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What influences the fire stream until it reaches its destination?
What influences the fire stream until it reaches its destination?
- Wind direction, water color, nozzle shape, and hose material
- Nozzle size, hose length, water temperature, and water density
- Velocity, gravity, wind, and friction with the air (correct)
- Temperature, humidity, nozzle material, and water pressure
At what pressure should solid stream nozzles on handlines be operated?
At what pressure should solid stream nozzles on handlines be operated?
- 70 psi
- 30 psi
- 50 psi (correct)
- 90 psi
What affects the reach of a fog stream?
What affects the reach of a fog stream?
- Velocity, nozzle size, water density, and wind direction
- Nozzle shape, nozzle pressure, gravity, and air resistance
- Width, water particle size, wind, and water flow volume (correct)
- Nozzle color, water temperature, humidity, and hose material
What is a characteristic of a constant flow nozzle?
What is a characteristic of a constant flow nozzle?
What happens if the driver does not supply a selectable gallonage nozzle with the proper pressure?
What happens if the driver does not supply a selectable gallonage nozzle with the proper pressure?
What is a characteristic of automatic fog nozzles?
What is a characteristic of automatic fog nozzles?
What is the maximum flow for high pressure fog nozzles?
What is the maximum flow for high pressure fog nozzles?
At what pressure do smooth bore master stream nozzles operate?
At what pressure do smooth bore master stream nozzles operate?
When are master stream appliances generally operated?
When are master stream appliances generally operated?
What is the maximum pressure at which high pressure fog nozzles operate?
What is the maximum pressure at which high pressure fog nozzles operate?
What is the maximum flow for handlines?
What is the maximum flow for handlines?
What type of fires are high pressure fog nozzles best suited for?
What type of fires are high pressure fog nozzles best suited for?
What is the flow range of chimney nozzles at 100 psi?
What is the flow range of chimney nozzles at 100 psi?
What type of master stream appliance is permanently attached to an aerial ladder or platform?
What type of master stream appliance is permanently attached to an aerial ladder or platform?
What is the capacity of piercing nozzles at 100 psi?
What is the capacity of piercing nozzles at 100 psi?
What is the distinguishing feature of combination monitors?
What is the distinguishing feature of combination monitors?
What type of master stream appliance is permanently mounted on the apparatus?
What type of master stream appliance is permanently mounted on the apparatus?
What is the effect of water when it is discharged from a nozzle at a given pressure?
What is the effect of water when it is discharged from a nozzle at a given pressure?
