Recognizing exterior fire department connections (FDCs) intended for use by an engine company would seem to be a relatively straightforward task for firefighters and pump operators arriving on the scene of an incident involving a building with a sprinkler or standpipe system. In the urban environment, the relentless volume of false alarms in high-rise residential towers caused by burning food and in commercial buildings by the tripping of flow switches by pressure surges in the domestic water supply can foster complacency. Preincident planning will prepare an engine company for efficiency at these addresses.
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