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Which type of hose line is responsible for aggressive interior fire attack operations?
Which type of hose line is responsible for aggressive interior fire attack operations?
- Neither Attack Hose nor Supply Hose
- Both Attack Hose and Supply Hose
- Attack Hose (correct)
- Supply Hose
What is the length of the Firequip® Fire Engine Booster Hose?
What is the length of the Firequip® Fire Engine Booster Hose?
- 500'
- 50'
- 100'
- 300' (correct)
What is the outer tube of the Firequip® Fire Engine Booster Hose made of?
What is the outer tube of the Firequip® Fire Engine Booster Hose made of?
- EPDM rubber (correct)
- Polyester
- Nitrile rubber
- Nylon
Which type of fire is the Firequip® Combat Master Flow hose suitable for?
Which type of fire is the Firequip® Combat Master Flow hose suitable for?
What is the outer jacket of the Firequip® Municipal Fire Hose made of?
What is the outer jacket of the Firequip® Municipal Fire Hose made of?
Which type of hose is used for fire suppression in high-rise buildings?
Which type of hose is used for fire suppression in high-rise buildings?
What is the length of the 3" Firequip® Hydro Flow Small Diameter (SDH) Supply Line?
What is the length of the 3" Firequip® Hydro Flow Small Diameter (SDH) Supply Line?
Which type of hose is used for drafting and hydrant connection for 2nd alarm or greater?
Which type of hose is used for drafting and hydrant connection for 2nd alarm or greater?
How are hard suctions marked?
How are hard suctions marked?
What is the hose roll method where the male coupling is protected and the female coupling is exposed?
What is the hose roll method where the male coupling is protected and the female coupling is exposed?
Which method is used to connect long hose lays and is often used in conjunction with relay pumping?
Which method is used to connect long hose lays and is often used in conjunction with relay pumping?
What is the purpose of master stream devices in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
What is the purpose of master stream devices in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
Which type of hose lay is used when the positioning of an apparatus in close proximity to the fire scene is not possible?
Which type of hose lay is used when the positioning of an apparatus in close proximity to the fire scene is not possible?
What is the most common type of master stream device used in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
What is the most common type of master stream device used in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
How are portable master streams deployed and operated?
How are portable master streams deployed and operated?
Which factor is the most important when choosing a location to set up a master stream device?
Which factor is the most important when choosing a location to set up a master stream device?
What should be done if the threat of structural collapse becomes imminent?
What should be done if the threat of structural collapse becomes imminent?
Where should master stream devices be placed in relation to the danger area?
Where should master stream devices be placed in relation to the danger area?
What should be constantly observed when deploying master stream devices?
What should be constantly observed when deploying master stream devices?
What is the purpose of properly placing master stream devices?
What is the purpose of properly placing master stream devices?
Which coupling is left exposed at the tailboard in IFSTA?
Which coupling is left exposed at the tailboard in IFSTA?
Where is the first coupling of the first length placed when loading supply hose line in a flat load?
Where is the first coupling of the first length placed when loading supply hose line in a flat load?
How should hose lines be deployed from preconnected flat hose loads?
How should hose lines be deployed from preconnected flat hose loads?
What should be done before advancing hose into a structure?
What should be done before advancing hose into a structure?
What should be done to facilitate the uninterrupted movement of hose line when advancing hose line down a stairway to attack a basement, cellar, or below grade fire?
What should be done to facilitate the uninterrupted movement of hose line when advancing hose line down a stairway to attack a basement, cellar, or below grade fire?
Which monitor has a hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 15° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal?
Which monitor has a hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 15° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal?
What is the flow rate of the Akron Mercury Monitor with a 1 3/4" tip at 80 PSI?
What is the flow rate of the Akron Mercury Monitor with a 1 3/4" tip at 80 PSI?
Which monitor has a full 3" waterway with cast-in turning vanes in each elbow?
Which monitor has a full 3" waterway with cast-in turning vanes in each elbow?
What is the flow rate of the Elkhart RAM XD with a 1 1/4" tip at 80 PSI?
What is the flow rate of the Elkhart RAM XD with a 1 1/4" tip at 80 PSI?
Which monitor has a hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 45° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal?
Which monitor has a hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 45° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal?
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Study Notes
Aggressive Interior Fire Attack Operations
- Attack hose lines are responsible for aggressive interior fire attack operations
Firequip® Fire Engine Booster Hose
- Length: varies
- Outer tube made of rubber
Firequip® Combat Master Flow Hose
- Suitable for structural fires
Firequip® Municipal Fire Hose
- Outer jacket made of rubber or synthetic materials
High-Rise Fires
- 2.5" or 3" supply hose is used for fire suppression in high-rise buildings
3" Firequip® Hydro Flow Small Diameter (SDH) Supply Line
- Length: 1,000 feet
Drafting and Hydrant Connection
- 4" or 5" hose is used for drafting and hydrant connection for 2nd alarm or greater
Hard Suctions
- Marked with a white stripe
Hose Roll Method
- The "donut roll" method: male coupling protected, female coupling exposed
Long Hose Lays
- Relay pumping is used to connect long hose lays
Master Stream Devices
- Purpose: deliver a large volume of water over a long distance
- Most common type in the Philadelphia Fire Department: deluge guns
- Portable master streams deployed and operated by a team of firefighters
- Important factor when choosing a location: safety
- Threat of structural collapse: evacuate the area
- Placement: away from the danger area
- When deploying: constantly observe the surroundings
- Purpose of proper placement: to deliver a large volume of water effectively
Master Stream Devices Placement
- Placement: away from the danger area
IFSTA
- Coupling left exposed at the tailboard: female coupling
Loading Supply Hose Line
- First coupling of the first length: placed at the rear of the apparatus
- Flat load: deployed from the side of the apparatus
Advancing Hose Line
- Before advancing: ensure a secure water supply
- In stairways: use a guide to facilitate uninterrupted movement
Monitors
- Akron Mercury Monitor: hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 15° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal, flow rate with a 1 3/4" tip at 80 PSI: 1,250 GPM
- Elkhart Brass Monitor: hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 45° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal, full 3" waterway with cast-in turning vanes in each elbow
- Elkhart RAM XD: flow rate with a 1 1/4" tip at 80 PSI: 500 GPM
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