MCFRS Water Supply Appendix Overview

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What action should the driver take once the engine at the water source has secured a water supply?

Wait for the next engine to charge the supply line (correct)

Charge the supply line before ensuring the next engine is ready

Check the water supply before charging the supply line

Monitor the water pressure after securing the supply

When should dual 4” lines be considered in a relay operation?

If the length of the relay exceeds 2,000 feet and/or fire flow exceeds 1,000 GPM (correct)

If the length of the relay is less than 1,000 feet

When the required fire flow is below 500 GPM

When tankers are not available for the operation

What is a key requirement for fill sites according to the policy?

Each fill site should be able to fill tankers at a rate of at least 1000 GPM (correct)

The fill site engine must never be connected to a hydrant

Fill sites should be made operational simultaneously

Fill sites should not be named by their physical address

How should parking be managed during tanker operations?

Keep the roadway clear for tanker access to the siamese Signup and view all the answers

Why are cisterns with less than a 30,000 gallon capacity restricted from being used as the only fill site for a structure fire?

To avoid delays in establishing an adequate water supply Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when designating fill sites according to the policy?

Naming fill sites by common names like 'Johnson's Farm' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning a Water Supply Officer (WSO) in rural water supply operations?

To focus on the water supply instead of the fireground Signup and view all the answers

In rural water supply operations, what is the initial tactic referred to as?

Attack tanker operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected fire flow limit in attack tanker operations?

$500 GPM$ Signup and view all the answers

According to MCFRS policy, what are the criteria for choosing strategies and tactics for a fire incident?

Must match the available water supply and supportable flow rate Signup and view all the answers

When should Class A foam solution be considered for the initial attack according to MCFRS policy?

For all structure fires Signup and view all the answers

In urban water supply operations, what is a 'heavy water hook up'?

Dressing the hydrant steamer and at least one hydrant butt end Signup and view all the answers

What is used in urban settings to identify the target hydrant according to MCFRS policy?

'Own hydrant' callouts Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential consideration for laying dual four inch lines for master streams?

Not restricting firefighter access to the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the third due engine in urban water supply operations?

Take responsibility for all water supplies at the scene Signup and view all the answers

When should additional water supplies use a forward lay according to MCFRS policy?

When primary water supplies are insufficient Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, how many water supplies can be initiated for a single incident without the Incident Commander's permission?

Two water supplies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a reason listed in the policy for the first due engine to elect not to lay a water supply line in a rural setting?

The first due engine does not have enough personnel to lay the line. Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of preference for expanding water supplies in the rural environment according to the policy?

On-Site Static Source, Dump Site Operations, Relay Pumping Operations Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the first step in establishing a dump site operation?

Set up a portable tank(s) in a designated location with an engine drafting from the tank. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Water Supply Officer (WSO) in the rural water supply operations described in the policy?

Manage the dump site operations and allocate additional personnel as necessary. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the main purpose of the attack tanker operation in rural water supply operations?

To provide an initial water supply to the scene until a more permanent supply can be established. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration for establishing a relay pumping operation according to the policy?

The length of the relay, roadway size limitations and the required fire flow. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the first responsibility of the first due engine officer in rural water supply operations?

Announce the fill site location via radio. Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred order for charging fire control systems according to the policy?

Charge the standpipe system first, then the sprinkler system. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the responsibility of the second due engine if the first due engine does not initiate a water supply?

The second due engine must initiate the water supply layout with a clappered siamese. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the MCFRS Water Supply Appendix?

To provide a framework for establishing water supplies at reported structure fires Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle of the MCFRS approach to water supply for structural firefighting?

The rapid establishment of a reliable and expandable water supply is essential to supporting the fast water/coordinated ventilation approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between water supply rate/reliability and tactical options according to the text?

As the supply rate and reliability of water supply is increased, the number of tactical options is also increased Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an engine arriving with only their tank water according to the text?

They must make tactical decisions based on what they have in their tank Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic categories of water supply operations according to the text?

Urban and rural Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the MCFRS water supply model is true according to the text?

It is based on equipment, water supply resources, and travel times specific to the MCFRS organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which Class A foam enhances fire suppression?

By lowering the surface tension of water, allowing a more effective and uniform coating of surfaces Signup and view all the answers

In the rural environment, why must personnel be exacting and judicious in their application of water?

To ensure that the available water is not wasted and is applied directly to burning surfaces Signup and view all the answers

How many water supplies are established for each incident in urban areas, and why?

Two water supplies, to provide operational redundancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the fifth due engine in water supply operations?

To operate as a 'defense in depth' and correct lingering water supply problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical flow rate, and how is it determined?

The flow rate required to suppress a fire in 30 seconds, based on a rule of thumb for residential fires Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the primary tactic used by MCFRS for fire suppression in residential structures?

Surface cooling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing an independent water supply in the rear for urban incidents?

To supply water for operations occurring opposite the initial attack Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between the critical flow rate and water supply reliability?

The critical flow rate is independent of water supply reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of flowing more than the critical flow rate during fire suppression operations?

It may result in a quicker knockdown, but also increases the chance of water being wasted Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using multiple smaller, more maneuverable lines instead of a single large, high flow line or master stream in certain situations?

To be more effective at suppressing the fire Signup and view all the answers