Chapter 18 Flashcards
Chapter 18 The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p181
What is truly the last line of defense for the firefighter?
The Firefighter nozzle
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p181
Why is inspecting nozzles so important?
Because nozzle failure puts firefighter in danger, if a second line is not deployed then your only help could be minutes away.
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p182
What is something simple that can be done to help extend the life of firefighting nozzles?
during winter months wrap the nozzle in plastic grocery bag to protect the nozzle from road grit (grime, salt, and whatever else is kicked up by the tires). The bag will shoot off as you flow the line to check stream in the yard.
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p183
How can the behavior of ignoring nozzle inspections be changed?
Training, impressing the importance of the tool and requiring FFer maintain nozzles as they do the rest of their equipment.
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p183-184
What information should each FFer know about the nozzles they carry?
- Know all gallonage settings on your fog nozzle or flow on Smooth bore tips
- Do you have a flush function on your nozzle gallonage selector, know flush function will allow for small bit of debris to pass.
- Know how many clicks in zero visibility to flush.
- Know which way to rotate the nozzle in zero visibility (right for fight, left for lobster).
- Have a quick mental checklist to run through in case of nozzle malfunction.
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p184
What should be inspected at minimum on a fog nozzle?
Fog
Overall appearance, environmental damage, clean, assess for damage
-examine condition of washers at each connection point
-ensure free movement of movable parts, bale should not be too tight or loose.
-check set screws for tightness
-evaluate condition
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p184
How do you know if a washer is good or needs replacing?
If the washer quickly returns to its shape and is not cracked, it’s good.
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p184
When checking the nozzle damage is noticed that may be structural but the FFer is not sure, who should he consult?
The manufacturer
Chapter 18, The Last Line of Defense, FFer Nozzle: p185
What should FFers be able to preform in zero visibility?
- direction to change to straight stream
- location of the grooved band on the breakaway nozzle, to extend the line or clear the nozzle.
- location of raised lugs that denote selectable gallonage
- which way to rotate to get less gpm or more
