32 Questions
What is the purpose of the guidelines outlined in the text?
To provide general guidelines for water supply apparatus response
Who is responsible for ensuring the proper levels of equipment are on board the tanker apparatus daily?
Assigned tanker operator
What certification is required for personnel operating tanker apparatus?
Tanker Operator certification
What is emphasized as the number one rule of tanker response?
Operating at a safe and reasonable speed
Which type of crashes disproportionately involve tankers, according to the text?
Rollovers
What should tanker operators understand about their response speed?
Operating at a safe and reasonable speed is crucial
What should the tanker operator do after dumping water into the dump tank?
Assist with setting up water supply if needed
What is the purpose of a 'nurse' tanker in tanker operations?
To mitigate fires with the water 'on scene'
What is crucial for a successful water shuttle operation according to the text?
Minimizing the time that water shuttle apparatus are idle
What should tanker operators consider when placing dump tanks at a dumpsite?
Having access from two sides for multiple apparatus
When is a tanker apparatus considered as a means of relay pumping?
When appropriate and as needed
What is a safety consideration advised for operating tankers on roads?
Avoid poorly constructed or unpaved roads when possible
What is important for tanker personnel accountability in tanker shuttle operations?
Staying in radio contact with the Incident Commander
Why is it recommended to travel with the water tank completely full or completely empty?
To minimize liquid surge within the tank
What does the text suggest if no natural or manmade resources can be established for water supply?
Use one tanker apparatus for every working apparatus on scene
What is one of the considerations that should be made when placing dump tanks at a dumpsite according to the text?
Accessibility from two sides for multiple apparatus
What qualification is required for personnel to operate tanker apparatus?
Tanker Operator certification
What equipment should the tanker apparatus be equipped with according to the text?
Class A and B foam
What is the primary responsibility of the assigned tanker operator and/or station officer?
Ensure daily check of equipment levels
What is emphasized as the number one rule of tanker response according to the text?
Operating at a safe and reasonable speed
What is the purpose of establishing general guidelines for the response of apparatus intended for water supply?
To ensure firefighter safety
Why are accidents involving tankers highlighted in the text when comparing incidents with fire apparatus?
To point out a disproportionately high number of crashes involve tankers
What should a tanker apparatus do if no natural or manmade resources can be established for water supply?
Establish a static water source with a dump tank
What is the main purpose of a 'nurse' tanker in tanker operations?
To mitigate the fire with water 'on scene'
What is crucial for minimizing liquid surge within a tanker's water tank?
Keeping the water tank completely full or completely empty
When can a tanker apparatus be considered as a means of relay pumping?
In situations where there are multiple sites and crew members spread out over several miles
What is recommended for tanker operators to do after dumping water into the dump tank?
Ready a dump tank as a static water source immediately
In what situation can a 'nurse' tanker be considered by command?
When command determines the fire can be mitigated with water 'on scene'
What is an important consideration in setting up portable tanks (dump tanks) according to the text?
Placing them to allow easy and timely maneuvering of apparatus
'Tanker operators should stay in radio contact' for what purpose according to the guidelines?
'Giving updates on return times' and maintaining accountability
What is an important aspect of minimizing idle time in water shuttle operations according to the text?
Immediate readiness of dump tanks as static water sources
What does the text recommend regarding travel routes for tankers in emergency situations?
Opting for longer paved routes over shorter unpaved ones
Study Notes
Tanker Operations
- Seatbelts must be worn at all times when operating a tanker apparatus.
- Tanker response, emergency or non-emergency, must be consistent with St. Johns County Fire Rescue response policies.
Preparation of Tanker Apparatus
- Only qualified personnel with SJCFR Tanker Operator certification should operate tanker apparatus.
- Tanker apparatus must be checked daily to ensure proper levels of equipment are on board.
- The tanker apparatus operator is responsible for ensuring the apparatus is equipped with Class A and B foam.
Tanker Response
- Tanker operators must understand the importance of operating at a safe and reasonable speed, as tanker accidents are disproportionately high.
- Cautionary speed signs indicating curves in the road will be considered the maximum speed for a tanker.
- Tanker response will consider natural and manmade resources to provide operations for water supply.
General Tanker Operations
- If no natural or manmade resources can be established, a minimum of one tanker apparatus should be utilized for every working apparatus on scene.
- Considerations for tanker response include:
- Capacity of the tanker apparatus
- Capacity of the dump tanks being utilized
- Distance to the water source
- Time for the tanker apparatus to discharge water
- Time for the tanker apparatus to drive, refill, and return from the nearest water source
- A "nurse" tanker can be considered by command if the water supply is of substantial distance and/or the second arriving engine is delayed.
- The key to a successful water shuttle operation is to minimize the time that water shuttle apparatus are idle.
Dump Tank Operations
- Portable tanks (dump tanks) should be set up in an area allowing for easy and timely maneuvering of apparatus.
- Considerations for dump tank placement include:
- Accessibility of additional apparatus arriving and departing from the scene
- Tanker apparatus mobility for driving, backing, and dumping its contents
- The tanker operator will immediately dump its contents into the dump tank and assist with set up of water supply.
Water Shuttle Operations
- The tanker operator should drop the low level strainer for the drafting engine to use.
- The tanker apparatus should leave a float pump with the dump tank as an alternative means for water supply.
- After dumping water and initial set up, the tanker apparatus will immediately be enroute to the nearest appropriate water source to refill.
Safety Considerations
- Accountability of tanker personnel is important, as tanker shuttle operations may be spread out over several miles and encompasses many sites, apparatus, and crew members.
- Tanker operators should stay in radio contact with the Incident Commander or designee, giving updates on return times and to maintain accountability.
- When operating the tanker, always travel with the water tank completely full or completely empty to minimize the effects of liquid surge within the tank.
- Avoid poorly constructed or unpaved roads whenever possible, considering the safety and speed of the tanker apparatus.
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