Wk 8: Quiz

Question 1

Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire?

Answer 1

attack hose

Question 2

Which statement describes two-way couplings?

Answer 2

Do not have male and female threads

Question 3

Woven-jacket fire hose:

Answer 3

must be brushed clear of dust and dirt after use.

Question 4

how can mechanical damage to hoselines be avoided?

Answer 4

Deploy hoselines away from debris

Question 6

What can be done to help prevent age deterioration in fire hose?

Answer 6

Regularly repack unused hose loads

Question 6

In order to make the process of loading large diameter hose (LDH) more efficient,:

Answer 6

many apparatus are equipped with an LDH hose roller.

Question 6

Which type of hose stream is created by specialized nozzles such as cellar nozzles, piercing nozzles, or chimney nozzles?

Answer 6

broken stream

Question 6

A _________________ can be carried completely on the shoulder and clear of the ground, which makes it less likely that the hose will catch on obstacles

Answer 6

minuteman load