If hydrants nearby will not supply enough water for the building's suppression system and firefighter operations, what else should be included in the preincident plan to deal with this?

• A. All of these are correct.
• B. A tanker shuttle plan
• C. Mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments
• D. On-site water storage options

Answer: (A)

When hydrants nearby can’t supply enough water for a building’s suppression system and firefighter operations, the preincident plan must address multiple water supply strategies. A tanker shuttle plan provides a reliable way to bring water to the scene when local supply is inadequate, with clearly defined fill sites, routes, and communications to keep operations moving. Mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments expand available water and pumping capacity, ensuring additional resources can be brought in quickly when needed. On-site water storage options, such as portable tanks or other on-site reserves, give immediate, controllable water sources without waiting for external supplies. Together, these elements create a robust approach to maintaining an adequate water supply for both suppression and firefighter safety, so including all of these in the plan makes sense.