6/5 ENGINE COMPANY

Question 1

Hose used in the field comes in 50-foot sections, but may be shortened during repairs. The exception to this is the ______.

Answer 1

3”’ ladderpipe hose which comes in 100-foot sections

Question 2

No section, however, will be issued for fire fighting use if it has been shortened to less than ____.

Answer 2

40 feet

Question 3

Lengths of hose less than 40 feet may be used as ____.

Answer 3

bypasses or suction

Question 4

Fire hose is of three types:

1.

Answer 4

100% polyester single or double jacketed, rubber lined, presently the standard for our Department.

Question 5

Fire hose is of three types:

2.

Answer 5

3/4” garden hose

Question 6

Fire hose is of three types:

3.

Answer 6

Single jacketed, synthetic rubber, impregnated with synthetic fibers

Question 7

100% polyester hose is _____, however, it is important that dirty, wet hose be properly cleaned and dried.

Answer 7

mildew proof

Question 8

Fabric-jacketed hose shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry hose at least _____.

Answer 8

once each three calendar months

Question 9

Firefighting hand lines shall be changed within ______ .

Answer 9

24 hours when damp or dirty

Question 10

Fabric jacketed supply lines shall be changed _____.

Answer 10

weekly or more frequently if damp or dirty

Question 11

Make proper entries in ___, _____,____, and ____. When doing hose change.

Answer 11

F-2 (Journal), Book 55, F-122 (Overlay Form) and F-128.

Question 12

Dirty hose, suctions and bypasses shall be washed with ______.

Answer 12

clear, cold water

Question 13

Heavily soiled hose may be washed using a ____ solution of concentrated liquid soap.

Answer 13

5 to 10%

Question 14

Station Commanders shall contact the _____ for instructions regarding hose contaminated with substances which cannot be removed with clear, cold water and 5 to 10% soap solution.

Answer 14

Equipment Engineering Officer at Supply and Maintenance Division

Question 15

Hose shall be repaired by ___.

Answer 15

Supply and Maintenance Division

Question 16

Damaged hose forwarded to Supply and Maintenance Division for repair shall be ____.

Answer 16

clean, dry, rolled, and tied in two places

Question 17

Small burns in the outer jacket do ____ constitute damaged hose.

Answer 17

not

Question 18

Before sending in for replacement or repair, ___ as per Volume 3, 6/11- 25.60.

Answer 18

test hose

Question 19

If hose is determined to be in need of repair, mark damaged area by wrapping the hose with _____ where repairs are needed.

Answer 19

black tape at the location(s)

Question 20

Hose shall be rolled with the_____ forming the core, unless the female coupling needs repair. In that case, the ____ should form the core.

Answer 20

female coupling / male coupling

Question 21

New and repaired hose shall be tested _____ after receipt by the Station. Frequency: Hose shall be tested annually. Maximum period between tests shall be 12 months.

Answer 21

as soon as possible

Question 22

One-inch double jacketed hose shall be tested at ___

Answer 22

400 psi.

Question 23

All other rubber lined single and double jacketed hose, bypasses and soft suctions shall be tested at ___

Answer 23

300 psi.

Question 24

Testing procedure: Lay out hose from the pump outlet with ____. Attach shut-off butt.

Answer 24

no sharp kinks or bends, 300 feet maximum length at one outlet

Question 25

Testing procedure: Open the shut-off and elevate _____.

Answer 25

above the level of the discharge gate

Question 26

Annual Hose Test Record

Answer 26

F129

Question 27

Female swivels should turn freely; if not, lubricate with graphite. Use of ____ is prohibited.

Answer 27

oil

Question 28

The male end of a 1" hose should be folded back ____ from the coupling before starting the roll.

Answer 28

18 to 24 inches

Question 29

Care must be taken any time hose streams are used from ladders. Horizontal movement of hose streams shall ____ in either direction from an "in-line" position with the beam and truss of ladders.

Answer 29

not exceed 15 degrees

Question 30

If hose line is going to remain stationary for a period of time, form a loop approximately ___ with the nozzle, under the loop, towards fire. Secure hose line to loop with nylon strap approximately___ to allow nozzle movement,

Answer 30

10' in diameter / three feet back from nozzle

Question 31

If it is desired to remove the entire nozzle assembly when extending the line, use the appropriate sized hose clamp, ____ , behind the shut-off, bleed the nozzle and remove.

Answer 31

6" to 12"

Question 32

A built-up hydrant (BUFH) is assembled from a ___ pipe surmounted by an angle valve with a single 2-1/2" or 4" outlet.

Answer 32

4" to 6"

Question 33

The 2-1/2" type built-up hydrant is used in areas having high water main pressure (___).

Answer 33

over 200 psi identified by red top

Question 34

Subsurface hydrants (SSFH) are normally found on ___. They may have single or multiple outlets and are covered by____. These covers are usually painted yellow for identification.

Answer 34

airport property / heavy steel or cast-iron plates

Question 35

A drafting connection consists of ____ having standard hose threads. These connections lead to non-pressurized sources of water.

Answer 35

6" pipe reduced to a 4" pipe

Question 36

An Eddy Valve is a gate valve installed on a hydrant outlet for use by ____, etc. This valve permits repeated opening and closing of the hydrant without using the regular valve.

Answer 36

contractors

Question 37

2-1/2" Angle Valves are connected on ___ hydrant and are for the use of other City departments for filling tanks, flushing streets, etc. They ____ by the Fire Department if other outlets are occupied or defective.

Answer 37

top of an existing / may be used

Question 38

A __ issued by the Fire Department must be obtained before a private hydrant may be installed.

Answer 38

permit

Question 39

Chattering in a hydrant is usually caused by a ___. A valve that is chattering should be immediately _____. These hydrants shall be reported for repair.

Answer 39

loose valve / closed or opened enough to stop the chattering

Question 40

It is necessary to drain standpipes to the level of the outlet on the ____ before draining at the manifold to decrease the pressure so the clapper valve can be opened without damage.

Answer 40

second floor

Question 41

Draining Dry Standpipes: 1. Open gate valve of ____ to admit air 2. Connect section of hose to _____; lower male to ground; open gate valve.

Answer 41

highest outlet / male outlet on second floor

Question 42

Draining Dry Standpipes: 3. When water has drained to second floor outlet, open _____ at ground level to complete drainage. 4. After standpipe has been drained, disconnect hose. Close all gate valves; replace caps on male outlets, replace plugs in female inlets or replace breakable caps if available.

Answer 42

clapper valve with a hydrolator

Question 43

F 122

Answer 43

Overlay Form