SOP 03.07.01 Flashcards
03.07.01
Establishes and defines standards and minimum quantities of hose supplies
Minimum Amount of 4” hose
Engines and tankers
Engines shall carry 1000ft with a minimum of 1 50 ft pony and one pony section determined by FSLT
Tankers shall carry 1000ft
Minimum 3” sections
Engines and Tankers
Engines shall carry minimum of 300 ft
Tankers shall carry minimum of 200 ft
minimum 2.5” hose carried
Engines: 300ft with minimum 200ft Blitz and two 50 ft bundles
Minimum 1.88 hose carried
Engines and Tankers
Engines shall carry minimum 1150 ft of 1.88” hose
Tankers shall carry a minimum of 200 ft of 1.88” hose
Amount of Reserve Hose kept in stations
Two 100 ft sections of 4” (200 ft)
Four 50 ft sections of 3” (200 ft)
Four 50 ft sections of 2.5” (200 ft)
13 sections of 1.88” (long enough to replace longest line and longest crosslay) (650ft)
Minimum hose reserve for stations with ready reserve appratus
Three 100 ft sections of 4” (300 ft)
Six 50 ft sections of 3” (300 ft)
Six 50 ft sections of 2.5” (300 ft)
15 sections of 1.88” (750 ft)
How many 2.5 stacked tip (handline and masterstream) nozzles, and Akron assaults are carried on engine
2 stack tip handline
1 masterstream stacktip
6 Akron assault nozzles
Electronically controlled nozzles shall have the __________ attached
Corresponding Fog Nozzle. if stowed with stack tips damage may occur
When hose loading, a crew member not involved in the operation shall be assigned as a_____________ and have __________view of the loading operation
Shall be in________ and ________ contact with personnel loading hose
Safety observer and have an unobstructed view of the hose loading operation and vehicle traffic in the area. Shall be in visual and voice contact with personnel loading hose
What does the five digit in the hose markings indicate
First Two digits: Station Number
Third Digit: Size Hose
last Two Digits: Hose Record Number
Hose Size Designated Numbers
1: 1.5”
2: 2.5”
3 to 6: match number in size
7: 3/4”
8: 1”
9: 1.88
Where shall hose be marked
two feet from each end with 2 inch numerals
DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED PAINT
per NFPA 1962 what shall hose be physically inspected for
Hose and Couplings damages, free of debris,
exhibit no evidence of mildew or rot
damage by:
chemicals,
burns,
cuts,
abrasions,
and vermin
What shall hose liner be inspected for
Signs of linear delamination from each end
Hose leaks without any obvious exterior hose damage
Appearance of water droplets on the exterior of a charged hose
Lumps or irregularities in a drained hose
Couplings shall be inspected for
- Damage Threads
- Slippage on hose
- Roundness
- Missing Lugs
- Connections not rotating freely
- loose external collar
Booster hoses shall be checked for
Chafing or cracking of the cover and exposed braiding
Hose shall be tested every year, per NFPA 1961 there is no hose life expiration,
to what pressures and what lengths shall hose be tested using the test pump
How long should hose hold pressure
Max Length of 300 ft in a straight line
300 psi for: Forestry, 1.88-, 2.5- and 3-inch hose
220 psi for: booster Hose
200 psi for: 4” and 6” hose
All hose must maintain pressure for 3 minutes
At what point when testing hose personnel shall not stand close to pressurized hose and what distance shall be kept
anything exceeding 100 psi all personnel must maintain at least 15 feet from charged hose
If a sections of hose fails during test what steps are to follow to
A section of hose leaking or bursts will be a failure, the section shall be removed and the test started again
Where are the hose records located
Intranet under services tab in the application services section
How should suction hose be tested
Dry Vacuum tested
attached to an electric vacuum pump and free end be sealed with a transparent disk
Steps to report hose or equipment requiring repair or replacement
Request asset repair form
Clean all hose and dry
Tagg each piece describing the defect
When testing hard intake hose how much vacuum should be developed and how long does it need to hold for
How is the interior of the hose inspected during test
22 inHG vacuum shall be developed
Vacuum must be held for 10 minutes
Hose shall be inspected through the transparent disk for signs of physical damage or collapse of the lining in the waterway
When shall hose be tested
Annually or after any repairs
Cleaning Hose (Washing)
Shall be washed with COLD water
a MILD soap and WATER mixture may be used on extremely dirty hose
Nozzle Inspections
Waterway is clear of obstructions
All tips rotate, remove easily and are not out of round
No More than 3 turbine teeth in a row are broken or missing and ring rotates freely
