What was the reason for doing this? Test hoses? Trucks? Just drills to stay proficient at how it all works? Who winds it back up, the new guy? Interesting, thanks for sharing.
Hey Pete, the training is geared toward areas inside the city limits that are over 1000ft from a hydrant. The goal is to lay out 2000ft of hose and have a minimum of 250 GPM flowing in under five minutes. Unfortunately we all have to hand load it back on the truck. It goes back on fairly easily with 3 or 4 people!
Agreed for a normal hose lay. This is a specific drill to meet the ISO standards for establishing a 250 gpm flow for areas beyond 1000 feet from a hydrant.
Darryl the speed is needed to meet the expectations of the drill. This is designed to simulate water supply to areas over 1000’ feet from a positive water source, with out setting up a drop tank operation. You have five minutes from the first line being laid to establishing a 250GPM water flow. Under normal conditions laying lines at that speed is not needed. Total of 2000’ feet laid and water flow established under five minutes. Drill was completed in a controlled environment with safety measures in place. Thank you for your view and comment. Drivers on both apparatus are qualified and experienced!
What was the reason for doing this? Test hoses? Trucks? Just drills to stay proficient at how it all works? Who winds it back up, the new guy? Interesting, thanks for sharing.
Hey Pete, the training is geared toward areas inside the city limits that are over 1000ft from a hydrant. The goal is to lay out 2000ft of hose and have a minimum of 250 GPM flowing in under five minutes. Unfortunately we all have to hand load it back on the truck. It goes back on fairly easily with 3 or 4 people!
So…they did not allow you to burn down the mall? Better luck next time.
That's a tad too fast laying out, it's hard on the couplings.
Agreed for a normal hose lay. This is a specific drill to meet the ISO standards for establishing a 250 gpm flow for areas beyond 1000 feet from a hydrant.
He's Driving way to fast Very inexperienced Driver
Darryl the speed is needed to meet the expectations of the drill. This is designed to simulate water supply to areas over 1000’ feet from a positive water source, with out setting up a drop tank operation. You have five minutes from the first line being laid to establishing a 250GPM water flow. Under normal conditions laying lines at that speed is not needed. Total of 2000’ feet laid and water flow established under five minutes. Drill was completed in a controlled environment with safety measures in place. Thank you for your view and comment. Drivers on both apparatus are qualified and experienced!