B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions (01-01-2015)

Question 1

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

Have at least 2 firefighters on any hand line that is ____ inches or larger:

Answer 1

1 3/4 inches

Question 2

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

When using a hand line from a portable ladder, the ladder must be:

Answer 2

Heeled

Question 3

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

Which fire streams are considered conductive to electricity?

Answer 3

Solid and straight streams

Question 4

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

Stand at least how many feet away when charging the RAM or portable deluge?

Answer 4

50 feet

Question 5

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

Be aware that LDH will elongate ___ to ___ feet when charged and tends to “_____”:

Answer 5

• 3 to 7 feet
• tends to snake

Question 6

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

When can a vehicle drive over a hose?

Answer 6

When hose ramps are used and the vehicle has a high clearance

Question 7

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

When testing hose, use a _________ gate valve to avoid a whipping hose line should a coupling blow:

Answer 7

Drilled

Question 8

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

If a drilled gate valve is not available, once the desired pressure is attained, this should be done:

Answer 8

The discharge valve should be adjusted to a near closed position

Question 9

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

Where should pump operators be during hose tests?

Answer 9

At the pump panel

Question 10

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

What tool can be used to more effectively move 2 1/2” hose?

Answer 10

The bowring tool

Question 11

[B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety Precautions]

What are the only 2 methods allowed for controlling a loose hose line?

Answer 11

1. Shutting down the valve
2. Using a hose clamp