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spoiled on municipal water supply?
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Posted about 1 month ago I know this doesn't apply to everyone, but to those it does, how 'bout some feedback. My district got municipal water about 8 years ago, and immediately everyone forgot how to pull a draft. we don't even have a drop tank now between us and our mutual aid. Our most exp. engineer retired, and now we need to train new ones.(A) Should we pick our guys, or try to train them all, not knowing who'll respond when the tones drop? (B) Shouldn't I stress to the board of directors ( of which I'm also a member ) the importance of being able to conduct shuttle ops. in a big incident? ( a lot of our homes easily exceed 3000 sq. ft. ) and (C) about what does a 3000 gal drop tank cost,if anyone knows? ( I can research this for myself, so don't go out of your way on it. ) |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I found a 3000 gallon drop tank on this site for about $1700. Cost aside, we are always forced to play the "what if" game. I would still train on drafting and water shuttle operations if it were my department. I would require it of all my A.O's.
What is the maximum flow rate at you worst hydrant? How long could that be sustained? Do you have a back up plan in the case of a water system shut down / failure? After a pre-fire plan of your largest structure. Does the water system supply enough GPM for the required fire flow?
I'm sure that there are a lot more questions and considerations. But that's all I have off the top of my head for now. |