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What should be done before the fire department uses more than 100 gallons of hydrant water for purposes other than an emergency?
What should be done before the fire department uses more than 100 gallons of hydrant water for purposes other than an emergency?
What form should be completed at the end of the hydrant water usage?
What form should be completed at the end of the hydrant water usage?
Who should receive a copy of the completed Public Works Notification Form?
Who should receive a copy of the completed Public Works Notification Form?
What is the email address of the Village Water Superintendent?
What is the email address of the Village Water Superintendent?
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What is the location of the Public Works Notification Form?
What is the location of the Public Works Notification Form?
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Who is the contact person for the Village Water Superintendent's office?
Who is the contact person for the Village Water Superintendent's office?
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What is the main purpose of the operational guidelines established by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
What is the main purpose of the operational guidelines established by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
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Who is responsible for completing the Public Works Notification Form during emergency use?
Who is responsible for completing the Public Works Notification Form during emergency use?
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When should the Public Works Notification Form be completed and submitted?
When should the Public Works Notification Form be completed and submitted?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the communication process for using fire hydrants?
Which of the following is NOT included in the communication process for using fire hydrants?
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What type of incidents require the completion of the Public Works Notification Form?
What type of incidents require the completion of the Public Works Notification Form?
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What additional information must be recorded on the Public Works Notification Form?
What additional information must be recorded on the Public Works Notification Form?
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What is the re-evaluation date mentioned in the operational guidelines?
What is the re-evaluation date mentioned in the operational guidelines?
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How does the Fire Department aim to improve communication with Public Works?
How does the Fire Department aim to improve communication with Public Works?
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Study Notes
Notification of Public Works
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department has established an operational guideline for notifying Public Works when utilizing fire hydrants during emergency and non-emergency use.
Definitions and Purpose
- The purpose of this guideline is to account for resources, maintain consistent water system pressures, and establish an efficient method of notification.
Policy for Emergency Use
- During firefighting operations, the Company Officer must complete the Public Works Notification Form with the estimated number of gallons used.
- The form should be sent via email to the Shift Commander, Village Water Superintendent, and Deputy Chief of Operations when completing post-fire reports.
Policy for Non-Emergency Use
- Prior to hydrant flow testing, training, or using over 100 gallons of hydrant water, the Company Officer must inform the Village Water Superintendent.
- After use, the Company Officer must complete the Public Works Notification Form with the estimated number of gallons used.
- The form should be sent via email to the Shift Commander, Village Water Superintendent, and Deputy Chief of Operations.
Contact Information
- For notification purposes, contact Hailing Xiao (Cell: 847-815-3844, Office: 847-781-2703, Email: [email protected]) or Joe Nebel (Cell: 847-815-3878, Office: 847-781-2702, Email: [email protected]).
References
- The Public Works Notification Form can be accessed at J:/FIRE/FORMS/Public Works Notification Form.
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Standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, focusing on notification of public works and NIMS compliance.
