10 Questions
Where can water supply for firefighting operations be obtained from?
All of the above
What is the most common source of supply water in the City of Philadelphia?
Domestic water supply system
What is the domestic water supply system used for?
Supplying both treated water for consumption and domestic low pressure fire hydrants for fire fighting
What is the working pressure of hydrants in the domestic water supply system derived from?
Both direct pumping and gravity feed
What is used to represent the various different sizes of transmission mains on company level maps?
Symbols
What does a company level map plot for each fire box number?
Each hydrant within a two block radius
What are the primary feeders in the water distribution system?
Transmission Mains 16” or greater
What are the secondary feeders in the water distribution system?
Secondary feeders
What are the distributors in the water distribution system?
Distributors
What are company level map books commonly used for?
To plot each hydrant within a two block radius of each fire box number
Test your knowledge on water supply for firefighting operations with this quiz. Learn about different water sources, such as fire hydrants and drafting operations, and understand the importance of water tender/tanker shuttle operations. Enhance your understanding of water supply in firefighting.
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