2 1/2''

Question 1

Hose Lengths?

Answer 1

50’

Question 2

Hose construction?

Answer 2

Rubber lined with synthetic double jacket, most outer jackets are made of synthetic weave

Question 3

Coupling construction?

Answer 3

aluminum alloy

Question 4

Weight of water within a 50’ section of 2 1/2” hose?

Answer 4

106lbs

Question 5

Pros of a smooth bore?

Answer 5

• greater penetrating power
• no clogging with debris
• no mistaking stream
• multiple tip size

Question 6

Reach of the smooth bore and what does it allow the firefighter to do with that reach?

Answer 6

60-70’ and work outside the collapse zone

Question 7

How many GPM’s can the smooth bore flow?

Answer 7

At least 200gpm

Question 8

When should a 2 1/2” hose line be used?

Answer 8

Advanced fire conditions

Question 9

What does an advanced fire condition often preclude?

Answer 9

immediate entry into the fire building

Question 10

What is often used with a 2 1/2 hand line to control large fires and keep exposure buildings cool?

Answer 10

Master streams

Question 11

What are the two most common of hose loads for the 2 1/2” in MDFR?

Answer 11

2 ½ Hose Load

Aerial Transverse Compartment

Question 12

What is another name for “2 ½ Hose Load”

Answer 12

Cardeso load

Question 13

For the 2 ½ Hose Load, how long should the female coupling be hanging out of the end and should it be pre-connected?

Answer 13

6-12 inches and NO

Question 14

What do you make after each and ever coupling is loaded on the 2 ½ Hose Load?

Answer 14

A loop big enough to fit a gloved hand

Question 15

After the hose is loaded in the 2 ½ Hose Load configuration, what should you have approximately every 50’?

Answer 15

A loop

Question 16

When does the nozzle get attached to the hose and where should it be on the 2 ½ Hose Load configuration?

Answer 16

Attach the nozzle after completely loading the hose and it should be on top of the load.

Question 17

What is the first 50’ of hose that is attached to the nozzle called?

Answer 17

The working end

Question 18

Transverse compartment can hold how much hose?

Answer 18

200-250’

Question 19

What will the first 50’ of the hose have and where will the nozzle be placed?

Answer 19

Clipped with straps and the nozzle will be on top

Question 20

Can 2 1/2” hose be loaded wet?

Answer 20

No due to mildew

Question 21

What type of hose is loaded for combat use?

Answer 21

Dry hose

Question 22

After a quick knockdown from the outside, what can the 2 1/2” hose line be reduced to?

Answer 22

A 1 3/4” or a 2” hose line by unscrewing the nozzle tip