Testing, Numbering, & Loading

Question 1

True or false?

Hose may be loaded when the apparatus is moving in reverse provided all members wear proper PPE, 2 backers/spotters are used, and the apparatus does not exceed 5mph.

Answer 1

False!

Fire hose shall not be loaded when the apparatus is in motion.

Question 2

How far from each end of the hose shall the hose number be applied?

Answer 2

2’

Question 3

Hose numbers shall start at 01 and go through 99. What would be the hose number is there was a 100th or higher piece of hose?

Answer 3

01A for number 100
99A for number 198
03B for number 200

Question 4

The third number of the hose number designates size. What size does the number 7 designate? The number 8?

Answer 4

7 = 3/4"
8 = 1"

Question 5

When is hose tested each year?

Answer 5

During the second quarter of the year.

Question 6

For 1.88”, 2.5”, 3”, & forestry line. How much hose can be connected for testing and what psi is it charged to?

Answer 6

300’ and 300 psi held for 3 minutes

Question 7

For 4” hose. How much hose can be connected for testing and what psi is it charged to?

Answer 7

300’ and 200 psi held for 3 minutes.

Question 8

Boater line is to be tested at what psi?

Answer 8

220 psi. 110% of its highest working pressure.

Question 9

When testing hard sleeve what pressure vacuum shall be developed? And how long shall it be held?

Answer 9

22 inches of mercury. Held for 10 minutes.

Question 10

On the Akron Assault Nozzles how many turbine teeth can be damaged before the nozzle is OOS?

Answer 10

3 in a row.