Chapter 16: Water Supply
Questions with Accurate Answers
Accordion hose load correct answer A method of loading hose on a vehicle that in
accordion-like sections. It is achieved by standing the hose on its edge, then
placing the next fold on its edge, and so on.
Adaptor correct answer A device that joins hose couplings of the same type, such
as male to male or female to female.
Attack engine correct answer An engine from which attack lines have been pulled.
Attack hose correct answer Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and
fire brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage. Aka attack line
Ball valve correct answer A valve used on nozzles, gated eyes, and engine
discharge gates. They consist of a ball with a hole in the middle
Booster hose correct answer A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure
having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement,
and an outer protective cover.
Butterfly valve correct answer A valve found on the large pump intake where the
suction hose connects to the inlet of the fire pump
Butterfly Valve correct answer A valve Found on the large pump intake where the
suction hose connects to the inlet of the fire pump
, Distributors correct answer Relatively small-diameter underground pipes that
deliver water to local users within a neighborhood.
Double-female adaptor correct answer A hose adaptor that is used to join two
male hose couplings.
Double-jacket hose correct answer A hose constructed with two layers of woven
fibers.
Double-male adaptor correct answer A hose adaptor that is used to join two
female hose couplings.
Dry Hydrant correct answer An arrangement of pipe permanently connected to a
water source other than a piped, pressurized water supply system that provides a
ready means of water supply for firefighting purposes and that utilizes the
drafting (suction) capability of a fire department pump.
Dry-Barrel Hydrant correct answer A type of hydrant used in areas subject to
freezing weather. The valve that allows water to flow into the hydrant is located
underground, and the barrel of the hydrant is normally dry.
Dump valve correct answer A large opening from the water tank of a mobile
water supply apparatus for unloading purposes.
Dutchman correct answer A short fold placed in a hose when loading it into the
bed; the fold prevents the coupling from turning in the hose bed.
Questions with Accurate Answers
Accordion hose load correct answer A method of loading hose on a vehicle that in
accordion-like sections. It is achieved by standing the hose on its edge, then
placing the next fold on its edge, and so on.
Adaptor correct answer A device that joins hose couplings of the same type, such
as male to male or female to female.
Attack engine correct answer An engine from which attack lines have been pulled.
Attack hose correct answer Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and
fire brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage. Aka attack line
Ball valve correct answer A valve used on nozzles, gated eyes, and engine
discharge gates. They consist of a ball with a hole in the middle
Booster hose correct answer A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure
having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement,
and an outer protective cover.
Butterfly valve correct answer A valve found on the large pump intake where the
suction hose connects to the inlet of the fire pump
Butterfly Valve correct answer A valve Found on the large pump intake where the
suction hose connects to the inlet of the fire pump
, Distributors correct answer Relatively small-diameter underground pipes that
deliver water to local users within a neighborhood.
Double-female adaptor correct answer A hose adaptor that is used to join two
male hose couplings.
Double-jacket hose correct answer A hose constructed with two layers of woven
fibers.
Double-male adaptor correct answer A hose adaptor that is used to join two
female hose couplings.
Dry Hydrant correct answer An arrangement of pipe permanently connected to a
water source other than a piped, pressurized water supply system that provides a
ready means of water supply for firefighting purposes and that utilizes the
drafting (suction) capability of a fire department pump.
Dry-Barrel Hydrant correct answer A type of hydrant used in areas subject to
freezing weather. The valve that allows water to flow into the hydrant is located
underground, and the barrel of the hydrant is normally dry.
Dump valve correct answer A large opening from the water tank of a mobile
water supply apparatus for unloading purposes.
Dutchman correct answer A short fold placed in a hose when loading it into the
bed; the fold prevents the coupling from turning in the hose bed.
