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6/5 ENGINE COMPANY Flashcards

1
Q

Hose used in the field comes in 50-foot sections, but may be shortened during repairs. The exception to this is the ______.

A

3”’ ladderpipe hose which comes in 100-foot sections

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2
Q

No section, however, will be issued for fire fighting use if it has been shortened to less than ____.

A

40 feet

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3
Q

Lengths of hose less than 40 feet may be used as ____.

A

bypasses or suction

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4
Q

Fire hose is of three types:

1.

A

100% polyester single or double jacketed, rubber lined, presently the standard for our Department.

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5
Q

Fire hose is of three types:

2.

A

3/4” garden hose

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6
Q

Fire hose is of three types:

3.

A

Single jacketed, synthetic rubber, impregnated with synthetic fibers

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7
Q

100% polyester hose is _____, however, it is important that dirty, wet hose be properly cleaned and dried.

A

mildew proof

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8
Q

Fabric-jacketed hose shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry hose at least _____.

A

once each three calendar months

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9
Q

Firefighting hand lines shall be changed within ______ .

A

24 hours when damp or dirty

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10
Q

Fabric jacketed supply lines shall be changed _____.

A

weekly or more frequently if damp or dirty

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11
Q

Make proper entries in ___, _____,____, and ____. When doing hose change.

A

F-2 (Journal), Book 55, F-122 (Overlay Form) and F-128.

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12
Q

Dirty hose, suctions and bypasses shall be washed with ______.

A

clear, cold water

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13
Q

Heavily soiled hose may be washed using a ____ solution of concentrated liquid soap.

A

5 to 10%

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14
Q

Station Commanders shall contact the _____ for instructions regarding hose contaminated with substances which cannot be removed with clear, cold water and 5 to 10% soap solution.

A

Equipment Engineering Officer at Supply and Maintenance Division

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15
Q

Hose shall be repaired by ___.

A

Supply and Maintenance Division

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16
Q

Damaged hose forwarded to Supply and Maintenance Division for repair shall be ____.

A

clean, dry, rolled, and tied in two places

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17
Q

Small burns in the outer jacket do ____ constitute damaged hose.

A

not

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18
Q

Before sending in for replacement or repair, ___ as per Volume 3, 6/11- 25.60.

A

test hose

19
Q

If hose is determined to be in need of repair, mark damaged area by wrapping the hose with _____ where repairs are needed.

A

black tape at the location(s)

20
Q

Hose shall be rolled with the_____ forming the core, unless the female coupling needs repair. In that case, the ____ should form the core.

A

female coupling / male coupling

21
Q

New and repaired hose shall be tested _____ after receipt by the Station. Frequency: Hose shall be tested annually. Maximum period between tests shall be 12 months.

A

as soon as possible

22
Q

One-inch double jacketed hose shall be tested at ___

A

400 psi.

23
Q

All other rubber lined single and double jacketed hose, bypasses and soft suctions shall be tested at ___

A

300 psi.

24
Q

Testing procedure: Lay out hose from the pump outlet with ____. Attach shut-off butt.

A

no sharp kinks or bends, 300 feet maximum length at one outlet

25
Q

Testing procedure: Open the shut-off and elevate _____.

A

above the level of the discharge gate

26
Q

Annual Hose Test Record

A

F129

27
Q

Female swivels should turn freely; if not, lubricate with graphite. Use of ____ is prohibited.

A

oil

28
Q

The male end of a 1” hose should be folded back ____ from the coupling before starting the roll.

A

18 to 24 inches

29
Q

Care must be taken any time hose streams are used from ladders. Horizontal movement of hose streams shall ____ in either direction from an “in-line” position with the beam and truss of ladders.

A

not exceed 15 degrees

30
Q

If hose line is going to remain stationary for a period of time, form a loop approximately ___ with the nozzle, under the loop, towards fire. Secure hose line to loop with nylon strap approximately___ to allow nozzle movement,

A

10’ in diameter / three feet back from nozzle

31
Q

If it is desired to remove the entire nozzle assembly when extending the line, use the appropriate sized hose clamp, ____ , behind the shut-off, bleed the nozzle and remove.

A

6” to 12”

32
Q

A built-up hydrant (BUFH) is assembled from a ___ pipe surmounted by an angle valve with a single 2-1/2” or 4” outlet.

A

4” to 6”

33
Q

The 2-1/2” type built-up hydrant is used in areas having high water main pressure (___).

A

over 200 psi identified by red top

34
Q

Subsurface hydrants (SSFH) are normally found on ___. They may have single or multiple outlets and are covered by____. These covers are usually painted yellow for identification.

A

airport property / heavy steel or cast-iron plates

35
Q

A drafting connection consists of ____ having standard hose threads. These connections lead to non-pressurized sources of water.

A

6” pipe reduced to a 4” pipe

36
Q

An Eddy Valve is a gate valve installed on a hydrant outlet for use by ____, etc. This valve permits repeated opening and closing of the hydrant without using the regular valve.

A

contractors

37
Q

2-1/2” Angle Valves are connected on ___ hydrant and are for the use of other City departments for filling tanks, flushing streets, etc. They ____ by the Fire Department if other outlets are occupied or defective.

A

top of an existing / may be used

38
Q

A __ issued by the Fire Department must be obtained before a private hydrant may be installed.

A

permit

39
Q

Chattering in a hydrant is usually caused by a ___. A valve that is chattering should be immediately _____. These hydrants shall be reported for repair.

A

loose valve / closed or opened enough to stop the chattering

40
Q

It is necessary to drain standpipes to the level of the outlet on the ____ before draining at the manifold to decrease the pressure so the clapper valve can be opened without damage.

A

second floor

41
Q

Draining Dry Standpipes:

  1. Open gate valve of ____ to admit air
  2. Connect section of hose to _____; lower male to ground; open gate valve.
A

highest outlet / male outlet on second floor

42
Q

Draining Dry Standpipes:

  1. When water has drained to second floor outlet, open _____ at ground level to complete drainage.
  2. After standpipe has been drained, disconnect hose. Close all gate valves; replace caps on male outlets, replace plugs in female inlets or replace breakable caps if available.
A

clapper valve with a hydrolator

43
Q

F 122

A

Overlay Form

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