CHAPTER 15 - FIRE HOSE Flashcards
A flexible, portable to be manufactured from watertight materials and 50 to 100 foot lengths that is used to transport water from a source or pump to the point where it is discharged to extinguish fire.
Firehose
Hose that is used by trained firefighters to combat fires
Attack hose
Point at which the fire department can connect into a sprinkler or standpipe system to boost the water flow in the system
Fire department connection
Large diameter, collapsible piece of hose used to connect a fire pump to a pressurized water supply source; sometimes incorrectly referred to as soft suction hose.
Soft sleeve hose
Intake hose that connects pumping apparatus or portable pump to a water source
Suction hose
Rigid, non-collapsible hose that operates under vacuum conditions without collapsing, allowing a pumping apparatus for portable pump to draft water from a static or non-pressurized source that is below the elevation of the fire pump, Usually available in 10 foot sections
Hard suction hose
Male or female coupling with a spiral thread
Threaded coupling
Coupling with no distinct male or female components. Also known as storz or sexless coupling
Non-threaded coupling
Portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment to the hose
Shank
Special cut at the beginning of the thread on a hose coupling that provides positive identification of the first thread to eliminate cross threading
Higbee cut
Notches or grooves cut into coupling lungs to identify by touch or sight the exact location of the higbee cut
Higbee indicators
Small tool primarily used to tighten or loosen hose couplings; can also be used as a prying tool or a gas key
Spanner wrench
Non-threaded coupling with two hooklike lugs that slip over a ring on the opposite coupling and then rotate 90° clockwise to lock
Quarter turn coupling
Non-threaded coupling commonly found on large diameter hose. Non-threaded fire hose couplings have been used in north American fire and emergency services since the early 1900s. With this type of coupling, the meeting of two couplings is achieved with locks for cams without the use of screw threads.
Storz coupling
Hose appliance with one female inlet and multiple male outlets, usually smaller than the inlet. Outlets are also usually gated.
Wye
Hose appliance used to combine two or more hose lines into one. Has multiple female inlets and one single male outlet.
Siamese
Any of a variety of hose appliances with one female inlet for 2 1/2in or larger hose and with three gated outlets, usually two 1 1/2in outlets and one 2 1/2in outlet.
Water thief
Device for connecting hose couplings with dissimilar threads but with the same inside diameter
Adapter
Device that facilitates the connection of hose lines to provide an uninterrupted flow of extinguishing agent
Fitting
Fitting used to attach a smaller hose to a larger hose
Reducer
Specially designed tool used to open or close a hydrant and to remove hydrant caps
Hydrant wrench
Main hose carrying area of a pumper or other apparatus designed for carrying hose
Hose bed
Arrangement of fire hose in a hose bed or compartment in which the hose lies flat with successive layers one upon the other
Flat load
Arrangement of fire hose usually placed on top of a hose load and connected to the end of the load
Finish
Arrangement of fire hose in a hose bed or compartment in which the hose lies on edge with the folds adjacent to each other
Accordion load
Arrangement of fire hose in a hose bed or compartment in which the hose lies on edge in the form of a horse shoe
Horseshoe load
Extra fold placed along the length of a section of hose as it is loaded so that its coupling rests in proper position
Dutchman
Attack hose connected to a discharge when the hose is loaded; this shortens the time it takes to deploy the hose for firefighting
Preconnect
Noncollapsible rubber covered, rubber lined hose usually wound on a reel and mounted somewhere on the apparatus and used for extinguishment of incipient and smoldering fires.
Booster hose line
Hose application that is attached to the fire hydrant to permit additional supply hoses to be attached without interrupting the flow of water
Four way hydrant valve
The end of a charged hose line that is flowing water without a nozzle or valve to control the flow
Open butt
Attack hose transports water or other agents, at increased pressure, from a source (such as the building standpipe) to the point where water is applied to the fire. True or false?
True
The traditional length of a section of fire hose in North America is 100’. True or false?
False - 50’
On threaded couplings, the male part is cut on the exterior surface. True or false?
True
Nonthreaded couplings are connected with locks or cams rather than screw threads. True or false?
True
Hard rubber booster hose must be washed with mild soap or detergent. True or false?
False - only requires rinsing with clear water
Hard intake hose must be thoroughly dried before being reloaded. True or false?
False - may be placed back on apparatus while wet.
Fittings are used to connect hose of different diameters and thread types. True or false?
True - adapters/reducers
A reverse hose line finish can be used on any size attack hose. True or false?
True
Preconnected hose loads for attack lines are typically carried in the main hose bed. True or false?
False - in areas other than the main hose bed
In a forward lay, hose is deployed from the water source to the incident. True or false?
True