1. Fire Hose & Appliances
Part D
&
Homework

2. PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
3 inch or smaller intake line
Remove intake hose(s), hydrant wrench and other required tools from the pumper
Unroll the hose
Connect the hose(s) to the pumper
Place the hydrant wrench on the hydrant valve stem operating nut with the handle pointing away from the outlets
Remove the appropriate cap(s)
Fully open and close the hydrant to make sure there is water and nothing is blocking the discharge(s)
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS

3. PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
Connect the hose(s) to the hydrant, using any adapters necessary
Fully open the hydrant
Tighten any connection(s) that leak
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS

4. PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
4 ½ inch or larger soft sleeve
Remove intake hose, hydrant wrench and other required tools from the pumper
Unroll the hose
Connect the hose to the pumper
Place the hydrant wrench on the hydrant valve stem operating nut with the handle pointing away from the outlet
Remove the appropriate cap
Open and close the hydrant to make sure there is water and nothing is blocking the discharge
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS

5. PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
Connect the hose to the hydrant, using any adapters that may be necessary
Fully open the hydrant
Tighten any connection(s) that leak
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS

9. PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
4 ½ inch or larger hard intake line
Firefighter #1
Check to see booster tank valve is closed
Remove the pump intake cap
Assist with the removal of the hard suction from the pumper
Assist with the connection of the hard suction to the pumper
Assist with the connection of the hard suction to the hydrant
Fully open the hydrant
Tighten any connections that are leaking
Note: Steps f and g can be reversed depending on local policy.
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS

10. PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
Firefighter #2
Remove the hydrant wrench and adapter (if necessary) from the hydrant
Remove the hydrant outlet cap
Place the hydrant wrench on the hydrant valve stem operating nut with the handle pointing away from the outlet
Open and close the hydrant to make sure there is water and nothing is blocking the discharge
Place the adapter on the 4 ½ inch outlet, if necessary
Assist with the removal of the hard suction from the pumper
Assist with the connection of the hard suction to the pumper
Assist with the connection of the hard suction to the hydrant
(Note: Steps g and h can be reversed by local policy)
PROPER PROCEDURE FOR MAKING HYDRANT CONNECTIONS

13. HAND LAY 300 FT OF SUPPLY LINE FROM PUMPER TO A WATER SOURCE
Hoseline drag
Stand alongside the hose line and pick up the nozzle or coupling
Place the hose line over your shoulder with the coupling (nozzle) in front resting on the chest
Hold the coupling in place while pulling with the shoulder
HAND LAY 300 FT OF SUPPLY LINE FROM PUMPER TO A WATER SOURCE

16. HAND LAY 300 FT OF SUPPLY LINE FROM PUMPER TO A WATER SOURCE
Shoulder loads
Load
Stand with back to engine
Second firefighter stacks hose back and forth on shoulder with loops at waist length
Maximum 100 foot per firefighter
Move forward 15 feet
Unload
First to get loaded is last to unload
All walk toward objective
Firefighter closest to hose bed (last to get loaded) begins to flake out hose
Once out of hose, next firefighter starts to drop
Repeat until at objective or run out of hose
HAND LAY 300 FT OF SUPPLY LINE FROM PUMPER TO A WATER SOURCE

17. CLEANING AND MAINTAINING FIRE HOSE
Washing hose
Lay the section of hose out straight
Use a broom or brush to remove dust and dirt
Wash and scrub with clear water
If all spots have not been removed, scrub with mild soap or detergent
Rinse properly and completely
Dry hose if required:
Hose tower
Placed on an inclined rack
Placed in a cabinet-type hose dryer
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING FIRE HOSE

20. CLEANING AND MAINTAINING COUPLINGS
Clean threads to remove tar, dirt, gravel and oil
Remove gasket and twist the female swivel in warm, soapy water
Replace gasket:
Hold the gasket between your middle finger and thumb with your index finger resting on the outside of the gasket
Fold the outer rim of the gasket upward by pulling with your index finger
Place the gasket into the swivel by permitting the large loop of the gasket to enter the coupling swivel at the place provided for the gasket
Allow the small loop to fall into place by releasing your grip on the gasket
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING COUPLINGS

