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HomeMy WebLinkAbout310.010 - Water Tenders TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL APPARATUS 310.010 WATER TENDERS EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2007 Current Revision Date: 06/08/20 Next Revision Date: 06/08/25 Author’s Name/Rank: Robert J. Garcia, Engineer Review Level: 2 Administrative Support: Leslie Oulashian, Management Analyst II Section 310.010 Page 1 of 9 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to outline the operation, use, and capabilities of Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) water tenders. APPLICATION The Department’s water tenders are primarily intended for use as re-supply vehicles; however, the water tenders can be employed in a firefighting capacity. OPERATIONAL POLICY A water tender is to be dispatched on a first-alarm assignment by the Communications Center into areas where the water supply is deficient, or special called by the officer in charge, as required. At the beginning of each day, company officers at the stations where the water tenders are located shall ensure one or more members are designated to drive and operate the water tender. Members assigned as water tender drivers/operators must be thoroughly familiar with the procedures for utilizing the water tenders. In the event the parent company is out of quarters when a water tender response is required, the Communications Center shall dispatch the nearest available company to the station where the water tender is located. One member shall be detailed to respond with the apparatus, as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual Section 208.002, Department Response Procedures. The following documentation shall be completed as noted: 1. Administrative Manual a. Section 106.023, Pre-Trip Inspection Report (FD-03) form to be completed daily. Section 310.010 Page 2 of 9 b. Section 106.029, Emergency Equipment Weekly Inspection Report (FD-11) to be completed weekly. 2. Standard Operating Procedures Manual a. Section 207.010 Check-It: Apparatus and Equipment to be completed when applicable. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE Due to the extreme weight of the water tender when fully loaded, caution must be exercised should off-road operation or bridge crossing be required. Note: The Department water tenders are not capable of pump and roll operations. PROCESS The following steps should be used as a guideline to produce a fire stream, draft, and/or fill the tank. 1. Operating Procedures: a. Pumping From the Tank: i. Place the transmission in neutral. ii. Engage the power take off (PTO) in the cab (if PTO driven pump); OR iii. Place the transfer valve in pump, and place the transmission in drive. iv. Open the tank-to-pump valve. v. Open the appropriate discharge gate(s). vi. Adjust the engine rpm to provide the required pump pressure. b. Pumping From the Hydrant: i. Engage the pump (using either the mid-ship transfer or PTO). (Refer to steps a - e.) Section 310.010 Page 3 of 9 ii. Connect a supply line from the water source to the pump intake (or auxiliary intake). iii. Establish a flow of water from the source to the pump. iv. Close the tank-to-pump valve. v. Open the appropriate discharge(s). c. Drafting: i. Connect the hard-suction hose with the strainer to the pump inlet. . ii. Engage the pump (place in gear or PTO). iii. Open the suction valve (if equipped). iv. Advance the engine speed to approximately 1,200 rpm. v. Activate the primer until water flows from the primer. vi. Establish the prime. vii. Open the appropriate discharge gate(s). viii. Adjust the engine rpm to the required pump pressure. d. Tank Filling: i. Connect the appropriate hose from the hydrant to an intake valve (2-1/2-inch or LDH) or Direct Fill in the rear of the apparatus. ii. Open the hydrant. iii. Open the intake valve or Direct Fill valve (if equipped). iv. Open the tank fill valve (if not using Direct Fill). Section 310.010 Page 4 of 9 INFORMATION 1. Apparatus 36 Specifications: Model: T440/470 Year: 2016 License No. 1490820 PUMP INFORMATION AERIAL INFORMATION Manufacturer: Hale Manufacturer: n/a Capacity: 1250 GPM Type: n/a Stages: Single Waterway: n/a Water Tank Size: 3000 Reach: n/a ENGINE INFORMATION AUXILIARY INFORMATION Manufacturer: Cummins PX9EV Motor: n/a Size: 400HP Capacity: n/a Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 gallons Fuel Type: Diesel Oil Type: 15W -40 TIRES Transmission: Alison 3000EVS Pressure: Front: 130 Rear: 120 Fluid Type: Synthetic Size: Front: 315/80R Rear: 11R22.5 MEASUREMENTS Height: Width: Length: Gross Vehicle Weight: 54,140 LB Front Axle: 20000 LB Rear Axle: 23000 LB Section 310.010 Page 5 of 9 a. Fire Pump: The fire pump is a Hale QFLO 1250-gpm, single-stage, centrifugal pump equipped with a relief valve and a Hale ESP Model priming system. This pump is engaged via a mid-ship pump transfer case, similar to those found on Department engines with these exceptions. Note: When transferring from road to pump the service brake/ brake pedal must be depressed. Note: The pump throttle increases when turned to the right and decreases when turned to the left. b. Water Tank: The (UPF) is a baffled polypropylene water tank. It has a capacity of 3,000 gallons. Equipped with a 90-degree left/right swing dump chute, which can be used to empty the tank. The tank takes approximately 1 minute and 45 seconds to empty utilizing the quick dump valve. Equipped with an overhead fill tank. Has one 4-1/2” gated rear fill passenger side. Has one 2-1/2” gated rear fill drivers side. c. Portable Water Tank: Apparatus of this series are equipped with a passenger side 3000 gallon Husky portable water tank (See Figure 1) carried in the hydraulically operated Zico porta-tank rack (See Figure 2). The operation button to lower/raise the tank rack is located on the passenger side pump panel (See Figure 3). Section 310.010 Page 6 of 9 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 SAFETY NOTE: Original equipment included a pin located on the cab side of the hydraulically operated Zico porta tank rack (See Figure 4). Under no circumstances should this pin be pulled. Pulling this pin can result in death or significant injury. The pin has been replaced with a bolt and the bolt should not be removed by anyone but shop personnel. Removal of this bolt can result in death or significant injury d. Master Stream: SM 1000 GPM carried on App. 36 ST-194 smooth bore stack tips (1.25”, 1.5”, 1.75”, 2” ) on App. 36 Section 310.010 Page 7 of 9 2. Apparatus 14: a. Fire Pump: The fire pump on Apparatus No. 14 (See Figure 7) is a 500- gpm, Hale, single-stage, centrifugal pump equipped with a relieve valve and a priming system. The electric throttle on the pump panel (See Figure 8) increases and decreases pump pressure in the opposite direction of traditional pumps (See Figure 9). Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Section 310.010 Page 8 of 9 b. Water Tank: The water tank has a capacity of 3,000 gallons and is equipped with a Zico 10-inch dump valve, which can be used to empty the tank. The tank takes approximately 1 minute and 45 seconds to empty utilizing the quick dump valve. The tank is also equipped with a 2-1/2-inch Direct Fill intake located at the rear of the apparatus, just above the rear tailboard (See Figure 10). Figure 10 c. Tank Fill Times: TFT Valve 6 min TFT Valve using pump @100 PSI 3 min 50 sec 2 ½ Direct Fill 5 min 30 sec TFT Valve using pump @100 PSI and 2 ½ Direct Fill 2 min 45 sec Note: All times are actual fill times once hose has been connected. DEFINITIONS This section intentionally left blank. Section 310.010 Page 9 of 9 CROSS-REFERENCES Administrative Manual Section 106.023, Pre-Trip Inspection Report (FD-03) Section 106.029, Emergency Equipment Weekly Inspection Report (FD-11) Standard Operating Procedures Manual Section 208.002, Department Response Procedures Section 207.010 Check-It: Apparatus and Equipment Training and Equipment Manual Section 303.003, Muscle Pumps Operating and Maintenance Manual.