Chapter 13 Hose operations and hose streams

Question 1

What is the main type of barrel used in fire hydrant in Canada?

Answer 1

Dry barrel

Question 2

What are the two components you will always find on a fire hydrant

Answer 2

-Pumper outlet nozzle (steamer connection - 100mm or 115mm)
-Two hose outlet nozzles (65mm)

Question 3

This tool can be used to replace a hose section without stopping the flow of water:

Answer 3

Hose clamp

Question 4

What is the conversion to turn KPa to PSI?

Answer 4

KPa x 7 = PSI

Question 5

What are the two different ways of getting way when a water source is further away?

Answer 5

Water shuttle operation or relay operation

Question 6

What are the two systems for receiving and dispatching calls?

Answer 6

PSAP and emergency service specific telecommunications center

Question 7

What is another term for the pumper outlet connection?

Answer 7

Steamer connection

Question 8

What tool is used to loosen the bolt on top of a hydrant to release water?

Answer 8

Hydrant wrench

Question 9

According to NFPA standards personnel should operate and inspect fire hydrants ______ (timeline)

Answer 9

Once a year

Question 10

What is a chaffing block used for?

Answer 10

When a hoseline is charged, it vibrates and can cause damage. The chaffing block elevates the hoseline a bit and prevents that

Question 11

What are the 4 types of valves used to control the flow of water *

Answer 11

1. Ball valves
2. Gate valve
3. Clapper valve
4. Butterfly valve

Question 12

What does a water thief do?

Answer 12

Ressembles a wye appliance, however there is a matching size inlet combined with two smaller outlets

Question 13

Fittings