Chpater 12 Flashcards
1
Q
Suction hose
A
- Intake hose
- Connects pumped to a hydrant or water source
2
Q
NFPA 1963
A
Standard for Fire hose connections
3
Q
Male coupling
A
Cut on the exterior surface
4
Q
Female coupling
A
- Cut interior surface
5
Q
How tight should couplings be
A
Hand tight
6
Q
Nonthreaded couplings
A
- Use locks or cams rather than screw heads
- more than likely two way couplings rather than male and female
7
Q
Inspecting and service testing hose line
A
90 days before being out into service and then annually after that
8
Q
Attack hose
A
- Between the attacker pumper and the nozzle
- minimum size 1-1/2 inch (38mm)
9
Q
Booster hose
A
Rubber covered used to put down incipient fires
