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What is the purpose of supplying the FDC with two 3" hose lines?
What is the purpose of supplying the FDC with two 3" hose lines?
- To prevent loss of supply by using only one line
- To provide less volume
- To increase friction loss
- To reduce friction loss and provide greater volume (correct)
What must be done prior to connecting and charging the second hose line at the FDC?
What must be done prior to connecting and charging the second hose line at the FDC?
- Utilize double males and females to create working swivels
- Inspect for debris and the presence or lack of clappers
- Connect and charge the first hose line (correct)
- Pump cooling procedures
In case of stiff or 'frozen' swivels on the FDC, what method can be used to overcome this issue?
In case of stiff or 'frozen' swivels on the FDC, what method can be used to overcome this issue?
- Inspecting for debris and the presence or lack of clappers
- Utilizing double males and females to create working swivels (correct)
- Connecting and charging the first hose line
- Increasing water movement
When should sprinklers be supplied if there are multiple FDCs located for sprinklers and standpipe?
When should sprinklers be supplied if there are multiple FDCs located for sprinklers and standpipe?
What should driver operators do to prevent churning and overheating of the pump when pumping high pressures with little water movement?
What should driver operators do to prevent churning and overheating of the pump when pumping high pressures with little water movement?
What is the purpose of stairwell support?
What is the purpose of stairwell support?
What should be the level of PPE for personnel in the stairs during stairwell support?
What should be the level of PPE for personnel in the stairs during stairwell support?
What is the purpose of securing master keys, plans, emergency contacts, and other important information?
What is the purpose of securing master keys, plans, emergency contacts, and other important information?
What is the purpose of the procedure known as stairwell support?
What is the purpose of the procedure known as stairwell support?
What should be the level of PPE for personnel in the stairs during stairwell support?
What should be the level of PPE for personnel in the stairs during stairwell support?
When should the pump(s) and valves be shut down according to the given text?
When should the pump(s) and valves be shut down according to the given text?
What is the purpose of securing master keys, plans, emergency contact, and other important information according to the provided text?
What is the purpose of securing master keys, plans, emergency contact, and other important information according to the provided text?
In what situation is building communications systems suggested to be used according to the given text?
In what situation is building communications systems suggested to be used according to the given text?
