Question 1

A hose clamp should be applied at least______ feet (m)  behind the apparatus.

Accepted Answer

A)   5 (1.5) 
B)   10 (3) 
C)   15 (4.5) 
D)   20 (6) E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of chemical damage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Buildup of mold and mildew
B)   Corrosion of metal couplings
C)   Exposure to extreme heat or cold
D)   Exposure to motor oil and gasolineE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

When operating small hoselines with two firefighters, the backup firefighter takes a position behind the nozzle operator.

Accepted Answer

A)   on the same side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m) 
B)   on the opposite side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m) 
C)   on the same side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m) 
D)   on the opposite side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m) E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

When using , kneel on the hose to anchor as the driver/operator drives slowly toward the water source.

Accepted Answer

A)   supply hose as an attack line
B)   individual sections from a flat load
C)   hose equipped with wye appliances
D)   individual sections from a horseshoe loadE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which types of couplings are made of brass or other malleable metals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cast couplings
B)   Inverted couplings
C)   Extruded couplings
D)   Drop forged couplingsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Organic damage
B)   Thermal damage
C)   Chemical damage
D)   Mechanical damageE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which hose load finish begins by forming three or more pull loops that extend beyond the end of the hose load?

Accepted Answer

A)   Straight finish
B)   Skid load finish
C)   Horseshoe finish
D)   Reverse horseshoe finishE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following methods could be used to control a loose hoseline?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apply body weight to hose
B)   Add a gated wye to the line
C)   Close the nozzle as quickly as possible
D)   Apply a hose clamp at a stationary point in the hoselineE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What is an advantage of the forward lay?

Accepted Answer

A)   No firefighters are required to stay at the fire hose
B)   It is expedient if the apparatus must stay at the water source
C)   It allows the hose to be charged more quickly than other hose lays
D)   Pumper can remain at the incident scene so hose and equipment are readily availableE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

What type of hose transports water or other agents, at increased pressure, from a pump-equipped apparatus to a nozzle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Attack hose
B)   Supply hose
C)   Booster hose
D)   Pumper hoseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following tools is required when extending a section of hose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hose ramp
B)   Hose clamp
C)   Hydrant wrench
D)   Hydrant applianceE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The guidelines for service testing fire hose are provided in NFPA:

Accepted Answer

A)   472.
B)   1002.
C)   1620.
D)   1962.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Close all valves as quickly as possible
B)   Pick up all large-diameter hose before charging it
C)   Stand away from the discharge valve connection when charging hose
D)   Connect the hose to discharges on the pump panel side of the apparatusE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which kind of couplings have male and female parts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexless couplings
B)   Threaded couplings
C)   Unthreaded couplings
D)   Nonthreaded couplingsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

How should hose be stored in hose racks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pack hose tightly to ensure a good fit
B)   Store hose in direct sunlight whenever possible
C)   Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads
D)   Locate hose rack in apparatus room/bay, as close as possible to the apparatusE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which fitting is used to connect a smaller diameter hose to the end of a larger one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reducer
B)   Adapter
C)   Strainer
D)   DecreaserE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The test site for service testing should be:

Accepted Answer

A)   on a gravel area.
B)   on a slight grade.
C)   as close to the station as possible.
D)   large enough to lay out hose with multiple kinks.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

For which type of hose lay must hose be loaded into the hose bed in two separate hose bed compartments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reverse lay
B)   Forward lay
C)   Apparatus lay
D)   Combination layE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Fire Hose - Firefighter I

When using , kneel on the hose to anchor as the driver/operator drives slowly toward the water source.

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Which of the following is an example of chemical damage?

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What is an advantage of the forward lay?

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Which hose load finish begins by forming three or more pull loops that extend beyond the end of the hose load?

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What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure?

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Which of the following tools is required when extending a section of hose?

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What type of hose transports water or other agents, at increased pressure, from a pump-equipped apparatus to a nozzle?

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Which fitting is used to connect a smaller diameter hose to the end of a larger one?

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Which of the following methods could be used to control a loose hoseline?

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A hose clamp should be applied at least______ feet (m) behind the apparatus.

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The test site for service testing should be:

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When operating small hoselines with two firefighters, the backup firefighter takes a position behind the nozzle operator.

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Which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hose?

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How should hose be stored in hose racks?

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Which types of couplings are made of brass or other malleable metals?

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Which kind of couplings have male and female parts?

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The guidelines for service testing fire hose are provided in NFPA:

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For which type of hose lay must hose be loaded into the hose bed in two separate hose bed compartments?

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Exam 15: Fire Hose - Firefighter I

When using , kneel on the hose to anchor as the driver/operator drives slowly toward the water source.

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Which of the following is an example of chemical damage?

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What is an advantage of the forward lay?

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Which hose load finish begins by forming three or more pull loops that extend beyond the end of the hose load?

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What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure?

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Which of the following tools is required when extending a section of hose?

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What type of hose transports water or other agents, at increased pressure, from a pump-equipped apparatus to a nozzle?

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Which fitting is used to connect a smaller diameter hose to the end of a larger one?

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Which of the following methods could be used to control a loose hoseline?

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A hose clamp should be applied at least______ feet (m) behind the apparatus.

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The test site for service testing should be:

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When operating small hoselines with two firefighters, the backup firefighter takes a position behind the nozzle operator.

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Which of the following procedures should be followed when service testing fire hose?

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How should hose be stored in hose racks?

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Which types of couplings are made of brass or other malleable metals?

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Which kind of couplings have male and female parts?

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The guidelines for service testing fire hose are provided in NFPA:

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For which type of hose lay must hose be loaded into the hose bed in two separate hose bed compartments?

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