How To Make a Wharf Hydrant - LDH (Forward Hose Lay)
Command “Make the Hydrant” is given by the Officer
Firefighter leaves riding position and goes to engineers’ compartment
Removes 3” or 2 ½” bypass hose
c. Roll out bypass line for distance, with female end to hydrant
d. Firefighter goes to tailboard
e. Fastening device for appliance is removed
Remove Oasis valve from engine
Place one arm through hydrant strap
Remove appliance with both hands and carry to male end of bypass line
Place on ground
Anchor hose line
Grasp LDH from outside with hands, drop hose if it hangs up while laying
Signal engine to “take off”
Verbally and visually signal by shouting “take off” with a forward hand movement
Stand clear of hose in case of hang up with supply hose
Remove fitting bag from LDH
Obtain necessary fitting and appropriate wrench
Connect 2 ½” x 4 ½” increaser to bypass hose male end
Connect appliance to increaser
Inlet of appliance with swivel
Remove kinks or folds in hose back to hydrant
Remove cap from hydrant
Using appropriate wrench
Place cap on ground
Place wrench on stem
Connect female end of bypass hose to hydrant
12. Receive signal for water
Verbally from engine
Verbally by radio
Visually if you can see the clamp in place
13. Charge hydrant
a. Slowly all the way on then back ¼ turn
14. Remove kinks at hydrant
a. Using hose strap on hose
15. Follow supply line to engine
a. Remove kinks
b. Consider access