Fire Department Connections and Sprinkler Systems Quiz

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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?

100 feet

25 feet

75 feet

50 feet (correct)

How should the lines supplying the FDC be secured to relieve pressure from the coupling?

With a metal chain

With a utility rope or Howd strap (correct)

By using a zip tie

By tying a knot

Where should the supply and discharge lines be connected to the engine?

On the side opposite the pump panel (correct)

On the same side as the pump panel

At a distance of 2 feet from the pump panel

Directly to 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 Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when operating hand line and floor outlet valves?

Operate them slowly to reduce the risk of a water hammer Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum recommended distance for securing the lines supplying the FDC to relieve pressure from the coupling?

1 foot Signup and view all the answers

Why should the operation of hand line and floor outlet valves be done slowly?

To reduce the risk of a water hammer Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What type of line is used to supply Fire Department Connections (FDC) for sprinklers?

Three-inch high-pressure line (blue) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does an outside water flow alarm/motor gong operating indicate?

Water flow in the system Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are ladder company sprinkler kits equipped with?

Specific tools to minimize water damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of SOP 2?

To describe the procedures to operate in buildings equipped with water-based fire protection systems Signup and view all the answers

What does SOP 2 state about the conflict between SOP 1 and SOP 2?

The provisions of SOP 2 shall apply Signup and view all the answers

What is a Combination System as defined in SOP 2?

A system where the same water piping system services both sprinklers and standpipes Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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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.