Engine Ops | Teach Backs 2

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What should the apprentice firefighter do if there is not enough residual volume and pressure left in the hydrant to flow both phases at once?

Disconnect from the hydrant and find an alternative water source

Increase the pressure to force water flow in both phases

Run the deck gun at a lower pressure to flow the aerial master stream (correct)

Verbally express frustration to the Officer and Battalion Chief

What does the apprentice firefighter need to determine when arriving at a simulated incident and spotting a hydrant?

The residual volume and pressure left in the hydrant (correct)

The number of gallons of water left in the hydrant

The distance to the nearest backup line

The color of the hydrant

What is the purpose of completing a porch drill for an apprentice firefighter?

To demonstrate knowledge of common hose loads

To develop muscle memory for pulling hose lines (correct)

To practice deploying a Triple Fold hose

To assess the structural integrity of a porch

What should an apprentice firefighter do if temporarily transferred to a different firehouse that uses a specific hose load they are unfamiliar with?

Request assistance from another firefighter who is familiar with that hose load Signup and view all the answers

What should an apprentice firefighter do if there is not enough residual volume and pressure in the hydrant to flow both phases at once?

Run the aerial master stream at a lower pressure to conserve water Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of bringing common hose loads knowledge for an apprentice firefighter?

It helps them adapt to different firehouse equipment and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main evaluation objectives for an apprentice firefighter related to hose loads?

Demonstrating proficiency in loading and deploying a specific hose load within a set time limit Signup and view all the answers

What should an apprentice firefighter do when asked to pull a backup line off a different engine?

Familiarize themselves with common hose loads in case of such requests Signup and view all the answers

What should the apprentice firefighter do before backflushing the pump?

Contact the Support Services Apparatus Maintenance Captain and ensure availability of replacement intake screens Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the skill sheet has been performed recently by another shift?

Walk through the skills but do not remove the intake screens and do not flow water for backflushing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gathering all crew members and reviewing the Back Flushing the Pump section of the manual?

To guide the evaluation of backflushing the pump Signup and view all the answers

What should the apprentice firefighter do to maximize the potential flow from a positive water source?

Flush all intakes and discharges as described in the Back Flushing the Pump Section Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before completing the skill station for backflushing the pump?

Make sure replacement intake screens are available in case any get broken Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken after removing all steamer connections, intake screens, and discharge caps?

Open all applicable drains Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if any intake screens get broken during backflushing?

Contact the Support Services Apparatus Maintenance Captain and ensure availability of replacement intake screens Signup and view all the answers

What should be explained by the apprentice firefighter after completing the skills successfully?

How to get replacement screens if needed Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken after flushing all intakes and discharges as described in the Back Flushing the Pump Section?

Reinstall all screens, drains, and caps as appropriate Signup and view all the answers

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