Which of the following is NOT a main factor to consider when selecting a drafting site?

• A. Amount of water
• B. Type of water
• C. Accessibility of the water
• D. Distance from incident

Answer: (D)

When choosing a drafting site, the key question is whether the water source can reliably supply the pump. The main factors to evaluate are how much water is available (enough volume to sustain the needed flow), the type or quality of the water (whether it’s clean enough to draft without causing damage or clogging), and how accessible the water is (can you reach the intake with suction hose, are there hazards or obstacles at the edge, is the bank stable). The distance from the incident isn’t a primary consideration for selecting the drafting site because the decision is based on the source itself, not how far the fire is from that source. After the site is chosen, distance to the incident becomes relevant for hose layout and managing friction losses, but it doesn’t determine whether the source is suitable for drafting.