25. INSPECTING COUPLINGS FOR DRAINAGE
Male
Check threads for damage or debris
File threads to remove burrs
Female
Turn swivel
INSPECTING COUPLINGS FOR DRAINAGE

27. Homework
Match terms associated with fire hose to their definitions. Write the correct letters on the blanks. (2 pts. each, 14/18)
___ 1. That portion of the coupling that serves as a point of attachment to the hose
___ 2. Wet or dry piping system that provides fire department outlets and private hoselines so that water can be taken to upper floors or remote areas of a structure
___ 3. Gasket used at the end of the hose where it is expanded into the shank of the coupling
___ 4. Hose storage compartment
___ 5. Extra fold placed along the length of a section of hose as it is loaded so that its coupling rests in proper position
a. Expansion-ring gasket b. Hose bed
c. Dutchman d. Shank
e. Standpipe

28. Homework
___ 6. Type of flexible tube used by firefighters to carry water under pressure from the source of supply to a point where it is discharged
___ 7. Gasket used to make a watertight connection between male and female couplings
___ 8. To lay out fire hose in a loose accordion pattern to reduce the chances of the hose tangling and kinking when pulled
___ 9. Sexless coupling commonly found on large diameter hose
a. Fire hose b. Flake c. Storz d. Swivel gasket

29. a. Threaded 3-piece c. Snap b. Threaded 5-piece d. Storz
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11.
13.
12.

30. 15.
14.
a. Triple-layer
b. Accordian
c. Reverse horseshoe finish
d. Horseshoe
e. Minuteman
a. Triple-layer
b. Accordian
c. Reverse horseshoe finish
d. Horseshoe
e. Minuteman

31. 16.
17.
a. Triple-layer
b. Reverse horseshoe finish
c. Horseshoe
d. Minuteman
e. Flat
a. Triple-layer
b. Reverse horseshoe finish
c. Horseshoe
d. Minuteman
e. Flat

32. 18.
19.
a. Triple-layer
b. Reverse horseshoe finish
c. Horseshoe
d. Minuteman
e. Flat
a. Triple-layer
b. Reverse horseshoe finish
c. Horseshoe d. Minuteman
e. Flat

33. ___ 21. Advantage: Fewer sharp bends than other loads
___ 20. Advantages: Easily and quickly loaded by only two or three firefighters; easily shoulder-loaded by picking up a number of folds
Disadvantages: Folds contain sharp bends; promotes wear on hose edges from apparatus vibration
___ 21. Advantage: Fewer sharp bends than other loads
Disadvantages: Not recommended for LDH because it may cause this hose to become entangled when being unloaded; requires two people to flake shoulder loads for the carry; promotes wear on hose edges from apparatus vibrations; may off-load into street in a wavy, snakelike way
a. Preconnected flat load b. Flat load c. Accordion load
d. Triple-layer load e. Minuteman load ab. Horseshoe load
a. Preconnected flat load b. Flat load c. Accordion load
d. Triple-layer load e. Minuteman load ab. Horseshoe load

34. Disadvantage: Folds contain sharp bends
___ 22. Advantages: Easiest of the three supply loads to load; suited for any size supply hose; best way to load LDH; less likely than other loads to promote wear on hose from apparatus vibration
Disadvantage: Folds contain sharp bends
___ 23. Advantages: Supply connection already made; adaptable for varying widths of hose beds; loops aid in pulling load from bed; can be pulled by one person
a. Preconnected flat load b. Flat load c. Accordion load
d. Triple-layer load e. Minuteman load ab. Horseshoe load
a. Preconnected flat load b. Flat load c. Accordion load
d. Triple-layer load e. Minuteman load ab. Horseshoe load

