10 Questions
What is the main reason standpipe systems cannot operate without human intervention?
They require water to be manually supplied
How many major types of standpipe systems are listed in NFPA 14?
6
Why is having pre-incident plan information important for buildings equipped with a standpipe system?
It helps firefighters determine the necessary hose diameter and length
What are some reasons manual dry standpipe systems may be unserviceable?
All of the above
Why is communication between the pump operator and the company on the fire floor critical?
To coordinate water supply and distribution
Why is it poor practice to use the hose lines that are preconnected to the building's standpipe system?
They may not be the correct diameter or length
What equipment should firefighters bring into the building for standpipe operations?
Their own hose, nozzles, and adapters
What is the minimum standpipe equipment that should be brought to a fire?
Three 50-ft lengths of 2½-in hose and one 50-ft section of 1½-in hose
What is a potential design feature of large high-rise buildings with standpipe systems?
Multiple pressure zones
What equipment should the first-arriving engine company bring to the fire floor for standpipe operations?
A section of 1¾-in hose, a nozzle, and other equipment
Study Notes
- Standpipe systems cannot operate without human intervention.
- NFPA 14 lists six major types of standpipe systems and three types of standpipes.
- It is important to have pre-incident plan information for all buildings equipped with a standpipe system.
- Manual dry standpipe systems may be unserviceable due to valves that have been left open, caps that are missing, pipe damage, or other problems.
- Pressure requirements for a standpipe system include elevation loss, friction loss in the hose, friction loss in the standpipe piping system, and nozzle pressure.
- Communications between the pump operator and the company on the fire floor are critical.
- It is poor practice to use the hose lines that are preconnected to the building's standpipe system.
- Firefighters should bring their own hose, nozzles, and adapters into the building.
- At a minimum, standpipe equipment should consist of three 50-ft lengths of 2½-in hose and one 50-ft section of 1½-in hose.
- Large high-rise buildings may be designed with multiple pressure zones or pumps in series.
- Standpipe equipment and hose are essential for firefighting in multistory buildings.
- The first-arriving engine company should bring a section of 1¾-in. hose, a nozzle, and other equipment to the fire floor.
- The second-arriving engine company should bring three 50-ft lengths of 2½-in. hose and a smooth-bore nozzle.
- The truck company should bring thermal imaging cameras, search and rescue equipment, and other necessary tools.
- The attack team should add a 50-ft section of 1¾-in. hose at the nozzle tip.
- Pre-incident plans should be consulted to determine the necessary hose diameter and length.
- Pressure or flow reduction valves in the standpipe system can cause problems for firefighters.
- Automatic nozzles do not provide good flows at low pressures and should not be used when connected to a standpipe.
- Smooth-bore nozzles are often the best choice for standpipe operations.
- It is important to have the right tools and know how to use them.
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