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Supplying Water to a Sprinkler SystemSupplying Water to a Sprinkler SystemSupplying Water to a Sprinkler SystemSupplying Water to a Sprinkler System
Anne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: D/OD/OD/OD/O
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 6666/5/200/5/200/5/200/5/2002222
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 10/5/200910/5/200910/5/200910/5/2009
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Driver Benchmark 217 Driver Benchmark 217 Driver Benchmark 217 Driver Benchmark 217
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Supply water to fire sprinkler systems, given specific system information and a fire
department pumper, so that water is supplied to the system at the correct volume and pressure.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for AcProcedures for AcProcedures for AcProcedures for Achieving the Objectivehieving the Objectivehieving the Objectivehieving the Objective
The Driver/Operator shall position a fire department pumper, connect to a hydrant and
provide water supply to a fire department connection to support a fire sprinkler system.
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The Driver/Operator will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of
testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire Department pumper
B. Specific fire sprinkler system information
C. Hydrant
D. Minimum two 100 ft. 2-½ inch diameter hoses
E. Supply line
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 700-5.2
C. NFPA 1002, 5.2.4
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Discipline: D/O
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
The The The The Driver/OperatorDriver/OperatorDriver/OperatorDriver/Operator::::
a) Positions the pumping apparatus to supply the FDC from a fire
hydrant ................................................................................................. 2.0 _____
b) Engages the pump ............................................................................... 2.0 _____
c) Ensures multistage pump is in the volume position, if applicable ............ PPPP////FFFF _____
d) Removes caps and inspected FDC for: debris, damaged threads, and
gaskets ................................................................................................ PPPP////FFFF _____
e) Connects a minimum of 2 - 2 ½ in. supply lines to the FDC .................. 2.0 _____
f) Establishes water supply from fire hydrant ............................................. 2.0 _____
g) Supplies water to fire sprinkler system ................................................... PPPP////FFFF _____
h) Establishes discharge pressure of 150 psi at FDC .................................. PPPP////FFFF _____
i) Operates pumper pressure control ........................................................ 1.0 _____
j) Correctly operates auxiliary cooling systems .......................................... 1.0 _____
k) Maintains safe residual pressure ........................................................... 2.0 _____
l) Performs entire operation safely ............................................................ PPPP////FFFF _____
Points Points Points Points
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