35. ___ 24. Advantages: Supply connection already made; suitable for all sizes of attack lines but best for larger lines that may be too cumbersome for shoulder carries; load is designed to be pulled by one person
Disadvantage: Must be completely removed from the bed before leading in the nozzle, which can present problems when other apparatus are parked directly behind the hose bed
___ 25. Advantages: Supply connection already made; can be carried on the shoulder completely clear of ground; well suited for a narrow bed
Disadvantages: Can be awkward to carry when the carrier is wearing SCBA; when the load is a single flake, may collapse on the shoulder if not held tightly
a. Preconnected flat load b. Flat load c. Accordion load
d. Triple-layer load e. Minuteman load ab. Horseshoe load
a. Preconnected flat load b. Flat load c. Accordion load
d. Triple-layer load e. Minuteman load ab. Horseshoe load

36. a) Donut b) Self Locking Twin Donut c) Twin Donut d) Straight
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26.
28.
29.

37. HOMEWORK
Identify characteristic as either (A) Forward Lay, (B) Reverse Lay or (C) Split Lay
30. Hoseline laid in part as forward lay and in part as reverse lay
31. Extends from fire to water source
32. Extends from water source to fire
33. Is often used when the water source is a hydrant and the
pumper must stay at the fire
34. Is used when pumper must first size-up fire before laying a
supply line
35. Is also used when the apparatus that lays the hose must stay
at the water source
36. Is loaded in hose bed so that female coupling comes off first
37. Is loaded so that male coupling comes off first

38. HOMEWORK Identify characteristic as one of the following:
(A) Advantage Forward Lay (B) Disadvantage Forward Lay
(C) Advantage Reverse Lay (D) Disadvantage Reverse Lay
38. Pumper is at hydrant to boost hydrant pressure
39. Most direct way to supplement hydrant pressure and perform
drafting operations
40. Pumper can remain at incident scene so that its hose, equipment,
and tools are available for fire fighting
41. Pump operator has visual contact with fire fighting crew
42. May require second pumper to boost pressure at hydrant
43. Crew member catching hydrant is temporarily unavailable for fire
fighting assignment
44. Delays initial fire attack (essential fire fighting equipment must be
removed from pumper and placed at fire location before pumper
can proceed to water source)
45 Obligates pump operator to stay at the water source
46. Pump operator has no visual contact with fire fighting crew

39. Safety precautions for advancing lines to a fire
Identify illustration as being either (A) Safe or (B) Unsafe
48.
47.
Position nozzle and backup firefighters
on same side of hoseline
Feel door before entering

40. Safety precautions for advancing lines to a fire
50.
49.
Bleed air from line before entering
Identify illustration as being either (A) Safe or (B) Unsafe
Stand up and block
Ventilation openings

41. 52. Re-bed wet woven-jacket hose onto apparatus
Identify each as (A) mechanical, (B) thermal, (C) organic, or (D) chemical hose damage
51. Put all hose that has been exposed to hazardous materials back into service.
52. Re-bed wet woven-jacket hose onto apparatus
53. Opening and closing nozzles, valves, and hydrants rapidly.
54. Lay hose in gutter or next to curb where vehicles are parked
55. Dry fire hose by laying it on hot pavement.

42. HOMEWORK
Select facts about cleaning, inspecting, and storing hose. Write the correct letters on the blanks.
56. Which type of hose requires brushing and machine washing?
a. Hard rubber booster hose b. Hard-suction hose
c. 3. Woven-jacket hose d. Rubber-jacket collapsible hose
57. What agent is used to neutralize acid on fire hose that has been exposed to acid contamination?
a. Detergent b. Mildew remover c. Water-based paints d. Baking soda
58. How is a gasket checked for damage and deterioration?
a. Stretching it and checking for damage and return to normal shape
b. Pinching it together and checking for damage and return to normal shape
c. Inserting it in coupling, connecting the couplings, pressurizing the hose, and looking for leaks
d. Wetting it and checking for damage and slight expansion from normal

