IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 What type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? - Answer -Attack hose A fire hose is labeled or describe according to the size of its - Answer - Inside diameter and length Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source - Answer -Large diameter soft sleeve or soft suction Generally constructed in 10 foot long sections designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a hydrant. - Answer - Hard suction hose Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded couplings? - Answer -Using fire hose with national standard thread means that two or more fire departments that respond together can connect their fire hose sections.Threaded couplings must meet the dimensions required of ? - Answer - National hose (NH) AKA American national Fire hose screw threads. This standard specifies fire hose coupling