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Fire Service Hose Flashcards

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Relevant NFPA Sections

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1961- Design and construction of new hose

1962- Use, inspection, service testing, nozzles, appliances, etc.

1963- Standard for the design, construction, and testing of couplings and mating surfaces

1901- Minimum hose amount/size for each type of fire appparatus

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Supply Hose purpose

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Supplies water from hydrant and/or water supply to apparatus

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Attack Hose purpose

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Transports water or other agents at increased pressure FROM PUMP TO NOZZLE

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Fire Hose Common Construction

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  • Flexible
  • Watertight
  • Smooth rubber or neoprene lining
  • Covered by durable jacket
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Fire Hose Common Configurations

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  • Single jacket
  • Double jacket
  • Rubber single jacket
  • Hard rubber or plastic non-collapsable
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Hose Size Measurements

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Internal diameter of the hose

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Hose Measurements in Length

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  1. Attack and Supply Hoses = 50-100ft per NFPA 1961
  2. Soft Sleeve Hose = Minimum 15ft (hydrant to pump)
  3. Hard Suction = 10ft (drafting from a static source)
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Fire Hose Couplings

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Form continuous hose line, connect hoses to nozzles and hydrants, and connect to pumper connections and FDC’s

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Couplings NFPA

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NFPA 1963

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Categories of Couplings

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  1. Cast- Weak, used on occupant only hose
  2. Extruded- Aluminum/alloy, light-weight, high-strength
  3. Drop forged- Brass or other malleable material, strongest and most expensive
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Non-threaded couplings connect with…

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Locks or cams

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Thermal damage can cause…

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Charring, melting, weakening of the outer jacket, or dehydration of the rubber lining

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How to prevent thermal damage to fire hose (HEAT)

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  • Avoid heat/fire/sun exposure
  • Low heat for drying
  • Use a straight roll for storage (prevents liner from drying)
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How to prevent thermal damage to fire hose (COLD)

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  • Allow water to flow through hose/nozzles
  • Drain ASAP
  • Use a cold weather lubricant on the swivel/gaskets
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Preventing mold/mildew

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  • Rotate old hose (6 months of no use)
  • Ventilate all areas where hose is kept
  • Wash ASAP if mold is found
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Chemical damage

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  • Petroleum products (gas/diesel), paints, acids, alkalis
  • Battery acid
  • Runoff water
  • Leftover water can form sulfuric acid
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Preventing chemical damage

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-Remove and wash/dry with plain water if exposed to chemicals

18
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Corrosion

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Brass coupling (copper and zinc) corrodes when exposed over time to damp organic material

Aluminium coupling forms oxide coating over time if left exposed

19
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How to indicate if a hose is out of service…

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  1. Male coupling facing out while stored
  2. Tied in a knot
  3. Out of service tag
20
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Hose Inspection

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NFPA 1962:

Hose should be inspected and service tested within 90 days of being placed in service initially, and annually or any time it is used at an incident or for training.

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Inspection damage to report…

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  1. Hose pulled out of coupling
  2. Loose coupling
  3. Absence of gasket
  4. Damage to threads
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Hose methods of washing

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  • Wash with clear water while brushing

- Hose washers take hoses up to 3 inches

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Important note for drying hoses

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Remove the hose from towers/dryers as soon as it’s dry to avoid any damage

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Prevent damage during storage

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Protect couplings by rolling hose with MALE ENDS INSIDE

25
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Hose Appliances

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  • Valves
  • Valve devices
  • Fittings
  • Intake strainers
26
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Types of valves

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  • Ball valve
  • Gate valve (lowers gate through use of screw-like device; similar to drawbridge/moat)
  • Butterfly valve
  • Clapper valve
27
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Fittings

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REDUCERS- From one size line to another, usually from larger to smaller

-Adapters- For different threads and/or coupling types

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Hose Tools

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  • Hose clamp
  • Hose roller (glid over rough surfaces, like edge of roof)
  • Hose jacket
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Hose Rolls

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  • Straight Roll (used for storage)
  • Donut Roll
  • Twin Donut Roll
  • Self-interlocking twin donut roll

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