Synoptic meteorology manual of standard practices

Abstract

Should it become necessary to fight a fire, either in 622 Building itself or in the immediate vicinity of the building, the procedure is as follows: "_l). Call the 200-W Fire Department _phone, 7701).. Give the Fire Department the specific location of the fire. Do not merely say "Fire" and hang up. (2). Use a fir_ extinguisher on _ny small fire which is readily accessible with an extimgu.isher. z _3). Use the fire hose on a fire not accessible with a_ extinguisher or on any large fire whatsoever, whether inside or outside the building. Whenever it is necessary to use the fire hose equipment, (a). Remove cover from hose box. (b). Remove hose and lay it straight before turning on water. (c). Open gate valve at west ez_i of box. (d). Open valve on hose nozzle, and apply water to fire. In the winter time, in addition to the above steps, it will also be necessary to close the riser drain valve and open the riser cutoff valve. These steps are taken after completion of (a)