IFSTA 6th Edition Chapter 15: Fire Hose - Firefighter I

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

A
p. 816

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.

D
p.816

Which of the following is used to describe hose size?
A.Width
B.Length
C.Pressure
D.Diameter

D
p.818

Suction hose is manufactured in minimum lengths specified in NFPA�:
A.1001.
B.1520.
C.1901.
D.1962.

C
p.818

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)

A
p.818

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

B
p.820

Fire hose couplings are made of:
A.hard plastic.
B.polyvinyl chloride.
C.plastic and aluminum.
D.durable, rust-proof materials.

D
p.820

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

D
p.821

Which kind of couplings have male and female parts?
A.Sexless couplings
B.Threaded couplings
C.Unthreaded couplings
D.Nonthreaded couplings

B
p.821

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

B
p.821

Which types of lugs are found on modern couplings?
A.Pin lugs
B.Rocker lugs
C.Recessed lugs
D.Extended lugs

B
p.823

Which type of nonthreaded couplings have two hook-like lugs on each coupling?
A.
Storz
B.
Sexless
C.
Half-turn
D.
Quarter-turn
Which type of nonthreaded couplings have two hook-like lugs on each coupling?
A.Storz
B.Sexless
C.Half-turn
D.Quarter-turn

D
p.823

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

D
p.825

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

D
p.825

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 h

D
p.825

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

B
p.826

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 n

C
p.827

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

D
p.827

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

A
p.827

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

B
p.827-828

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

D
p.828

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

D
p.829

Which of the following are highly resistant to corrosion?
A.Brass couplings
B.Plastic couplings
C.Cast iron couplings
D.Aluminum couplings

A
p.829

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

C
p.830

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

D
p.831

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

B
p.832

Most hose-washing machines wash almost any size hose up to:
A.2 inches (50 mm).
B.2 inches (65 mm).
C.3 inches (77 mm).
D.3 inches (90 mm).

C
p.832

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 hos

B
p.833

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 clo

C
p.834

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 ab

A
p.834-835

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

B
p.836

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

C
p.837

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

A
p.838

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

C
p.840

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)

D
p.841

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

C
p.842

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

B
p.844

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

D
p.846

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

B
p.848

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 should

A
p.849

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

B
p.851

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 fo

D
p.852

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

B
p.854

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

C
p.855

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 t

D
p.856

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

A
p.858

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

D
p.861

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

B
p.861

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 loa

C
p.862

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

D
p.862-863

When improvising a standpipe, secure hose to:
A.a ladder.
B.hand rails.
C.the apparatus.
D.other supply hose.

B
p.866

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

A
p.869

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

B
p.871

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

D
p.871