Deck 15: Fire Hose - Firefighter I

Question 1

Which kind of couplings have male and female parts?

A) Sexless couplings
B) Threaded couplings
C) Unthreaded couplings
D) Nonthreaded couplings

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Suction hose is manufactured in minimum lengths specified in NFPA:

A) 1001.
B) 1520.
C) 1901.
D) 1962.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which types of lugs are found on modern couplings?

A) Pin lugs
B) Rocker lugs
C) Recessed lugs
D) Extended lugs

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which types of couplings are made of brass or other malleable metals?

A) Cast couplings
B) Inverted couplings
C) Extruded couplings
D) Drop forged couplings

Question 5

What type of hose transports water or other agents, at increased pressure, from a pump-equipped apparatus to a nozzle?

A) Attack hose
B) Supply hose
C) Booster hose
D) Pumper hose

Question 6

Which part of the female threaded coupling is the free-turning ring on which the threads are cut?

A) Shank
B) Swivel
C) Higbee cut
D) Higbee indicator

Question 7

Soft sleeve hose is a minimum of in length.

A) 15 feet (4.6 m)
B) 30 feet (9.1 m)
C) 45 feet (13.7 m)
D) 60 feet (18.2 m)

Question 8

Fire hose couplings are made of:

A) hard plastic.
B) polyvinyl chloride.
C) plastic and aluminum.
D) durable, rust-proof materials.

Question 9

In order to be reliable, fire hose must be:

A) recently constructed.
B) replaced once a year.
C) maintained by hose companies.
D) constructed of the best materials.

Question 10

What type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant?

A) Soft sleeve hose
B) Hard-suction hose
C) Double-jacket hose
D) Suction supply hose

Question 11

What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure?

A) Organic damage
B) Thermal damage
C) Chemical damage
D) Mechanical damage

Question 12

Which of the following is used to describe hose size?

A) Width
B) Length
C) Pressure
D) Diameter

Question 13

How can organic damage be prevented?

A) Inspect and test hose weekly
B) Ventilate all areas where fire hose is kept
C) Remove hose immediately whenever mildew is discovered
D) Wash and dry hose that has not been unloaded in the past three months

Question 14

What type of fire hose damage occurs when contact with an object or surface causes slices or rips on the exterior covering?

A) Organic damage
B) Thermal damage
C) Chemical damage
D) Mechanical damage

Question 15

What type of fire hose damage can char, melt, or weaken the outer jacket of hose?

A) Corrosion
B) Thermal damage
C) Age deterioration
D) Chemical damage

Question 16

Which type of nonthreaded couplings have two hook-like lugs on each coupling?

A) Storz
B) Sexless
C) Half-turn
D) Quarter-turn

Question 17

What guidelines should be followed for removing frozen hose?

A) Fold the hose while still frozen
B) Place frozen hose on apparatus as soon as possible
C) Use the exhaust manifold heat from the pumping apparatus
D) Perform service testing before placing thawed hose back in service

Question 18

Cold damage to fire hose can be prevented by:

A) rolling dry hose in a straight roll for storage.
B) using hose bed covers on apparatus to shield hose.
C) flowing water through nozzles during intermittent use at fires.
D) running water through hose that has not been used for some time.

Question 19

Which of the following is a disadvantage of nonthreaded couplings?

A) Adapters are required for use
B) There is always a risk of cross-threading
C) Fire hose cannot be connected with haste
D) Hose can become uncoupled suddenly and violently

Question 20

How can mechanical damage be prevented?

A) Open and close nozzles quickly
B) Provide hose clamps to prevent abrasion to hose
C) Refrain from cleaning hose until it can be washed at the station
D) Provide traffic control to prevent vehicles from driving over hose

Question 21

How should hose be cleaned after chemical exposure?

A) Wash thoroughly and reload while still damp
B) Dispose of any hose that may have been exposed
C) Scrub fire hose with a mixture of vinegar and water
D) Remove hose periodically and wash with plain water

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of chemical damage?

A) Buildup of mold and mildew
B) Corrosion of metal couplings
C) Exposure to extreme heat or cold
D) Exposure to motor oil and gasoline

Question 23

How should fire hose couplings be cared for?

A) Inspect gaskets and replace if cracked or creased
B) Remove couplings when washing and drying hose
C) Clean threads with a solution of vinegar and baking soda
D) Ensure that vehicles only drive over hose when absolutely necessary

Question 24

Which hose tool can be installed when a hoseline ruptures but must remain charged to continue the fire attack?

A) Hose roller
B) Hose clamp
C) Hose jacket
D) Rubber mallet

Question 25

Which hose load finish begins by forming three or more pull loops that extend beyond the end of the hose load?

A) Straight finish
B) Skid load finish
C) Horseshoe finish
D) Reverse horseshoe finish

Question 26

A hose clamp should be applied at least feet (m) behind the apparatus.

A) 5 (1.5)
B) 10 (3)
C) 15 (4.5)
D) 20 (6)

Question 27

How should hose be stored in hose racks?

A) Pack hose tightly to ensure a good fit
B) Store hose in direct sunlight whenever possible
C) Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads
D) Locate hose rack in apparatus room/bay, as close as possible to the apparatus

Question 28

Which valve device is similar to a wye, but has an inlet and outlet of matching size combined with smaller outlets that take water from the main line?

A) Hydrant valve
B) Siamese appliance
C) Water thief appliance
D) Large-diameter hose appliance

Question 29

Which fitting is used to connect a smaller diameter hose to the end of a larger one?

A) Reducer
B) Adapter
C) Strainer
D) Decreaser

Question 30

Which of the following precautions should be taken when drying hose in a hose tower?

