1) If the main stream tip (MST) is used to extinguish a fire, an effective broken stream can be
produced for venting purposes by removing the tip and partially shutting down the control
handle. When the stream is directed out of the selected window how many feet back should the
nozzle be held? (CH 5 5.1.23)
A) 1-2 feet
B) 2-3 feet
C) 3-4 feet
D) 4-5 feet
2) Decisions that may be delegated by the engine officer to the nozzle team include all but which of the following? (CH 5 5.1.26) A) Direction of the stream B) Rate of Advancement C) Backing the hoseline out D) Calling for more line
3) A single 90 degrees kink in a 1 ¾” hoseline can result in a loss of how many GPM or more? (CH 5 5.6.9) A) 5 GPM B) 10 GPM C) 15 GPM D) 20 GPM
4) Which of the following provides the largest flow of any of the hydrant connections? (CH 6 6.3) A) 10 ft small connection B) 35 ft soft connection C) 10 ft hard suction D) 50 ft length of 3 ½ hose
5) Which color hydrant disc is being used improperly in the following scenarios?
(CH 6 6.5.2)
A) A yellow disc used on a frozen auxiliary fire protection system
B) A white disc used on an OOS hydrant
C) A blue disc used on a 3 inch Siamese of an auxiliary fire protection system to indicate that
the system is not functioning as a fully automatic system.
D) A white disc used on a 3 inch Siamese of an OOS
6) Which hydrant encountered should “engine companies avoid the use of?” (CH 6 6.7)
A) Red Satellite Water System Hydrants
B) Red Air Cock Hydrants
C) Yellow Hydrants on Parkways and Expressways
D) Smith Hydrants
7) When cleaning and repacking hose, it is extremely important the date of issuance of each
length of house in service. Where is the date of issuance found on the hose? (CH 7 7.3.1)
A) Male Coupling
B) Female Coupling
C) At the midway point of the hose
D) On both the male and female couplings
8) When dealing with frozen hose and couplings, a few different methods are to be
considered, which is the only correct statement? (CH 7 7.10)
A) Heat from the exhaust pipe of the apparatus can be used to free ice from hose
B) Bend the hose as much as possible to break up the ice inside, aiding the melting process
C) If hose is frozen solid, consideration should be given to transporting it on an aerial
apparatus
D) Frozen hose may be transported on engines, provided no turns are made in the hose
9) During the hose test, a water soluble marker is used to draw a line around the
circumference of the hose. It should be as close as possible to the male butt at each coupling. A
movement of how many inches or more would indicate that the male butt and hose are
separating. When this happens, the hose should be placed OOS. (CH 7 7.14)
A) 2”
B) 1/4“
C) 1/8”
D) 1”