Which item is NOT typically part of a water supply plan?

• A. Water sources and capacity
• B. Firefighter medical monitoring plan
• C. Hose configurations and pump pressures
• D. Pump pressure management strategies

Answer: (B)

Water supply planning focuses on making sure there is enough water and a clear way to deliver it to the fire scene. It covers identifying water sources and how much they can supply, planning hose layouts and configurations so water can reach the fire, setting pump pressures to overcome friction and distance, and strategies to manage those pressures as conditions change. The firefighter medical monitoring plan, while essential for crew health and safety, belongs to personnel health procedures and rehab rather than the logistics of water supply. So the item that is not typically part of a water supply plan is the medical monitoring plan. The other elements—water sources and capacity, hose configurations and pump pressures, and pump pressure management strategies—are all integral to ensuring a reliable water supply.