Fire Hose Flashcards
Fire Hose - Purpose:
What is the NFPA code for Fire Hose?
— 1962
Fire hose - Definitions:
What minimum pressure is attack hose designed to operate at continuous pressures?
— At least 275psi
Fire hose - Definitions:
According to bliss book, what color is all attack fire hose?
- Bright Orange
Fire hose - Definitions:
A high rise hose deployment requires how many members?
— 4
Fire hose - Definitions:
High Pressure hose is designed to withstand a pump pressure of at least _________ to ____________ psi ___________ to __________?
— 600
— 650
— coupling
— coupling
Fire hose - Definitions:
How long does a station hose book maintain the history of hose loads?
— 2 years per definition on 147
– 1 year per guideline on 151
Fire hose - Definitions:
large Diameter Hose
— Hose that is 31/2 or larger
Fire hose - Definitions:
Small Diameter hose?
— Is 3” or less in diameter
Fire hose - Definitions:
When a water hammer occurs it can be __________ or more times that of the ___________ __________.
— 7
— Static Pressure
Fire hose - Responsibilities:
Who maintains and completes the hose books?
— Engineer/Oeprator
Fire hose - Responsibilities - Third Party Hose Tester:
Who supervises the TPT when they’re reloading the hose on the apparatus?
— MCESD6 personnel
Fire hose - Guideline:
What is the load and minimum length of a bumper line along with nozzle? What Load?
— 150’
— Horseshoe
— Fog Nozzle
Fire hose - Guideline:
What will the 50’ section of hose connected to the nozzle be in color?
— High-Visibility Orange
Fire hose - Guideline:
What is the preferred load for 2.5 in the rear bed?
— Flat
Fire hose - Guideline:
Where should additional slack be placed regards high rise deployment
— Up the stairs prior to charging
Fire hose - Guideline:
When reloading 5 in hose after use, what should happen>
— Reloaded in a different position to prevent folds and strains
Fire hose - Guideline:
When will periodic change of fire hose occur?
— Every 4 months