Engine Equipement Flashcards

1
Q

What is the standard operation pressure of all attack lines in the FDNY?

A

250 psi, 3 1/2 supply has 300 psi

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2
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T or F? 2” Polyurethane lined lightweight hose is colored Green with Red Stripes?

A

True

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3
Q

What is the 2 1/2 Polyurethane lined lightweight hose colored with

A

White with Red Stripes (Think the White Stripes band)

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4
Q

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

A) 20 psi
B) 10 psi
C) 5 psi
D) 3 psi

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5
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Name the Two Components of the Nozzle

A

Shut off and TIp

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6
Q

T or F? OST can be used for attack fire?

A

False, only MST can be used

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7
Q

What is the initial flowrate of a 1 3/4 hoseline?

A

50 PSI and 180 gpm

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8
Q

What is the increased NP and Flowrate of a 1 3/4 hoseline

A

1 3/4 does not have an increased Nozzle pressure.

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9
Q

What are the couplings for:
A) 1 3/4 “
B) 2 “
C) 2 1/2”
D) 3 1/2”

A

A) 1 1/2
B) 2 1/2
C) 2 1/2
D) 3

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10
Q

When would one use a 2” lightweight hose?

A

Standpipe system in a reisdental building.

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11
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What is the Nozzle Reaction of 1 3/4” Hoseline

A

68 lbs

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12
Q

T or F? 12/13 is the MST Size of a 1 3/4” nozzle?

A

False, 15/16”

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13
Q

What is the initial flowrate and Nozzle Pressure for a 2 1/2” Line

A

40 psi and 235 GPM

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14
Q

What is the increased Nozzle Pressure and flowrate for a 2 1/2” Line

A

50 psi and 265 GPM

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15
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What is the initial flowrate and Nozzle Pressure for a 2” line

A

50 psi and 210 GPM

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16
Q

What is the Nozzle Reaction for
A) 1 3/4”
B) 2
C) 2 1/2”

A

A) 68 lbs
B) 77 lbs
C) 78 lbs

17
Q

What is the increased Nozzle Reaction for:
A) 1 3/4”
B) 2
C) 2 1/2”

A

A) N/A
B) 85 lbs
C) 98 lbs

18
Q

What is the MST size for a 2 1/2” line?

19
Q

What is the MST size for a 2” line?

20
Q

What are the three main FDNY couplings?

A

1 1/2
2 1/2
3

21
Q

A reducer fitting is?

A

A larger male to a smaller female. Larger hose to a smaller hose.

22
Q

An increaser is?

A

A smaller male to a larger female. Smaller hose to larger hose

23
Q

Double male fitting is?

A

two female couplings

24
Q

Double female fitting is?

A

two male couplings

25
What are the fittings that connect FDNY threads to National Standard Threads called?
Adapters
26
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.
27
Which of the two types of Spanner Wrenches is kept on person?
Flip-Open. Straight is kept on the engine.
28
Which of the two hose straps is more common?
Rope hose strap with a metal hook.
29
What are the two types of hose strap?
Rope hose strap with a metal hook and nylon with a carabiner
30
What is the ideal location to secure a hose strap?
Right below the coupling.
31
What is the purpose of a spanner wrench
To tighten or loosen couplings
32
What is the PSI and GPM of the Foam Educator?
200 psi and 125 GPM
33
What are the three ways of packing hose?
Traditional with the option for a horseshoe Roll-ups Rolled hose
34
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
35
How many lengths are on an engine?
64 lengths (3,200 feet)
36
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
37
How many lengths of 2" are to be carried?
1 length with an extra length if five firefighters are on duty.