Chapter 11- LCS

Question 1

LCS is any stream with a flow of ?

Answer 1

300 GPM or more

Question 2

Three categories of LCS Devices:

Answer 2

• portable or ground base
• engine apparatus based
• elevated

Question 3

Akron New Yorker:

Answer 3

supplied by (2) 3 1/2” lines , BUT 2 1/2” hose can be used if necessary although the upper end flows will NOT be attainable (does not mention this in tools for Akron)

can be set up remote from pumping apparatus…on the ground or ON THE ROOF of exposure buildings or setbacks

Question 4

Engine based: Akron ‘new yorker” DECKPIPE :

Answer 4

• called a STANG NOZZLE
• PERMANENTLY affixed to apparatus and supplied by 3 inch pipe from PUMP
• GATE VALVE between LCS and pump
• requires positioning apparatus NEAR fire building
• includes 3 STACKED TIPS
• playpipe(stream shaper )must be left in place

Question 5

Satellite water uses STANG INTELLIGIANT NOZZLE:

Answer 5

-capable of flows up to 4700 GPM through a 3 1/2” inch tip…other tip sizes are available

Question 6

AKRON LADDER PIPE NOZZLE (elevated)

Answer 6

• carried by ALL AERIAL LADDERS
• MUST be MANUALLY attached to rungs of aerial FLY SECTION
• controlled by HALYARDS at ground level turntable
• INTERCHANGEABLE TIPS
• playpipe (stream shaper)left in place
• Supplied by 3 1/2” hose —TWO SUPPLY SOURCES ARE RECOMMENDED
• 3” ball valve and 3 inch by 3 inch siamese are carried by ALL AERIAL APPARATUS

*Aerial ladders are also equipped with 2 LENGTHS OF 3 1/2” hose to supply the LADDER PIPE**

Question 7

What is the most FLEXIBLE type of LCS used by the FDNY ?

Answer 7

AKRON tower ladder basket monitor

• PERMANENTLY affixed to TL
• includes 3 stacked tips
• flows up to 1200 GPM are possible through the 2 inch tip when supplied by (2) 3 1/2” lines
• playpipe (stream shaper) must be left to assure a good quality stream with max reach
• 200-250 Psi is required at the inlet of the tower ladder apparatus for effective operation
• water flow controlled exclusively by SUPPLY PUMPER

Question 8

T or F…LCS are also carried by FIREBOATS ?

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Use of LCS can ONLY be ordered by the ?

Answer 9

INCIDENT COMMANDER

-this includes the first arriving engine using its “DECK PIPE” for a quick knockdown or EXPOSURE PROTECTION

Question 10

IF LCS use is ordered, ALL operating forces within the building MUST be notified and time permitted for their safe withdrawal to UNEXPOSED positions …

Answer 10

Confirmation of their safe withdrawal should be verified by HT or face to face communication with the IC

ADDITIONAL MEASURES…LCS should be quickly SWEPT THROUGH the building WITHOUT stopping at any window or other opening to serve as a warning to any members left in the area of operation

Question 11

T or F …..At WELL INVOLVED frame buildings , vacants, and taxpayers, TL ops can be anticipated and engine apparatus should position with this in mind….use of the ‘DECKPIPE” should NOT interfere with proper TL positioning for effective use of elevated LCS

Answer 11

TRUE

-all gates and valves used in supplying LCS must be opened and closed slowly

Question 12

Whenever possible , an ENGINE COMPANY supplying LCS should be dedicated to that task and NOT engaged in supplying handlines

Answer 12

RElief devices must be used when supplying LCC

Question 13

AN ENGINE COMPANY supplying LCS DURING ILP, must be ?

Answer 13

AUGMENTED ASAP