Standpipe / FDC
Standpipe / FDC Operations Drill
Practice supplying an FDC or standpipe scenario using department policy pressure and proper hose layout. This is an original FireOps Calc drill organizer for NFPA 1410-style training and department-level practice.
Use local standards: Set staffing, time benchmark, PPE, water flow, hose load, and pass/fail criteria from your department SOP and official NFPA documents. This page does not reproduce the official NFPA standard.
Objective
Review how the engineer sets up FDC supply, identifies pressure policy, and supports crews operating above grade.
Setup
- Building/FDC prop or marked wall connection
- Engine positioned for FDC supply
- Two 2½-inch supply lines if department policy requires
- Standpipe pack or attack line prop
- Evaluator with building-floor/elevation prompt
Evolution flow
Crew identifies FDC/standpipe objective and building floor.
Engineer establishes supply hose layout to FDC.
Use department SOP to select starting FDC pressure.
Add relevant hose loss/elevation discussion as training requires.
Supply FDC and communicate pressure changes.
Debrief floor elevation, hose stretch, and final pump pressure.
Engineer focus
- Follow local FDC/standpipe policy
- Know when two lines to FDC are expected
- Account for hose to the FDC and elevation when applicable
- Do not assume a single universal FDC pressure
- Communicate with interior/standpipe crew
Common mistakes
- Treating every FDC the same
- Forgetting elevation or hose beyond the outlet
- Blocking FDC access with apparatus
- Skipping SOP pressure check
Evaluator sheet
Score and debrief
Use this as a printable quick score sheet. Add department-specific time targets and safety requirements before the drill.
Evaluation item
Result
Notes
Water established
Yes / Needs work
Line/device deployed safely
Yes / Needs work
Target pressure selected correctly
Yes / Needs work
Communication clear
Yes / Needs work
Kinks/hazards corrected
Yes / Needs work
Debrief completed
Yes / Needs work
After-action questions
- What was the first delay in the evolution?
- Was water available before the crew needed sustained flow?
- Was the pump pressure chosen from a known source or guessed?
- What did the engineer have to correct during the drill?
- What will the crew do differently on the next repetition?