06 - IFSTA Chapter 06 Flashcards
The fire service operates 3 types of nozzles to produce what 3 basic types of fire streams?
Solid, fog, broken stream
What is the formula for the costumary discharge rate?
29.7xD^2xDNP
The costumary formula to determine nozzle reaction for solid stream nozzles is?
1.57xD?xNP
What nozzle flows a specific volume of water on all stream patterns at a specific discharge pressure?
Constant flow fog nozzle
Which stream is produced with a fixed orifice and a smooth bore nozzle?
Solid stream
What type of nozzle enables a firefighter to select a flow rate to operate ?
Manually/Selectable gallonage nozzle
Which stream nozzle requires the driver/operator to determine the amount of water discharged?
Solid stream nozzle
What is the counter force that pushes back against firefighters operating a hoseline called?
Nozzle reaction
The principle of operation of this nozzle is based on rotating the exterior of the barrel to change pattern settings:
Constant flow fog nozzle
Which nozzle is design to maintain its constant operating pressure even if the pump discharge pressure increases ?
Automatic fog nozzle
What type of nozzle may produce solid or fog streams and generate considerable nozzle reaction due to their higher flow rate?
Master stream nozzles
What nozzle offers firefighters the ability to operate at a greater distance from the fire taking advantage of the longer reach?
Master stream nozzles
What are the three basic types of master stream appliances?
Fixed, Portable, and Combination
Which master stream appliance is commonly called “deck gun”?
Fixed monitor
What appliance may be pre-plumbed and permanently attached to an aerial device?
Elevated master stream
Which nozzle is referred to as distributor nozzle?
Cellar nozzle
Which nozzles are not equipped with shut offs?
Cellar nozzle
What nozzle is commonly used in aircraft firefighting and car fires?
Piercing nozzle
Which nozzle consist of a single piece of brass or steel with many impinging holes?
Chimney nozzle
What abbreviation equals the total flow of water in GPM flowing through the nozzle?
Q
Which NFPA Standard deals with Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications?
NFPA 1002
What three basic fire streams does the fire service use?
Solid, Fog, Broken Stream
What is the maximum nozzle pressure a solid stream nozzle on a handline should be operated at?
50 psi
What is the maximum operating nozzle pressure for a master stream appliance using a solid stream nozzle?
80 psi
What is the formula for Discharge Rate from a solid stream nozzle?
GPM = 29.7 x d2 x DNP
Most constant flow nozzles are designed to operate at what nozzle pressure?
100 psi
Most selectable gallonage nozzles are designed to flow the indicated gallonage at what psi?
100 psi
What is considered the maximum flow for a handline?
350 gpm
Master stream nozzles are capable of flowing in excess of how many gpm’s?
350 gpm
What pressure are smooth bore master streams generally operated at?
80 psi
Master stream fog nozzles are generally operated at what pressure
100 psi
High pressure fog nozzles are best suited for what type of firefighting?
Wildland Firefighting
A piercing nozzle uses an impinging jet nozzle capable of flowing what gpm at 100 psi?
125 gpm
At 100 psi, what gpm range are chimney nozzles capable of flowing?
1.5 - 3
What is the formula for calculating nozzle reaction for solid steam nozzles?
NR = 1.57 x d2 x NP
On the fire ground what formula can be used to achieve the approximate solid stream nozzle reaction?
NR = Q/3
What is the formula for calculating nozzle reaction for fog stream nozzles?
NR = 0.0505 x Q x DNP
On the fire ground what formula can be used to achieve the approximate nozzle reaction for a fog stream nozzle?
NR = Q/2
What type of monitor is permanently mounted on the apparatus?
Fixed monitors
Of the following where are master stream appliances NOT generally operated
Water curtains
Which of the following is not one of the three basic fire streams as defined by IFSTA?
piercing
What are the two factors that determine the reach and flow of a solid stream?
nozzle pressure and discharge orifice
What is considered a “narrow fog” nozzle pattern according to IFSTA?
15 to 45 degrees
Which of the following is not a master stream appliance as defined by IFSTA?
ground monitor
What is the best method to increase safety and effectiveness of a cellar nozzle?
insert an inline shutoff valve
Determine the nozzle reaction from a hoseline equipped with a 13/4 inch tip operating a nozzle at 50PSI.
122.66 lb.
Determine the nozzle reaction of a hoseline with a fog nozzle flowing 200 gpm and 100 psi.
