Engine Equipement

Question 1

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

Answer 1

250 psi, 3 1/2 supply has 300 psi

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

White with Red Stripes (Think the White Stripes band)

Question 4

What is the psi loss for:
A) 1 3/4”
B) 2 “
C) 2 1/2” (Both Rubber and light)
D) 3 1/2”

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Name the Two Components of the Nozzle

Answer 5

Shut off and TIp

Question 6

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

Answer 6

False, only MST can be used

Question 7

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

Answer 7

50 PSI and 180 gpm

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

When would one use a 2” lightweight hose?

Answer 10

Standpipe system in a reisdental building.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

68 lbs

Question 12

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

Answer 12

False, 15/16”

Question 13

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

Answer 13

40 psi and 235 GPM

Question 14

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

Answer 14

50 psi and 265 GPM

Question 15

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

Answer 15

50 psi and 210 GPM

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

1 1/8”

Question 19

What is the MST size for a 2” line?

Answer 19

1”

Question 20

What are the three main FDNY couplings?

Answer 20

1 1/2
2 1/2
3

Question 21

A reducer fitting is?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

An increaser is?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Double male fitting is?

Answer 23

two female couplings

Question 24

Double female fitting is?

Answer 24

two male couplings

Question 25

What are the fittings that connect FDNY threads to National Standard Threads called?

Answer 25

Adapters

Question 26

T or F? Only analog in-line pressure gauge’s monitors water flow

Answer 26

False. Only digital gauge’s monitor water flow. Analog only measures pressure.

Question 27

Which of the two types of Spanner Wrenches is kept on person?

Answer 27

Flip-Open. Straight is kept on the engine.

Question 28

Which of the two hose straps is more common?

Answer 28

Rope hose strap with a metal hook.

Question 29

What are the two types of hose strap?

Answer 29

Rope hose strap with a metal hook and nylon with a carabiner

Question 30

What is the ideal location to secure a hose strap?

Answer 30

Right below the coupling.

Question 31

What is the purpose of a spanner wrench

Answer 31

To tighten or loosen couplings

Question 32

What is the PSI and GPM of the Foam Educator?

Answer 32

200 psi and 125 GPM

Question 33

What are the three ways of packing hose?

Answer 33

Traditional with the option for a horseshoe
Roll-ups
Rolled hose

Question 34

How many lengths of 2 1/2 lightweight are required on the apparatus?

Answer 34

3 lengths rolled up (150 feet)
1 extra length if five firefighters

Question 35

How many lengths are on an engine?

Answer 35

64 lengths (3,200 feet)

Question 36

How many lengths are carried:
A) 1 3/4 “
B) 2 1/2” Rubber
C) 3 1/2 Rubber

Answer 36

A) 20 lengths
B) 30 lengths
c) 10 Lengths

Question 37

How many lengths of 2” are to be carried?

Answer 37

1 length with an extra length if five firefighters are on duty.