Freezing Weather Precautions

All pumpers parked in sub-freezing temperatures should be parked with motors idling at about
- 700-800 rpm
- pumps in gear,
- flowing water from the booster line into the tank fill opening
When using chains do not exceed

25 miles per hour
If unsure you need chains, all questions should be referred through

the chain of command to the on-duty Deputy Chief
Where are boot chains ordered

Work and Supply Request from Clothing at Logistics
Any time a fire apparatus requires a tow, who should come out
When a delay might result in critical danger to persons or property, the officer in charge may initiate a tow through their

Emergency Vehicle Tech

Battalion Chief
In Freezing weather units equipped with Flowmix Class A Foam Systems are to

open the cylinder-mounted petcock and drain any residual water from the foam tanks
CARE OF REAL PROPERTY
- A. Clean all gutters and downspouts
- B. Shut off and drain all outside hose bids
- C. Bring hoses inside
- D. Shut off water to lawn sprinkler systems
- E. Keep sidewalks driveways free of ice and snow
Who do you call if streets around a fire station (essential services) need plowing

Portland Bureau of Transportations's Dispatch Center (503) 823-1700

Author

DavePaul

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Card Set

Freezing Weather Precautions

Description

G.O.25

Updated

2018-02-04T18:45:44Z

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