #2 to SLOWLY open the number 4 discharge valve.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
23. Member #1 then sets the proper nozzle direction and pattern on the monitor nozzle. (Caution shall be made to prevent the monitor nozzle from being turn more than 15 degrees in either direction from the supply hose. Doing so may result in injury or provide one wild ride to its operator)
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
24. Member #1 stays with the monitor and keeps in contact with Member #2 by either eye contact or radio contact.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
25. Member #2 sets the discharge pressure to 100 psi. (The friction loss in the 5" hose is too little to calculate) Time ends when 100 psi is achieved.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
UNTIMED REQUIREMENTS
1. Lines are secured and engine is placed back in service properly and safely.
Yes _____ No _____ Comments _______________________________
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