FA Volume 23 Issue 7

Part 1 discussed how options exist for fire departments to get big flows with existing pumpers in their fleets—specifically out of pumpers with 1,250- or 1,500-gpm pumps. It also described quick-attack units with large-flow monitors. Part 2 describes the steps involved with supplying the large flows to a super pumper or quick-attack unit.

All fire departments should become familiar with NFPA 3000 and become leaders in developing unified command and planning for such events.

Rescue is the most important function of a fire department. It does not matter if it is a structure fire, vehicle extrication, special rescue scenario, or anything else where a human life is endangered. Rescue profiling has become an important part of determining the amount of risk applicable to every situation.