Which role establishes a continuous water source and provides water flow and discharge pressures to the attack line?

• A. Secondary Pumper
• B. Entry Officer
• C. Ignition Primary Pumper
• D. Rehab / Medical Officer

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that water supply management for the attack line is controlled by the pump operator. The ignition primary pumper is the person who sets up the water source, primes and starts the pump, and then continuously monitors and adjusts the pump discharge pressure to match the nozzle needs. This role ensures a steady flow to the attack line despite hose friction losses and changes in elevation or layout, so the nozzle team has reliable pressure and volume when they open the line.

The other roles don’t directly manage the water supply to the attack line. The entry officer focuses on entry operations and safety, the Rehab/Medical Officer handles rehabilitation and medical needs, and a secondary pumper provides additional supply if needed, but the one who initiates and maintains the primary water flow to the attack line is the ignition primary pumper.