Types of Hose Lines Quiz & Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

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?

500'

50'

100'

300' (correct)

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?

Automobile fires Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer jacket of the Firequip® Municipal Fire Hose made of?

Woven polyester filler yarns Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hose is used for fire suppression in high-rise buildings?

5" Firequip® Hydro Flow Large Diameter (LDH) Supply Line Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the 3" Firequip® Hydro Flow Small Diameter (SDH) Supply Line?

50' Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hose is used for drafting and hydrant connection for 2nd alarm or greater?

6" Firequip® Tank Flex, Hard Suction Signup and view all the answers

How are hard suctions marked?

With the public property number of the apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the hose roll method where the male coupling is protected and the female coupling is exposed?

Straight Roll Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to connect long hose lays and is often used in conjunction with relay pumping?

Split Lay Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of master stream devices in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

To flow large volumes of water during defensive fire attack or exposure protection mode Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hose lay is used when the positioning of an apparatus in close proximity to the fire scene is not possible?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of master stream device used in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

Fixed apparatus mounted deck gun Signup and view all the answers

How are portable master streams deployed and operated?

They require sufficient time to deploy Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is the most important when choosing a location to set up a master stream device?

The potential collapse zone Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the threat of structural collapse becomes imminent?

Evacuate the area immediately Signup and view all the answers

Where should master stream devices be placed in relation to the danger area?

To the side of the danger area Signup and view all the answers

What should be constantly observed when deploying master stream devices?

The location of the fire and its potential extension Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of properly placing master stream devices?

To apply an effective stream on the fire Signup and view all the answers

Which coupling is left exposed at the tailboard in IFSTA?

The first coupling Signup and view all the answers

Where is the first coupling of the first length placed when loading supply hose line in a flat load?

At the front (toward the cab) of the hose storage compartment Signup and view all the answers

How should hose lines be deployed from preconnected flat hose loads?

From the rear of the apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before advancing hose into a structure?

Check for potential dangers such as backdraft, flashover, and structural collapse Signup and view all the answers

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?

Ensure several large loops are staged in close proximity to the doorway Signup and view all the answers

Which monitor has a hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 15° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal?

Akron Apollo Dual-Inlet Monitor Signup and view all the answers

What is the flow rate of the Akron Mercury Monitor with a 1 3/4" tip at 80 PSI?

415 GPMs Signup and view all the answers

Which monitor has a full 3" waterway with cast-in turning vanes in each elbow?

Akron Apollo Dual-Inlet Monitor Signup and view all the answers

What is the flow rate of the Elkhart RAM XD with a 1 1/4" tip at 80 PSI?

415 GPMs Signup and view all the answers

Which monitor has a hand wheel elevation control from 90° above to 45° below horizontal with an elevation safety stop at 35° above horizontal?

Akron Hi-Riser Dual-Inlet Deck Monitor Signup and view all the answers

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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Master the Art of Hose Rolls and Bundles in This Quiz: Learn how to properly carry and secure hose rolls or bundles while navigating stairs and attaching sections. Discover the importance of securing the hose at appropriate intervals to prevent water weight from pulling it back down. Test your knowledge on improvised standpipes and exterior hose stretches. Take the quiz now!

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