A) Remove and refold hose while slightly wet
B) Remove hose from hose tower as soon as dry
C) Cover female threads with precut sections of hose
D) Ensure that sections of hose are touching while drying

Question 31

How can age deterioration of fire hose be prevented?

A) Fold hose in the exact same places when reloading
B) Leave hose drying in the hose tower as long as possible
C) Remove and replace hose loads every six months if not used
D) Use the same hose/peg contact points when drying hose in a tower

Question 32

When should hose be inspected?

A) Biannually after the first use
B) At least monthly after being placed into service
C) Within 30 days before being placed in service for the first time
D) Within 90 days before being placed in service for the first time

Question 33

Which hose roll is used to store sections of hose in a storage rack or other location?

A) Donut roll
B) Straight roll
C) Twin donut roll
D) Self-locking donut roll

Question 34

Which hose load is easy to load and requires two or three people to load?

A) Flat load
B) Accordion load
C) Horseshoe load
D) Combination load

Question 35

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the horseshoe load?

A) It does not work for large-diameter hose
B) Hose is loaded flat, which can result in wear
C) Often not enough hose is deployed when pulling from bed
D) Three people are required to make shoulder folds for carrying

Question 36

Which of the following are highly resistant to corrosion?

A) Brass couplings
B) Plastic couplings
C) Cast iron couplings
D) Aluminum couplings

Question 37

Which type of valve has a baffle that lowers into the path of the water by turning a screw-type handle?

A) Ball valve
B) Gate valve
C) Clapper valve
D) Butterfly valve

Question 38

What kind of hose should be washed with clear water while scrubbing with a stiff brush?

A) Hard intake hose
B) Woven-jacket hose
C) Hard-rubber booster hose
D) Rubber-jacket collapsible hose

Question 39

In which hose roll is the hose used to form a built-in carrying loop?

A) Donut roll
B) Straight roll
C) Twin donut roll
D) Self-locking twin donut roll

Question 40

Which hose tool protects fire hose from vibrating and rubbing against other surfaces?

A) Hose ramp
B) Hose bridge
C) Chafing block
D) Spanner wrench

Question 41

For which type of hose lay must hose be loaded into the hose bed in two separate hose bed compartments?

A) Reverse lay
B) Forward lay
C) Apparatus lay
D) Combination lay

Question 42

Where might booster hose reels be mounted on the apparatus?

A) In the cab
B) On the rear bumper
C) In rear compartments
D) Below the pump panel

Question 43

Which preconnected hose load deploys from the shoulder as the firefighter advances toward the fire, and is particularly well-suited for narrow hose beds?

A) Triple layer load
B) Minuteman load
C) Combination load
D) Preconnected flat load

Question 44

When operating small hoselines with two firefighters, the backup firefighter takes a position behind the nozzle operator.

A) on the same side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m)
B) on the opposite side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m)
C) on the same side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m)
D) on the opposite side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m)

Question 45

When improvising a standpipe, secure hose to:

A) a ladder.
B) hand rails.
C) the apparatus.
D) other supply hose.

Question 46

Which of the following should be performed before service testing fire hose?

A) Examine hose for recent use
B) Remove all couplings and gaskets
C) Remove from service all hose with defects
D) Examine hose for excessive wear or damage

Question 47

The test site for service testing should be:

A) on a gravel area.
B) on a slight grade.
C) as close to the station as possible.
D) large enough to lay out hose with multiple kinks.

Question 48

Which of the following tools is required when extending a section of hose?

A) Hose ramp
B) Hose clamp
C) Hydrant wrench
D) Hydrant appliance

Question 49

What is an advantage of the forward lay?

A) No firefighters are required to stay at the fire hose
B) It is expedient if the apparatus must stay at the water source
C) It allows the hose to be charged more quickly than other hose lays
D) Pumper can remain at the incident scene so hose and equipment are readily available

Question 50

Which hose lay is used when the pumper must first go to the fire location before laying the supply line?

A) Reverse lay
B) Forward lay
C) Apparatus lay
D) Combination lay

Question 51

Which of the following safety guidelines should be followed when advancing hose into a structure?

A) Close doors behind you as hose advances
B) Place two twists in the hose while advancing
C) Stand fully upright when moving through the structure and entering doorways
D) Position the nozzle operator and members of the hose team on the same side of the hoseline

Question 52

Which of the following equipment is necessary for service testing?

A) Hose clamps
B) Chaffing blocks
C) A hose-washing machine
D) Nozzles with shutoff valves

Question 53

Which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hose?

A) Close all valves as quickly as possible
B) Pick up all large-diameter hose before charging it
C) Stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose
D) Connect the hose to discharges on the pump panel side of the apparatus

Question 54

Which preconnected hoseline deploys by unfolding from the top of the stack carried on the shoulder as the firefighter advances toward the fire?

A) Flat load
B) Minuteman load
C) Triple layer load
D) Combination load

Question 55

Which of the following is a guideline for loading fire hose?

A) Tighten couplings mechanically
B) Pack the hose as tightly as possible
C) Load large-diameter hose with all couplings near the back of the bed
D) Remove kinks and twists from hose when bent to form a loop in the hose bed

Question 56

Which of the following methods could be used to control a loose hoseline?

A) Apply body weight to hose
B) Add a gated wye to the line
C) Close the nozzle as quickly as possible
D) Apply a hose clamp at a stationary point in the hoseline

Question 57

When using , kneel on the hose to anchor as the driver/operator drives slowly toward the water source.

A) supply hose as an attack line
B) individual sections from a flat load
C) hose equipped with wye appliances
D) individual sections from a horseshoe load

Question 58

The guidelines for service testing fire hose are provided in NFPA:

A) 472.
B) 1002.
C) 1620.
D) 1962.