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How should a fire hose be cleaned?
How should a fire hose be cleaned?
What should be done if a hose is found to be damaged?
What should be done if a hose is found to be damaged?
What is the final step in the cleaning process of a fire hose?
What is the final step in the cleaning process of a fire hose?
When a hose is retired from service, what happens to the couplings?
When a hose is retired from service, what happens to the couplings?
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What should you use to clean nozzles, adapters, and fittings?
What should you use to clean nozzles, adapters, and fittings?
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Which action helps keep nozzles, adapters, and appliances in good working condition?
Which action helps keep nozzles, adapters, and appliances in good working condition?
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What should be used to scrub the entire length of a fire hose?
What should be used to scrub the entire length of a fire hose?
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What should be ensured about couplings during fire hose cleaning?
What should be ensured about couplings during fire hose cleaning?
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What should be done to maintain the male coupling threads?
What should be done to maintain the male coupling threads?
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What should fire hose retired from service be updated in?
What should fire hose retired from service be updated in?
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Study Notes
Hose Cleaning and Maintenance
- Fire hoses should be cleaned periodically and after use to ensure they remain in good condition.
- Thoroughly rinse the fire hose with clean water using a low-pressure water stream to avoid pushing contaminants into the hose jacket.
- Use a cleaning solution of warm water and mild soap, and a long-handled brush with soft to medium bristles to scrub the entire length of the hose.
- Ensure that couplings are functional and gaskets are present after cleaning.
- Allow the hose to dry inside, away from exposure to UV light.
Damaged Hose
- Damaged hoses should be removed from service and rolled with the male coupling first, if applicable.
- Tag the hose with the noted defect and send it to Support Services for evaluation.
Service Retirement
- Retired fire hoses should be updated in the District's inventory management system.
- Remove couplings from the hose for recycling and discard the hose jacket.
Nozzle, Adapter, and Fitting Maintenance
- Clean nozzles, adapters, and fittings periodically and after use to keep moving parts free of debris.
- Wash nozzles, adapters, and fittings with a brush, mild soap, and water periodically and after each use to keep moving components free from debris.
- Take measures to keep nozzles, adapters, and appliances in good working condition and extend their service life, including: • Avoid dropping, throwing, or driving over nozzles or shut-off butts. • Avoid placing nozzles in dirt or other debris. • Open and close nozzles slowly. • Protect the threads of male couplings when not connected.
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Learn about the proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining fire hoses, including rinsing, scrubbing, and drying to ensure functional couplings and gaskets.
