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Old 21st Dec 2015, 16:21
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The fixed monitors are for spraying the helideck not the helicopter, the hand controlled monitors can be used on the helicopter. The following is taken from the Helideck Manual.

Not all fires are capable of being accessed by monitors and on some occasions the use of monitors may endanger passengers. Therefore, in addition to a fixed foam system monitor, there should be the ability to deploy at least two deliveries with hand-controlled foam branch pipes for the application of aspirated foam at a minimum rate of 225 litres/min through each hose line. A single hose line, capable of delivering aspirated foam at a minimum application rate of 225 litres/min, may be acceptable where it is demonstrated that the hose line is of sufficient length, and the hydrant system of sufficient operating pressure, to ensure the effective application of foam to any part of the landing area irrespective of wind strength or direction.

The hose line(s) provided should be capable of being fitted with a branch pipe capable of applying water in the form of a jet or spray pattern for cooling, or for specific fire fighting tactics. Where a Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System (DIFFS) capable of delivering foam and/or seawater in a spray pattern to the whole of the landing area (see paragraphs 2.10 to 2.12 and Note below) is selected in lieu of an FMS, the provision of additional hand-controlled foam branch pipes may not be necessary to address any residual fire situation. Instead any residual fire may be tackled with the use of hand-held extinguishers.
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