IFSTA 7 CHAPTER 13 2026 FIRE SUPPRESSION
AND CONTROL REVIEW QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED GUIDE
◉ Mobile water supply operations, such as water shuttles or relay
pumping, must be performed:
Answer: in rural areas without public water distribution systems.
◉ A spanner wrench is designed to:
Answer: tighten or loosen coupling connections.
◉ Which type of hydrant is used in climates with prolonged periods
of below-freezing temperatures?
Answer: Dry-barrel hydrant
◉ When advancing a hoseline into a structure, firefighters should:
Answer: first open the nozzle fully and check for adequate water
flow.
◉ A nozzle operator can control the _____ by cradling the hoseline
under one arm and evenly distributing his or her weight on both feet
while operating the nozzle.
, Answer: nozzle reaction
◉ Which hose deployment tool is used to protect the hose when it is
dragged over sharp corners, such as a windowsill?
Answer: Hose roller
◉ Which type of valve device is used to divide one hoseline into two
or more hoselines?
Answer: Wye appliance
◉ Friction loss causes:
Answer: reduced water flow and pressure at the nozzle.
◉ In which operation would the pumping apparatus start at the fire
scene and lay a supply line back to the water source?
Answer: Reverse lay
◉ Which type of nozzle has a straight, smooth tip and produces a
solid stream of water?
Answer: Smooth bore nozzle
◉ In order to prevent obstructions when advancing a charged
hoseline down a stairway, excess hose should be:
AND CONTROL REVIEW QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED GUIDE
◉ Mobile water supply operations, such as water shuttles or relay
pumping, must be performed:
Answer: in rural areas without public water distribution systems.
◉ A spanner wrench is designed to:
Answer: tighten or loosen coupling connections.
◉ Which type of hydrant is used in climates with prolonged periods
of below-freezing temperatures?
Answer: Dry-barrel hydrant
◉ When advancing a hoseline into a structure, firefighters should:
Answer: first open the nozzle fully and check for adequate water
flow.
◉ A nozzle operator can control the _____ by cradling the hoseline
under one arm and evenly distributing his or her weight on both feet
while operating the nozzle.
, Answer: nozzle reaction
◉ Which hose deployment tool is used to protect the hose when it is
dragged over sharp corners, such as a windowsill?
Answer: Hose roller
◉ Which type of valve device is used to divide one hoseline into two
or more hoselines?
Answer: Wye appliance
◉ Friction loss causes:
Answer: reduced water flow and pressure at the nozzle.
◉ In which operation would the pumping apparatus start at the fire
scene and lay a supply line back to the water source?
Answer: Reverse lay
◉ Which type of nozzle has a straight, smooth tip and produces a
solid stream of water?
Answer: Smooth bore nozzle
◉ In order to prevent obstructions when advancing a charged
hoseline down a stairway, excess hose should be:
