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Question 1

Each engine company should maintain a minimum of ___lengths of 1 3/4 inch,

___ of 2 1/2 inch and

____lengths of 3 1/2 inch hose

Answer 1

Each engine company should maintain a minimum of (20) twenty lengths of 1 3/4 inch, (

30) thirty lengths of 2 1/2 inch and (
10) ten lengths of 3 1/2 inch hose

Question 2

The age of the hose is determined by the first two numbers of the serial number stamped on the coupling (i. e. 970023 - the first two numbers “97” would be a 1997 length needing to be
replaced in 2007). Any hose that will reach 10 years in the current calendar year is to be taken out of service with the company officer immediately notifying the Fire Tools and Equipment Unit.

Answer 2

A large caliber stream (also called a “master stream”) is any fire stream with a flow of 300 gpm or more.