Questions and Answers
What is the flow rate delivered by the 7/8" tip?
Which series of Elkhart tips is currently used for the 7/8" tip?
What is the diameter of the inlet for the 2 1/2" shut-off?
What is a distinguishing feature of the Legacy series shut-off bale?
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Which district bundle utilizes the 1" tip paired with a 1 1/8" tip?
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Which GPM can the 1" tip assembly deliver?
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What is the primary supply hose used by the District?
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For which type of incident is a booster hose primarily used?
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What length of booster hose is carried on District engines?
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What is a primary characteristic of hard suction fire hose?
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What is the diameter of the hard suction carried by District engines?
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How is the hard suction hose of the reserve tender different from that of the District engines?
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What is the diameter of the Key Combat Sniper hose?
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Which feature helps to visually distinguish the Key Combat Sniper 1.78" hose?
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How can the Key Combat Sniper 1.78" hose be carried?
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What is a notable advantage of the Key Combat Sniper 1.78" hose?
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What important function does the Key Combat Sniper 1.78" hose serve?
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Which other hose color pattern is NOT used to distinguish the Key Combat Sniper hose?
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Study Notes
Hose Types
- Key Combat Sniper 1.78" double jacket hose is the preferred choice for handheld attack lines, small enough for one firefighter to operate, with an effective fire stream delivery.
- 5" LDH is the primary supply hose, delivering large volumes with minimal friction loss, preferred for operating from a hydrant.
- Booster hose is used for brush fires, overhaul, and decontamination, available in 100' lengths, and carried on reels.
- Hard suction hose is used for drafting water from a static source, rigid in construction, and available in 6" diameter (10' lengths) and 4" diameter (reserve tender).
Firefighting Equipment
Tips and Nozzles
- 7/8" tip is the primary tip for small diameter attack lines, delivering 160 GPM, with a 1.5" inlet.
- 2 1/2" shut-off is used with corresponding tips and nozzles, available in Elkhart Brass Legacy and XD series, with a 2.5" inlet and 1.5" outlet.
- 1" tip is used in two types: single construction (Marine Firefighting Context Manual) and two-piece assembly (Denver Bundles), delivering 210 GPM, with male threads, and paired with 1 1/8" tip and 2 1/2" shut-off.
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Learn about the Key Combat Sniper 1.78" double jacket hose, its uses, and applications in firefighting. Discover how engine companies carry and utilize this essential equipment.
