CH 8 Stretching and Operating HoseLines

Question 1

Sometimes the need to assist on the first hoseline is not as great and engine companies are generally
capable of stretching and operating individually. In such cases, the officer of the second
engine company should make contact with the officer of the first engine company to
ascertain if their assistance is required. What are the requirements for such actions ?

Answer 1

In one and two story structures, where the amount of hose required is four lengths or less.
Sec 8.7

Question 2

Unless the presence of a suspected life hazard requires the immediate stretching of a
second line, the second engine shall augment and assist the first engine
Agree or Disagree

Answer 2

Disagree!!
CONFIRMED !! life hazard
Sec 8.4

Question 3

The general rule for

estimating the number of lengths in the fire building is:

Answer 3

1 length per floor + 1 length for the fire floor.

Sec 8.10.1

Question 4

Use the apparatus for as much of the stretching as possible. Hose stretched at fires
should be laid as close to the side of the street as possible and on the same side as the
hydrant or pumper. If it is necessary for hoselines to cross the street, the lines should
cross where ?

Answer 4

in front of the fire building.

Sec 8.11

Question 5

Initial positioning of the engine apparatus is important. Generally it is better for
the engine apparatus backstep to be stopped the proper distance beyond the
building entrance, taking into account the type of ladder apparatus responding
directly from behind. The location of the ladder apparatus dictates how
far from the front of the building the engine backstep should initially be on
arrival, before back stretching.
Agree or Disagree

Answer 5

Disagree!!
the ladders Turntable !! dictates
Sec 8.12.1

Question 6

The nozzle firefighter has two options depending on the size and configuration of the well-hole. A narrow well hole dictates what ?
What about a wide well-hole ?
In either case what does the backup man initially do ?

Answer 6

• Narrow well-hole - nozzle firefighter drops his/her folds at the base of stairway, securely grasps the nozzle and proceeds up stairway pulling hose up through well-hole.
• Wide well-hole - nozzle firefighter carries nozzle and lead length in well

E. The backup firefighter initially feeds line to the
nozzle firefighter from the base of the stairway,
then proceeds up the stairway pulling line up
the well-hole.

Sec 8.14.3

Question 7

When a second hoseline is stretched up a well-hole, caution must be exercised to
ensure the first and second lines do not become entangled. To prevent
entanglement, the nozzle firefighter should do what ?
When can a utility rope be used in a well hole ?

Answer 7

Carry ONLY the nozzle and change
hands at each newel post (turn) as the line is stretched up the well-hole.
A utility rope can also be used if the well-hole is large enough to accommodate its use
Sec 8.14.4

Question 8

After sufficient line is pulled up a well hole, what must be done ?

Answer 8

When sufficient line has been pulled up the
well-hole, the line MUST be secured with a hose
strap.
Sec 8.14.3

Question 9

When using a rope for a fire escape stretch who ties off the nozzle to the utility rope ?

Answer 9

If the rope is used
the nozzle firefighter should proceed to the floor below the fire.
The control firefighter will remain at ground level and secure the rope to the hose
Sec 8.15.1

Question 10

Where is the hose tied off on a fire escape stretch ?

Answer 10

The line must be secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the
floor below the fire
Sec 8.15.3

Question 11

Engine companies should carry _______ ft of ______ nylon rope to be used for a
quick, efficient stretch to upper floors or roofs

Answer 11

75 feet of 3/8 inch

Sec 8.16.1

Question 12

8.17.1 In order to reduce the number of lengths required and speed up the stretch, the
line can be hoisted via stair shaft windows with the utility rope. However If the fire is below what floor is the line stretched up the stairs ?

Answer 12

the third floor

Sec 8.17.1

Question 13

When using a utility rope stretch out a shaft window, who attaches the rope to the nozzle ?
Bonus question…what type of knot is used ??

Answer 13

The nozzle firefighter attaches
the rope to the nozzle, places the nozzle outside the top sash of the window, then proceeds to the floor below the fire.
Officer goes to floor below and drops the rope.
Sec 8.17.3

Not specified but in ropes 5
A clove hitch and binder is used to hoist hose lines
Also a half hitch is used to hoist tools and equipment
Rope 5