Chapter 5- Engine Co. Ops

Question 1

The primary means of a hoseline advancement shall be through_______

Answer 1

Doorway

Question 2

Primary goals of engine companies is to

Answer 2

Extinguish the fire and protect rescue operations

Question 3

To have your own hydrant, the engine must be able to connect to the hydrant _____ ft or less

Answer 3

40

Question 4

Operating a 2 1/2” line, The playpipe shall have what tip removed?

Answer 4

1” tip

Question 5

What tip(s) shall be used with a 2 1/2” line?

Answer 5

1 1/8 or 1 1/4

Question 6

If you need to advanced a 2 1/2” line greater than 200’, use what to extend?

Answer 6

3” supply line

Question 7

Heavy duty hook up

Answer 7

(2) 3” supply lines to the 2 1/2 connections

Soft sleeve to the steamer

Question 8

A heavy duty device is defined as

Answer 8

Hose or appliance capable of flowing 325 gpm or greater

Question 9

2 1/2” hose with 1 1/4” tip flows

Answer 9

325 gpm

Question 10

What is a long length attack line?

Answer 10

Any line 350 or greater

Question 11

If a line is anticipated to be longer than 400’ what shall be utilized?

Answer 11

A leader line

Question 12

Leader line concept

Answer 12

2 1/2” or 3” hoseline

Question 13

Why do we use leader lines?

Answer 13

Lower friction loss

Question 14

If the leader line has a shutoff or gate, what must be done

Answer 14

Properly secured

Question 15

Do not exceed how many ft of attack line

Answer 15

400

Question 16

Using a well hole, when are lines tied off?

Answer 16

Before charging

Question 17

How many line can go up an interior stairwell?

Answer 17

No more than 2

Question 18

When you hoist a hoseline, you must have rope of at least this length?

Answer 18

75’

Question 19

A 2 1/2 inch line with a ______ tip is considered a heavy duty device

Answer 19

1 1/4”

Question 20

It is the responsibility of the _____________ to supply buildings with Standpipe or sprinkler connections

Answer 20

First and second due engines

Question 21

Heavy duty defined by any hoseline or appliance capable of flowing _____ gpm or greater

Answer 21

325

Question 22

What tip is considered heavy duty

Answer 22

1 1/4”