Chap 7 Hose

Question 0

Where is the Hose manufactures name or trademark located on hose?

Answer 0

Both ends of hose,not less the 4 feet from couplings

Question 1

Marine companies have whst type hose

Answer 1

3 1/2 inch hose with 3 1/2 inch butts

Question 2

Where is the couplings manufactures name or trademark located

Answer 2

Female coupling

Question 3

Where is the date if issuance to unit of hose located

Answer 3

Female coupling

Question 4

Where are the company and registry numbers of hose located ?

Answer 4

Make coupling

Question 5

What shall be entered into ORJ when receive hose

Answer 5

Date if issuance

Question 6

An 1 3/4 line with nozzle pressure of 50 psi will flow

Answer 6

Approximately 180 GPM

Question 7

Conditions that an 1 3/4 line should not be stretched

Answer 7

1. Line is primarily used for defensive purposes
2. An advance fire on arrival
3. A large volume of water us required to cool a superheated fire
4. A large body if fire in a large unconpartmented area
5. When the officer cannot determine the size and extent if the fire or fire area

Question 8

When hose reaches ______years it should be taken OOS

Answer 8

10 years

Company officer immediately notify fire tools and equipment via fax
Include in fax
1. Serial numbers
2. Size and length of hose

Question 9

Hose with aluminum alloy couplings should be uncoupled how often

Answer 9

Monthly

Grease threads

Question 10

All engine companies shall carry not less than ____lengths 2 1/2 rolled or folded and not less _____ lengths 1 3/4 rolled and filed and the necessary fittings to put into operation

Answer 10

3 lengths of 2 1/2
3 lengths of 1 3/4 ( with additional length with nozzle making 4 lengths

During winter ops an additional 6 lengths of 2 1/2