IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose
(Answered)
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle
where it is applied to the fire? (541)
Attack hose
A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541)
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)
Large diameter soft sleeve hose
Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard
threaded couplings? (544)
Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections without
adapters
A male hose coupling: (544)
Has the thread on the exterior
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544)
Shank
The _______ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that helps
prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings. (544)
Higbee cut
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545)
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)
Recessed_lugs
Which statement describes two-way couplings? (546)
Do not have male or female threads
Which is characteristic of nonthreaded couplings? (546)
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)
At least once a year
Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they
should be: (548)
Inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads
How should hard intake hose be cleaned after use? (548)
Rinse with clear water
Woven-jacket fire hose: (548)
Must be brushed clear of dust and dirt after use
In order to prevent mildew, _______ hose must be dried before being stored. (549)
Woven-jacket natural fiber
(Answered)
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle
where it is applied to the fire? (541)
Attack hose
A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541)
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)
Large diameter soft sleeve hose
Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard
threaded couplings? (544)
Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections without
adapters
A male hose coupling: (544)
Has the thread on the exterior
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544)
Shank
The _______ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that helps
prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings. (544)
Higbee cut
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545)
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)
Recessed_lugs
Which statement describes two-way couplings? (546)
Do not have male or female threads
Which is characteristic of nonthreaded couplings? (546)
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)
At least once a year
Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they
should be: (548)
Inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads
How should hard intake hose be cleaned after use? (548)
Rinse with clear water
Woven-jacket fire hose: (548)
Must be brushed clear of dust and dirt after use
In order to prevent mildew, _______ hose must be dried before being stored. (549)
Woven-jacket natural fiber
