25 Questions
What is the recommended distance from the hoseline(s) supplying the FDC that all personnel operating at the incident and civilians should be removed from?
50 feet
How should the lines supplying the FDC be secured to relieve pressure from the coupling?
With a utility rope or Howd strap
Where should the supply and discharge lines be connected to the engine?
On the side opposite the pump panel
Why should personnel in the stairwells where standpipes are under high pressure be kept to a minimum?
To reduce the risk of injury from standpipe failure
What should be done when operating hand line and floor outlet valves?
Operate them slowly to reduce the risk of a water hammer
In the context of high-pressure pumping, what is the purpose of using warning/caution tape and/or traffic cones?
To secure the perimeter of the area around the hoseline(s)
What action should be taken if the configuration of the incident scene makes it impractical to use warning/caution tape and/or traffic cones?
No specific action is mentioned
What is the minimum recommended distance for securing the lines supplying the FDC to relieve pressure from the coupling?
1 foot
Why should the operation of hand line and floor outlet valves be done slowly?
To reduce the risk of a water hammer
What is the standard operating procedure regarding the priority of Fire Department Connections (FDC)?
FDC for sprinklers take priority over FDC for standpipes, unless directed by the Incident Commander
What type of line is used to supply Fire Department Connections (FDC) for sprinklers?
Three-inch high-pressure line (blue)
Under what circumstance can a standpipe outlet on the interior effectively supply a sprinkler system?
When the standpipe outlet is part of a combination system
What is the recommended action regarding Pressure Regulating Devices (PRDs) during a fire incident?
PRDs should be removed or disabled if possible, unless directed by the Incident Commander
What does an outside water flow alarm/motor gong operating indicate?
Water flow in the system
What should be done upon determining a fire is under control regarding the sprinkler system for the affected area?
Temporarily shut down using applicable sectional valves
Who should be contacted when the sprinkler system has operated, according to the standard operating procedure?
Building owner or representative and the fire alarm company
What should the Incident Commander determine if the sprinkler system cannot be fully restored?
If a building representative or sprinkler service company can install new sprinkler heads or establish a fire watch
What are ladder company sprinkler kits equipped with?
Specific tools to minimize water damage
What is the purpose of SOP 2?
To describe the procedures to operate in buildings equipped with water-based fire protection systems
What does SOP 2 state about the conflict between SOP 1 and SOP 2?
The provisions of SOP 2 shall apply
What is a Combination System as defined in SOP 2?
A system where the same water piping system services both sprinklers and standpipes
What is a Pressure Restricting Regulating Device (PRD) according to SOP 2?
A valve or device designed to reduce, regulate, restrict, or control water pressure
What is the recommended positioning for engine companies when responding to structures with water-based fire protection systems?
Within fifty (50) feet of a Fire Department Connection (FDC)
What should engine companies supplying FDCs attempt to do with the positioning of the apparatus?
Position the apparatus with the pump panel away from the building
What should engine companies do when a structure has more than one FDC available?
Position their apparatus near every FDC until there is an engine company staged near every FDC
Study Notes
Fire Department Connections, Sprinklers, and Standpipes Standard Operating Procedures
- Fire Department Connections (FDC) for sprinklers take priority over FDC for standpipes, unless directed by the Incident Commander
- A three-inch high-pressure line (blue) is used to supply FDCs, as a four-inch supply line cannot accommodate the required working pressure
- If the FDC on the building exterior is damaged, a system may be supplied via a standpipe outlet on the interior, but it may not effectively supply a sprinkler system unless part of a combination system
- Pressure Regulating Devices (PRDs) should be removed or disabled if possible, unless directed by the Incident Commander
- Sprinkler system pump pressure is 150 psi + 5 psi per floor
- An outside water flow alarm/motor gong operating may indicate water flow in the system
- Different levels of steam, smoke, and fire indicate the status of the sprinkler system and fire control
- Upon determining a fire is under control, the sprinkler system for the affected area should be temporarily shut down using applicable sectional valves
- The Incident Commander should contact the building owner or representative and the fire alarm company when the sprinkler system has operated
- The Incident Commander should determine if a building representative or sprinkler service company can install new sprinkler heads or establish a fire watch if the system cannot be fully restored
- Ladder company sprinkler kits are equipped with specific tools to minimize water damage and should not carry sprinkler heads
- Each engine is equipped with a standpipe kit for standpipe operations and firefighting at heights and distances beyond standard capabilities
Test your knowledge of Fire Department Connections (FDC), sprinkler systems, and standpipes with this quiz on standard operating procedures. Brush up on important protocols and best practices for handling these critical firefighting equipment and systems.
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