Chapter 12 - Fire hose Flashcards
A fire hose can be used for two different purposes, what are they and what length are they?
Supply hose (30m or 100ft) and attack hose (15m or 50 ft)
The size of a fire hose refers to the external diameter or internal diameter
Internal diameter
A disadvantage of for the single jacket hose is…..
Curves and curvatures cause more friction in the hose and slows water down
True or false?
Both attack and supply lines are manufactured in 50ft or 100ft sections
Very true
What are the two common types of non-threaded couplings?
Storz and quarter-turns
When connection a male and female coupling, which end should go towards the fire
The male end
Which tool can be used to tighten threaded couplings?
Spanner wrench
What is the role of higbee indicators?
Help line up the male coupling to the female when visibility is low
Which NFPA standard covers inspection, care and maintenance of a hose?
NFPA 1962
Hoses should be inspected and tested within ___ days before being put in service
90 days
When should you inspect and clean your hose?
After each use
List a few potential deficiencies with a hose
Damage to jacket
Damage to threads
Dirt or debris
Loose coupling on the hose
Why should water be drained after cleaning the hose?
Protect the inner lining
When rolling a hose which sex coupling should be protected inside the roll?
MALE
When reloading hose on the bed, what is a detail regarding care and maintenance you should remember?
Changing the position on the folds
