Volume 3 engine company/ engine operations

Question 1

Hose used in the field comes in 50-foot sections, but may be shortened during repairs. The exception to this is the _”’ _________ hose which comes in 100-foot sections.

Answer 1

3’’ ladder pipe hose

Question 2

3” 100’ lengths for ladderpipes (____” couplings).

Answer 2

2 1/2 couplings

Question 3

When practicable, hose lines that are to be operated from ladders, roofs, or other heights shall not be charged with water until after such lines have been __________________.

Answer 3

Secured in position

Question 4

Water shall be drained at the ______ level before lowering hose from ladders, roofs, or other heights.

Answer 4

Street level

Question 5

Care must be taken any time hose streams are used from ladders. Horizontal movement of hose streams shall not exceed ___ degrees in either direction from an “in-line” position with the beam and truss of ladders.

Answer 5

15 degrees

Question 6

When necessary, two or more hose lines may be laid and ________ into a single line to reduce friction loss or when a larger volume of water is needed than can be supplied by a single line.

Answer 6

Siamesed

Question 7

Connecting to Dry Standpipe when Manifold Inlet is Defective:

If manifold is defective or lower end of standpipe is plugged with debris, lines are normally connected to the _____ outlet on the ______ floor by using a 2-1/2” _______ and a ______ _______ fitting.

Answer 7

Male outlet
2nd floor
2 1/2’’ Siamese and a double female filleting

Question 8

This method requires the use of the ladderpipe assembly raised to the floor desired. The tip or tip and barrel of the ladderpipe is removed and handlines extend off of a 2 ½” gated wye attached to the ladderpipe assembly.

Answer 8

Improvised standpipe

Question 9

This systems purpose is to control a fire in its earliest stage and keep it from spreading

Answer 9

Sprinkler systems

Question 10

Sprinkler systems are usually provided with two or more 2-1/2” female inlet connections located near the _____ or _____ level and are equipped with ______ valves. Female swivels and threads are protected by _____ or breakable caps.

Answer 10

Street or ground level
Clapper valves

Plugs or breakable caps

Question 11

HOSE PACKS
2 – __” hose packs are carried on designated apparatus and the 2” hose pack consists of an assembly of the following hose and fittings:
2 - ___’ sections of 2” single jacketed, reinforced plastic hose.
1 - modified ___” complete spray nozzle (200 gpm), light weight.
1 - ______” to ______” reducer, light weight.
___ - Nylon straps, 1” x 24”. (Approximate)

Answer 11

2’’ hose packs
50’ sections
1 1/2’’ complete spray nozzle
2 1/2 to 1 1/2’’ reducer
5 nylon straps

Question 12

When complete, the hose pack’s dimensions are approximately

Answer 12

40’’ tall by 22’’ wide

Question 13

The 2-1/2” Stinger consists of an assembly of the following hose and fittings:

1 - ___’ section of light weight 2-1/2” hose.
1 - lightweight 2-1/2” to 1-1/2” _____ _____.
2 - __” x ___” nylon straps. (Approximate)

Answer 13

8’ section
Gated wye
1’x36’’ nylon straps

Question 14

THREE TYPES OF ENGINE COMPANIES

Answer 14

Single engine
Two piece engine company
Light force company