Basic Ops

Question 1

Basic operations

Answer 1

Standing on a line
Pulling a running line
Breaking a 4 inch coupling
Making a 4 inch coupling
First fold of a forward hose lay
Pulling a fold

Question 2

Folds at the objective

Answer 2

folds are laid away from the objective and toward the source of supply, this places nozzle and couplings in the proper position for advancing

Question 3

Nozzles

Answer 3

when grounded, the hose is straightened for at least 5’ behind the nozzle

Question 4

pulling folds

Answer 4

used to place additional hose on the ground behind the apparatus, arm shall be straight

Question 5

stealing hose from the lay

Answer 5

taking hose away from the firefighting phase of the hose lay (pulling hose back toward the source of supply)

Question 6

sufficient slack

Answer 6

provide sufficient slack hose on the ground to begin hose lay

Question 7

work area

Answer 7

3’ from Side of duals and 10’ from rear of tailboard

Question 8

pulling a running line 4”

Answer 8

used to provide coupling to the work area

Question 9

first fold of a foward lay 2.5”

Answer 9

provide the first section of 2.5” hose on the ground behind the apparatus, when hose is needed in front of the apparatus tailboard.

Question 10

pulling folds (after first fold of a forward lay)

Answer 10

used to place additional hose on the ground behind the apparatus for the purpose of advancing couplings