Chapter 3 Tools/Equipment/Appliances

Question 1

What is the weight of an uncharged section of 1.75” attack line?

Answer 1

18.5 LBS per 50’ section

Question 2

What is the weight of an uncharged section of Sac Pack?

Answer 2

24 LBS per 100’ section

Question 3

What is the weight of an uncharged section of 2.5”?

Answer 3

18 LBS per 50’ section

Question 4

What is the weight of an uncharged section of 3”?

Answer 4

24 LBS per 50’ section

Question 5

What is the weight of an uncharged section of 5”?

Answer 5

42 LBS per 100’ section

Question 6

What is the flow and effective reach out of a 1.75” nozzle?

Answer 6

150 GPM at 50 PSI Combo tip, reach 110’

Question 7

What is the flow and effective reach of a 2.5” line?

Answer 7

250 GPM at 50 PSI Combo tip, effective reach is 122’

Question 8

What are the GPM ratings out of the various smooth bore tips?

Answer 8

7/8” - 160
15/16” - 180
1 1/8” - 265
1 1/4” - 325

Question 9

How is the high rise nozzle configured?

Answer 9

Ball Valve, 2.5” to 1.5” reducer, to a 1 1/8” smooth bore tip

Question 10

What are the flow rates for the various tip sizes for the deck gun?

Answer 10

1 3/8” - 500 GPM @ 80
1.5” - 596 GPM @ 80
1.75” - 813 @ 80
2” - 1063 @ 80

Question 11

What is the flow from the ladder pipe?

Answer 11

300-1000 GPM @ 75

Question 12

What is the effective reach of the ladder pipe?

Answer 12

210’

Question 13

What is the booster line rated at?

Answer 13

30 GPM @ 100PSI

Question 14

What is the effective reach of the booster line?

Answer 14

77’

Question 15

What is the pressure relief valves set at for intakes?

Answer 15

75 AO side, 150 Captain side

Question 16

How much rope is stored in the red drop bags?

Answer 16

75’

Question 17

Using an aerator, how much can you thicken the foam blanket?

Answer 17

Up to 45%