Nozzles And Hose Supplies, Inspection And Configuration Flashcards
What is the minimum amount of 4-inch to be carried on Engines?
1000’ of 4-inch
One 50’ pony section
One pony section with a length determined by the FSLT
What is the minimum amount of 4-inch to be carried on Tankers?
1000’
How much 3 inch hose for master stream, supply, and standpipe use shall be carried on Engines?
300’
How much 3 inch hose for use in the masters dreams, supply in standpipes shabby carried on tankers?
200’
What is the minimum amount of 1.88 inch hose to be carried on Engines?
1150’ in total:
-100 bumper line
-200 front crosslay
-250’ rear crosslay
-400’ rear attack line
-(2) 100’ bundles
What is the minimum length of 1.88 inch hose to be carried on tankers?
200’
How much reserve hose shall be maintained in stations?
See chart
How many nozzles shall be carried on engines, tankers and trucks?
See chart
Engines that utilize electronically controlled nozzles shall have what type of nozzle attached before the system is stowed?
The corresponding fog nozzle shall be attached. A stacked tip nozzle maybe used once deployed but may prevent the unit from stowing properly
Which nozzle shall trucks in tillers that utilize electronically controlled nozzles have attached when the device is stowed?

Trucks and tillers shall have the corresponding fog nozzle attached as stacked tips may not allow the master stream to stow and increases the profile of the vehicle.
What nozzles shall be stored on the Akron mercury quick attack monitor?
Either the smoothbore tip or the fog knows I may be attached.
Who shall be assigned as a safety observer when hose is being loaded and should observe traffic in the area?
A crew member who is not involved in the hose loading operation shall be assigned as a safety observer. The safety observer shall be and visual invoice contact with personnel who are loading hose.
Regarding hose numbering, what should the first two digits designate?
The first two digits shower designate the station number.
Regarding hose numbering, what shall the third digit designate?
The third digit shower designate the hose size.
1=1.5” 6= 6”
2= 2.5” 7= 3/4”
3= 3” 8= 1”
4= 4” 9= 1.88”
5= 5”
Regarding hose numbering, what show the last two digits designate?
The last two digits shall be the hose number.
Where should the hose numbering be applied to each hose?
Hose shall be numbered 2 feet from each end with 2 inch numerals, applied with the proper stencil equipment supplied by resource management
Which NFPA number defines how hose testing should be completed?
NFPA 1962
How often should hose testing be conducted?
Who is testing shall be completed annually and Station hose records will be checked during station inspection.
As per NFPA 1961, what is hose life expiration?
There is no hose life expiration
What device shall you utilized and obtained from Battalion headquarters to test hose?
A portable fire host test pump shall be used to test fire hose
What is the maximum length of hose to be tested at one time?
Hose to be tested will be laid out to the maximum length of 300 feet in a straight line without kinks or twists
Which discharges on the portable fire hose test pump shall be used first?
Connect lines to the portable firehost test pump discharge utilizing bottom discharge is first and close valves on discharges not being used
How close should personnel stand to hose been tested?
Personal shall not stand close within 15 feet to any hose once pressure exceeds 100 psi
How long must the fire hose be tested once the target pressure has been reached?
Raise the pressure to the identified test pressure and maintain for 3 minutes
