An attack pumper at a fire scene is supplying two handlines each flowing 250 gpm and a portable monitor. The portable monitor is equipped with a 1 3/8-inch solid stream tip. How many pumpers will be required to supply the attack pumper if 4-inch hose is being used and the water source is 2,500 feet away?
What will be an ideal response?
Total flow = 1,002 gpm; 5 pumpers needed
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