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Which statement is true of ball valves? They allow maximum flow and performance when fully open.
a. They allow maximum flow and performance when fully
open.
b. They do not cause turbulence.
c. The nozzle operator controls the operating flow and
nozzle reaction.
d. They control the discharge pattern of the stream.
What is a disadvantage of fog streams? They have shorter reach or penetration than solid or straight hose streams.
a. They only expose the minimum water surface for heat
absorption.
b. They have shorter reach or penetration than solid or
straight hose streams.
c. They cannot be adjusted or modified.
d. They have very limited applications in interior
firefighting.
,When advancing hoseline into a burning structure, stay low and avoid blocking windows and doorways.
firefighters should:
a. open the nozzle halfway to bleed air from the hose.
b. stay low and avoid blocking windows and doorways.
c. position the nozzle operator opposite the other hose
team members.
d. charge the hoseline before advancing to the point of
entry.
A triple layer load is a preconnect that is: designed for one person to pull.
a. designed for one person to pull.
b. specifically designed for transverse beds.
c. coiled on reels.
d. only used with large diameter hose.
In general, where are attack hoselines usually connected One floor below the fire floor
to a standpipe?
a. One floor above the fire floor
b. One floor below the fire floor
c. At ground level
d. On the fire floor
,When storing hose line, firefighters should: store the hose near the apparatus room/bay.
a. store the hose in direct sunlight so that it can remain
dry.
b. roll the hose with the female end inside the roll.
c. pack all hose as tightly as possible after cleaning.
d. store the hose near the apparatus room/bay.
What determines the quantity of water flowing from a The size of the nozzle
nozzle?
a. The type of nozzle
b. The diameter of the hoseline
c. The size of the nozzle
d. The length of the hoseline
, When making a hydrant connection for a forward lay, remove enough hose to reach the hydrant and wrap around it.
firefighters should:
a. remove enough hose to reach the hydrant and wrap
around it.
b. make sure the first coupling to come off the hose bed
is male.
c. have one person stay at the water source once it is
connected.
d. open the hydrant once it is confirmed the apparatus
tank is empty.
What is a characteristic of smooth bore nozzles? They do not allow for selection of different stream patterns.
a. They do not allow for selection of different stream
patterns.
b. They are more prone to clogging with debris.
c. They operate at very high nozzle pressures.
d. They have a straight, smooth tip that produces fog
patterns.
Which statement is true of ball valves? They allow maximum flow and performance when fully open.
a. They allow maximum flow and performance when fully
open.
b. They do not cause turbulence.
c. The nozzle operator controls the operating flow and
nozzle reaction.
d. They control the discharge pattern of the stream.
What is a disadvantage of fog streams? They have shorter reach or penetration than solid or straight hose streams.
a. They only expose the minimum water surface for heat
absorption.
b. They have shorter reach or penetration than solid or
straight hose streams.
c. They cannot be adjusted or modified.
d. They have very limited applications in interior
firefighting.
,When advancing hoseline into a burning structure, stay low and avoid blocking windows and doorways.
firefighters should:
a. open the nozzle halfway to bleed air from the hose.
b. stay low and avoid blocking windows and doorways.
c. position the nozzle operator opposite the other hose
team members.
d. charge the hoseline before advancing to the point of
entry.
A triple layer load is a preconnect that is: designed for one person to pull.
a. designed for one person to pull.
b. specifically designed for transverse beds.
c. coiled on reels.
d. only used with large diameter hose.
In general, where are attack hoselines usually connected One floor below the fire floor
to a standpipe?
a. One floor above the fire floor
b. One floor below the fire floor
c. At ground level
d. On the fire floor
,When storing hose line, firefighters should: store the hose near the apparatus room/bay.
a. store the hose in direct sunlight so that it can remain
dry.
b. roll the hose with the female end inside the roll.
c. pack all hose as tightly as possible after cleaning.
d. store the hose near the apparatus room/bay.
What determines the quantity of water flowing from a The size of the nozzle
nozzle?
a. The type of nozzle
b. The diameter of the hoseline
c. The size of the nozzle
d. The length of the hoseline
, When making a hydrant connection for a forward lay, remove enough hose to reach the hydrant and wrap around it.
firefighters should:
a. remove enough hose to reach the hydrant and wrap
around it.
b. make sure the first coupling to come off the hose bed
is male.
c. have one person stay at the water source once it is
connected.
d. open the hydrant once it is confirmed the apparatus
tank is empty.
What is a characteristic of smooth bore nozzles? They do not allow for selection of different stream patterns.
a. They do not allow for selection of different stream
patterns.
b. They are more prone to clogging with debris.
c. They operate at very high nozzle pressures.
d. They have a straight, smooth tip that produces fog
patterns.
