ECH Chapter 1-3

Question 1

3 primary causes of hose damage

Answer 1

Mechanical, thermal, chemical

Question 2

What NFPA number is the standard for Automotive fire Apparatus?

Answer 2

NFPA 1901

Question 3

Sacramento Fire engines have a permanently mounted centrifugal fire pump with a rated discharge capacity of

Answer 3

1500 gpm

Question 4

What is a QAM and where will you find it?

Answer 4

Quick attack monitor, left rear compartment on the velocity

Question 5

How many 2 1/2 inch discharges are there, and where are they located? (Dash and Velocity)

Answer 5

6 x 2 1/2

velocity has only one on officer side

Question 6

The hose used by SFD meets the requirements set forth by the standard on fire hose

Answer 6

NFPA 1961

Question 7

How much 2 1/2 hose is on a type 1? Type 3?

Answer 7

900-950’

200’

Question 8

How many gallons of water are in one length of 5 inch hose?

Answer 8

101.9

Question 9

How often do we perform scheduled hose change?

Answer 9

Quarterly

Question 10

What is the leading cause of the breakdown of fibers in the hose jacket?

Answer 10

Not cleaning the dirt and grit off the hose before reloading

Question 11

What temperature will the polyester lining of the hose begin to melt at?

Answer 11

500 degrees F

Question 12

The two primary types of hose couplings used by the Sacramento Fire are threaded and Storz. A third type, Cam-lock is found on what piece of equipment?

Answer 12

Haz-mat decon unit

Question 13

Except for 5 inch hose, where is the 4 digit ID number located?

Answer 13

3 Feet from the female coupling

Question 14

As far as hose numbering, what series is the 1 3/4 hose?

Answer 14

7000

Question 15

How long is the hose pressure tested for the Annual service test?

Answer 15

5 minutes

Question 16

How much does an uncharged sac pac weigh

Answer 16

24 pounds

Question 17

What is the effective reach of the integrated 7/8 inch smooth bore slug?

Answer 17

110 feet.

Question 18

What are the 4 different tip sizes on the deck gun?

Answer 18

1 3/8, 1 1/2, 1 3/4, 2

Question 19

An is defined as any device which water passes through.

Answer 19

Appliance

Question 20

The pressure relief valve on the engine is set to psi on the intake located on the Engineer’s panel and psi on the Officer’s side panel.

Answer 20

75 and 150 psi

Question 21

What is the rating of the dry chemical extinguisher?

Answer 21

2A: 10B: C

Question 22

Name 3 types of spanners

Answer 22

Bar way, universal, storz

Question 23

What is the difference between a fitting and an adapter?

Answer 23

Adapters connect one type of thread to another.

fittings are devices used to attach fire hose to other fire hose, appliances or fire pump.