TB 151 - Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System

Question 1

There are two methods for deploying hose,

Answer 1

Simple and Progressive.

Question 2

relies on a continuous line being advanced around the fire from the Engine to the nozzle with no junctions in between.

Answer 2

The Simple Hose Lay

Question 3

The Simple Hose Lay has the advantage of minimal friction loss due to

Answer 3

minimal fittings

Question 4

Simple hose lays uses what length of double jacketed hose

Answer 4

1” or 1 1/2”

Question 5

is a hose lay that starts from the supply source and progresses along the perimeter of the fire.

Answer 5

Progressive Hose Lay

Question 6

Progressive hose lay uses a continuous application of water while extending the lay and allows for a series of lateral junctions at ______ intervals

Answer 6

100’ intervals

Question 7

Progressive hose lay

uses a continuous application of water while extending the lay and allows for a series of lateral junctions at

Answer 7

Trunk line

Question 8

Progressive hose lay.

The trunk line will be a minimum size of

Answer 8

1 1/2”

Question 9

Progressive Hose lay:

Each junction will have a 1” line with a 1” (_____ _______ _______) nozzle attached and be connected to a 1½” ______ _____ through a __” to _” reducer, referred to as a lateral.

Answer 9

10/40 dual gallon age nozzle

Gated wye

1 1/2 to 1”

Question 10

The Progressive Hose Lay has several advantages over the Simple Hose Lay. First, it provides for a _______ ______ on a fire without being forced to shut down the hose to progress up the flanks.

Answer 10

Continuous attack

Question 11

The Progressive Hose Lay has several advantages over the Simple Hose Lay.

Also, it is safer for the _______ ________ ____method as it provides a larger safety margin, having charged 1” lateral lines left in place for the event of a flare up along the line.

Answer 11

Direct attack method

Question 12

Only the_______ attack line is advanced charged, increasing deployment speed and decreasing work load

Answer 12

1””

Question 13

The disadvantage of the Progressive Hose Lay is the higher friction loss due to the increased number of fittings (approximately______– ____psi each).

Answer 13

5to 15

Question 14

It is the Policy of the LAFD that when using a Progressive Hose Lay to provide for perimeter control, companies shall utilize a minimum of __” hose line for the trunk line and a __” hose line for the attack and laterals lines.

Answer 14

1 1/2”

1”

Question 15

Each drop of a Progressive Hose Lay shall consist of the following:

_____’ 1½” Single Jacket Hose (Minimum size for the trunk line)
•________ Single Jacket Hose (Attack and lateral line)
•______Gated Wye with
____ 1½” to 1” Reducer
•1” Nozzle (10/40 Dual Gallonage)
•____ Rubber Bands or ladder straps to secure gates.

Answer 15

100’

1”

1 1/2
One

2

Question 16

A Company given the task of establishing a progressive hose lay is expected to, at a minimum, be able to put in ______ ____

Answer 16

3 drops

Question 17

is a pre-assembled pack of single jacket lightweight hose, which allows rapid deployment of packs and extension of line with an uninterrupted supply of water.

Answer 17

Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System

Question 18

Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System. This hose is polyester single jacketed construction with a ______lining, cut to __’ lengths with attached couplings of National Standard threads on both 1” and 1½” hose.

Answer 18

Polyurethane

100

Question 19

LAFD hose is identified as _____ in color

Answer 19

Orange

Question 20

A company compliment will consist of _____complete Smokey Packs and one _________. Each Pack weighs approximately ___ lbs.

Answer 20

4

Starter roll

26 lbs

Question 21

In addition to the four complete Smokey Packs and one Starter Kit, each Company will also receive one compliment of hose consisting of ___’ of 1” lightweight hose and ___’ of 1½” lightweight hose.

Answer 21

400

400

Question 22

SMOKEY PACK ASSEMBLY

1. Lie out 100’ section of 1” hose and fold in half, with the male on top, placed ___behind female coupling.

Answer 22

24”

Question 23

SMOKEY PACK ASSEMBLY

3. Roll tightly, 100’ section of 1½” hose with _____coupling forming the core.

Answer 23

Female

Question 24

SMOKEY PACK ASSEMBLY

Continue to feed the hose into the backpack, tightly flaking it in a zigzag fashion. While loading, secure the hose every __’-__’ until the 1” line is completely loaded.

Answer 24

8-10

Question 25

Forestry adapters, 1”, National Standard Thread (NST) to National Pipe Thread (NPT) and NPT to NST shall be painted ____ for identification

Answer 25

White

Question 26

The service test pressure for this hose is

Answer 26

300 psi

Question 27

It is recommended hose testing to be performed on

Answer 27

grass or light fuel bed