You must open the hydrant all the way to check its flow. A hydrant that isn't flowing fully is (at the least) nearly as bad as a hydrant that isn't flowing at all.
In Sacramento after the large diameter hose is connected to the hydrant are any additional lines hooked up to the side of the engine and if so how long does it take to connect the hoses to the side of the engine. Also how many times do the lead off man have to turn the hydrant wrench to flush the hydrant, turn the hydrant off, and then charge the line? i would really love to know. Cause i`m gonna be a firefighter in another year or two. P.S. i`m in my sophmore year in college.
@Seahawksfan951: No additional supply lines are hooked into the truck, unless that truck is supplying another..for example a 5" would be laid into the truck, then say another 5, or 2.5" connecting it to the attack truck. For your second question, you just open it up enough to flush the sediment and junk out.
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Alright, I only have one question about this video. I mean nothing was done inccorectly at all, its not exactly how we do it up here in Vermont. But still basically the same.
However, we communicate by radio when we're ready for water or ready to send the water. Is that something you do in the field, or is it always done this way. I'd imagine sometimes the method you used of yelling back and fourth could run into problems with distance and location of the pump verses the hydrant.
While I do agree, large cities routiney inspect and maintain hydrants quite often. They also repair them if needed. If one doesn't work they either repair it or make sure they let anyone know that it doesn't work using signs and barriers. But yes good point, and everyone should check to make sure water does flow.
I have a question on this. Maybe its because I am in the North Eastern IL area but I have never seen a hydrant you open by turning it clockwise and then closing it by going counter-clockwise. Its just the complete opposite of what we have.
@firemanstud1981 This may or may not answer your confusion but, he opened the hydrant partially to assure there aren't any sort of obstructions in the valve before he connected the LDH.
These are really great videos, thank you so much for sharing this. It really means a lot that you have taken the time out to create material that can be used in training. Thank you for caring enough to continue the tradition of the American Fire Service. I hope to see more of these in the future.
good drill video, but wouldn't checking and flushing the hydrant be a better move when no appliances are attached and the steamer is off. If the hydrant was OOS this would be found out prior to attaching fittings. This can save time. Also flushing should be done in such a way that the water flows out halfway up the opening then full flush and shut down, then attach all fitings.
I agree with flushing before attaching anything, typically we just flush till the water runs clear (get rid of the rust and junk) we don't usually open all the way when flushing at a fire scene -- wan't to get off the plug and into work.
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VFVFCo68 4 weeks ago
This is probably covered elsewhere here.Another reason to flush hydrants is to remove anything put in them on purpose by an arsonist or vandal.
l92375 1 year ago
You must open the hydrant all the way to check its flow. A hydrant that isn't flowing fully is (at the least) nearly as bad as a hydrant that isn't flowing at all.
looneym86 1 year ago
In Sacramento after the large diameter hose is connected to the hydrant are any additional lines hooked up to the side of the engine and if so how long does it take to connect the hoses to the side of the engine. Also how many times do the lead off man have to turn the hydrant wrench to flush the hydrant, turn the hydrant off, and then charge the line? i would really love to know. Cause i`m gonna be a firefighter in another year or two. P.S. i`m in my sophmore year in college.
Seahawksfan951 2 years ago
@Seahawksfan951: No additional supply lines are hooked into the truck, unless that truck is supplying another..for example a 5" would be laid into the truck, then say another 5, or 2.5" connecting it to the attack truck. For your second question, you just open it up enough to flush the sediment and junk out.
Hope I helped!
NC403Firefighter 2 years ago
Hey lairrdfergus, just what`s up. great video. Post some more. Also if a guy by the name tmsboston112 postas a comment delete becasue he isa rude , and arrogant asshole who thinks he knows more about firefighting than me , when he doesnt. i know more than him. Also can you send me a friend invite.
Seahawksfan951 2 years ago
Alright, I only have one question about this video. I mean nothing was done inccorectly at all, its not exactly how we do it up here in Vermont. But still basically the same.
However, we communicate by radio when we're ready for water or ready to send the water. Is that something you do in the field, or is it always done this way. I'd imagine sometimes the method you used of yelling back and fourth could run into problems with distance and location of the pump verses the hydrant.
WCAT101 2 years ago 2
before making any connection.. in my professional opinion, you must first check for water in the hydrant.
mcordova926 3 years ago 2
yea i would check for water because if there is none thats atleast another 5 minutes of valuable time
vfd81894 3 years ago 3
While I do agree, large cities routiney inspect and maintain hydrants quite often. They also repair them if needed. If one doesn't work they either repair it or make sure they let anyone know that it doesn't work using signs and barriers. But yes good point, and everyone should check to make sure water does flow.
chechnya 2 years ago
if you dont, anything in the hydrant is going into the hose, any dirt or anything would damage the hose and clog the nozzle. am i right?
gunnerman22 2 years ago
@gunnerman22 Yep, but more importantly you dont want to push trash through the pump on your truck.
MrChucktbags 3 months ago
I have a question on this. Maybe its because I am in the North Eastern IL area but I have never seen a hydrant you open by turning it clockwise and then closing it by going counter-clockwise. Its just the complete opposite of what we have.
firemanstud1981 3 years ago
We have some strange hydrants in Sacramento - You have to lok at them because they are usually labeled which way to open
lairrdfergus 3 years ago
@firemanstud1981 This may or may not answer your confusion but, he opened the hydrant partially to assure there aren't any sort of obstructions in the valve before he connected the LDH.
iSwaggerify 11 months ago
These are really great videos, thank you so much for sharing this. It really means a lot that you have taken the time out to create material that can be used in training. Thank you for caring enough to continue the tradition of the American Fire Service. I hope to see more of these in the future.
tfssquad131 4 years ago
that was the slowest drill I have ever seen the house would have been gone
qright1234 4 years ago
It's an instructional video for recruits to learn the steps - not a real time evolution!!!
lairrdfergus 4 years ago
Thanks for pointing that out to qright1234. You can aways tell a noob firefighter by the comments they make.
msokwkias 3 years ago
good drill video, but wouldn't checking and flushing the hydrant be a better move when no appliances are attached and the steamer is off. If the hydrant was OOS this would be found out prior to attaching fittings. This can save time. Also flushing should be done in such a way that the water flows out halfway up the opening then full flush and shut down, then attach all fitings.
Just another way to skin a cat, ya know
ffmedcbk1 4 years ago
I agree with flushing before attaching anything, typically we just flush till the water runs clear (get rid of the rust and junk) we don't usually open all the way when flushing at a fire scene -- wan't to get off the plug and into work.
lairrdfergus 4 years ago