TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY AND THE SMOKEY PACK

Question 1

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

There are two methods for deploying hose, Simple and Progressive.

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

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

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Question 2

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

The trunk line will be a minimum size of ____”.

Answer 2

11⁄2

Question 3

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

The disadvantage of the Progressive Hose Lay is the higher friction loss due to the increased number of fittings (approximately 5 – 10 psi each).

Answer 3

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Question 4

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

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

• 100’ 11⁄2” Single Jacket Hose (Minimum size for the trunk line)
• 100’ 1” Single Jacket Hose (Attack and lateral line)
• 11⁄2” Gated Wye with one 11⁄2” to 1” Reducer
• 1” Nozzle (10/40 Dual Gallonage)
• (2) Rubber Bands or ladder straps to secure gates.

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Question 5

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

A Company given the task of establishing a progressive hose lay is expected to, at a minimum, be able to put in 3 drops, (300’ of 11⁄2” trunk line with 100” of 1” lateral line installed every 100’ at each drop) using lightweight hose as described below.

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Question 6

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

A company compliment will consist of four complete Smokey Packs and one Starter Roll. Each Pack weighs approximately 26 lbs. and shall contain the following:

SMOKEY PACK COMPONENTS

1 - 100’ section of 1” single jacket lightweight hose
1 - 100’ section of 11⁄2” single jacket lightweight hose
1 - 11⁄2” lightweight gated wye
1 - 11⁄2” to 1” reducer
2 - 1” Forestry adapter (NST to NPT and NPT to NST) white for identification
1 - 1” nozzle (10/40 Dual Gallonage)
1 - 11⁄2” nozzle (18/80 Dual Gallonage, 1 Per Company)
1 - Backpack
2 - Rubber bands

STARTER ROLL COMPONENTS

1 - 100’ section of 1” single jacket lightweight hose
1 - 11⁄2” lightweight gated wye
1 - 11⁄2” to 1” reducer
1 - 1” nozzle (10/40 Dual Gallonage)
2 - Rubber bands

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Question 7

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

In addition to the four complete Smokey Packs and one Starter Kit, each Company will also receive one compliment of hose consisting of 400’ of 1” lightweight hose and 400’ of 11⁄2” lightweight hose.

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Question 8

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

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

Answer 8

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Question 9

TB 151 PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY

The service test pressure for this hose is 300 psi.

Due to its lightweight construction, this hose is easily damaged. It is recommended hose testing to be performed on grass or light fuel bed. Dragging the hose on concrete or asphalt during training, hose testing, packing or rolling for storage will cause damage to the outer jacket leading to leaks in the hose

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