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Water Supply. April 2013 Fire Training. Problems Identified. Infrequency of fire incidents Staging Lay-in or don’t lay-in Initial set-up Inlet versus discharge. Other Problems Identified. Supply engine roles and responsibilities Fill site engine roles and responsibilities
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Water Supply April 2013 Fire Training
Problems Identified • Infrequency of fire incidents • Staging • Lay-in or don’t lay-in • Initial set-up • Inlet versus discharge
Other Problems Identified • Supply engine roles and responsibilities • Fill site engine roles and responsibilities • Assigning individuals to assist with water supply • Apparatus operators not staying with their truck
Staging • #1 issue • All incidents begin with staging • Staging does not work without using the map book
StandardSetup • First Engine – Proceeds to the scene • First Tanker – Lays in to the attack engine • End of driveway • Hydrant • Second Engine – Establishes water supply • Second Tanker – Level 1 stage • Third Engine – Locate and establish a fill site
Attack Engine • Offensive or Defensive • Primary Size-up • Columbia E901 is on the scene of a single story residential structure, flames showing side 1, E901 is assuming Route J command, all units Level 1 stage and check in on Gold on arrival.
Attack Engine • Secondary Size-up • “Working Fire” • Columbia from Route J Command, 360 complete, working fire side 1 bravo quadrant, this house is on a walkout basement, command post is at E901, we are in the offensive strategy.
Size-up Scenarios • 706 S. Olivet • 4038 Highway WW
First Arriving Tanker • Level 1 Stage • Announce Staging location • Rural Operations • Lay-in to the scene from end of driveway • Urban Operations • Lay-in from nearest hydrant • Nurse attack engine • Assist the attack engine operator
Long Driveways • 91% less than 1000' (12500 driveways) • 6% between 1000-1500 (840 driveways) • 3% over 1500 (440 driveways)
Supply Engine • Arrive on scene safely • Level 1 Stage • Announce Staging location and roll you are assuming • Never pass last water source
Fill Site Engine • Locate the most appropriate fill site on the BCFPD map book prior to leaving the station • Announce staging location and roll you are assuming • Establish the fill site and announce location to the IC or water supply officer