Hose

Question 1

4 ways of storing hose

Answer 1

On the coil

On the bight

Cleveland lay

Flaked

Question 2

4 types of hose

Answer 2

Duraline
Canvas
Suction
High pressure

Question 3

4 types of hose

Answer 3

Duraline
Canvas
Suction
High pressure

Question 4

Sizes of Duraline hose

Answer 4

38mm
50mm
65mm
90mm

Question 5

Consider and avoid hose exposure to

Answer 5

Naked flame
Radiant heat
Hot embers
Traffic

Question 6

Canvas hoses are vulnerable to

Answer 6

Abrasion
Punctures
Cutting Damage
Chemical Damage
Shock Damage

Question 7

Hose care after use

Answer 7

Wash with cold fresh water using a hose washing apparatus or brush

Wash with a liquid detergent to remove oil or similar residues, and then rinse off (do not use chemical solvents).

Inspect for damage including cuts, holes or abrasions.

Inspect to ensure that hose is securely fixed to coupling tail with no damage to clamps or bindings.

Report any damage found to the hose or coupling to your OIC

Question 8

What is a firefighter line

Answer 8

1 line is 2x30m lengths

Question 9

Types of hose connections

Answer 9

Storz
ELC
3 thread
5 thread

Question 10

Equipment used with hoses

Answer 10

Storz hose key

Burst hose bandage

Hose Ramps

Question 11

How do you make damaged hose for repair

Answer 11

Clean the hose

Circle the hole with a chinagraph pencil

Place grey duct tape either side of the hole

Attach a shipping tag to the damaged hose at the coupling

Question 12

Shipping a standpipe process

Answer 12

Don appropriate PPC and PPE.

Remove the cover from the fire plug (ground ball). Check there are no snakes, spiders or insects when removing the hydrant cover plate. Check for broken glass or syringes in the hydrant pit.

Remove any obstruction from the hydrant pit

Grasp the spindle with one hand and the bottom boss with the other hand.

Place the standpipe across your knee whilst kneeling on one leg.

Check that the spindle is fully up, the wing nut is fully down, and the washer is present.

Place the standpipe in the fire plug / ground ball

Turn clockwise to engage wing nuts under the clutches of the ground ball hydrant.

Lift the standpipe vertically to ensure that the wing nuts are locked under the clutches.

Maintain the standpipe in a vertical position and rotate clockwise using the shipping handles until firmly engaged.

While on one knee, tighten the joint with both hands using the shipping handles. Always rotate headpiece clockwise in order to avoid the possibility of disengaging the wing nut/lugs from the hydrant clutches

Flush the standpipe before connecting the hose to the standpipe.

Question 13

Turning on a LWG Standpipe

Answer 13

Water on signal.

 Rotate spindle clockwise until firm on groundball.

 Rotate spindle clockwise SLOWLY until completely open after contact with the ground ball, then back ¼ turn

Question 14

Turning on a GAAM Standpipe

Answer 14

Water on signal

Rotate spindle clockwise until firm on the groundball

Rotate spindle clockwise slowly three full turns after contact with the ground ball, then back 1/4 turn

Question 15

Turning off and unship a standpipe

Answer 15

Water off signal

Rotate spindle anticlockwise slowly to avoid water hammer

Disengage the wing nut from the clutches by striking shipping handles off the top boss, anticlockwise

Remove the standpipe and replace the groundball cover

Return the wing nut to the collar

Check the washer is still attached to the standpipe

Fully return the spindle

Check standpipe for any damage, clean and return to the appliance