Chapter 2 Hose and Hose Beds

Question 1

What is NFPA 1961?

Answer 1

Fire Hose Standard

Question 2

How and What should each section of hose be checked for?

Answer 2

Functioning swivels
Gaskets present
Threads in good condition
Clean and dry jackets
Couplings that haven't become detached from the hose

Question 3

What are the 1.5 standards?

Answer 3

Single jacket Wildland hose

Rear 1.5” lines should be 100’ and a 20/60 GPM @ 100PSI, should be attached to a rear gated Wye

Question 4

What are the 1.75” Standards?

Answer 4

Front Cross Lay 150’
Middle Cross Lay 200’
Rear Cross Lay 300’

Each will be equipped with combo nozzle 150 GPM @ 50 PSI
or 7/8” tip smooth bore 160GPM @ 50 psi
2 Sacramento Packs 1.75” 100’ length with 7/8 slug

Question 5

What are the 2.5” Standards?

Answer 5

Denver load 750-800’
Combo tip 250 GPM @ 50 PSI
Smooth Bore 1.25 tip 325 @ 50 Psi

Question 6

What are the 3” standards?

Answer 6

600’ in two 300’ stacks with the thief attached to the right

Question 7

What are the 5” standards?

Answer 7

1,000’ Flat load

Question 8

What is the Type 1 engine hose compliment?

Answer 8

1" - 200'
1.5" - 400'
1.75" - 550' or 650' with 300' tank line
2.5" - 1100'
3" - 600'
5" - 1000'

Question 9

What is the Type 3 engine hose compliment?

Answer 9

1" - 800'
1.5" - 1375'
1.75" - 200'
2.5" - 200'
3" - 800'
5" - 0'

Question 10

What is the hose compliment on the truck?

Answer 10

1.75” - 150’
2.5” - 10’
5” - 15’

Question 11

What are the average volume and weight of water in 1.75” fire hose?

Answer 11

• .12 gallons per foot, 1 LB per foot

- 6.24 Gallons per length and 52.04 water weight

Question 12

What are the average volume and weight of water in 2.5” fire hose?

Answer 12

• .25 Gallons/Foot, 2.09LBS/Foot

- 12.5 Gallons/length and 104.25LBS/Length

Question 13

What are the average volume and weight of water in 3.0” fire hose?

Answer 13

• .36 Gallons/Foot, 3.01 LBS/Foot

- 18.35 Gallons/Foot and 153.04 LB/Length

Question 14

What are the average volume and weight of water in 5.0” fire hose?

Answer 14

• 1.02 Gallons/Foot, 8.53 LBS/Foot

- 101.9 Gallons/Length, 849.85 LBS/Length

Question 15

What are the primary causes of hose damage?

Answer 15

Mechanical - worn edges, rips/tears, crushed couplings
Thermal - exposure to excessive heat, direct flame contact
Chemical - solvents, acids, bases,

Question 16

At what temp does the polyester jacket melt on fire hose?

Answer 16

500

Question 17

Where would you find Cam-lock couplings?

Answer 17

Haz-Mat Decon Unit

Question 18

What are the 2 primary types of couplings used in the SFD?

Answer 18

Stortz and Threaded

Question 19

How are couplings attached to the hose?

Answer 19

Brass expansion rings

Question 20

What are the three types of lugs used on SFD hose?

Answer 20

Rocker Lugs
Long Handle Rocker Lugs
“Bar-Way” - For booster line

Question 21

What are the most common thread types found in the SFD?

Answer 21

National Pipe Straight Hose (NPSH) AKA Pipe thread. Found on 1” forestry lines

National Standard Thread (NST) - AKA National Hose Thread. Found on all hose 1.5”- 4.5” hose lines

Question 22

What are the SFD hose ID Number Categories?

Answer 22

1" - 6000
1.5" - 1000
1.75" - 7000
2" - 2000
3" - 3000
3.5" - 4000
5" - 5000
Unassigned for 8000 and 9000

Question 23

When a hose is assigned a number, what information is tracked by that number?

Answer 23

Manufacturer and Date
Service test pressure
Annual service test dates
Length
Diameter
Assigned Rig
Repair history
Cost

Question 24

What is an F15?

Answer 24

Hose Change report

Question 25

What is NFPA 1962?

Answer 25

Standard for care and inspection of Fire hose

Question 26

How often is hose change?

Answer 26

Every 3 months

Question 27

What is included in hose change?

Answer 27

Unloaded, inspect, clean, reload, first to last method

Question 28

What shall fire hose be cleaned with?

Answer 28

Mild soapy water, and rinsed

Question 29

If you find a hole or burn in the hose, what is the correct field test procedure?

Answer 29

Connect damaged hose to a discharge, pump at 250 psi for 1 minute. If no leaks it can remain in service.

Question 30

What is an F30?

Answer 30

Hose inventory record, Master record for all hose assigned to the engine company.

Question 31

What are the PSI ratings for SFD hose for service testing?

Answer 31

``` 1" - 300 1.5" - 300 1.75" - 400 2.5" - 400 3.0" - 400 3.5" - 400 5" Nitrile - 200 5" Synthetic - 300 ```

Question 32

How long should all service testing be conducted?

Answer 32

5 minutes

Question 33

What is the max length per outlet for testing?

Answer 33

300'

Question 34

What is the max acceptable movement of couplings during service testing?

Answer 34

1/8"