IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct Exposure to ________ will react to rapidly separate the inner lining of the hose. (554) - ANSWER Gasoline Corrosion can occur to fire hose couplings when: (555) - ANSWER Exposure to a substance weakens the metal over time What can be done to help prevent age deterioration in fire hose? (555) - ANSWER Regularly repack unused hose loads When hose is rolled in a single section straight roll, the: (556) - ANSWER Male coupling is in the center of the roll Which type of hose roll is commonly used when storing hose in storage rack? (556) - ANSWER Straight roll A donut hose roll is advantageous because: (557) - ANSWER The firefighter controls both couplings Which is a guideline for loading hose into a apparatus hose bed? (559)n - ANSWER Keep flat sides of hose in the same plane when two sections of hose are connected In order to make the process of loading large diameter hose (LDH) more efficient,: (559) - ANSWER Many apparatus are equipped with separate LDH hose beds What is a disadvantage of the flat hose load? (560) - ANSWER The hose folds contain sharp bends In which hose load does the hose lay on its edge in folds that lay next to each other? (561) - ANSWER Accordion load Which load allows hose from one side of a split hose bed to be used for a forward lay and the other side to be used for a reverse lay? (561) - ANSWER Combination load Which preconnected hose load has hose folds that are laid into the hosed be in an S- shape? (564) - ANSWER Triple layer load A __________ can be carried completely on the shoulder and clear of the ground, which makes it less likely that the hose will catch on obstacles. (564) - ANSWER Minuteman load Booster hose is designed to be carried: (565) - ANSWER On reels mounted to the apparatus Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? (541) - ANSWER Attack hose A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - ANSWER Size of its inside diameter Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source, such as a hydrant? (542) - ANSWER Large diameter soft sleeve hose Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded couplings? (544) - ANSWER Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections without adapters A male hose coupling: (544) - ANSWER Has the thread on the exterior The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544) - ANSWER Shank The _______ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that helps prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings. (544) - ANSWER Higbee cut What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545) - ANSWER Aid in tightening and loosening connections Which type of lugs are shallow holes drilled into booster hose couplings that require a special spanner wrench to tighten? (545) - ANSWER Recessed_lugs Which statement describes two-way couplings? (546) - ANSWER Do not have male or female threads Which is characteristic of nonthreaded couplings? (546) - ANSWER An adapter must be used to connect non threaded couplings to hydrants According to NFPA 1962, fire hose should be service tested within 90 days before being placed in service for the first time and then: (547) - ANSWER At least once a year Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they should be: (548) - ANSWER Inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads How should hard intake hose be cleaned after use? (548) - ANSWER Rinse with clear