Chap 8 Streching Hose Lines

Question 0

The second engine shall augment and assist the first engine stretch the first line unless

Answer 0

The presence of a confirmed life hazard requires immediate stretching of a second line

Or in one or two story dwellings where the amount of hose is four lengths or less the need to assist the first engine is not as great ..In such cases the officer of second due shall contact first due to ascertain if need assistance

Question 1

If stretching a line to adjoining apartment as flanking strategy in attempt to knock fire down hole(s) should be made where in the common wall

Answer 1

Waist level

Question 2

How far from the front of the building the engine back step stops is dictated by

Answer 2

The location of the apparatus turntable

Exception
Wide streets with room for both engine and ladder placement

Question 3

Most valuable asset to the nozzle team advancing under heavy fire conditions is

Answer 3

Knowledge of the floor layout

Question 4

Well hole stretch

Answer 4

One length per 5 stories
Engine officer should make known presence of well hole ASAP
Narrow well hole : nozzle ff drops folds at base of well hole grasps nozzle a proceeds up stairs pulling hose up well hole

Wide well hole : nozzle ff carries nozzle and lead length in well

Question 5

If second line I stretched up well hole what can be done to prevent first and second lines getting entangled

Answer 5

Rope stretch

Nozzle man carries just nozzle and switches hands at each newel post

Question 6

When securing a line to a fire escape it should be secured with a hose strap where

Answer 6

On alternate floors beginning with the floor below

Question 7

If fire is below what floor should a hand stretch be used in lieu of a utility rope stretch

Answer 7

If below 3 floor (2nd and below )