Engine Equipement Flashcards
What is the standard operation pressure of all attack lines in the FDNY?
250 psi, 3 1/2 supply has 300 psi
T or F? 2” Polyurethane lined lightweight hose is colored Green with Red Stripes?
True
What is the 2 1/2 Polyurethane lined lightweight hose colored with
White with Red Stripes (Think the White Stripes band)
What is the psi loss for:
A) 1 3/4”
B) 2 “
C) 2 1/2” (Both Rubber and light)
D) 3 1/2”
A) 20 psi
B) 10 psi
C) 5 psi
D) 3 psi
Name the Two Components of the Nozzle
Shut off and TIp
T or F? OST can be used for attack fire?
False, only MST can be used
What is the initial flowrate of a 1 3/4 hoseline?
50 PSI and 180 gpm
What is the increased NP and Flowrate of a 1 3/4 hoseline
1 3/4 does not have an increased Nozzle pressure.
What are the couplings for:
A) 1 3/4 “
B) 2 “
C) 2 1/2”
D) 3 1/2”
A) 1 1/2
B) 2 1/2
C) 2 1/2
D) 3
When would one use a 2” lightweight hose?
Standpipe system in a reisdental building.
What is the Nozzle Reaction of 1 3/4” Hoseline
68 lbs
T or F? 12/13 is the MST Size of a 1 3/4” nozzle?
False, 15/16”
What is the initial flowrate and Nozzle Pressure for a 2 1/2” Line
40 psi and 235 GPM
What is the increased Nozzle Pressure and flowrate for a 2 1/2” Line
50 psi and 265 GPM
What is the initial flowrate and Nozzle Pressure for a 2” line
50 psi and 210 GPM
What is the Nozzle Reaction for
A) 1 3/4”
B) 2
C) 2 1/2”
A) 68 lbs
B) 77 lbs
C) 78 lbs
What is the increased Nozzle Reaction for:
A) 1 3/4”
B) 2
C) 2 1/2”
A) N/A
B) 85 lbs
C) 98 lbs
What is the MST size for a 2 1/2” line?
1 1/8”
What is the MST size for a 2” line?
1”
What are the three main FDNY couplings?
1 1/2
2 1/2
3
A reducer fitting is?
A larger male to a smaller female. Larger hose to a smaller hose.
An increaser is?
A smaller male to a larger female. Smaller hose to larger hose
Double male fitting is?
two female couplings
Double female fitting is?
two male couplings
What are the fittings that connect FDNY threads to National Standard Threads called?
Adapters
T or F? Only analog in-line pressure gauge’s monitors water flow
False. Only digital gauge’s monitor water flow. Analog only measures pressure.
Which of the two types of Spanner Wrenches is kept on person?
Flip-Open. Straight is kept on the engine.
Which of the two hose straps is more common?
Rope hose strap with a metal hook.
What are the two types of hose strap?
Rope hose strap with a metal hook and nylon with a carabiner
What is the ideal location to secure a hose strap?
Right below the coupling.
What is the purpose of a spanner wrench
To tighten or loosen couplings
What is the PSI and GPM of the Foam Educator?
200 psi and 125 GPM
What are the three ways of packing hose?
Traditional with the option for a horseshoe
Roll-ups
Rolled hose
How many lengths of 2 1/2 lightweight are required on the apparatus?
3 lengths rolled up (150 feet)
1 extra length if five firefighters
How many lengths are on an engine?
64 lengths (3,200 feet)
How many lengths are carried:
A) 1 3/4 “
B) 2 1/2” Rubber
C) 3 1/2 Rubber
A) 20 lengths
B) 30 lengths
c) 10 Lengths
How many lengths of 2” are to be carried?
1 length with an extra length if five firefighters are on duty.
