IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose
Question and answer rated A+
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it
is applied to the fire? (541) - correct answer Attack hose
A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - correct 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) - correct answer Large diameter soft sleeve
hose
Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded
couplings? (544) - correct answer Different departments that respond together can
connect their hose sections without adapters
A male hose coupling: (544) - correct answer Has the thread on the exterior
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544) - correct
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) - correct answer Higbee cut
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545) - correct 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) - correct answer Recessed_lugs
Which statement describes two-way couplings? (546) - correct answer Do not have
male or female threads
Which is characteristic of nonthreaded couplings? (546) - correct 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) - correct answer At least once a year
Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they should be:
(548) - correct answer Inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads
Question and answer rated A+
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it
is applied to the fire? (541) - correct answer Attack hose
A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - correct 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) - correct answer Large diameter soft sleeve
hose
Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded
couplings? (544) - correct answer Different departments that respond together can
connect their hose sections without adapters
A male hose coupling: (544) - correct answer Has the thread on the exterior
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544) - correct
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) - correct answer Higbee cut
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545) - correct 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) - correct answer Recessed_lugs
Which statement describes two-way couplings? (546) - correct answer Do not have
male or female threads
Which is characteristic of nonthreaded couplings? (546) - correct 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) - correct answer At least once a year
Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they should be:
(548) - correct answer Inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads
