Engine Ops | Hose Line Deployment 4

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What is the main goal of establishing good angles for hose advancement according to the text?

To ensure that placement of the backup line buries the attack line

To establish good angles for hose advancement to the seat of the fire (correct)

To maximize the number of firefighters around the entry point

To create unnecessary pinch points for another firefighter

What should be done to avoid unnecessary pinch points during line placement according to the text?

Create one less pinch point by positioning the hose line to the side of the door (correct)

Position the hose line directly in front of the door

Ensure that no more than two lines enter through the same entrance

Remove storm/screen doors prior to entry

How should storm/screen doors be handled prior to entry according to the text?

They should be left in place to create obstacles during the fire

They should be removed prior to entry to avoid obstacles during the fire (correct)

They should be pushed aside to clear the entry path

They should be forced open using firefighting tools

What is defined as the inside of the door according to the text?

The 45° closest to the engine Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum angle recommended for line placement to avoid creating an extra pinch point according to the text?

45° Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of positioning the hose line at a 45° angle to the door according to the text?

To help create one less pinch point and avoid unnecessary obstacles Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for combating the weight of water pulling the hose down on a three-story stretch?

Using a pike pole to perform a hook stretch Signup and view all the answers

What should the nozzle firefighter do prior to the hose being charged to prevent it from slipping back down?

Ensure their knee is on the hose line Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pike pole during a hook stretch?

To extend the reach of the crew Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the hose is fed over the top of an open landing?

It must be minded while it is charged Signup and view all the answers

What should the crew use to pull up the bale during a hook stretch?

Pike pole Signup and view all the answers

When can the attack line be fed through the railing spindles?

Depending on the layout of the target landing Signup and view all the answers

What should be used as an attack line in conjunction with garden stretch trunk line?

Connected attack line from the hose bed Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a double donut roll when extending a hose line?

It allows for quicker connection of couplings at the tailboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deploying a donut roll when extending the attack line?

To allow for quicker connection of couplings Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would using a break apart nozzle be advantageous when extending an attack line?

When adding additional hose without depressurizing the attack line Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured before extending an attack line using the minuteman shoulder load method?

The crew is in a safe area with water to protect them Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical safety point once the handline has been extended from the nozzle?

The bale of the break apart nozzle Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the hose is dropped over an open landing while using a vertical stretch?

The weight of the water should be minded to prevent slippage Signup and view all the answers

What is preferred when supplying the backup line with a secondary 2?

A backup line matching the length of the structure Signup and view all the answers

Where should the appliance hose be placed when using it for a vertical stretch?

Ten feet from the attack line's entrance point Signup and view all the answers

What caution should be taken when using a garden stretch on apartments/townhomes or condos?

Using a longer initial attack line for better coverage Signup and view all the answers