What happens if a water supply is not secured during Drill #5?

When a water supply is not secured during Drill #5, the outcome is that a Dry Pump is considered an automatic failure. This is because securing a proper water supply is critical to ensure effective firefighting operations. The functionality of the pump relies on having an adequate water source to operate efficiently. If the pump is dry, it indicates that it cannot fulfill its primary purpose of delivering water for extinguishing fires, which is a fundamental aspect of the training and assessment in firefighting practices. Therefore, failing to secure a water supply directly impacts the ability to demonstrate necessary skills and capabilities, leading to an automatic failure of the drill.

In this context, while continuing the drill as planned or using alternative methods may seem like viable options, they do not align with the critical requirements of the exercise. Receiving an extension would imply some leniency or allowance for remediation, which is not standard practice in scenarios where essential operational criteria, such as securing a water supply, are not met.