WK 2: Quiz Flashcards
What type of hose transports water from the hydrant or static water source to the pumping apparatus?
Supply Hose
What is the function of hose couplings?
Connect sections of hose together to form one long hoseline
What occurs when a mixture of fuel and oxygen encounter an external heat source with sufficient heat or thermal energy to star the combustion reaction?
piloted ignition
What can be done to prevent thermal damage to hose?
avoid laying hose on hot pavement
Which hose roll leaves only one coupling exposed?
Straight roll
Which hose roll creates a compact roll that can easily be transported for special situations, such as at a high-rise incident?
twin donut roll
Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose?
flat load
Preconnected attack hose must be:
fully deployed from the hose bed before charging the line.
Type I construction
fire resistive
Type II construction
noncombustible
Type III construction
ordinary
Type IV construction
heavy timber
Type V construction
wood frame
With regard to firefighting operations, doors are:
tool for controlling flow path
Stairs are a unique challenge for firefighters because the can:
provide a flow path for fire gases and smoke.
Which type of hose fitting is used to attach a smaller hose to the end of a larger hose?
reducer
In which operation would the pumping apparatus start at the fire scene and lay a supply line back to the water source?
reverse lay
In order to prevent obstructions when advancing a charged hoseline down a stairway, excess hose should be:
stretched outside the stairway
Which is a characteristic of fog streams?
Can be adjusted to suit the situation.
Which type of nozzle has a straight, smooth tip that produces a solid stream of water?
smooth bore nozzle
In most compartment fires, the energy released in fire is directly proportional to the:
amount of oxygen available for combustion.