43. HOMEWORK
59. What cleaning agent should be used on fire hose that has been exposed to oil?
a. Mild soap or detergent b. Dishwashing liquid
c. Commercial strength detergent d. Commercial solvent
60. How often should woven-jacket fire hose be exercised?
a. After each use b. After storage over 30 days
c. After exposure to dust and dirt d. After exposure to petroleum products
61. Why is it desirable to run water through woven-jacket hose at prescribed intervals?
a. To prevent mildew and mold b. To prevent the lining from adhering to itself
c. To prevent drying and cracking d. To reduce initial friction loss
62. What is the recommended interval for maintaining woven-jacket fire hose by running water through it?
a. Every 30 days b. Every 40 days c. Every 60 days d. Every 90 days

44. HOMEWORK
63. What type hose must be thoroughly dried before being reloaded on the apparatus?
a. Woven-jacket b. Hard-rubber booster c. Rubber-jacket collapsible d. Hard-suction
64. Firefighter A says that cabinet-type hose-washing machines wash, rinse, and drain fire hose and clean the couplings.
Firefighter B says that the swivel part of hose couplings should be cleaned by hand by swishing them in warm soapy water, and the male threads should be cleaned with a suitable brush.
Who is right?
a. Firefighter A b. Firefighter B c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B
65. Firefighter A says that common scrub brushes or brooms can be used to clean hose if a commercial hose-washing machine is not available.
B says that rubber-jacket hose should be scrubbed with fine steel wool or wire scrub brushes and a stream of water from a hoseline.
a. Firefighter A b. Firefighter B c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B
66. Firefighter A says that a cabinet-type hose-washing machine can be used without detergent.
Firefighter B says that a cabinet-type hose-washing machine can be operated by one person.
a. Firefighter A b. Firefighter B c. Firefighter A and B d. Neither Firefighter A nor B
67. The most common type of hose-washing machine is designed to wash most fire hose up to ___ inches (millimeters).
a. 2½ inches b. 3 inches c. 4 inches d. 6 inches

45. HOMEWORK
68. After the gasket has been removed, how should the coupling swivel be cleaned?
a. With wire brush and warm water, no soap or detergent
b. In hose-washing machine when hose is cleaned
c. Immersed in warm, soapy water and worked backward and forward
d. Immersed in solvent bath and then cleaned with wire brush
69. Firefighter A says that the swivel gasket and the expansion-ring gasket are interchangeable.
Firefighter B says that hose-washing machines will clean hose couplings adequately when the coupling swivel becomes dirty.
Who is right?
a. Firefighter A b. Firefighter B c. Firefighter A and B d. Neither Firefighter A nor B
70. Why should the firefighter avoid laying hose in the gutter or next to the curb where vehicles have been parked?
Grit and grime tend to accumulate at curbside
b. The street must be kept clear for vehicle traffic
c. The hose can be contaminated with oil and acid
d. Radiant heat from the cement can thermally damage the hose
71. Which of the following would not generally damage woven-jacket hose?
a. Sun b. Hot air c. Proximity to vehicle exhaust d. Cold, but not freezing, air

46. Homework 73. _____ 75. ______ 72.____ 74. ______ Matching
VS 12–1
Homework
73. _____
75. ______
72.____
74. ______
Matching
a. Ball Valve
b. Butterfly Valve
c. Clapper Valver
d. Gate Valve
Clapper

47. Homework VS 12–2 77. ____ 76. ____ 78. ____ 80. ____ 79. ____
Matching:
a. Clappered Siamese
b. Water thief
c. non-clappered siamese
d. 2½-Inch to Two 2½-Inch WYE
e. Large diameter manifold

48. HOMEWORK VS 12–5 82. _____ 81. _____ Matching Double Female
Double Male
Elbows
Reducers
84. ____
83. _____
Male
30-Degree
90-Degree

49. HOMEWORK VS 12–8 88. ____ 86. ____ 87. ____ Matching Hose Rope Tool
Hose Clamp
Hose Jacket
Spanner Wrench
Hydrant Wrench
89. ____
90. ____