101 lb.
which nozzle type allows the firefighter operating the hoseline to select the flow rate?
selectable gallonage nozzle
Which of the following operations would a high pressure fog nozzle best be suited for?
wildland operations
Which of the following nozzles flows a specific volume of water on all patterns at a specific nozzle discharge pressure?
constant flow nozzles
What kind of nozzle is commonly used for aircraft firefighting?
piercing nozzle
MOST fog nozzles are designed to be operated at:
at or below 100 psi
Solid stream handlines should generally be operated at a maximum of:
50 psi
What kind of master stream appliance is stored on the apparatus for deployment to the location where they will be used?
portable monitors
Why are handlines generally capped at 350 gpms?
greater flows will produce dangerous amounts of nozzle reaction
What is the equation for determining water flow from a solid stream nozzle?
29.7x D2 x DNP
What determines the forward velocity, pattern and shape of a fog nozzle?
angle of deflection
Automatic nozzles are categorized as what kind of nozzle?
variable flow nozzle
What kind of nozzle produces a stream with a high pressure but low volume of water?
high pressure fog nozzles
what is the proper calculation used to calculate the nozzle reaction for fog streams?
0.0505X Q XDNP
Which of the following affects the condition of the stream as it leaves the nozzle?
Operating pressure
Until it reaches its destination, what four factors influence the fire stream?
Velocity, gravity, wind, and friction with the air
In order to achieve maximum efficiency during incident operations, drivers must ensure what is/are applied to each fire stream?
Optimum flow rate and discharge pressure
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic fire streams?
Master Stream
Handline smoothbore nozzles should be operated at a maximum discharge pressure of what?
50PSI
Masterstream smoothbore nozzles should operate at a maximum discharge pressure of what?
80PSI
What is the formula for determining the flow rate of a smoothbore nozzle?
GPM = 29.7 ? D? ? DNP
When flowing water through a fog nozzle, upon encountering an obstruction, what will determine the forward velocity of the stream of water, as well as its pattern or shape?
The angle of deflection
A water stream of finely divided particles used for fire control is known as what?
Fog stream
The reach of a fog stream is directly related to what?
Its width
A nozzle that is designed to flow a specific volume of water on all stream patterns at a specific pressure is known as what?
Constant flow nozzle
Most constant flow nozzles are designed to operate at what pressure?
100 PSI, but some at 50 PSI
What is the maximum flow for a handline?
350 GPM
Smoothbore master streams are generally operated at what nozzle pressure?
80 PSI
Fog stream master streams are generally operated at what nozzle pressure?
100 PSI
The purpose of changing the direction of water through a master stream device serves what purpose?
Reduces nozzle reaction
What is not considered to be one of the three types of master streams?
Handheld
What is the rated flow of a piercing nozzle at its appropriate PSI?
125 GPM at 100 PSI
The counterforce directed against a person or device holding a nozzle by the velocity of the water being discharged is known as what?
Nozzle reaction
What is the correct formula used to determine nozzle reaction?
NR = 1.57 ? D? ? NP
Solid stream nozzles on handines should generally be operated at what PSI?
50 PSI
Solid stream nozzles on master streams should generally be operated at what PSI?
80 PSI
What is the formula to determine water flow from a solid stream nozzle?
29.7xd^2xDNP
What is the “constant” in the formula to determine flow from a solid stream nozzle?
29.7
What stream is described as finely divided particles used for fire control?
Fog stream
Which nozzle is designed to flow a specific volume of water on all stream patters at a specific nozzle discharge pressure?
Constant flow fog nozzle
What range of fog nozzle patterns is considered a narrow fog?
15-45 degrees
What range of fog nozzle patters is considered a wide fog?
45-80 degrees
Which nozzle allows the firefighter operating the handline to select the flow rate to suit fire and operating conditions?
Selectable gallonage nozzle
What type of nozzle is a type of variable flow nozzle with the ability to change patters while maintaining the same nozzle pressure?
Automatic fog nozzle
What is generally the maximum flow for a handline?
350 gpm
Master stream fog appliances are generally operated at what PSI?
100 PSI
Which master stream appliance may be used in a mount on the apparatus or removed and used remotely from the vehicle?
Combination monitor
Which type of nozzle is designed to be lowered through holes and are sometimes referred to as distributors?
Cellar nozzles
Which nozzle is gererally designed as a 3-6 foot hollow sleel rod 1 1/2 inches in diameter?
Piercing nozzle
What is the counterforce directed against a person holding a nozzle by the velocity of water being discharged?
Nozzle reaction